WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-15-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 15, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-15-25

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to the Wells Bridge Fire Department for a report of a passenger of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigation revealed that the victim was attempting to help an uninvolved friend move out of a residence in the Town of Unadilla when 32 year old Ryley Decker of Unadilla, intentionally discharged a round from a shotgun at the victim, who was taken to the Fire Department, & then was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Decker was located at his place of employment and taken in to custody by the State Police without incident. A search warrant for the residence was aquired which revealed additional evidence of the crime. Decker was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility for arraignment, an order of protection will be issued on behalf of the victim. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 54 year old Richard Karl of Johnson City for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Official Misconduct. The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a student, at the Greene school District, Karl is accused of subjecting a student or students to contact potentially damaging to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of the child. Chenango County & Broome Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old Karl Monday, he was processed & was turned over the Chenango County Corrections Division to be held for arraignment. The investigation is still ongoing, and more charges may come in the future.

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The Norwich City Police Department responded to a call of 3 males walking on Pleasant Street with long guns. The police department contacted the schools in the surrounding area and requested they go into lock down. Officers from the Norwich City Police Department, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and State Police saturated the area and located the 3 males who were identified and were carrying what appeared to be assault style weapons, the weapons turned out to be pellet guns. There was not danger to the public or surrounding schools.

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Helios Care announced that they will host their “Spring Camp Forget-Me Not”, on May 3rd in Richmondville, to help area children deal with grief, Spokesperson Meggan Sageese explains:

(Meggan Sageese 4-15-25)

The program is free, but registration is requested by April 25th at helioscare.org.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-15-25

State Police responded Saturday night to a 2 vehicle head-on collision on State Highway 12 in the town of Oxford. 51 year old Lawrence Slater of Norwich crossed into on-coming traffic and struck an SUV driven by 62 year old Steven Biviano of Oxford head on, Biviano did not survive. Slater was transported to Wilson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 yar old Matthew Barnes of Walton man on an arrest warrant, back on March 5th, Deputies responded to a domestic incident where children were present in the Town of Walton, Barnes left before Deputies arrived, they requested & received an Arrest Warrant from the Town of Walton Court. Last Wednesday, Barnes was located and charged with 3rd degree Assault, 5 counts of Endangering the welfare of a child and 1 count of Obstruction of Breathing. Barnes was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance, he is scheduled to return to Walton Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to a 1 car motor vehicle accident on County Road 14 in the Town of Smyrna, deputies found that the vehicle had rolled over and struck a utility pole. 5 of the occupants had self-extricated from the vehicle but 1 occupant was still entrapped. The occupant in the vehicle, a 17-year-old male from Hamilton, was pronounced deceased on the scene, 4 of the occupants were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, the crash is still under investigation.

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State Police arrested 54 year old Mark Baily of Hartwick, following a reported domestic dispute in the town of Exeter. Bailey was involved in a domestic dispute that turned physical, he is also accused of pointing a loaded crossbow at a victim’s vehicle as they left. Investigators determined that Baily owns several guns but is not allowed to possess firearms because he is a convicted felon. Baily was arrested for Menacing, Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, he was issued appearance tickets to the Exeter Town Court on May 14th.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-14-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 14, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-14-25

The New York State Budget is 14 days late, and budget extenders have been implemented to pay state employees and keep state programs functioning. Assemblyman Joe Angelino said that the hold-up is one that has come up many times over the last 3 decades in Albany:

(Joe Angelino 4-14-25)

Angelino said that the big sticking point is the reforms to the state’s discovery laws, which involves including late evidence being turned in from District Attorney’s to Defense attorneys prior to a trial, the Governor wants some reform, much of the legislature does not.

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The annual Recruit New York Days will be on April 26th or 27th, where fire companies & EMS squads are looking to add to their ranks, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department told WCDO News that at the Bainbridge & Unadilla events, there will be additional programs for the community:

(Roger Barnhart 4-14-25)

The full list of Fire Department participating in the RecruitNY program can be found at recruitny.org.

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The Chenango County Department of Public works will close County Road 39 between Old Gifford Road and State Route 206 in Bainbridge, starting Tuesday for the replacement of a large culvert. The road closure is expected to last 1 to 3 days, depending on weather conditions.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Summer Music Series downtown, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 4-14-25)

Schunk said that more information about the music series & other events can be found at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS Monday 4-14-25

State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Banks of Nineveh for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. A search warrant was executed on April 4th, Banks was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that 38 year old Mark Banks of Nineveh sexually abused a dairy cow while employed at a farm in the town of Colesville. Banks was charged with Sexual Misconduct, both were issued appearance tickets to the Colesville Town Court on April 24th.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 57 year old Bruce Hines of the town of Union after they executed a search warrant Thursday, Hines resisted officers and had to be detained after a brief struggle. Officers confiscated Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Digital Scales, Packaging Material and $304 in cash, Hines was charged with multiple Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 Counts Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, plus Obstructing Governmental Administration & Resisting Arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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The Otsego County Solid Waste Department Plastic Film Recycling Challenge ends today. Participating schools collected film plastics such as Grocery Bags, Bread bags, Bubble wrap, The winner of the each division will receive an ice cream social event soon, last year over 6 tons of the plastics were diverted out of the waste stream in otsego county.

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Utica University has announced its commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony in 2025 will be Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, Ulukaya will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Utica University, he emigrated from his native Turkey in 1994 to the US, he purchased a closed factory in Edmeston in 2007 with a small business loan, Chobani became he biggest seller of Greek Yogurt in the world by 2012. The undergraduate ceremony is set for May 9th at The Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.

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Delhi firefighters responded Sunday at around 12:00 Noon for a structure fire at 220 Rosa Circle. Early reports suggest that an electric car in a garage caught fire, the structure was a total loss, WCDO will have more information when it is released.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-11-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 11, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-11-25

Commerce Chenango announced that they will hold their 3rd Annual Hiring Event on May 16th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Unadilla Valley High School. Commerce Chenango Spokesperson Sophia Root explains:

(Sophia Root 4-11-25)

Business or organizations that are interested in participating on May 16th can sign up at commercechenango.com or call (607) 334-1400.

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The New York Theatre Ballet will present their “Once Upon A Ballet” series at the Chenango Arts Council’s Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich Saturday night, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(MARY BETH MILLER 4-11-25)

The ballet will be at 7:00 PM Saturday night, more information about this and other performances are available at chenangoarts.org

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Delaware County Public Health is scheduling Rabies vaccination clinics, following the recent report of the first rabid animal of the year in Masonville last week. The next clinic will be held in Sidney on May 5, from 5:30PM-7:30PM, at the Sidney Fire Hall at 74 River Street. More information about rabies can be found at delawarecountypublichealth.com

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s auditors found that New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, that now sits unused in storage facilities. To compete for the purchase of the medical equipment at the start of the pandemic, Then Governor Cuomo took emergency steps to accelerate the procurement process, inconsistent with Office of General Services guidance. DiNapoli’s auditors determined the state paid $452.8 million to purchase 247,343 Medical items & machines, only 324 of those items were distributed, the audit recommends that the state distribute the items to hospitals & medical providers who may be able to use them, and stop paying for excessive storage fees for those items.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-11-25

Registration for the 4th annual Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament is now underway, for the tournaments to be held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO news that interested golfers should sign up as soon as possible:

(Nate Lull 4-11-25)

Golfers can go to Nate Lull.com, click on the golf tournament banner on the homepage. All proceeds go to Nate’s scholarship, which has handed out just under $50-thousand dollars in its first 3 years, including money going to the Class of 2025.

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A Citizen Preparedness Training Event will be held on Monday, April 28th in Margaretville at the Town Hall, hosted by Delaware County Public Health, with representatives from the New York National Guard & The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Isabella Ziolkowski of Delaware County Public Health explains:

(Isabella Ziolkowski 4-11-24)

This event is free and open to the public, they can register by calling 607-832-5200, Ziolkowski said that they are planning to do additional training events in Walton & Sidney as soon as possible.

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New York State residents are reminded to learn about the different types of driver’s licenses, available through the Department of Motor Vehicles. A REAL ID will be required for domestic air travel and access to certain federal buildings starting May 7th, an Enhanced Driver’s License serves as a REAL ID compliant document that allows for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean without the need for a passport. A Standard License is still available but can’t be used for domestic air travel or entry into certain federal buildings after May 7th. For more information, visit your local DMV office or visit DMV.NY.gov.

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The Chenango County Historical Society will host an unveiling of the recently refurbished “special edition” marker at Rogers Environmental Education Center at 10:45 am. on April 25. the “Game Farm” plaque is situated roadside along Route 80 in the town of Sherburne. The unveiling is being held on National Historic Marker Day to honor the New York State Department of Transportation sign crew who refurbished the sign, for more information, go to ChenangoHistorical.org.

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“MASONVILLE CONNECTS” will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at the old Masonville school building this Sunday at 1:00 pm for area children. More information about this & future Masonville Connects events can be found at their Facebook Page.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-10-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 10, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-10-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the unsealing of a 5 count Indictment against 34 year old John Pierre Regazzi of Delhi. Regazzi was indicted for 1st degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act, assault, menacing & unlawful imprisonment involving the same unidentified victim.

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State Police in Saratoga and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting at the State Police location on state Route 9 in Malta at about 1:40 PM Wednesday. An unidentified individual started firing a rifle at the barracks, troopers responded & the suspect is deceased. Two troopers suffered minor injuries. The investigation is continuing.

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State Police announced that an injured bald eagle that was hit on February 27th by a vehicle in Oxford, has been returned to the wild. State Troopers & the DEC responded to the scene, the eagle was taken to the Janet Swanson Wildlife Hospital at Cornell, the eagles was bruised but did not have broken bones. The eagle was sent to the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center and after the completed rehabilitation, the eagle was released back into wild after 6 weeks. Video of the release is available on the State Police Facebook page.

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Agri-Mark Incorporated of Vermont has recalled 189 cases of Cabot Creamery 8-ounce premium butter, Consumers should not eat or use the recalled butter, which has an expiration date of September 9th. Agri-Mark officials said that they have recovered 99.5% of the potentially contaminated lot before it was sold to consumers, it was found to contain Coliform bacteria, Cabot products are sold in several states, including in New York.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-10-25

Broome County Sheriff’s Office & Binghamton Police conducted targeted enforcement last Friday as part of the State Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, they performed a total of 19 vehicle stops, among those arrested, 18 year old Isaac Decker of Chenango for speeding, DWI, Reckless Endangerment & several other charges after Decker caused a a 2-car motor vehicle accident at the Court Street roundabout. The Detail also arrested 42 year old Jesten Hyde of Conklin for a variety of drug charges, Hyde was found to possess 23 grams of methamphetamine. The initiative also resulted in drug charges against 38 year old Christopher Pierre of Endicott, for possessing cocaine, methamphetamine and a schedule 2 controlled substance.

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28 year old Keisha Wright of Hancock appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday & was sentenced to 1 year in jail for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. In October of 2023, a State Trooper located a stolen credit card in a store in Deposit they were able to identify Wright as the individual that dropped the card. The credit card was not used, & the owner had canceled it. Wright admitted in court that she possessed the stolen credit card & intended to use it. She was due to be sentenced to a 9 month prison term, but she failed to appear for sentencing, she was located, arrested & was returned Delaware County Court where Judge Hubbard imposed imposed an enhanced sentence

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An Oneida County Grand Jury met Wednesday regarding the death of Midstate Correctional inmate Messiah Nantwi, who died March 1st. 15 staff members at both Midstate and Marcy Correctional are on leave or suspended in connection with the case. The Grand Jury will determine if there is evidence to indict them.

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Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney is celebrating 100 years in the village this year, with an Open House in July among the celebrations. Chris Cappello is the Director of Marketing Communications, and he told WCDO News that Amphenol & Sidney has a tremendous reputation across the globe:

(Chris Cappello 4-10-25)

Cappello is also authoring a book about the Amphenol History, which should be ready by the July 19th open house, the full interview with Cappello can be heard this evening, following the 6:00 PM news here on WCDO.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-9-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 9, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-9-25

Commerce Chenango announced the 2nd annual Chenango Threat Assessment Committee Public Forum on Thursday, April 17th , at 8:00 AM at the Achieve “Envisions” Facility at 27 Griffin Street, Norwich. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:

(Sal Testani 4-9-25)

Testani said that registration is available at Commercechenango.com, Guest Speakers will include retired State trooper Wes Mills, Daniel Auwater of the Chenango County Department of Social Services and retired FBI agent Joseph Testani the event is Free and open to the public.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand slammed President Trump’s tariff tax hike, as her office has received numerous stories from constituents concerned about the return of higher inflation. Gillibrand signed on to the bipartisan Trade Review Act, calling for Congressional oversight on all proposed tariffs:

(Gillibrand 4-9-25)

Senator Gillibrand also said that she has signed on to a letter demanding that the Trump administration immediately repeal the tariffs, however, the President has doubled down with threats to increase tariffs on China from 54% to 110%.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Branden Ward of Sangerfield for 3rd degree Assault. Ward was arrested following an investigation of an assault at the Otsego County Correctional Facility, where Ward allegedly struck another inmate which caused physical injury, he was processed and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

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Long Time Chenango County Restaurateur Gary Kurz, who for many decades operated the Silo Restaurant in Greene, passed away in his Florida home Tuesday. Kurz was 72, funeral arrangements are being organized for the funeral to be held in Greene, and will be announced shortly.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-9-25

54 year old Jason Burress of Bainbridge pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs in Delaware County Court Tuesday. Sidney Police conducted a traffic stop in Sidney on July 11th, 2024, a blood analysis confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in the defendant’s blood. Sentencing will be on May 6th, he will likely face 6 months in jail & will have his license revoked.

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34 year old Milton Jordan-Martinez of Buchanan pleaded guilty in the Town of Deposit Court on Monday to Driving While Intoxicated, and he was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. Jordan-Martinez was pulled over on March 15, on State Highway 17 in Deposit after State Police received a report of an erratic driver, he failed a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, he had a BAC of .13%. Jordan-Martinez will be required to attend a Victim Impact Panel, his license will be revoked for 6 months, he will have to install an ignition interlock device on vehicles he owns or drives, if he violates any terms or conditions of his conditional discharge, he is subject to being re-sentenced to one year in jail.

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Some new activities will be part of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in May, Regatta Co-Chair Christine Smith explains:

(Christine Smith 4-9-25)

This Year’s Canoe Regatta runs from Friday May 23rd through Sunday May 25th with a host of activities at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge

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The 2025 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held on April 19th to benefit Helios Care, at the home of Tom Morgan and Erna McReynolds, Otego Road, Franklin, Helios Care Spokesperson Kathryn Dailey explains:

(Kathryn Dailey 4-9-25)

Registrations should be made soon at helioscare.org/events or by phone 607 432-6773.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-8-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 8, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-8-25

35 year old Renee Cortese of Grand Gorge pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and was sentenced to 90 days of incarceration in the Delaware County Jail. On January 8, 2023, State Troopers were responding to an unattended death investigation at an apartment in Roxbury, and at the scene, Cortese was found to be in possession of fentanyl.

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The Bassett Cancer Institute is inviting all cancer survivors to its annual Survivors Day Luncheon, which will be held this year at Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1st, the event is free to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, plus one guest. Registration will be open from April 14 to May 23 and is required, at 1-800-BASSETT.

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The Harpursville Central School District announced that a district employee has been arrested, a letter to parents stated that the individual is no longer employed by the Harpursville Central School District and law enforcement has not indicated that he charges involve any activity that occurred on school grounds or involved students. more information is expected to be released shortly.

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Due to the forecasted evening wind chills in the 20s and other weather considerations, Tonight’s Binghamton Rumble Ponies home opener against the Hartford Yard Goats has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday at Mirabito Stadium, the 1st game will get underway at 3 p.m., the 2nd game will begin approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. Fans can exchange their tickets to Tonight’s postponed game for any remaining Rumble Ponies regular season home game this season. The Rally Towel Giveaway initially scheduled for Tuesday will take place on Wednesday, more information is available at bingrp.com

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-8-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 3 people for drug possession. On April 1st, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in North Norwich, it was found that the vehicle operator, Eric Manwarren as well as passengers Wendy Hackett and Damien Chernoff were in possession of drugs. All 3 were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, they were processed & were released on appearance tickets for North Norwich Court at a later date.

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24 year old Jose Martinez of Arkville pleaded guilty in Middletown Town Court for Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs, and was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. As part of his sentence, he is also required to attend a Victim Impact Panel, an Impaired Driver Program and his license was revoked for at least six months. If he violates any terms or conditions of his conditional discharge, he is subject to being re-sentenced to 1 year in jail.

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State Police responded to the Margaretville Central School District for a report that a student brought a BB gun to school. An investigation determined that on March 27th, an 18-year-old student brought a BB gun on school grounds and it was observed by another student and teacher inside his backpack. The student did not make any threats towards others. The teacher, Jennifer Sobas-Sands failed to report the incident after observing the BB gun, the student was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Sobas-Sands was charged with Official Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The student was arraigned at Delaware County Centralized Arraignment. Sobas-Sands is scheduled to appear at the Middletown Town Court on May 22nd.

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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to New York State gun laws that ban firearms from certain “sensitive” locations and require that handgun owners be of “good moral character.” The decision leaves in place an appeals court ruling that upheld provisions of the law, where they allowed New York to continue enforcing parts of the law that ban firearms from public transportation, hospitals and schools, and require that handgun owners prove “good moral character.”

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-7-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 7, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-7-25

State Police are participating in a national crackdown on distracted driving as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The enforcement effort, called Operation Hang Up, will include increased patrols and checkpoints targeting drivers using electronic devices while behind the wheel, today through next Monday April 14th. Troopers will be using both marked & unmarked vehicles throughout the enforcement detail.

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The Future For Oneonta Foundation is planning a multi-use facility to be located on Dietz Street, Foundation Chairman Al Cleinman explains:

(Al Cleinman 4-7-25)

Cleinman said that the project is expected to cost about 1.5 Million dollars to complete, they are seeking grants and donations to make the project a reality, the opening could be as soon as 2026.

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State Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office secured a multi state settlement with pharmaceutical company Mylan that will deliver up to $335 million nationwide to help combat the opioid crisis. Mylan manufactured and sold a variety of opioids since 2005, including generic fentanyl patches, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and others, & they deceptively promoted its products as less prone to abuse, but were more vulnerable to abuse.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Laurens for 3 counts of Attempted Criminal Contempt, following an investigation in to a report of an inmate at the Otsego County Correctional Facility violating a valid order of protection, he attempted to contact the protected party of the order 3 times by phone, he was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court.

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Jackie Rose of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties Sidney Office has been elected as president of the New York State Association of Realtors, she told WCDO News what that entails:

(Jackie Rose 4-7-25)

Rose said that her term is 1 year, there are currently over 61,000 Realtors in New York State.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-7-25

33 year old Joseph Martino of Windsor is facing multiple charges after fleeing police in a stolen vehicle through Binghamton, Johnson City, Windsor and into Pennsylvania. On March 30, Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol observed a Mazda in Johnson City that had been reported stolen from Binghamton, a traffic stop was attempted and Martino failed to comply. Pennsylvania State Police successfully deployed tire deflation devices, Martino kept going, and he jumped out & attempted to flee on foot, a Broome County Deputy pursued and deployed a taser, & he was taken into custody. Martino was charged with Possession of Stolen Property in Pennsylvania, the local charges were Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer and over 20 Vehicle & Traffic Violations.

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A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Masonville, the 1st laboratory confirmed positive case of rabies in Delaware County in 2025. The rabid raccoon exposed 2 dogs, there were no human exposures. One dog was Up to date on its rabies vaccinations and received a booster, the 2nd dog was not up to date, it received a booster and will begin a 6-month quarantine, for more information call 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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State Police arrested 33 year old Thomas Murray of Johnson City for possessing child pornography and possession of suspected illegal illicit substances. During the execution of a search warrant Friday in Johnson City, Murray was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation, illegal illicit substances and materials used for manufacturing methamphetamine. Murray has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Murray was processed and turned over to the Broome County Jail for Arraignment.

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The Mid York Concert Band is seeking applications for their $1,000 scholarship, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 3-27-25)

The deadline to enter is TODAY, the next performance of the Mid York Concert Band is May 18th at the Norwich High School Auditorium. More information is available by calling Ernst at 607-267-2614.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to an accident involving 3 motorcycles on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood, 2 victims were taken to Wilson Hospital for serious injuries, 1 person was pronounced deceased at the scene, who was identified as 23 year old Maxwell Kintner of Vestal. The preliminary investigation showed that speeding may have been a factor, the investigation is ongoing.

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James Wales was denied parole last week, he is serving a sentence of 33 years to life for the 1984 murder of 12-year-old Cheri Lindsey, this was the 6th denied parole following strong opposition from the community. Lindsey was killed in March of 1984, while collecting payments on her newspaper delivery route. She was murdered in Wales’ home on Sturges Street in Binghamton, Wales will be eligible to apply for parole supervision again in 2 years

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-4-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 4, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-4-25

Assemblyman Joe Angelino announced that a bill that required a mandatory prison sentence without parole for those convicted of killing a police officer, firefighter or 1st responder, or for killing a child, failed to pass the assembly code committee and was not sent for a full floor vote. Another bill would have made it a crime to spit in the face of a police officer, correction officer or 1st responder, it also failed to pass the codes committee. Angelino said that there are bills coming up that fall short for the safety of the general public that may pass:

(Angelino 4-4-25)

Angelino also said that a budget agreement has still not been passed, it was due on April 1st, an extender was passed through Thursday, another extender was passed to extend it into next week.

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Delaware County Sheriffs Office received a report Friday of a threat made to an Insurance Company. 75 year old Robert Meredith of Andes, made multiple death threats to employees of the insurance company. Investigators found that Meredith was in possession of a semi-automatic pistol, he did not possess a State Pistol Permit. Meredith was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Andes Town Court at a later date.

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51 year old Cindy Manon of Margaretville pleaded guilty in Middletown Court to Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Manon was sentenced to 3 years of probation supervision, she is also required to attend a Victim Impact Panel, and her license is revoked for at least 6 months, if she violates these terms, she will be resentenced to 1 year in jail. On August 30, a State Trooper pulled over Manon, she failed the field sobriety test, a lab test showed positive results of methamphetamine and other drugs in her system.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on September 29th, 2024, to Davenport for a report of a car into a house. 2 occupants of the house had sustained major injuries, the operator of the vehicle, 18-year-old Jayden Aviles, of Maryland, New York was impaired by Cannabis, 1 of the victims died as a result of the injuries sustained during the collision. A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down an indictment charging Aviles with Driving while Ability Impaired by Drugs, Vehicular Manslaughter & Vehicular Assault, Aviles was arrested Friday & was released but had to surrender his passport, Drivers License, he could not leave the region Aviles is scheduled to re-appear at the Delaware County Court at a later date for further Court Action.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 8 SUNY campuses are developing departments, centers, and institutes of AI and Society to broaden AI development. The state has provided $5 million in funding to foster collaboration across disciplines to promote inclusive AI research, to address ethical concerns in the use of AI, and to advance responsible data use. Investments will launch the creation of the Institute for AI and Society at Binghamton University.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-4-25

The Chenango County Farm Bureau will host its Inaugural Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 to 11 am., April 5, at the Norwich Grange Hall, located at 167 County Road 32A in Norwich.

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The Jericho Arts Council will have a local band performing this Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 4-4-25)

Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.

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The Double A New York Mets affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will open the season on the road tonight against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The home opener will be on Tuesday night against the Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium starting at 6:07 pm.

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