P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-15-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 15, 2014

The 10 regional councils are making their presentations today & tomorrow, to funding projects with a portion of the $700 million in state aid being offered. The Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes councils will make their presentations Monday afternoon. The Southern Tier council will make its pitch Tuesday. The next round of funding is expected to be announced in December.
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Otsego County held its 17h annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day this past weekend. On Friday morning, a satellite event was held in Unadilla at the Town Highway garage, where 110 cars dropped off hazardous materials from 116 households. The main event was held on Saturday at the Meadows Office Complex, with 362 cars dropping off hazardous materials from 378 households. Volunteers diverted latex paint from the waste stream, it will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors & distributed at a later time.
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Foothills Performing Arts Center will host Dr. K’s Motown Revue this Friday Night at 7:00 PM. Foothills Executive Director Bill Youngs said that there will be a special treat after the show:

(Bill Youngs 9-15-14)

Tickets are available at FoothillsPAC.org or at the theater Box office on Market Street in Oneonta.
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Governor Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Christie, US Homeland Security Secretary Johnson and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are among the participants this afternoon at 3:00 PM at a Bi-State Meeting on Regional Security and Preparedness in Manhattan. Governor Cuomo and Governor Christie announced that they would discuss existing security and preparedness coordination with representatives from the FBI, & from the New York & New Jersey Homeland Security, Emergency Services, State Police, National Guard, and other law enforcement and public safety agencies.
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State Police arrested 29-year-old Benjamin Dickey of Sidney for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; they also arrested 26-year-old Scott Correll of Afton for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrests resulted from a vehicle stop for a defective brake light while driving on Main Street in Oneonta. Troopers determined that Correll possessed cocaine and Dickey possessed 4.8 grams of marihuana. Both were issued tickets returnable to the Village of Sidney Court on September 23rd.
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Broome County Executive Debbie Preston will present her proposed 2015 budget tonight before a special session of the legislature. The proposal will be the first draft of the spending plan that will fund county government next year. Last year, a 1.8 percent property tax increase was adopted for the $376 million 2014 budget. Preston would not say whether another increase is being proposed for 2015
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US Senator Chuck Schumer wants to ban 10 flame-retardants found in items such as children’s toys. A Duke University study found flame-retardants in upholstered furniture and children’s products like toys, pajamas & pillows to be highly toxic. the chemicals have been linked to developmental delays & rare cancers in firefighters as well as cancers and hormone disruption in children. Schumer’s bill would also require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study all other flame-retardants to identify other potential dangers
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THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WILL HOLD A ‘COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE’ AT ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN UNADILLA UNTIL 6:00 PM TONIGHT IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL OF THE CHURCH, AND IS SPONSORED BY THE UNADILLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FUTURE BLOOD DRIVES AT 1-800 RED CROSS OR VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-15-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 15, 2014

State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Binghamton location today. The session will be in the State Office Building, Room 505 at 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton today at 4:30 PM. More information is available at 721-8651.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 18 year old Dylan Whitman of Greene for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing property exceeding $3,000 from a Town of Smithville residence. Whitman was arraigned at the Town of Greene Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility. Whitman is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court at a later date.

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The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting today at 7:00 PM in the Susquehanna Room of the Jack Bolster Community Center in Afton. John Graham from the Dispute Resolution Center of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties will be speaking about the process and benefits of mediation in resolving business and personal disputes.

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Broadway in Binghamton announced that tickets are on sale today for “JEKYLL & HYDE” at the Forum Theater on Sunday, October 12th at 3:00 & 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. More information is available at 778-6626 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-12-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 12, 2014

State Police arrested 56-year-old Michael Muller of Denver, New York for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .24%, 3 times the legal limit. The arrest occurred after a vehicle stop for driving left of the pavement markings on State Route 23 in Davenport, Muller was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Davenport Court on September 23rd.
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State Troopers arrested 26-year-old Justin Mullen of Harpursville, for Driving While Intoxicated, following a Motor Vehicle accident at North Road and Dodd Road in Thursday in Windsor.  Troopers accuse Mullen of driving off the road & striking a concrete culvert, he was trapped in the vehicle and was removed by members of the West Windsor, Windsor and 5 Mile Point Fire Departments utilizing the Jaws of Life. Mullen was airlifted to Wilson Regional Trauma Center in Johnson City, for multiple internal and external injuries.  Mullen was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court at a later date.

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The latest polling finds Republican congressman Chris Gibson a 24% lead over democratic challenger Sean Eldridge. . The Time Warner Cable News/Siena College poll of likely voters in the 19th Congressional District found Gibson leading Eldridge 57% to 33% with 10% undecided. The poll also showed that Eldridge was unknown by 57% of the voters in the district.

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The Binghamton Mets will host game 3 of the Eastern league Championship series tonight against Richmond. The Mets took the first 2 games of the series in Richmond, if they win tonight, the team will have their first league championship since 1994.   Tickets are still available at Bmets. Com, game time tonight at 7:05 at NYSEG stadium.

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2 Senate Democrats introduced legislation to reduce the financial incentive for corporations to move their headquarters overseas through transactions known as tax inversions. The bill by Senator Chuck Schumer of and Richard Durbin would reduce the practice known as “earnings stripping” in which U.S. subsidiaries deduct up to 50 percent of interest payments on their debt. Schumer and Durbin want to cut the deduction in half and to stop letting corporations carry forward their interest expense deductions to use them in the future. Schumer said he hopes the bill can pick up enough GOP support to pass after the November elections

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As part of national preparedness month, the American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives in the tri county area. The next event is tomorrow from 8am to 1pm at the First Congregational Church, corner of Main and Bridge Streets in Sidney.   Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org and walk-ins will also be welcome.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will hold his annual pig roast fundraiser on Sunday from noon to 3pm at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.   There will also be door prizes.   For information or tickets, call 287-1576.

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The Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place in Neahwa Park in Oneonta tomorrow, to raise money for research and local suicide prevention efforts. It’s sponsored by the local chapter in formation of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.   Registration will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Congressman Chris Gibson will speak at the memorial service at 11:00 AM & will participate in the walk. There will also be an auction, food by donation and a butterfly release at 2:00 PM, more information is available at 435-3112.

 

 

 

 

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-12-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 12, 2014

Otsego County will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event for Small Businesses today from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown. Businesses in Otsego County are eligible to bring hazardous materials to the collection day event; those that qualify will receive a subsidy of $50 for cost associated with collection from the County.

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Delaware County Public Health & The Delaware County Drug Task Force will be hosting a   free presentation “Emerging Drugs of Abuse”, today from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi.   The presentation includes how to recognize signs of drug abuse, and what to do if you suspect someone is using illicit drugs, especially heroin.

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Governor Cuomo was joined by more than 250 first responders representing fire and police stations across New York State as part of the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride yesterday. The 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride is designed to pay tribute to the strength, courage, and heroism of the police and fire department personnel who led the response and recovery efforts following the September 11th terrorist attacks.  riders started out from Albany and Long Island, meeting at the Rescue 1 Firehouse in New York City, before traveling to the Ground Zero site., the riders were then invited to visit the September 11 Memorial and Museum

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-11-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 11, 2014

A candlelight vigil will be held today in honor of State Trooper Christopher Skinner at 6:00 PM at Port Dickinson Community Park. The event is organized by the town and by State Police Troop C, & is open to the public. Trooper Skinner had pulled over a car May 29 on I-81 in Chenango Bridge, he was out of his patrol vehicle & hit by a white truck allegedly driven by Almond Upton of Melrose, Florida. Upton has been indicted on 11 charges, including 1st degree murder.

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The State University of New York community college system, applied for a $15 million federal grant, to fund worker-training programs. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is pushing the U.S. Labor Department, to approve the application to establish training programs in mechatronics and advanced manufacturing. Mechatronics incorporates engineering, mechanics and electronics. Schumer said 20,000 new jobs are possible in upstate New York through 2020. The U.S. Labor Department is expected to make a decision on the grant application within the next 2 months.

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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Apple’s new iPhone 6 will go on sale this month, it’s a reminder that all wireless carriers and smartphone manufacturers should implement a kill switch on all devices, as the rise in smartphone thefts increased as criminals target devices without a kill switch. Robberies involving iPhones fell following the release of Apple’s Activation Lock.

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The National Weather Service in Binghamton has developed a website to help you determine if you will be at risk of flooding up to three days in advance. Officials said knowing the flood stages of the rivers are the first step in being prepared. Using the tool you can figure out what level the river has to be at for it to flood your home. To visit the new flood tool go to weather.gov/bgm.

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The Village of Sidney will get another 1.7 million dollars from FEMA through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Sidney mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News that this funding will insure that taxpayers will NOT be affected:

 

(Andy Matviak 9-11-14)

 

Matviak said that up to 100 structures in the low lying areas around River Street are involved in the current round of buyouts, that section of the village faces major changes in composition after being the hardest hit area for flooding in both 2006 & 2011.

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Governor Cuomo announced the I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage report is available online. The report tracks the color change in foliage throughout the state through November. The governor also announced a social media campaign called “Foliage Photog of the Week.” Each week, one picture submitted on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook would be used to promote fall tourism. For information, or for a map on the best fall foliage viewing spots, go to ILOVENY.com.

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Sherrill City Commissioner Mike Hennessy said he’s not ready to concede Tuesday’s Democratic primary to Assemblyman Bill Magee, despite falling short by more than 500 votes. Hennessy, who is also a former Oneida County lawmaker, is fighting for a spot on November’s ballot on a “Fix Albany” line. Magee’s supporters challenged that attempt, and Hennessy has a court date in Albany on Sept. 22nd. Magee beat Hennessy by 560 votes for the Democratic line in the 121st Assembly District. Republican John Salka is on the ballot in November.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-11-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 11, 2014

Governor Cuomo is in New York City Today, where he will be participating in the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the World Trade Center Site in lower Manhattan.   This afternoon at 1:30 PM, Governor Cuomo will Participate in the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride, also in New York City. First responders from all over the state will also be participating in the Motorcycle ride.

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With several states in the Midwest recently reporting clusters of an enterovirus, EV-D68, that is causing some cases of severe respiratory illness among children and other individuals, the New York State Department of Health is monitoring for the illness & is advising health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the virus. While there are more than 100 types of enteroviruses, at this time, no outbreaks of EV-D68 in New York State have been reported.   Health care providers are asked to report clusters or outbreaks of severe respiratory illnesses to their local health department or to the State Department of Health.

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Democratic State Senate Candidate Anndrea Starzak will hold a press conference Friday, regarding her platform for Government Ethics Reform. Starzak’s conference will begin at 12:00 PM at the front of the Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-10-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 10, 2014

Tickets are still available for the upcoming Catholic Charities event “Bands, Brews & Barbecue” on September 20th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich. Catholic Charities Director Robin Beckwith explains:

(Robin Beckwith 9-10-14)

Beckwith said that tickets are available at the Catholic Charities Norwich office as well as the Norwich YMCA, Commerce Chenango, Garf’s deli, Hummel’s, & M & T Bank, or online at brown paper tickets. com.
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The House of Representatives passed the Tick-borne Disease Research Transparency and Accountability Act of 2014, Tuesday, a bill authored by Congressman Chris Gibson. The bill forms an interagency working group consisting of federal agencies and non-federal partners, including experienced Lyme physicians and patient advocates who are tasked with ensuring coordination among federal agencies to maximize research priorities. The CDC estimated that 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year.
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State Police in Oneonta arrested 34-year-old Boris Bura of Roslyn, for Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of 0.17%, more than twice the legal limit. The arrest followed the report of a vehicle driving left of the pavement markers on Chestnut Street in Oneonta; Bura was issued tickets returnable to the City of Oneonta Court on September 15th.
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State officials urge residents to re-register with the state, for the basic STAR exemption, to avoid an increase in their tax bills. Residents who missed the December 31st 2013 deadline to re-register can still get a check from the state if they do so by December 31st of this year. Registration is available at tax.ny.gov. Checks will be issued in November for STAR recipients in school districts that remained under the property tax cap
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SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Delhi are among the top 100 colleges in the Northeast, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 ranking of “Best Colleges.” The State University College at Oneonta jumped 25 spots to No. 41 in the “Best Regional Universities – North” Category. Among public universities in the Northeast, SUNY Oneonta was ranked No. 9. The State University College of Technology at Delhi was ranked No. 33 on the same list
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State Police arrested23 year old Garrett Carmody of Oneonta was charged with 2nd degree burglary of a dwelling and unlawful possession of marijuana last month at a Davenport home. State police also arrested 29-year-old Steve Karg of Grand Gorge for allegedly burglarizing a town of Roxbury home, he was charged with 2nd degree menacing with a weapon and burglary using a dangerous instrument.
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Officials in Oneonta announced a plan for vacant properties in the city, instead of letting them fall into disrepair. Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller has a plan to buy vacant homes foreclosed on by Otsego County. He would then sell them to people who would renovate the building for its best use. Oneonta has already purchased two homes in the area, they will sell them to the best bidder, not the highest. The plan is modeled off of one currently being used in Norwich.
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Chenango County will offer the Civil Service exam for Public Safety Dispatcher on October 25th. Applications for the exam are being accepted through September 19 at the Chenango County Personnel Office. This test will be used to fill any openings in the Sheriff’s Office Communications/911 Center for both full and part-time positions. Details on qualifications for the position, along with an application, are available at: co.chenango.ny.us
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The City of Norwich Human Resource Department will accept applications for entry level Police Officer until October 3rd. The exam will be given on Saturday November 14th. For more information go to norwichnewyork.net
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-10-14

by wcdonews Posted on September 10, 2014

Governor Andrew Cuomo easily defeated Zephyr Teachout for the Democratic Party nomination yesterday, in the state party primary elections. Cuomo received about 62% of the vote, will Teachout getting 34% of the Democratic Party support. Cuomo will face Republican Rob Astorino on Election Day. In the Lieutenant Governor’s race, Kathy Hochul defeats Timothy Hu.
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Republican State Senator Tom Libous fended off a challenge from Denver Jones in the 52nd District primary election Tuesday. Libous won with about 66% of the vote.
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Local government capital spending on roads, bridges and water and sewer systems declined by approximately 8 percent between 2010 and 2012 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After a review of infrastructure studies, DiNapoli’s office estimates that municipalities should be spending about $3.9 billion annually to keep up with deteriorating capital assets but are only spending roughly $1.2 billion – less than a third of what is necessary. For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us.
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The Binghamton Senators announced Tuesday, it has reached an agreement with its parent National Hockey League club, the Ottawa Senators, to remain their American Hockey League affiliate. The agreement will keep the B-Sens the top affiliate for Ottawa through the next five seasons. Ottawa, who has been affiliated with Binghamton since AHL hockey returned in 2002.
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The Sidney chamber of commerce Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at the Sidney Golf Course, 7:45 am.
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Commerce Chenango Programs Business After Hours hosted by The Chenango County Historical Society Museum at 45 Rexford Street, Norwich, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
 

 

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