WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-6-25

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-6-25

36 year old Cody Bush of Binghamton was sentenced as a second time felony offender in Broome County Court today to 6 years in State Prison followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bush was recently pulled over by the Binghamton Police, Bush was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, packaging materials, and a digital scale, he admitted to possessing with the intent to sell.

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New York State Department of Health’s computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a 6-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Overall, the audit found 370 million claims were processed between October 2023 through March 2024, totaling nearly $49.6 billion.

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The Norwich Police Department announced a joint venture with the Norwich City School District and the Vestal Police Department, Vestal Police Department has invited the Norwich Police Department School Resource Officer, Nicholas Mooney, to bring up to 20 High School Students to attend the Youth Police Academy, which is a 2 week venture that runs from July 14th through July 25th. Students will take part in physical training and lectures to include SWAT Team tactics, Bomb Disposal, EMS/Fire Support, K9 Demonstrations and Crime Scene Scenarios. The Norwich City School District will provide daily transportation for the students, those who are interested should email Officer Mooney at nmooney@norwichpd.org and ask for an application. There is no fee for this event.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will continue with their “EmpowHER” series on Friday, March 7, starting at 10:00 am at the Stonewall at the Meredith Inn. Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 2-6-25)

Pucci said that the session, will be led by John Mancuso of Authentic Communication Matters, The cost is only $25 per person and includes all program material and brunch. The Chamber’s EmpowHER series is sponsored by The Women Fund of the Community Foundation of South Central New York. Registration is requested by March 1st under the Events and Programs tab at DelawareCounty.org.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-6-25

The 216th New York State Police Academy Graduation, will be held today at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany. 176 new Troopers will be honored for completing the 216th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy, the new Troopers will be assigned to their new troops and will report for duty to begin their career with the State Police.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Manager Reid Brignac returns for a fourth season at the helm of the New York Mets Double A team. Among his coaching staff is former Big leaguer Mariano Duncan, The Rumble Ponies open the 2025 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 4th, The Ponies’ home opener is on Tuesday, April 8th against the Hartford Yard Goats. Season and individual game tickets are on sale at the Box Office at Mirabito Stadium, on the phone at (607)-722-FUNN, or online at bingrp.com.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25

by wcdonews Posted on February 5, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25

A wintry mix of precipitation will hit the region tomorrow, meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 2-25-25)

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect tomorrow, we’ll have the complete WCDO forecast following the news cast.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today discussed the impact that President Trump’s hiring freeze for federal workers will have on Americans receiving Social Security, Medicare benefits, or veterans’ benefits.

(Gillibrand 2-5-25)

Last year, the number of Social Security Administration employees, who process Social Security applications, hit a 27-year low; Trump’s hiring freeze risks increasing application processing times, wait times for appointments, and hold times for phone calls. 86% of Veterans Health Administration facilities reported severe shortages for medical officers, and 82% reported similar shortages for nurses.

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Walton Fire and EMS Responded Tuesday Night at about 7:00 PM to a tractor trailer rollover approximately 2 miles North of the Village on State Highway 10. A fully loaded milk tanker carrying 38,000 pounds of milk had collided with guardrails and rolled onto its side, a NYSEG pole was broken and live wires were on the ground initially preventing responders from getting to the incident and driver. NYSEG responded and cleared the lives wires allowing safe access to the scene. The driver extricated himself from the cab of the truck through a window with assistance from a nearby homeowner, he was assessed by Walton EMS and transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Traffic on State Highway 10 was diverted while the scene was cleared, the State DOT, DEC spill response, Delaware County Sheriffs Office and Delhi Fire Department assisted, the road reopened to all traffic and All units were back in service at 11:45 pm

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The 216th New York State Police Academy Graduation, will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany. 176 new Troopers will be honored for completing the 216th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy, the new Troopers will be assigned to their new troops and will report for duty to begin their career with the State Police.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25

The State Legislature in back at session working on legislation & the state budget proposal. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News what committee assignments he has this session:

(Joe Angelino 2-5-25)

Angelino said that the assignments are the same as last year, the first 2 he mentioned do not forward legislation, but Police the legislature, Angelino of course spent 30 years with the Norwich police Department, rising to chief, before retiring & running for the State Assembly.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today at the AO FOX HOSPITAL a 1 Norton Avenue, from 12:00 NOON TO 5:30PM. Appointments can be made with the blood donor app, at redcrossblood.org, or 1-800-redcross.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-4-25

by wcdonews Posted on February 4, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-4-25

State Police are currently recruiting to add to their ranks, State Trooper Lauren Warner is the recruitment Officer at Troop C in Sidney, she told WCDO News about the application process:

(Trooper Lauren Warner 2-4-25)

Trooper Warner said that applicants must be a US Citizen, ages 20 to 35, they must be a High School Graduate, and have at least 60 College Credits, more information is available at 607-561-7487.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to the report of a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the road on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport. Deputies observed a vehicle matching the description parked in front of the Tractor Supply, they made contact with the driver, 36-year-old Marie Schneider of Oneonta, she was charged with DWI, aggravated driving while intoxicated with a BAC greater than 0.18%, a, among other charges, She was released on traffic summonses and is to appear in the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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50 year old Andras Kasuba of Brooklyn appeared before the Delaware County Court this week and was sentenced to time served to be followed by 5 years’ probation supervision for Aggravated Vehicular Assault and Driving While Intoxicated. On March 18, 2023, Kasuba was the driver of a vehicle in a crash where 3 individuals suffered serious injuries. Kasuba had a BAC 2.5 times the legal limit, he fled Delaware County and he was also the subject of a deportation proceeding in which he also failed to appear. Kasuba was eventually apprehended in Brooklyn by New York City Police & was returned to Delaware County for sentencing, he may still face deportation to Hungary.

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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at Club 55, members & directors are encouraged to attend.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-4-25

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national enforcement initiative on impaired driving in the week leading up to this year’s Super Bowl. The campaign which runs through Sunday, and targets underage drinking enforcement, along with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. During the 2024 Super Bowl weekend campaign, law enforcement officers arrested 262 people for impaired driving and issued 8,388 total tickets.

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The latest Sienna College poll shows that 39% of New Yorkers view Governor Kathy Hochul favorably, while 47% do not. New Yorkers did supported 10 proposals from Hochul’s State of the State and her by a 42 to 26% margin, especially the budget plans, free breakfast and lunch for public school students, boosting the child tax credit, and limiting cellphone use at school.

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Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 lbs. of their 2 pound Natural Mix Dog Food due to contamination with salmonella. The affected products were distributed between January 3rd & and January 24th. The product is packaged in clear plastic and is sold in stores throughout New York State, Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return to place of purchase or destroy the food, For more information, contact blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com or 704-873-2072.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-3-25

by wcdonews Posted on February 3, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-3-25

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to enable providers who prescribe medications used to perform abortions to request that the dispensing pharmacy print the name of their practice on prescription labels instead of their personal name, she commented today in Albany:

(Hochul 2-3-25)

The law follows a grand jury indictment in Louisiana against New York Doctor Margaret Carpenter for allegedly prescribing abortion pills online to a pregnant minor.

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The State DEC announced Burn bans will be in effect again this year, from March 16th Until May 14, residents may not burn brush due to the continued increased risk of wildfires. DEC Officials report that Open burning of debris is the single-largest cause of spring wildfires in New York State, this year’s burn ban follows unprecedented wildfires in the Catskills late last year, along with a prolonged dry weather pattern and a fairly mild winter in a large portion of the state, there are a few exception, those can be found at dec.ny.gov.

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The 2025 Regional Spelling Bee Champion was won Saturday by Margot Fieni of the Oneonta City School District. Margot earned the title in the 16th round by correctly spelling “Burmese.” she will have the chance to travel to National Harbor, Maryland in late May to compete against more than 200 other spellers from around the country and the world at the 100th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is looking for New Recruits and Experienced Police Officers, applications are being accepted now for Deputy Sheriff and Correction Officer positions at otsegocounty.com/departments.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-3-25

The US Northern District Court of New York’s Asset Recovery Unit collected $39,262,324 in civil, criminal and forfeiture actions in Fiscal Year 2024. $14,085,025 was collected in criminal actions, $15,874,944 was collected in civil actions, and $9,302,354 was collected in asset forfeiture actions. The Northern District of New York also worked with other U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Department of Justice to collect an additional $18,995,733 in cases pursued jointly by these offices.

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32 year old Nishan Iglesias of Endicott is facing multiple felonies after fentanyl and a ghost gun were recovered during an investigation by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force last Thursday. Officers seized Fentanyl, A Digital Scale, A loaded Ghost Gun & $296.00 in US Currency, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Firearm & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia among other charges.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull traveled to Binghamton on Saturday to cover the Division-1 Binghamton University Women’s Basketball team hosting U-Albany. Hancock alumna Laycee Drake plays for Albany and always has great support from local fans when her team plays close to home. Nate caught up with Laycee after the game to ask her what it’s like to play in front of family and friends:

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Laycee transferred to U-Albany this year after playing 3 years at a Division-1 U-M-B-C college near Baltimore, Maryland. Her Albany team is currently 18 and 4 this season and she is really enjoying the success of her new program:

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U-Albany defeated Binghamton 65-54 on Saturday. For more information on Laycee and her team you can visit u albany sports dot com

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced their 2025 Promotional Schedule, highlighted by 13 Fireworks shows on Friday Nights & July 4th, 12 giveaways, and 5 traveling acts/appearances. The full schedule can be found at bingrp.com

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-31-25

by wcdonews Posted on January 31, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-31-25

The Southern Tier Music Fest in Sidney will have a full slate of acts this year at the Sidney Municipal Airport, with VIP tickets still available, but they expected to start selling quickly, Ed Curley is 1 of the organizers and he told WCDO News that the performers are all scheduled:

(ED CURLEY 1-31-25)

Tickets and additional information can be found at southerntiermusicfest.com for the Saturday July 5th event.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will have their next Comedy Night on Friday February 7th, with 2 comedians scheduled to perform, including the headliner who has appeared on national television:

(AMY WILLIAMS 1-31-25)

Williams said that people can also attend the Open Mike Night tonight at the Community Cultural Center, starting at 6:45 PM.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-31-25

The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services is hosting free CPR courses in February for National Heart Month, Otsego County EMS Coordinator Victor Jones Comments:

(Victor Jones 1-31-25)

Jones said that people can scan the QR code on the Emergency Services Facebook page or website, or call 607-547-4328 to get information on the location & times of the free CPR classes.

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American Red Cross is holding 3 Blood Drives today, one from 10:30 am. – 4:30 pm., at the SUNY Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, another from 9:30 am. – 2:30 pm., at the DCMO BOCES Harold Campus & another from 10:30 am. – 3:30 pm., at the Cooperstown High School, donors are asked to book a time by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Friends of Rogers will be hosting the 47th annual Winter Living Celebration from 11 am to 2 pm. on Saturday, at the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, in Sherburne. A number of outdoor winter activities are scheduled, more information is available at the Friends of Rogers Facebook page.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Single Game Tickets for the 2025 Season go on sale online and in-person at the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at 10:00 AM on Sunday, More information is available at milb.com/binghamton.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-30-25

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-30-25

The State Health Department is currently tracking 3 strains of the flu in New York State, with 48,000 new cases reported the week of January 18th to the 24, a 46% increase from the previous week. The state reports a total of over 177,000 cases of all 3 flu strains, over 11,000 have been hospitalized from influenza, there have been 2 pediatric deaths this flu season.

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Michael Beilby of East Meredith was resentenced in Delaware County Court for violating the terms of his felony probation supervision. On September 25, 2020, Michael Beilby killed 2 people in a motor vehicle crash, he was driving while using drugs and using his cell phone, he pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide & was sentenced to a split term of 6 months incarceration, followed by 5 years of probation supervision, and he was required to not use any illegal drugs or alcohol. The Delaware County Department of Probation accused Beilby of cocaine use and he avoided mandatory drug treatment appointments. Beilby admitted to those allegations & Judge Rosa ordered that Beilby be returned to probation supervision and start attending sessions of the Adult Treatment Court..

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the morning hours on Friday, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-30-25)

We’ll have the complete Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.

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The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta has a full schedule of events coming up, including the “Step Crew” in March, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 1-30-25)

Tickets for that show are available online only, at foothillspac.org.

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Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced the opening of The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, in Sullivan County. The facility is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with complex disabilities, including autism, through specialized short-term inpatient care. The new hospital will create 400+ jobs, more information is available at tcfd.org.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-30-25

59 year old Brian Gill of Andres was indicted for Social Security Fraud in US District Court, for allegedly collecting disability benefits while concealing his work activity at a tree service company he owned and operated. The Social Security Fraud charge carries a maximum term of 5 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years, Gill could also be ordered to pay restitution to the Social Security Administration for the funds collected.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Quality Inn, State Highway 23, another will be held in Delhi from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the SUNY Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, donors are asked to book a time by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-29-25

by wcdonews Posted on January 29, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-29-25

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand commented today on President Trump’s order to freeze virtually all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government for Law enforcement, fire departments, SNAP, HEAP, infrastructure projects, disaster relief and emergency preparedness programs, Veterans programs, child care centers and public schools that rely on federal funding to keep their doors open:

(Gillibrand 1-29-25)

President Donald Trump’s budget office rescinded the order freezing spending on federal grants today, shortly after Senator Gillibrand and others went public with their oppositon to the act, as well as a number of legal challenges being filed across the country

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies pulled over a vehicle in Sidney Monday night , they arrested 61 year old Douglas Scott of Afton. Scott was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, as was as a number of traffic summonses. Scott was released on traffic summons and an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Village of Sidney Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23 year old Devon Kupris of Davenport for driving with a revoked driver’s license. Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop last night in Delhi , Deputies determined that Kupris’ privileges to operate a motor vehicle had been revoked on 5 prior dates and that he was required to have an interlock device installed on any vehicle that he operated due to previous alcohol-related charges. Kupris was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating out of interlock restriction, plus several other traffic violations, he was released on traffic summonses and was directed to appear at the town of Delhi court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Officials with SUNY Morrisville announced that all classes this evening at all locations, are cancelled due to the inclement weather.

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About 350 NYSEG Customers lost power this afternoon, following windy conditions, freezing rain & sleet. Power is expected to be restored in the affected areas in Chenango, Otsego & Broome counties this afternoon.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-29-25

Chenango County Public Health is offering free flu vaccines to poultry and dairy farm workers and their families, it is available by calling Chenango County Health Department at 607-337-1660 or at chenangocountyny.gov.

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18 year old Namique McBride of Binghamton, was sentenced to 8 years in State Prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On May 4, 2024, Binghamton Police and the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force stopped a stolen vehicle, in which McBride was a passenger, he fled on foot, he was caught and he was found in possession of a loaded ghost gun.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced a new location for their office, starting February 1st, the Chamber will be located at 189 Main Street Oneonta, Suite 401. The Mailing Address will remain at PO Box 18 Oneonta NY 13820.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Single Game Tickets for the 2025 Season go on sale online and in-person at the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at 10 AM on Sunday, More information is available at milb.com/binghamton.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-28-25

by wcdonews Posted on January 28, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-28-25

A Winter Weather Advisory is in in effect for part of the WCDO Listening area through Thursday Morning, with snow forecast throughout the local Counties, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-28-25)

We’ll have our Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Keith Hansen, of Oneonta, for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address, following an investigation in to a registered sex offender who relocated from his residence in the Town of Oneonta and did not make the proper notifications to the Sex Offender Registry. During the investigation, a warrant was issued out of the Town of Middlefield for Hansen after he failed to appear for court proceedings for a previous sex offender violation charge. Deputies responded to the Oneonta Police Department and took custody of Hansen Monday on the active warrant, he was processed and turned over to corrections staff to await Centralized Arraignment.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Travis Button of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Address Change. Button is a level 2 sex offender, he is required to report a change of address to authorities where he is residing, Button failed to do so, and he is currently held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Sunday in the Town of Kortright to a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 29, Deputies made contact with the driver, 23-year-old Jillian Bishop of Newburgh. Deputies arrested and charged Bishop with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Keep right and Open container in a Motor vehicle, among other charges, Bishop was processed and released on appearance tickets for Town of Kortright Court at a later date.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for December 2024. New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in December 2024. Locally Chenango county had 3.4% unemployment, Delaware County 3.9% and Otsego County 3.8%

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-28-25

A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4-count indictment against 51 year old Michael Thiel of Sidney, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, and Criminal Nuisance, Thiel is accused of possessing a pistol with the intent to use it unlawfully against another, he is also accused of possessing methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney with intent to sell, last October and that he maintained a premises in the Village of Sidney where persons came to gather for the purpose of engaging in the unlawful sale of narcotics.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 86 year old James Lieberman following a complaint involving a Juvenile at the Delhi Nursing and Rehab Center in the Town of Delhi. Lieberman is accused of exposing himself to a child less than 16 years of age, he was charged with public lewdness & endangering the welfare of a child and he is ordered to appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that Corporal Kyle Karcher, Deputy Justin Mohr, and Deputy Victor Altheim have been awarded the Deputy of the Year Award from the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute. On September 4th, 2024, all three responded to a shots fired call in the Town of Hancock, They arrived on scene to find that a victim had been shot while walking his dog and had retreated into his residence with his girlfriend, as the perpetrator allegedly continued firing at their home.

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