P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-9-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 9, 2013

Otsego county sheriffs Deputies arrested 29-year-old Brandon Empie of Milford for allegedly threatening to kill Otsego county judge John Lambert  & burn his house down.  The sheriff’s department Criminal Investigation Division investigated and consulted with the district attorney’s office, Empie was arrested Tuesday on charges of making a terrorist threat, he was arraigned in Town of Milford court & he was remanded to the Otsego county Jail on $10,000 bail.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Brandon Cole of Sidney on a number of charges early this morning.  Deputies observed Cole driving Bevier Street at a high rate of speed, running a red light, and eventually he struck a guide rail in the parking lot of the Expressmart on Old Front Street.  Cole was charged with Aggravated DWI, with BAC .18% or greater, Unreasonable and imprudent speed, Failure to maintain lane, Open container in a motor vehicle, as well as other charges, he will appear in the town of Dickinson court at a later date.

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Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 Madison County residents on a variety of charges Monday in Sherburne.  20-year-old Trever Scheckler of Hamilton was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding, Improper Passing, and Reckless Driving.  Also charged was Scheckler’s passenger, 20-year-old Cody Smith, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  Both will appear in Sherburne town court at a later date.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that $1.2 million in job training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term unemployed New Yorkers. The campaign helps individuals who have been out of work for 26 weeks or longer, by connecting them to available regional jobs.  600 businesses have taken advantage of about $8.2 million in training incentives & have  hired more than 1,200 individuals. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.

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The Sidney Central Schools announced the start of their after school enrichment program on October 22nd.  The model for this program is similar to the model used for the summer camps.  Programs such as Robotics, Math & Music, Guitar Lessons, Zumba, and many others, for students in grades 1through 8.  The programs will run in 5-week increments and change each session, hours are from 2:55 to 4:10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  More information is available at the Sidney Elementary School  at 561-7701.

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Fundraising efforts are underway for former tri-town area resident William Hurtubise, who traveled to India for work from Texas, he forgot to check his bag before leaving the states, and carried 8 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition into India.  Hurtibise was arrested on September 18th and taken into custody; family & friends in the area are trying to raise funds in the amount of $75,000 for legal expenses in order to obtain his release.  Details & fundraising can be found online at giveforward.com.

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State Police arrested 34-year-old Megan Holbrook of Laurens for driving while intoxicated. The arrest followed an investigation of an accident on Wilber Lake Road in Oneonta, Holbrook was issued tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on November 5th.

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A reward is being offered by a private citizen, after a number of signs promoting town of Sidney Democratic candidates were vandalized recently.  Ray Lewis of Sidney Center said that he is putting up a $1,000 reward:

 

(Ray Lewis 10-9-13)

 

Lewis said that if anyone finds any other vandalized signs, they should contact their local law enforcement.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-9-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 9, 2013

State police report that 21 year old Maisie Grant of Norwich was killed, when she drove her car into a tree Monday night.   Grant was driving on River Road in Unadilla, when she failed to negotiate a corner & crashed into a tree.  Grant was pronounced her dead at the scene.

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Delaware county sheriff’s Deputies investigated a 1 car personal injury automobile accident on Turnpike RD in the Town of Meredith. 58 year old David Mokay of Delhi failed to negotiate a turn on Miller Hill Road, His vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Mokay had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to the hospital. Mokay was issued tickets for unsafe speed and unsafe lane change, He will appear in Town of Meredith Court at a later date.

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The Village of Sidney will hold a Special Board meeting at 6:00 PM in the 1st Floor Board room in the Civic Center. The meeting will be held during the scheduled Public Hearing for the Long Term Community Recover Plan. A copy of this plan can be reviewed at the Village Clerks office.

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Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will hold their “EYE OPENER” BREAKFAST from 8:30 to 9:30AM this morning.   The Breakfast will be at Woodside Hall at 1 Main Street in Cooperstown.

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Delaware county public health will hold their next free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets today.  The clinic will be held at the Delhi Fire Hall at 140 Delview Terrace in Delhi from 6:00 to 8:00PM.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session about their Binghamton location at the State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton today 12:00 Noon.  More information is available at 721-8651.

 

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-8-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 8, 2013

State Police arrested 39-year-old Leslie Bonham of Marathon with 18 counts of 1st degree unlawfully dealing with a child.  Bonham was charged following a report that she allegedly provided alcohol to under aged teenagers this summer; Bonham was issued appearance tickets to appear in the both the Lisle & Marathon town courts at later dates.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Town of Norwich couple for 1 Count each of 3rd degree Welfare Fraud and offering a False Instrument for filing.  55 year old Gregory Huzinec & 52 year old Donna Huzinec are accused of illegally receiving over $13,000 in assistance from the department of social services that they were not entitled to, between 2008 & 2013.  They face court action shortly.

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Noted author, Sidney Native & broadcaster Chuck D’Imperio will discuss his 6th & latest book “Unknown Museums of Upstate New York” tonight at the Bainbridge Museum at 7:00 PM.  D’Imperio discussed his book & tonight’s appearance in Bainbridge:

 

(Chuck D’Imperio 10-8-13)

 

The Bainbridge Museum is one of the museums featured in D’Imperio’s book, along with other local ones like the Maywood Depot Museum in Sidney Center, Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, and the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich.

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Oneonta Police arrested 19-year-old Harley Falasca of Tarrytown for Driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, & 2nd degree criminal trespass.  Police accuse Falasca of crashing his car, and leaving the scene, & for breaking into a home on Glen Drive to sleep.  Falasca later fled into the woods, where police apprehended him, he had a BAC of .18, and was issued tickets returnable to Oneonta town court at a later date.

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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a consumer advisory encouraging New Yorkers to sign up for the federal affordable health insurance now being offered through “New York State of Health,” which is the official marketplace created by Governor Cuomo to purchase health plans made possible by the Federal Affordable Care Act.  To sign up for health insurance, and for any questions, go directly to the official New York website at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s office arrested 40-year-old Dewaine McCrady of Smithville on an active warrant arrest for Unlawful Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle.  McCrady is accused of not stopping for police on August 9th in the Town of Smithville, he was arraigned and is being held at the Chenango County Jail on $1000 cash bail pending action in the Town of Smithville court on a later date.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has announced his October Grant Action News update to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities.  The Grant Action News bulletin is updated at the beginning of each month with newly available grants and information on how to apply, Assemblyman Crouch will also provide regular updates about these grants on his own Assembly website at assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Clifford-W-Crouch,  and on his facebook page.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-8-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 8, 2013

NYSEG crews continue to work to restore power after yesterday’s powerful storms, which knocked down trees & power lines. NYSEG officials reported that 365 Sidney residents & 58 Bainbridge residents were without power early this morning.
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ARC of Delaware County is holding 2 job fairs concurrently on October 23rd from 1:00 to 7:00 PM,  as the need for their services has increased. ARC Director of Community Affair Catherine Tweedie comments:

(Catherine Tweedie 10-8-13)

Tweedie said that ARC currently employs about 200 people at their facilities; more information is available at 865-7126.
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Sidney town supervisor candidate Gene Pigford and Town Council Candidate John Woodyshek will hold a meet & greet at the former Sidney Center elementary school from 6:00 to 8:00 PM this evening. The candidates will discuss town wide & Sidney center issues, both men are running as Republicans in the election.
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Delaware County Deputies responded to Bobs Brook Rd in the Town of Walton for a highly intoxicated irate male calling for help. 31-year-old James Roach of Tompkins was arrested for 2nd degree Menacing & 2 counts of endangering the Welfare of a child. 31-year-old William Browning of Walton was also arrested on 2 counts of endangering the Welfare of a child. Both Roach and Browning were released on Appearance Tickets returnable to the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date. The Village of Walton Police Department assisted deputies.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:30 PM.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-7-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 8, 2013

The 4 candidates for the Sidney town board debated at the Sidney Library Smart community room Thursday night.  The most controversial issue discussed by the candidates was the moratorium passed by the town board last year against hydrofracking.  Republican candidate Jodi Proffitt went first:

 

(Jodi Proffitt moratorium)

 

Republican candidate John Woodyshek was second to discuss the moratorium:

 

(John Woodyshek moratorium)

 

Democratic Candidate Paul Muratore favored the moratorium:

 

(Paul Muratore moratorium)

 

Incumbent Board member & democrat Pete Cordes supports the moratorium:

 

(Pete Cordes moratorium)

 

The Sidney town board & Sidney town supervisor debates will be aired tonight following the 6:00 PM news on WCDO, they are also available online at WCDORadio.com.

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The national weather service has announced that a Tornado Watch is in effect through 5:00 PM today.  The watch covers much of the State, storms heading this way are expected to have high damaging winds and heavy rains through the mid-afternoon hours.

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Governor Cuomo announced more than 82,000 positions are available on New York State’s Jobs Express website. Jobs Express connects job seekers to openings in each Region of the state and currently lists an average of 51,000 new jobs each month statewide.  The Jobs Express website sorts jobs by Region to help job seekers evaluate what industries are growing in their area.  Job seekers and employers can visit the Jobs Express website at labor.ny.gov/jobs.

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Governor Cuomo announced that after just 6 weeks, more than one million homeowners have registered for their Basic STAR exemptions, saving themselves $700 every year on average.   More than 90 percent of those who have registered completed their registration on the Tax Department’s website: tax.ny.gov.   Homeowners without Internet access can call 518-457-2036 to register with a representative.

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The East Branch Rest Area of State Route 17 will be the new home for a Visitor’s Information Kiosk, to provide travelers with information about Delaware County’s natural resources, and recreational outdoor activities. The kiosk will consist of 4 panels covered with fabricated interpretive signs and 2 panels have signboards, with locking Plexiglas doors. Brochures supplied by the Delaware County Chamber will be included, it will be maintained by the Hancock Chamber of Commerce. Funding for this project was made possible through a marketing grant from the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency.

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State senator Tom Libous announced that the recent $90 Million dollar restoration of funding for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, would keep about half their program s targeted for cuts, to continue to operate.  Libous said that locally, the restored funding helps, programs like Achieve, Southern Tier Independence Center, Norwich ARC and the Handicapped Children’s Association, but the plans to close the  Broome Developmental Center has not been changed.  Senator Libous has a petition for constituents to sign to keep Broome Developmental Center Open at TOMLIBOUS.COM/STOPTHECLOSING.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-7-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 8, 2013

Binghamton Police arrested 21-year-old Trevis Johnson for the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Sergio Beldo of Binghamton Friday.  Johnson is being charged with 2nd degree murder; He was arraigned in City Court and sent to the Broome County Jail without bail.   Police are urging anyone with more information to call the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau: 772-7080.

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State police at Sidney arrested 52 year old Colleen Layton of Binghamton for aggravated unlicensed operation. The arrest resulted from a vehicle and traffic law stop on State Highway 7 in Unadilla, A check of her driving privileges in New York State showed she was suspended nine times.   Layton was arraigned in the Unadilla court and released on her own recognizance to return on October 21st.

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State Police in Binghamton arrested 47 year old Robert Klepfer of Binghamton for 2nd degree grand larceny.  Police were advised of a theft at the NYTECH Supply Company in Dickinson,  The investigation determined that  Klepfer had allegedly stolen $80,942 through falsifying business records over the last year.  He was arraigned at the Dickinson town court and released on his own recognizance.
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The Greater Greene Chamber of Commerce will host a 5K run/walk & wellness fair on October 26th from 9-12 at the Greene Central High School.  To participate, contact the school office at 656-4161.

 

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-4-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 5, 2013

Sidney town board & town supervisor candidates participated in a public forum at the Sidney library last night.  Republican Gene Pigford & Democrat Bill Heath are running for town supervisor, Gene Pigford commented about his vision for Sidney in his closing statement:

 

(Gene Pigford 10-4-13)

 

Bill Heath said that a more open & transparent town government is more necessary than ever, in his closing statement last night:

 

(Bill Heath 10-4-13)

 

The town supervisor & town board debates will be aired on WCDO Monday evening following the news at 6:00 PM, they will also be posted on the WCDO website.

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Former Otsego county Chamber of Commerce president & CEO Rob Robinson & Norman Michaels have been indicted by an Otsego county grand jury on charges of grand larceny, scheming to defraud, & insurance fraud.  The pair is accused of adding downstate residents into the chamber’s health insurance plan.  Robinson resigned from the chamber in 2011 when the allegation came to light.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that Binghamton Parks and Recreation Department Director John Whalen has been charged with grand larceny, for allegedly using $108,000 in taxpayer funds for his own purposes.  DiNapoli’s audit accuses Whalen of using the money to pay for his son’s student loans, and to pay his home mortgage, cell phone bills, credit cards insurance, gasoline and flowers, between 2007 and 2012. A copy of the audit is available at osc.state.ny.us.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the State DMV is now offering qualified veterans the option of having their veteran’s status indicated on their drivers license, permit or non-driver identification card. The Governor signed legislation last year that directed the DMV to make the veteran’s status available to all honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces who apply for the designation on a DMV issued photo document.  More information is available at dmv.ny.gov.

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The Fagan Flyers Fly-In Breakfast will be held this Sunday, at the Sidney Municipal Airport from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.   The breakfast will be followed at the airport by the 18th annual Grand Finale Cruise In & Car Show between 9:00 Am & 4:00 PM.

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The Binghamton Senators open their 12th season tomorrow night when they play the Syracuse Crunch at 7:05 at the Broome County Arena.   Tickets can be purchased through the B-Sens’ executive office, the Arena box office, at 722-SENS, through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com, more information is available at bsens.com.

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All state income tax returns that were filed before September 1st will be processed by the close of the business day today, according to the state Department of Taxation and Finance. Processing issues tied to a state contractor led to delays in distributing 2012 tax refunds to those who filed their returns by paper this year. More information is available at tax.ny.gov

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The Chenango United Way announced that the 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region Call Center is now available to Chenango County residents.  Residents can connect with a trained specialist who can connect them with services that can help with everyday needs. The 2-1-1-call center assists with non-emergency issues like housing, food and clothing, transportation, finances, childcare and more. The center can be reached by dialing 2-1-1, or 1-800-901-2180.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-4-13

by wcdonews Posted on October 5, 2013

16-year-old Children’s Home Residential Treatment Facility resident was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 3rd degree Menacing.  The youth was arrested following an altercation at the Children’s Home Residential Treatment Facility in the Town of Greene; he is accused of shoving, striking and attempting to choke a 13 -year-old youth. The Defendant was arraigned in the Town of Coventry Court & was released back to Treatment Facility staff and ordered to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

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THE 15TH ANNUAL FALL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN NORWICH, ON Friday AND Saturday STARTING ON FRIDAY WITH MUSIC BY FRITZ’S POLKA BAND.  A HARVEST DINNER AT ST. BARTS PARISH CENTER FROM 4:30 TO 7:00 PM with A GIANT PUMPKIN CONTEST WEIGH-IN, AND KARAOKE CONTEST AT 6:30  AT  EAST AND WEST PARKS IN  NORWICH.  More information is available at NORWICHPUMPKINFESTIVAL.COM.

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The Upstate New York economy remains sluggish according to a Sienna poll.  Consumer’s overall sentiment was up nearly three points across the state to 76.2, below national averages. Upstate, the figure was lower at 71.1.   Nearly 60 percent of consumers expressed serious concerns about gas prices, and 66 percent had similar concerns about the price of groceries.

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Allowing 4 casinos in upstate New York would generate $430 million in annual revenue for the state, according to an estimate from the state budget office. The estimate marks the first time the Cuomo administration has put a dollar amount on the impact of the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act, which would allow for four casinos to be sited in the Catskills, Southern Tier and the Capital Region. The casinos, however, are contingent on whether voters approve a change to the state constitution in November.

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The Sidney Central School Alumni Association will hold their 11th Annual Alumni Sports Hall of Fame “Induction Weekend” this weekend.  Induction Weekend begins with individuals and Legacy teams being honored at half time of the Sidney versus Seton Catholic football game tonight at Sidney Alumni Field. The Class of 2013 and Legacy Award recipients will be honored during the annual Induction Dinner and Ceremony Saturday at the Sidney American Legion at 5:00 pm. More information is available at 643-2913.

 

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