P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-7-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 7, 2013

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming September
primary elections is August 16th.  Governor Cuomo announced that so far, more than 200,000 New Yorkers have used the state’s new online MyDMV, and automated systems to register, or update, their voter registration since its launch last year.  Those who wish to vote in the September primaries can log on and register at dmv.ny.gov.

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Tickets are still available for the 2nd annual “Rock In The Park” concert to benefit the Chenango county Toys for Tots this year.  Concert Organizer Jason Hall told WCDO News that the concert Saturday features the Artimus Pyle band, a tribute to Ronnie Van Zandt & Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as local favorites Tumbleweed Highway & Woodshed Prophets, and they could raise a good amount for a great cause:

 

(Jason Hall 8-7-13)

 

Tickets for the Saturday show at noon at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge are available at RockInThePark2013.eventbrite.com.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 31 year old James Bley of New Berlin for Aggravated DWI with BAC of .18 or higher, DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Unlicensed operation. The arrest followed an investigation into a disorderly conduct complaint in the Village of Sherburne where the defendant allegedly engaged in a verbal confrontation at a Village of Sherburne business and then left the area.  Bley was located in Sherburne and is accused of operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition and without a license.  Bley was processed & will appear in Sherburne Court at a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 73-year-old Henry Hemsley of North Norwich on a charge of Unlawfully Growing Cannabis.  Officers responded after discovering marijuana plants growing in the front yard of a residence, Hemsley was released on an appearance ticket and will appear in court at a later date.

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Chesapeake Energy has given up a two-year legal fight to retain thousands of acres of natural gas drilling leases in New York State.  The move follows a conflict with landowners in Broome & Tioga Counties, who had leased acreage to Chesapeake over the past decade, the landowners battled Chesapeake to prevent them from extending the old leases under their original terms that were more favorable to Chesapeake then later ones negotiated with various landowners coalitions.  The move now allows those landowners to negotiate with a new driller to operate after New York’s gas drilling moratorium expires.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that $45 million in grants are available for Water Quality Improvement Projects by municipalities, soil and water conservation districts and non-profit organizations. Recipients can be reimbursed 75 to 85% of the project costs, depending on the type of project. Application deadline is November 8th more information is available on the state DEC website.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 29-year-old Rick Donnelly of Norwich on an active bench warrant issued by the Town of New Berlin Court for violation of probation.  Donnelly had been arrested in July 2012 on charges of 3rd degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, he was arraigned on the probation violation charge and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail & will re-appear in the Town of New Berlin court on August 21st.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-7-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 7, 2013

Congressman Chris Gibson will appear in Oneonta this morning, to meet with veterans at 10:00 AM at the Veteran’s club at 279 Chestnut Street.   Congressman Gibson will give an update on veteran’s issues before Congress and take questions.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 34-year-old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge on a Parole Warrant & for Resisting Arrest.   Cutting was located in Bainbridge, & after deputies informed Him that he was being placed under arrest for Parole Violation for a previous charge of 2nd degree Assault, he attempted to flee the scene on foot. Cutting was taken into custody a short distance away and charged with Resisting arrest. Cutting was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail and will appear at a later date in court for the additional charge.

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The next Delaware county Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets at will be held today at the Franklin Fire Hall on Main Street.  The clinic will run from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The Annual Franklin Trek will be making a stop at the Northeast Classic Car Museum today at approximately 1:30pm.  The Trek features over 50 vintage Franklin automobiles, made in nearby Syracuse from 1903-1934, on a one-week driving journey to various Central New York highlights. Trek participants will tour the Northeast Classic Car Museum, which has nearly 30 Franklins.  More information is available at classiccarmuseum.org or at 334-2886.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold their next regular meeting today.  The meeting will begin at 7:45 this morning at the Sidney golf & country club, chamber members & directors are encouraged to attend.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-6-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 6, 2013

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting the public to be aware of text messages from entities acting as financial institutions, utility companies or cell phone service providers. The text messages prompt recipients to click on a link or call a number, when consumers reply, they are prompted to share personal information like PIN or social security numbers.  Officials stated that you should never give out such information to an unsolicited caller or text message  & you should forward these messages to 7726 to have your service provider block their number from your phone. Complaints can be registered to the Federal Trade Commission at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

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The dates have been set for this year’s Delaware County “Clean Sweep”, for residents & Businesses to get rid of common household waste & chemicals.  County DPW Coordinator Sue McIntyre said that online registrations for the September event is ready to go:

 

(Sue McIntyre 8-6-13)

 

The “Clean Sweep” telephone registrations will begin in early September, the days for the event itself will be September 20th & 21st.

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The Tri-Town Theatre will stage a production of the Larry Shue comedy “The Foreigner” August 16th, 17th and 18th behind the Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney.  Theater Spokesman Rich Cuthbertson explains:

 

(Rich Cuthbertson 8-6-13)

 

All performances will run at 7:30 PM each night, Admission to the show is free, Seating will be provided & Refreshments will be available during intermission.

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The Broome Count Sheriff’s department & State Police arrested 36 year old Misty Lawton and 23 year old Amy Ellerson on charges of conspiracy and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, for allegedly taking a used car from a Town of Union dealer & driving off without consent & returning it hours later, back on July 12th.   Deputies also charged Lawton with numerous traffic citations.   Both will appear August 13th in the Town of Union Court.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old William Crandall of Norwich for 1st degree Criminal Contempt and Aggravated Harassment. The charges stem from a domestic dispute last month,  Crandall was issued appearance tickets to return to Delhi Town Court today to address the charges.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 32-year-old REBECCA HOSTETTER of Sidney on 2 counts each of 3rd degree Rape, Endangering The Welfare of a Child, and Unlawfully Dealing with A child, & 3rd degree Criminal Sexual Act.  Hostetter faces action in Sidney Village Court at a later date.

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NYSEG is looking for innovative project proposals from nonresidential customers or third-party’s working with nonresidential customers.  NYSEG has up to $3,000,000 in available incentives to help pay for energy efficient projects, Each one must save at least 100,000-kilowatt hours of electricity and deliver the energy savings no later than 12 months following the contract date.  Interested parties can obtain a Request for Proposal form no later than August 16th at NYSEG.Com/UsageandSafety.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-6-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 6, 2013

State Police released the name of the 2nd fatality in the 2-car motor vehicle accident on County Route 35 in the Town of Oxford early Sunday morning.  Police reported that 15-year-old Brandy Smith was the driver of the 2000 Ford Focus that crossed into the path of a Dodge Caravan operated by 48-year-old David Clark of Oxford.  Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, Clark later died at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.  7 others were taken to area hospitals for the treatment of a variety of injuries, the investigation is continuing.

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Governor Cuomo announced the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted his request for a disaster declaration for Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery and Oneida Counties following the severe storms and flooding of late June. Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Contiguous counties to Herkimer, Montgomery, Madison, and Oneida are also eligible for the full SBA disaster loan program.

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Former Binghamton Mets Jordany Valdespin & current B-Met Cesar Puello have accepted a 50-game ban for their connection to Biogenesis in Florida.  Both players’ suspensions were announced this afternoon from the office of Major Leaguer Baseball in New York City. The New York Mets released a statement: “We have and continue to support Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Testing program.”   Also accepting the 50 game suspension is New York Yankee Catcher Francisco Cervelli Yankee 3rd baseman Alex Rodriguez is appealing his 211 game suspension, and played for the tanks in Chicago last night.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 5, 2013

State police responded to the report of an accident in the town of Deposit early Saturday morning.  52-year-old Gerald Kamp of Deposit drove his Mercedes Benz off of airport road & into a tree, at about 6:00 AM Saturday, when he failed to make a sharp left curve in the road.  Kamp was pronounced dead at the scene, the investigation is ongoing.

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43-year-old Darren Steele of Harpursville has been charged with 3rd degree assault, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, 2nd degree harassment & 3rd degree burglary following a domestic depute in Johnson City.  Police accuse Steele of hitting his wife and another woman who tried to intervene; he was apprehended after he returned to the area a short time later.  Steele was arraigned and was sent to the Broome County jail pending future court action.

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State Senate Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos announced today that State Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton is stepping down as head of the Senate Republican Campaign Committee as he deals with ongoing health issues.  Libous will remain as the 2nd most powerful Republican in the state senate, he continues to battle cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2009.

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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 32-year-old Joshua Faulkner, of the Town of Tompkins Friday, on an arrest warrant issued by Town of Tompkins court.  The charges resulted from a domestic incident which occurred at a residence on Dryden Road in the Town of Tompkins on July 20th Faulkner is charged with 1st degree Burglary, 4th degree Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Petty Larceny and 2nd degree Harassment.  Faulkner was arraigned in the Town of Tompkins Court where he posted bail and was released to re-appear at a later date.

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The 3rd annual “Folds of Honor” fundraising concert will be held this coming Friday night at the Oneonta Theater.  Doug Decker of the opening act Just Throw Money explains:

 

(Doug Decker 8-5-13)

 

Tickets for the show are available at OneontaTheater.com or at the Green Toad Bookstore, Maxwell’s, Music Square or the 8th Note, all in Oneonta.

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Governor Cuomo announced a new initiative to encourage individuals who owe significant back taxes to pay their bills.  A New York driver’s license can be suspended when a taxpayer’s past-due tax liability exceeds $10,000.  The Tax Department is sending the first round of 16,000 suspension notices to delinquent taxpayers, who have 60 days to pay up, if they fail to, the DMV will send a second letter providing an additional 15 days to respond. If they fail after that, the license is suspended until the debt is paid or a payment plan is established.  More information is available at tax.ny.gov.

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New York is following the federal government in dropping the requirement that ATM’s have posted signs disclosing bank fees. The measure was signed last week by Governor Cuomo and effective immediately. Congress recently passed legislation to eliminate the requirement for notices on machines, and the New York law now conforms to federal legislation.

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Former Binghamton Mets Jordany Valdespin & current B-Met Cesar Puello have accepted a 50-game ban for their connection to Biogenesis in Florida.  Both players’ suspensions were announced this afternoon from the office of Major Leaguer Baseball in New York City. Also accepting the 50 game suspension is New York Yankee Catcher Francisco Cervelli.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 5, 2013

State Police investigated a 2-car double fatal motor vehicle accident on County Route 35 in the Town of Oxford early Sunday morning. The investigation revealed that a 2000 Ford Focus driven by 15 year old Brandy Smith of Bainbridge, crossed over the centerline into a Dodge Caravan operated by 48-year-old David Clark of Oxford. Clark was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich where he succumbed to his injuries, Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 7 passengers from both vehicles were transported to local hospitals and are being treated for their injuries, the investigation is continuing.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team conducted a “no knock” search warrant on Stein Road in the Town of Greene. The search warrant followed an investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine at the residence. Glenn O’Connor has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he was already in the Chenango County jail on a weapons charge following a shooting last week in McDonough. The investigation remains open with additional charges pending.

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The Delaware county department of public works announced that county route 23 in the town of Sidney would be closed to through traffic today to replace a culvert. The closure will be between Poplar hill Road and Dunshee Road, between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the detour will be river road to Crane Hill Road.

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The town of Unadilla Highway Department announced that Lockwood Hill Road would be closed today & tomorrow, crews will be finishing up the paving project.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2013

The Chenango county sheriffs department investigated a reported shooting Thursday afternoon on county route 7 in McDonough.  47-year-old Connie Hendrickson of Greene was charged with 2 counts each of attempted assault, reckless endangerment and menacing, for allegedly shooting at 2 people and a vehicle.  Hendrickson was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango county jail on $20,000 bail.  Also arrested at the scene, 45-year-old Glenn O’Connor of Greene for criminal possession of a weapon, he was arraigned & was sent to the Chenango county jail on $5,000 bail.  Deputies also charged 28-year-old Kimberly Haughton of Greene with criminal possession of a controlled substance, for possessing meth; she will appear in McDonough town court at a later date.  The sheriff’s department said that the investigation is continuing and more charges are pending.

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Tickets are still available for guitarist & former New York Yankee baseball great Bernie Williams at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight.  Williams started his pro baseball career in Oneonta, this time he has guitars on hand, instead of gloves & bats, according Foothills spokesman Huemac Garcia:

 

(Huemac Garcia 8-2–13)

 

Tickets are available today at 431-2080 or at FoothillsPAC.org.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the signing of legislation that will require birthing facilities to screen newborns for congenital heart defects through a pulse-ox screening.   Heart defects are present in nearly 1% of live births each year, and is the leading cause of infant death, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adding this screening to the required list of examinations has the potential to save more newborn lives.

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The Chenango Summer Jam will have a variety of acts performing all day Saturday in the East Park in Downtown Norwich.  The show is free to the public all bands and their start times are posted at chenangosummerjam.org.

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The Oneonta Hills Rockfest will be held Saturday starting at 1:00 PM, at the Susquehanna trail campground and music park on route 7 in Oneonta.  Several bands are scheduled to perform; more information is available at 432-1122 or at susquehannatrailcampground.com or upstaterockfest.com.

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The annual Sidney Elks “LOOKING BACK CAR SHOW” will be held tomorrow from 9:00 to 3:00 PM at the elks Lodge on river street in Sidney.  The event features a chicken barbecue, music, raffles and door prizes; the event is sponsored by Chamber & O’Hara in Sidney.

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The 29th annual Broome County Spiedie Fest & balloon rally gets underway this afternoon through Sunday night at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, shuttle busses are running between the site and the BCC Parking lot on Front street, among the highlights. A concert by 80’s rockers “Night Ranger” tonight at 7:30. 

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2013

Governor Cuomo announced that $1.3 million dollars will be provided by FEMA to support the elevation of 13 residential properties in the Village of Greene, that were damaged in 2011 during Tropical Storm Lee. (HMGP), the properties were deemed eligible due to the continuing risk of future flooding in the area, & the project will be Funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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State DOT officials announced that today through Monday, the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally would cause delays to traffic on U.S. Route 11 near Otsiningo Park.  In order to accommodate the festival traffic, the on ramp to Interstate 81 northbound from U.S. Route 11 at Interchange 5 will be closed from 12:00 noon today to 11:00 AM Monday, A signed detour will be in place to direct local traffic around the closure.  Up-to-date travel information is available by calling 511 or visiting www.511NY.org, or by following the DOT on Twitter: @NYSDOT.

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The Delaware County Historical Association will open a new exhibit today entitled “City Meets Country” which features the photography of Sidney native Beth Brown. “City Meets Country” will be on display in the Elijah Thomas Gallery on state route 10 in Delhi until September 5th.

 

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