P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 3, 2013

The Norwich City Police Department are removing the body of a woman found near the Norwich Wal-Mart, in an area that they have been searching in since they found the gold Pontiac owned by 51 year old Krista Kosowky of Norwich.  Kosowsky was reported missing by her husband after failing to show up for work on Friday in Clinton, a Police Canine unit discovered the body in water near a railroad right-of-way this morning, the woman’s identity and cause of death will be determined by an autopsy.

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The national weather service in Binghamton has once again posted a Flood Warning today through tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, for in the area of the Chenango River At Norwich.  Officials said that the Chenango River At Norwich Will Continue To Recede Today And Tonight, Before Dropping Below Flood Stage On Thursday Morning.  Some flooding may still be experienced today at on the Streets and in the yards Of Homes On East Main Street Near The Chenango County Fairgrounds as well as Within The Fairgrounds.  East Main Street was reopened to traffic this morning, but the 2nd annual music & balloon festival scheduled for tomorrow July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich has been cancelled due to the flooding, organizers will announce alternate plans for the event shortly.

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State police will be out in full force for the July 4th holiday weekend.  Patrols will be looking for speeders, drunk, drugged or aggressive drivers, those using cell phones for calling or texting while driving, they are also looking for all motorists & passengers to use their seat belts.

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Oneonta will be the site for the annual hometown 4th of July celebration tomorrow.  Activities are scheduled from noon until dark in Neawha Park, wrapping up with the annual fireworks display at about 9:20 PM.  More information is available at hometown4th.com.

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Oneonta police charged 56-year-old Patricia Bennet of Oneonta with driving while ability impaired by alcohol and unsafe backing, after she allegedly backed her SUV into 8 Hazel Street Monday night.  No injuries were reported, the residence is owned by Oneonta city judge Lucy Bernier, Bennet will appear in Oneonta city court at a later date.

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The New York State DOT will hold a public information meeting on July 10th to discuss a project to replace a bridge on State Route 30 & 206 over the East Branch Delaware River in the Town of Colchester.  The meeting will be held at the Colchester Town Hall located at 72 Tannery Road, Colchester, at 7:00 PM.  The bridge has been in use for 60 years and DOT inspectors have determined that it needs to be replaced. Three alternatives will be discussed at the meeting.

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Following another round of flooding in part of assemblyman Pete Lopez’s district, Lopez said that the need to do something pro-active needs to be attacked quickly:

 

(Lopez 7-3-13)

 

Lopez said that he likes a model now used in Vermont that allows local officials & residents to have public meetings and implement flood prevention plans quickly.

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The supply of types O positive and O negative blood at the American Red Cross is at very low levels.  Eligible donors with type O blood are asked to donate blood today at a Blood Drive on July 11th at Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, at 3 Court Street, from 9:00 to 2:00 pm.  Appointments can be made at 1-800-RedCross or redcrossblood.org.

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Otsego county public health announced that a child safety seat check will be held on Wednesday July 10th at the Oneonta Home depot from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Parents & expectant parents are invited to make an appointment for the event at 547-4230; parents are reminded to bring the manual for their safety seat that they are currently using.

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MOHAWK VALLEY FLOOD ASSISTANCE

by wcdonews Posted on July 3, 2013

NYS FLOOD HELPLINE: 1-888-769-7243

ROAD CLOSURES:
HERKIMER COUNTY:

· Rt 5 between Manheim Road at Bitelman Road, closed in both directions due to a mud slide

· Rt 5 in Town of Little Falls, at Gun Club Road, alternating traffic due to a mud slide
· NY 168 in Mohawk between Columbia St/Rt 28 and Rt 167
· NY 169 in the Town of Herkimer, between Kelly Road and West End Road
· NY 51 between Ilion and Cedarville
· NY 5S East Main Street
· NY 80 in the Town of Stark, between the Otsego County Line and NY 5S
· In Fairfield – Lynch Road
· In Frankfort – Main Street, Avery Street, Southside Road, Widrick Road
· German Flats – Lower End Elizabeth Road, Putts Hill
· Herkimer – South Main at Steele, Folts Road
· Schuyler – SR 5
· Rt 5S – Water over Mucky Rum and Dyke Road
· Shells Bush Road – Mudslide
· Higby Road and Coop Hill Road – Washed Out
· Rt 28 Water over rod at Schader Hill
· Dyke Road
· Rt 51 at Steel Creek
· SR 169 at Middleville
· Brockway at Higby
· Fords Bush and Fire Hill

MADISON COUNTY:

· NY 365A in the City of Oneida, between Genesee St/ NY 5 and NY 365.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

· Abbott St in the Town of Fort Plain, is open and closed at various time due to road work
· NY 80 in the Town of Fort Plain, between Abbott St and Pumpkin Hook Rd (Otsego County)
· NY 5S/NY 80 in the Village of Fort Plain, at Main Street
· NY 5, between NY 10 and NY 334 is closed due to train derailment.

ONEIDA COUNTY:

· NY 12B in the Town of Franklin/Deansboro, between Rt 233/Harding Rd and Rt 315.

ESSEX COUNTY:

· Rt 9 closed from Rt 73 to Rt 9N between North Hudson and Elizabethtown.

CORTLAND COUNTY:

· Rt 41 (Main Street) is closed in both directions (NB/SB) between South Street and Elm Street in the Village of McGraw
· US Rt 11 is closed in both directions (NB/SB) between Rt 41 and Ridge Road in the Town of Cortlandville

CHENANGO COUNTY:

· Rt 12B (North Main Street) (NB/SB) is closed between Howard Road and Rt 12 due to flooding.
· Rt 12 (North Main Street) is closed in both directions (NB/SB) between Rt 12B and Rt 80 (West State Street) in the Town of Sherburne.

DOT is also reporting the following bridge closures: Montgomery Co., NY 80, Town of Minden and the Town of Fort Plain – US 20 to Herkimer-Otsego County Line, closed due to possible undermining of bridge. Herkimer Co., NY 168, Columbia Street/NY 28 to NY 167/Paines Hollow, closed due to possible undermining of bridge and NY 169, Eatonville Road to North Creek Road, closed due to possible undermining of bridge.

POWER OUTAGES:
National Grid is reporting the following electrical customers are without power associated with the flooding in the Mohawk Valley and Northeast Regions:

· FORT PLAIN: 248 electric meters are off or pulled from service. The company has turned back on 101 meters, with the remaining 121 reported as condemned or require additional work required. The remaining inspections are being performed where access is available.
· HERKIMER: 154 electric meters are off or pulled from service. The company has turned back on 45 meters, with the remaining 109 reported as condemned or require additional work required.
· UTICA, ROME, ONEIDA: 434 electric meters are off or pulled from service. The company has turned back on 50 meters, with the remaining 384 reported as condemned or require additional work required.

Number of customers without gas service associated with the flooding in the Mohawk Valley and Northeast Regions:

· Fort Plain: 187
· Herkimer: 117
· Mohawk: 179
· Ilion: 66
· Utica/Rome/Oneida: 369

TO CONTACT YOUR UTILITY COMPANY:

· CENTRAL HUDSON: 1-845-452-2700 OR 800-527-2714 OR GO TO WWW.CENTRALHUDSON.COM [1]
· NATIONAL GRID (UPSTATE ELECTRICITY): 1-800-867-5222
· NATIONAL GRID (UPSTATE GAS): 1-800-642-4272
· NYSEG (ELECTRICITY): 1-800-572-1131, OR GO TO WWW.NYSEG.COM [2]
· NYSEG (GAS): 1-800-572-1121
· RG&E (ELECTRICITY): 1-800-743-1701, OR GO TO WWW.RGE.COM [3]
· RG&E (GAS): 1-800-743-1702

Utilities can provide customers with storm and safety information or customers can call the Department’s Call Center for information. THE PSC HELP LINE CAN BE REACHED BY CALLING 1-800-342-3377.

SHELTERS:
RED CROSS HELP LINE: 1-315-705-5293 [4]

Three shelters are currently open for displaced residents, or anyone in need of meals, water, and clean-up kits, among other tools for those affected by flooding.

· Oneida Family YMCA at 701 Seneca St., Oneida
· First United Methodist Church, 127 N. Prospect St., Herkimer
· Jorgensen Center at Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica

In addition, the Salvation Army has mobilized in HERKIMER COUNTY to distribute emergency supplies and meals, along with hundreds of clean-up kits.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 3, 2013

Governor Cuomo deployed 250 National Guard members to help residents and businesses impacted by flood damage in the Mohawk Valley. Guard members along with 27 pieces of heavy equipment will be deployed to affected areas to help with debris removal and security.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force initiated a plan to target heroin users and heroin dealers in attempt to deter future crimes and to deter potential narcotics use.  During a 2-day initiative, the Task Force arrested 16 people on a total of 35 associated charges, after executing 7 search warrants & 8 outstanding Warrants.  Police confiscated 97 envelopes of heroin & over $11,000 in cash.  The investigation is continuing, more arrests are expected.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold heir next meeting this morning.  The July Chamber Board meeting will begin at 7:45 am at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, chamber members & directors are encouraged to attend.

 

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 2, 2013

The vehicle of Krista Kosowsky of Norwich has been located in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart store in Norwich.  Kosowsky was heading for work from Norwich top Clinton during the storms Friday afternoon; she never made it to work.  Kosowsky is described as a white female, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 240 pounds, anyone with information should call Norwich police at 334-1212.

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The National Weather Service had flood warnings in effect this morning, along the Mohawk River at Utica and Little Falls, flooding was reported again this morning on route 12 in Sherburne & Norwich, where City officials reported that East Main Street, between Marshall Street and County Road 32, near Matthews Ford & the Chenango County Fairgrounds is closed due to flooding.  Olendorff Place and Barnes Street are also closed from flooding; all will be closed until further notice,

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Montgomery County officials reported that the body of 87-year-old Ethel Healey has been recovered from the Mohawk River last night, after she was swept away in her mobile home in floodwaters Friday.  Healey’s body was found in storm debris at Canajoharie, about 3 miles from Fort Plain, this is the only death so far attributed to the recent storms.

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State Police received a report of a vehicle with multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations being operated by EDWARD SHERMAN on State Route 206 in Masonville.  A pursuit began when Sherman refused to stop. He was followed onto Randell Hill Road where he intentionally drove his pick up truck into 2 patrols cars, causing extensive damage.   Sherman then drove away and led the remaining patrol vehicles onto numerous roads; he again struck 3 more police vehicles and fled the scene on foot. Sherman was located about 3 hours later in a field, he was arrested for 4 counts of Reckless Endangerment, 4 counts of Criminal Mischief, and Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. Sherman was arraigned in the Town of Franklin Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash bail.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the formation of the “Commission to Investigate Public Corruption” under the Moreland Act, to probe corruption in state government, political campaigns and elections.

 

(Cuomo 7-2-13)

 

The Commission will have the power to subpoena and examine witnesses under oath, it was formed after Several lawmakers faced criminal accusations including former state senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada, Hiram Monserrate, Malcolm Smith & John Sampson.

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The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross has been actively responding to flooding in the Utica, Oneida and Mohawk Valley since late last week.  Officials said that Sherburne is getting clean up kits and water, which is being delivered, to the Sherburne fire department for distribution.  The red cross is fundraising to help cover the costs for the assistance to those affected by the recent flooding, Donations to “Disaster Relief” can be made at your local Red Cross office, online at redcross.org, 1-800-RedCross or to the Southern Tier chapter office at 785-7207.

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State comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the results of the audit for the Town of Hamden.  The report said that the town board has not properly monitored budgets and managed fund balance in the general fund. The board has consistently relied on fund balance to fund operations, which has depleted town resources. Although fund balance has rebounded somewhat in 2012, there has been a 69 percent overall decline in reported unassigned fund balance since 2008.

 

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 2, 2013

Governor Cuomo today formally requested that President Obama issue a major disaster declaration for the State of New York as a result of severe storms and major flooding that occurred on June 27 and 28. Previously, the Governor declared a State Disaster Emergency that included the Mohawk Valley as well as local counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, where More than 13,000 people were without power at the height of the storm, and one person was swept away by the flood waters and is presumed dead.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation that creates new penalties for texting-while-driving for young and new drivers to better protect New Yorkers on the road.  The new law imposes the same penalties on drivers with probationary and junior licenses for texting-while-driving and using a hand-held cell phone that they now receive for speeding and reckless driving: 60-day suspensions for first convictions and revocations of 60 days (for junior licenses) or 6 months (for probationary licenses) for subsequent convictions within 6 months of the time a license is restored after suspension. This is effective immediately.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced legislation he sponsored that will extend the emergency medical technician five-year recertification demonstration program, has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo.  The legislation provides active volunteer EMTs additional time to meet recertification requirements through July 1st 2018 in Delaware, Otsego, & Schoharie counties among others.  The law will take effect immediately.

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This year’s July Red Cross blood drive at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is Tuesday, July 2. The blood drive will be in the hospital’s Basement Conference Room 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For an appointment, call 337-4028. Walk-ins are always welcome as well.  Everyone who gives blood at this Chenango Memorial blood drive will be eligible for a drawing for $50 in Price Chopper gift cards.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 1, 2013

Wet weather looks like it might continue throughout the rest of this week across upstate New York, which is making some residents nervous that a repeat of flooding may hit.  Area Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that he does not really see that scenario coming:

 

(Rich Townsend 7-1-13)

 

WCDO will keep you updated throughout the say of the wet weather patterns, also go to WCDORadio.com and click on the River Levels Icon to follow the height of the waterways near you.

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Delaware County sheriff’s Department Investigators arrested 31-year-old Sylvester Dorvil of Utica on a Sealed Indictment warrant handed down by a Delaware County Grand Jury. Dorvil is charged with 1 count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, following a 5-month investigation.  Dorvil is accused of selling Heroin in the Village of Walton; he was arraigned in the Delaware County Court, and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility where he is currently being held on other charges. He is scheduled to re-appear in Delaware County Court today for further proceedings.

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The band “Chicago” will perform in Oneonta tonight to benefit Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care.  Spokesman Bob Escher comments:

 

(Bob Escher 7-1-13)

 

Some tickets are still available at www.cahpc.org. The event begins at 5:30; Chicago’s performance is scheduled to start at 8:30 tonight at the Wright Soccer campus in Oneonta.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18-year-old Devyn Clum of Bloomville for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt.  The charges stem from an incident that took place in May where Clum violated an order of protection.  Clum will be arraigned at a later date.

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The annual Chenango County Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held On August 9th this year, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.  The Shotgun start will be at 9:00 AM. More information about Chenango county Toys for Tots will be available at norwich-ny.toysfortots.org

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 26-year-old Tatsumi Suyama of Brooklyn for Criminal Possession of Marihuana, following an incident where Suyama is alleged to be in possession of marihuana at the Little Pond State Camp ground.  Suyama was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Andes Town Court of July 11th.

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A record amount of unclaimed funds, totaling $347 million, were paid out to individuals and organizations in the state’s last fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This new record surpasses the previous year by $33 million. Currently, there is $12.5 billion in lost or forgotten money that is still waiting to be claimed.  New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds by visiting www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll free at 1-800-221-9311.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 1, 2013

Norwich City Police are asking the public for help in the search for 51-year-old Krista Kosowsky of Norwich, who was reported missing Friday evening by her husband after she failed to show up for work in Clinton.  Police said that Kosowsky had to change her route to work Friday due top flooding, she is described as a white female with brown eyes and brown hair, she was driving a gold, four-door 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with the license plate number FCX3112.  Norwich police are asking anyone with information to call them at 334-1212.

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Motorists are advised that State Route 17 eastbound between the Airport Road exit and the Front Street exit will be reduced to one lane this morning, as Crews will be reconstructing pavement. Also, Crews will be performing bridgework on Interstate 81 southbound over Chenango Street. Crews will also be setting steel beams for Interstate 81 northbound and southbound, traffic will be halted on Front Street in Binghamton at those times.  Travel information is available by calling 511 or visit 511NY.org, or Follow New York    State   DOT on Twitter: @NYSDOT.

 

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 28, 2013

Flooding issues from recent storms have forced some area waterways to spill over their banks.  Chenango County Sheriffs department said that flooding in Sherburne has closed down state route 12, Otsego county officials report that Route 28 is closed from Schuyler Lake to Herkimer & Route 31 is closed from Cooperstown to Glimmerglass State Park due to flooding, and Otsego Express is canceling all public transportation today. Localized flooding was reported in Norwich around Prentice Street. Widespread flooding has been reported throughout the Mohawk Valley between Utica & Albany.  Area River gauges can be accessed through our website at wcdoradio.com.

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State police and other law enforcement agencies arrested 2 people after a two-month investigation into the sale of crack cocaine.  Police executed a search warrant Thursday morning in Ithaca; they arrested 21-year-old CHRISTOPHER AROCHO and 22 year old MAIESHA HARRIS for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Police seized 62 packets of crack cocaine, approximately $2,000 in cash, and materials used to package, weigh and cook crack cocaine.  AROCHO and HARRIS were arraigned, AROCHO was remanded to the Tompkins County Jail and HARRIS was released on her own recognizance to appear at a later date.

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Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 35-year-old Rachael O’Neill of Norwich, for 2nd degree Harassment, following an investigation into an incident involving a county social services worker.  O’Neill is accused of threatening bodily harm to a County DSS worker during the course of a meeting, she was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and is to re-appear in the City of Norwich court at a later date.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch hosted a roundtable “Education Summit” at the Chenango Valley High School last night.  Crouch said that he would take the information gathered last night and share it with the Assembly Education Committee, and then translate that into legislation. Topics discussed were the Annual Professional Performance Reviews, Common Core, state testing, and the effect of unfunded mandates have away dollars from the classroom.

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Governor Cuomo announced $30 million in the first round of funding for the implementation of regional sustainability plans, including the plan recently endorsed by the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. SOUTHERN TIER PLAN HIGHLIGHTS include various ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Recommendations, in order to reduce energy consumption by 40%.  Other plans calls for Reinvestments in municipalities, to help attract new residents. Plans also call for additional support to the region’s agricultural economy; the complete Southern Tier sustainability plan is available at cleanergreenersoutherntier.org.

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Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 18-year-old Rebel Whitman of Greene for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  The arrest followed a traffic stop in the Town of Norwich on June 18, Whitman is accused of possessing marihuana in the vehicle, and he was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Norwich court at a later date.

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