A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 3, 2013

Governor Cuomo announced actions to strengthen penalties for texting-while-driving that went into effect Saturday.  The Governor has directed the State Police to increase enforcement of the texting-while-driving ban during the summer with more checkpoints and additional troopers on patrol.  The new penalties can be viewed at governor.ny.gov.

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The Oneonta parks & recreation commission will hold their next regular meeting today.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers in city hall.

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NYSEG customers who recycle a working 2nd refrigerator or freezer now through August 31st will have the chance to win $250 prepaid debit cards, when they schedule a free home pick up this summer.  NYSEG Customers could also receive a $30 incentive and could save up to $150 a year by unplugging the refrigerator or freezer. NYSEG customers can call 1-877-691-0021to arrange for a pickup of the inefficient old appliances.

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P.M. NEWS 5-31-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 31, 2013

State troopers at Sidney arrested 23-year-old Jonathon Parsons of Bethel for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest resulted from a vehicle stop in Bainbridge; Parsons was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Village of Bainbridge Court on June 13th.

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State Troopers arrested 32-year-old Chad Pedley of Harpursville, for Felony DWI with a BAC of .18%, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Failure to Use an Interlock Device. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood, PEDLEY was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Kirkwood Court on June 6th.

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Reality Check members at Delaware Academy did a walking tobacco audit of 4 tobacco retailers located in Delhi, They noted the type of ads on the outside or inside of the store, placement of ads, total number of ads and youth appeal marketing. “Big Tobacco in YOUR Community” is the name of the video of their findings; it will be released today, which also happens to be “World No Tobacco Day”.  The video may be viewed on YouTube or at Reality Check’s Facebook page at facebook.com/realitycheckdos.  More information is available at 518-255-5387

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State fair officials announced free concerts at the Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court stage this summer.  George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic will performing on Friday, August 23rd; Styx will perform on Sunday, August 25th;  Vince Gill on Wednesday, August 28th; O.A.R. on Saturday, August 31st;  Dickey Betts, from The Allman Brothers Band, on Sunday, September 1st and the Happy Together Tour with performers from The Turtles, 3 Dog Night, Paul Revere & The Raiders and Gary Lewis, on Sunday, September 1st.  Grandstand concerts at the State fair this year will include Carly Rae Jepsen, Reba McIntyre, Toby Keith and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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The Bullthistle Model Railroad Society, Chenango County Historical Society, and Northeast Classic Car Museum are participating in “Path Through History Weekends” and “I Love NY Museum Week”.  The Path Through History Weekends will be held June 1st & 2nd and June 8th & 9th. The 3 Norwich museums will offer a 3-Museum Pass, with an admission ticket to each of the three museums for the discounted rate of just $11.

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The Sidney Central School District announced that they would hold their High School Graduation on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00am in the Transportation Center. There will be NO PARKING at the transportation center or athletic fields, with the exception of handicapped parking. All attendees should park in the high school parking lots where there will be shuttle buses available to take people there and back.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-31-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 31, 2013

Governor Cuomo visited Binghamton yesterday to explains his Tax Free New York program that would allow businesses to operate near a SUNY School and pay no taxes to locate there.

(Cuomo 5-30-13)

The program is designed to add jobs to the upstate economy and keep SUNY gradates in New York after graduation.

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O’Connor Hospital will be hosting the Delhi Health Festival in conjunction with Delhi’s Covered Bridge Run tomorrow from 7:30AM – 11:30AM in the Courthouse Square in Delhi.   Festival vendors will include WIC, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Bassett Cancer Services Program, Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network of South Central NY, Sidney Federal Credit Union, Bassett Healthcare Network, and more.  Admission to the Health Festival is free, and children and adults of all ages are welcome.

 

 

 

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-30-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 31, 2013

Fire destroyed Upturn Industries at 2 Whitney Way in Bainbridge this morning.  The fire was reported at around 6:00 AM, crews from Bainbridge, Afton, Sidney, Masonville & Unadilla and several other departments responded, the cause of the fire is under investigation.  Upturn manufactured aerospace components at the site, employing 30 people.

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The state assembly is looking into ways to try to stop the continuing problem of state government leadership breaking the laws that they have implemented.  Area assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

 

(Crouch 5-30-13)

 

State senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada, Hiram Monseratte, Malcolm Smith and John Sampson have all been investigated, arrested or prosecuted for crimes that were allegedly committed while in office, the Smith & Sampson cases are the most recent, both men face court action shortly.

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The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County has included forms online for “Pledges” that parents of teenagers can use to try to get a handle on under aged drinking.  Council executive director Dave Ramsey explains:

 

(Dave Ramsey 5-30-13)

 

Ramsey said that both pledges are available through the council’s “Facebook” page, also the latest information about alcohol & drug abuse can be found on the council website: adaconline.org.

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State Police in Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Erin Grant of Oneonta for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The arrest resulted from a complaint in Oneonta; Grant was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on June 4th.
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Governor Cuomo addressed 192 new members of the State Police at the 199th session graduation ceremony from the State Police Academy. The new troopers will report for field duty on June 3rd or July 8th, then for 10 weeks the new troopers will be evaluated under a field-training program supervised by senior Field Training Officers, about 35 recruits will be reporting to TROOP C in SIDNEY.

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The American Red Cross announced that another Communities that Care Blood Drive is scheduled for June 7th from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Howard Johnson’s, in downtown Norwich.  Appointments are requested at 1-800-RedCross or at redcrossblood.org.  All presenting donors will receive a coupon for Chobani yogurt, a FREE Red Cross tee shirt AND be entered to win a $200 gift card.

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COMMERCE CHENANGO Will host their annual summer GOLF EVENT on June 7th at the Genegantslet Golf Club in Greene. The event begins at 10:00 AM pre-Registration must be received by tomorrow May 31st at 334-1402.

 

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-30-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 30, 2013

Firefighters from Bainbridge, Afton, Sidney, Unadilla & Masonville responded to a fire at Upturn industries at 2 Whitney Way in Bainbridge this morning.  The fore was called in shortly after 6:00 AM; WCDO News will have more details as they become available.

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Governor Cuomo has asked Pro-Gas Drilling groups to do more to dismiss the public fears with regards to the misconceptions about natural gas development.  The Joint Landowners Coalition of Central New York will host an event today regarding water & health issues & the state proposed gas-drilling regulations, at the Legislative Office Building in Albany from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  A panel discussion with gas drilling & health experts is scheduled, followed by a question & answer period.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 41-year-old Richard Howard of Preston, for DWI, Aggravated DWI & moving from a lane unsafely.  Howard was charged following an investigation into a 1-car accident, where deputies accuse Howard of operating the vehicle in an intoxicated manner, he faces action in Town of Otselic Court at a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 44-year-old Leroy Marshall of Otselic for DWI, Aggravated DWI & failure to keep right.  Marshal was stopped by officers for failing to drive on the right side of the roadway; he was processed & faces action in Town of Otselic Court at a later date.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 29, 2013

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24-year-old Nathaniel Bracci of Delhi on an arrest warrant issued from the Town of Delhi court for 2nd degree Forgery, Criminal possession of stolen property, Possession of a Forged Instrument, 4th degree Grand Larceny, criminal possession of a weapon and Petit Larceny.  Bracci was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Town court and remanded to the Delaware county Jail on  $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced introduction of legislation he is sponsoring that will extend the emergency medical technician five-year recertification demonstration program. Senator Seward’s bill provides active volunteer emergency medical technicians EMT’s in certain counties with additional time to meet recertification requirements.

 

(Seward 5-29-13)

Seward said that if the bill is approved, it would extend the demonstration program until July 1st  2018. The program is limited to EMT’s who practice in the following counties: Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie an 5 other counties around the state.

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The local office of the Alzheimer’s Association is having a full day caregiver’s conference in Oneonta, sponsored by Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care on Wednesday, June 12th at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta.   Those interested must RSVP before June 7th at 547-1650.  A Walk to support the programs and services is scheduled in Otsego, Delaware & Schoharie Counties on June 15.  Money raised stays local to serve local families.

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The Sidney Federal Credit Union Delhi branch official ribbon cutting was held this afternoon.  The new branch is a state of the art facility according to SFCU President & CEO Jim Doig:

 

(Jim Doig 5-29-13)

 

The Delhi branch is located at 5 main street in Delhi, it is the 9th branch location of SFCU.

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Governor Cuomo today announced a complete review of the State’s electric regulations and policies to support the expansion of New York’s market for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The review and the removal of regulatory barriers supports the Governor’s Charge NY initiative to create a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations over the next five years and to put up to 40,000 plug-in vehicles on the road by 2018 and one million in 2025.

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Molly Youngs of Sidney was knocked out of the Scripps national spelling bee this morning in Washington DC.  Molly went out in Round 2 on ‘apparatchik’, she will remain in Washington for the remainder of the competition as a spectator.

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 29th Annual Food & Fitness Conference will be held at the Foxcare Center Conference Room in Oneonta on Monday, June 17th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. A presentation of the School Breakfast Program Changes is the topic, with a representative from the State Education Department Child Nutrition Program discussing the issue.  The Registration deadline is June 12, online at www.delawarecountyhealthalliance.org or nc225@cornell.edu or at 865-6531.

 

 

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 29, 2013

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a raid at 25 Berlin Street in Binghamton, capturing resident 18-year-old Gabriel Gonzalez as he attempted to flee.   Gonzalez was charged with 2nd degree criminal possession of a weapon, 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon and 4th-degree criminal possession of stolen property, police confiscated a stolen .32-caliber revolver, & a sawed-off 20-gauge shotgun.  Gonzalez faces arraignment in the City of Binghamton Court.

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State Police at Troop C in Sidney will have a new commanding officer shortly, as major Kevin Molinari is now retired after more than 30 years in law enforcement.  The Major talked about his career last week:

(Molinari retires 5-29-13)

Molinari & his wife are heading for the North Carolina where their grown children are currently residing.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year-old Joel Walcott of Queens for Aggravated Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and insufficient tail lamps. Walcott was driving a commercial vehicle on State Route 10 in the Town of Hamden when deputies observed a taillight out, it was discovered that the Walcott’s drivers license had been suspended since last year.   Walcott was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500.00 Cash Bail or $500.00 Property Bond.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated a one-car property damage auto accident.   46-year-old Kim Gregory of Walton was traveling on Wakeman Brook Road in the Town of Walton when two deer entered into the roadway causing Gregory to swerve to avoid the deer. Gregory had lost control of her vehicle causing it to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Gregory was issued a ticket for unsafe tires returnable to the Town of Walton Court.

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There will be a dual Sidney Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” today at Lifescapes Florist and Little Blue Barn Primitives at 85 Main Street in Sidney. The event runs from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, chamber members are encouraged to attend.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 28, 2013

Ganesh Ramsaran pleaded “Not Guilty” to a grand jury indictment for 2nd degree murder this morning in Chenango county court in Norwich.   Bail was increased to $500,000 cash bail or $1 million bond, Ramsaran was returned to the Chenango County Jail following this morning’s court action.  Ramsaran is accused of killing his wife Jennifer last December, her body was found in a wooded area in February in Pharsalia.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, acting on a complaint from security officers at Covidien Healthcare in Hobart, arrested a former Covidien employee for the theft and possession of Hydrocodone tablets from that manufacturer.  26-year-old Wayne Morse of Hobart was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Petty Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.  Morse was issued Appearance Tickets in the Town of Stamford Court on June 11th.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Renee Towndrow for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  The Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and City of Norwich Police arrested Towndrow following a traffic stop in the City of Norwich; she was found to be in possession of a Narcotic. Towndrow is scheduled to appear in the City of Norwich Court at a later date.

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State DOT Officials report that Motorists are advised that Chenango Street between Moffatt Avenue and Sturges Street will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic controlled by flag personnel starting today, through Friday afternoon.   Construction crews will be working to remove the bridge over Chenango Street; Drainage work will also be performed.  Also, bridge steel will be placed on the new bridge over I-81 southbound beginning at 6:00 tonight until 6 AM, each night through Friday morning, May 31.  I-81 southbound will be reduced to one travel lane.

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Last week’s fire at the Cooperstown All Star Village baseball camp in Oneonta is considered suspicious, fire damaged 4 separate buildings at the site early Friday morning.  Employees have been cleaning up the sites in preparation for the camp opening on June 8th; about 5,000 are expected to participate in programs at the camp this summer.

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The Otsego County Planning Department has teamed up several organizations to bring energy efficiency information to homeowners, small businesses, and non-profits. A workshop is scheduled for tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the town of Hartwick Community Center, 450 County Road 11, Spokesperson Solvei Blue explains:

 

(Solvei Blue 5-28-13)

 

Since the workshop series began, over 20 Otsego County residents have applied for or been approved for a free home energy assessment through NYSERDA’s Home Performance with Energy Star® program. The next workshop will take place in Worcester, on June 20th, at the Worcester Historical Society, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 56 year George Pliauplis of Walton on A County Court Arrest Warrant for failing to appear as scheduled on May 14th.  He was arraigned before Judge Becker and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he will be held until further court proceedings.

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The 51st general Clinton canoe regatta was held this past weekend, with the 70-mile endurance races on Memorial Day.  The high river made for faster times for all paddlers, Duke Fisher of Bainbridge, was excited to get his 20-th finish with his 15 year old son Buddy.

 

(Duke Fisher News 2013)

 

It was Buddy’s first 70-mile race, and he told WCDO why he chose this year to do it:

 

(Buddy Fisher News 2013)

 

The 2nd class of the Canoe Regatta Hall Of Fame was inducted on Saturday, including Ken “Doc” Benson, who was a 40-year regatta volunteer & Coordinator.  His Daughter Tracy Smith reacted to the honor:

 

(Tracy Smith News 2013)

 

Over 1200 paddlers from 22 US states & Canada participated in the 4-day regatta.

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Pro canoeists Andy Triebold of Michigan and Steve Lajoie from Quebec won their 5th consecutive pro 70-mile race at the general Clinton Canoe Regatta yesterday.  Lajoie said why he thinks they are so successful:

 

(Steve LajOIE News 2013)

 

Both paddlers told WCDO’s Craig Stevens that they planned to race with each other in the future:

 

(Triebold-Lajoie News 2013)

 

The pair finished the race in 6:36:55, just 19 seconds slower than the all time record set by Serge Corbin & Bruce Barton in 1990.

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