A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-23-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 23, 2013

Governor Cuomo today appointed Daniel Horwitz to serve as the Chair of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, known as “J-COPE”.   The current Chair, Westchester County DA Janet DiFiore, will resign in order to run for reelection in November.  JCOPE was created as part of Governor Cuomo’s ethics reform package passed in 2011 to address the inadequacies in the state’s ethics system and to restore public trust in government.

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Motorists are advised that Interstate 81 northbound between exit 3 and exit 4 in Binghamton will be reduced to one lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. today.  Crews will be installing temporary barrier in preparation for a new lane configuration.

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Commerce Chenango will present the Distinguished Business of the Year Award to Golden Artist Colors, the Commitment to Community award to Steven Palmatier, and the Young Professional award to Lisa Natoli tonight. The awards will be presented at Commerce Chenango’s 54th Annual Dinner, sponsored by NBT Bank and Frontier, at the Eaton Airport in Norwich.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-22-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 22, 2013

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Jason Lamoree of the town of Colesville for cruelty to animals.  Deputies discovered 2 deceased dogs & 2 emaciated & dehydrated dogs on the property, Lamoree was released and ordered to appear in town court at a later date.

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New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has called for an overhaul of state programs for restoring contaminated industrial and commercial sites, after the state spent nearly $1 billion to clean up 408 brown fields.  The report states that the state may incur another $3.3 billion in costs from tax credits over the next few years on Brownfield properties, He called for limiting or ending tax incentives while extending liability protections and streamlining regulations for developers.

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DOT Officials are advising Motorists that construction work at Prospect Mountain will require the long term closure of the State Route 7 southbound ramp to I-81 northbound/State Route 17 westbound starting this afternoon.  Construction work will also require the long-term closure of the I-81 northbound ramp at exit 4S this afternoon.  Signed detours will be in place to guide motorists.

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State Police arrested 23-year-old Randy Bullis Jr. of Hartwick for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 80 in Otsego, Bullis was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Otsego Court on June 3rd.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 45 year odl Morena Niboucha  of Hamden on a criminal summons for 2nd degree Harassment.  Niboucha is alleged to have committed the offense on April 5th, during a dispute over property in the Town of Hamden, she was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear May 6th, in the Town of Hamden Court to answer the charge.

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The Morris Rotary Club is accepting donations for its annual Charity Auction, which will be held on Friday, May 17th in the Grange Building of the Otsego County Fairgrounds in Morris.  Event chairman Gary Johnson can be called at 263-5043 to arrange for pick-up.

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This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week & in Chenango County there will be a number of events to educate the public on a variety of issues, spokesman Mike Middaugh explains Tuesday’s scheduled events:

 

(Michael Middaugh 4-22-13)

 

Those who are interested in the schedule of events in chenango county this week can log on at cc of cc.com or call 334-KIDS.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-22-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 22, 2013

The national weather service confirmed that an F1 tornado touched down Friday night, from South Afton Road in Bennettsville, across Neff Hill and crossing state route 8 between Masonville & Sidney Friday night.  The tornado touched down at around 7:53 PM, caused damaged to numerous structures, knocked down trees and damaged vehicles, the maximum width was 200 yards with a length of 3.2 miles, with gusts estimated at up to 110 miles an hour.  No injuries were reported.

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The Delaware County District Attorney Investigator’s issued a criminal summons to 38-year-old Frederick Hooper of Delhi, for 4th degree Welfare Fraud.  It’s alleged that Hooper received an overpayment of $2039.40 from the Delaware County Department of Social Services that were directly a result of Mr. Hooper failing to report his entire income, he faces court action shortly.

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Motorists are advised that construction work at Prospect Mountain will require a long-term lane reduction on State Route 17 westbound over the Chenango River.  Two travel lanes will be reduced to one lane of travel beginning at approximately 9:00 AM this morning.

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The Delaware County District Attorney Investigators arrested 40-year-old Chad Mace of Davenport for Endangering the Welfare of Child.  Mace was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next “Business After Hours” event today.  The program will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Bob’s Diner.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 19, 2013

New York State yogurt processors were the top producers with 692 million pounds of yogurt in 2012, beating out California by more than 100 million pounds.  The increases production follows Governor Cuomo’s Yogurt Summit last year, where regulations will lifted on May 8th to help New York Dairy farms with 200 to 299 mature dairy cows.  The new regulations can be found on DEC’s website at dec.ny.gov/regulations.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced passage of legislation to create a new website: ResultsNY.gov.  Seward explains the purpose of the site:

 

(Seward 4-19-13)

 

Seward said that the proposed website is patterned after the federal Office of Management and Budget’s ExpectMore.gov website. The bill will be sent to the assembly for consideration.

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Delaware County District Attorney Investigators issued a criminal summons to 40-year-old Jessica VanAlstyne of Delhi for 1st degree Offering a False Instrument for Filing and 5th degree Welfare Fraud.  VanAlstyne is accused of offering a document to the Department of Social Services with false information, and that she received an overpayment of $412 in benefits as the direct result of failing to provide her entire income.  VanAlstyne was taken into custody turned over to the State Police on unrelated charges.

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State Troopers in Oneonta arrested 31-year-old Kristen Lawrence of Hamilton for Driving While Intoxicated.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 23 in Morris; Lawrence was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Morris Court.

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State Police at Sidney arrested 24 Blake Pifer  of Columbus  for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on I-88 in Sidney.  Pifer was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Sidney on January 12, 2012.

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Governor Cuomo unveiled a new “utility scorecard” to hold utilities accountable for power restorations after a significant outage using a quantitative assessment of electric utility performance, as part of the State’s efforts for more aggressive review and evaluation of utilities following Super storm Sandy. The proposed scorecard will be issued by the Public Service Commission for public review and comment to ensure the performance metrics are the most comprehensive and effective.  The scorecard follows last year’s response time by several utilities after the hurricane, which the governor took issue with.

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Delaware County District Attorney Investigators and New York State Parole arrested John Tubbs Jr. of Walton on a warrant issued by New York State Division of Parole. Tubbs is a level 3-sex offender; he was turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending further action by Division of Parole.

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Students entering grades 8 and 9 this fall will have the opportunity to spend two days in M.A.S.H. Camp, August 13th & 14th at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.   The 2-day M.A.S.H. Camp will showcase a variety of health care careers through hands-on workshops for students, Space is limited to 20 students & The deadline for applying is Friday, May 3rd. Students can access the online application at  www.cnyahec.org.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 19, 2013

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will hold an energy Symposium tomorrow at Suny Delhi.  The event will be held in Catskill Hall from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, topics include: Efficiency and Savings, heating with wood pellets, new technologies for home and business with solar thermal, solar-voltaic and small wind turbines, the Grass Pellet Demonstration Project, & funding opportunities.   There will be tours of the energy projects on the Delhi Campus and of the new green/sustainable construction at Sidney Federal Credit Union in Delhi. More information is available at 865-6531.

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The Sidney Central School Observatory will be open Tonight, from 8:30-10:00PM.    Featured attractions will be Jupiter and the Moon.  Several telescopes will be available for viewing, including the main scope inside the dome.  This event is open to the public, and admission is free.  This session will be run by Sidney High Astronomy students.  The Observatory is located behind the high school building.  Please drive past the main entrance of the new gymnasium.

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A Tuscan Italian feast fundraiser will be held tomorrow from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Sidney VFW, to benefit the Delaware valley humane society.  The cost will be $10.00 per person; children under 5 will eat free.  A Chinese auction is also scheduled.

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The 5th Annual Free Computer Recycling Day will be held tomorrow from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, at the Red Door Church on the corner of Main and Walling in Oneonta.  Items accepted include computers, printers, keyboards, cables, and other electronic equipment.  More information is available at 432-7520 or dkrecycling. Com. TV’s & microwaves will not be collected.

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Another blood drive will be held in Sidney tomorrow.  The blood drive will be held at Saint Luke’s church on west Main Street from 1:30 to 6:30 PM.  More information is available at 1-800-red cross or at redcrossblood.org.

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 18, 2013

The Skateboard Committee sponsored by the Sidney Youth Advocate program will be hosting a free ziti dinner tonight at the Sidney high school cafeteria.  Committee spokesperson Ronnie Haag said that the interest continues among area youth in a skateboard park, & Sidney superintendent Bill Christensen will give a presentation tonight:

 

(Ronnie Haag 4-18-13)

 

Plans call for skateboard ramps to be set up in Keith Clark Park in Sidney near the volleyball courts.  More information is available at 563-2456.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Road Hazard Complaint on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester. Deputies found that 58-year-old Loren Holland of Bethel was operating a dump truck on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester, his load shifted and spilled bailed aluminum onto the highway, causing a road hazard. Holland was issued traffic tickets one for unsecured load and a commercial vehicle safety violation for having an expired medical card.

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State Troopers at Oneonta arrested 62-year-old Dorothy Murphy of Oneonta for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. The arrest resulted from a complaint from the Smoker’s Choice on State Route 23 in Oneonta; Murphy was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and released on her own recognizance.

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The City of Norwich and Chenango County Emergency Management Offices today announced the release of a new smart phone app designed for emergency preparedness and response.  The app is available for iPhone and Android phones & is available by Searching “Norwich” or “Chenango”.  The application features NY-Alert, emergency evacuations, weather conditions, River and stream gauge information, school closings, NYSEG power outages & Road work updates.

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A 17-year-old Stillwater residential treatment facility resident was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 4th degree Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree Menacing.  A 17-year-old youth was arrested for intentionally damaging property and menacing a Stillwater staff member.  The unidentified Defendant was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and returned to the custody of Stillwater staff, and will appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

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The latest Quinnipiac University survey found 46% of state voters still opposed Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, while Support for drilling increased slightly 42%.  The vote was evenly split among upstate voters, while New York City residents were against it.  The poll also found that 32% believe Governor Cuomo was dragging his feet at making a decision on gas drilling, while 24% believed that he was carefully weighing all options.  Cuomo said that he is waiting for a health review from state Health Commissioner Nirav Shah, who has delayed the release of his findings twice this year.

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33 year old Damien Ellison of Binghamton has been arrested on 2 counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested Ellison following the execution of a narcotics search warrant, he is accused of possessing 30 packets of heroin, a search of his home netted another 111 envelopes and $1,720 cash.  Ellison will be arraigned in the city of Binghamton Court shortly.

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The Delaware county office for again announced that the annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament would be held at the Delhi College Golf Course on Friday, May 10th.   The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services for Delaware County senior citizens.  The entry fee this year will be $60, more information is available through the Office for the Aging at 746-6333 or the Delhi College Golf Course at 746-GOLF.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 18, 2013

THE CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMETN ARRESTED 27-YEAR-OLD Matthew Towndrow of Oxford, on an active bench warrant for failing to appear at the Chenango county jail to begin serving a jail sentence.  Towndrow was found hiding in a residence n the town of North Norwich, he was charged with resisting arrested, was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango county jail on $5,000 cash bail.  He will appear in Norwich court at a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 22-year-old Ashley Schermerhorn and 37 year old Jared Backus of Afton for 3rd degree criminal tresspass.  Deputies responded to the Norwich Wal-Mart Monday when the pair entered the store, they had been banned following previous allegation of stealing merchandise.  Both were taken into custody and face court action shortly.

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DOT Officials announced that work continues in the Kamikaze curve reconstruction project in Binghamton.  Paving work will be performed on I-81 northbound between exits 4 & 5 from 9:00 until 3:00 today; lane shifts & a driving lane closure will be in effect.  Paving work will also close state route 7 southbound ramp to I-81 & the southbound ramp to I-81 northbound, detour signs will direct motorists to I-81 in the desired directions.

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The Delaware county department of public works is announced that weight restrictions on certain county roads have been lifted the restriction were in effect in February and were removed this week, on county route 7,10.16.23.26.35 & 67, more information is available at 746-2128.

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The American Red Cross is hosting 2 blood drives in Sidney in the next couple of days.  Today’s will be at the Tri-Town regional hospital from 10:00 AM to 32:00 PM, on Saturday, a blood drive will beheld from 10:30 to 3:30 at Saint Luke’s Church.  More information is available at 1-800-Red Cross of at redcrossblood.org.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-17-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 18, 2013

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 3 people on drug charges in Binghamton, Investigators discovered that “Jamell Shannon” had given them a false name; he has now been identified as 29-year-old Jamell Fisher.   Fisher is wanted in Connecticut for 1st degree Assault, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Use of Firearm, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm & 1st degree Reckless Endangerment in connection with an October 2011 shooting.    Fisher was charged as a Fugitive from Justice, False Personation, and 2nd degree Forgery, he was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and was remanded to the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility pending future court action.

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State police & Chenango county emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer accident on state route 8 in south New Berlin, at around 6:20 this morning.  The road was closed off through the afternoon for the clean up & accident reconstruction, traffic was rerouted to Chenango county route 18.

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April is alcohol & drug abuse aware ness month, and Delaware count6y officials are trying to combat the persistent problem of underage drinking, and the parental thought that alcohol is not dangerous and is a “Right of passage”.  Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County said that Parents can make a pledge & change that perception:

 

(Dave Ramsey 4-17-13)

 

Ramsey said that the council will help parents & comminutes with starting more positive ways to stop underage drinking, information is available at 746-8300 of at adaconline.org

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34-year-old Jaella Davis of Binghamton has been charged with 1st degree assault, following a domestic dispute.  Davis is accused of stabbing her boyfriend, he was brought to Lourdes Hospital where he was treated for a stab wound that was not life threatening.  Davis face arraignment today in Binghamton city court.

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Lawmakers in Albany are now working on campaign finance reform proposals, designed to open up the process to everyone who wants to run for public office.  Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver comments:

 

(Silver 4-17-13)

 

The state assembly & state senate are both back to work this week, they are also expected to deal with tightening up ethics reforms after the recent string of arrests of 4 state lawmakers from New York City.

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Delaware county public health announced a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets at Davenport Fire Hall has been rescheduled for tonight at the Stamford Highway Garage on Railroad Avenue tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:00 Pm.  More information about rabies vaccinations is available at 832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com

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State officials are alerting residents to potential scams that purport to be for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday.  Officials remind new Yorkers to only Contribute to known and verifiable charities, who can be researched through the Department of State Division of Consumer Protection, the State Attorney General, the IRS and the Better Business Bureau. Legitimate charities are listed at oag.state.ny.us or through Guidestar, American Institute of Philanthropy, and Charity Navigator.

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NYSEG has begun inspecting wooden transmission poles in their Binghamton Division for decay and other damage. These poles are the first of nearly 19,000 wooden transmission and distribution poles that will be inspected across the NYSEG service area this year, all in an effort to help head off potential problems that could lead to power interruptions. Oneonta Division inspections will occur over the summer months.

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