A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-5-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 7, 2013

Jazz musician Branford Marsalis will perform at the Foothills Performing arts center in Oneonta Sunday, with local performers opening the show.  Foothills Spokesman Huemac Garcia explains:

 

(Huemac Garcia 3-28-13)

 

The doors open at 6:00 PM and performances by the Hartwick College and Oneonta State College’s Jazz bands starts at 6:30. Tickets are on sale at FoothillsPAC.org or by calling 431-2080.

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3 Walton residents have been arrested in connection with a burglary of a village residence last month.  Walton police arrested 25-year-old John Mahler, 32-year-old James Nash, and 28 year old Jason Campbell for 2nd degree burglary, 4th degree grand larceny and 3rd degree grand larceny, Mahler and Nash were also charged with criminal possession of a weapon, and Mahler also was charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration. Mahler and Nash were sent to DelawareCounty jail on $50,000 bail; Campbell was jailed on $25,000 bail.  The stolen property included a flat-screen television, a gaming system and a rifle; most of the stolen items were recovered.

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61-year-old Norman Michaels of Katonah has been charged with 2nd degree grand larceny, for his alleged role in an insurance scheme involving the Otsego county Chamber of Commerce.  Michaels is accused of taking more than $60,000 in commissions for signing up downstate clients for health insurance through the Otsego county chamber illegally, former Chamber President Rob Robinson is facing charges in connection with the case.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 44-year-old Thomas Bates of Norwich for felony DWI, & driving while ability impaired by drugs.  Bates was stopped by officers conducting a road check with an equipment violation, Bates it was found that he was operating the motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition due to narcotics.  Bates was taken into custody & faces court action at a later date.

 

 

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-4-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 4, 2013

Multiple area fire departments responded this morning to a structure fire at 348 Chestnut Street in Oneonta.  The fire was reported at around 9:30 AM with fire fighters called in from as far away as Sidney.  The fire was brought under control in about 1 hour; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department, Norwich city police and from the US Marshals, apprehended Shawn Fowlston in a room at the Sherburne Motel last night.  Fowlston was wanted on 2 warrants for forcible touching and harassment.  Fowlston had been released on parole on Monday following a recent conviction for 3rd degree rape; the alleged incident occurred on Tuesday, Fowlston faces action in Norwich city court today.

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There have been alarming changes in the drugs used illegally in Delaware County in the last year, with the comeback of one drug particularly troublesome, according to Delaware county sheriff Tom Mills:

 

(Sheriff Tom Mills 4-4-13)

 

Mills said that strong Marijuana is also a problem, leading many to gateway into heroin.  Another problem is prescription medications making there way out of the medicine cabinet & into the black market, according to Dave Ramsey of the Delaware county Alcohol & drug Abuse council:

 

(Dave Ramsey 4-4-13)

 

Those who have questions about heroin, prescription pain medications or other abused substances can call the council at 746-8300.

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The State labor Department released the February unemployment numbers today.  The state’ rate was at 8.4%, the upstate counties suffered through 9.2% unemployment for the 2nd straight month, the southern tier region was stuck at 9.6% in February.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 27-year-old Brad Perry of Plymouth for unlawful possession of marijuana, & 22-year-old Todd Williams for failure to appear.  The arrests followed a traffic stop in oxford Monday; Perry was issued an appearance ticket for oxford court at a later date.  Williams was taken into custody and was transferred over to the Norwich City Police Department for failing to appear in court to answer to a charge of disorderly conduct.

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New York State Assemblyman Eric Stevenson of the Bronx & 4 others have been arrested by the FBI on Bribery, Conspiracy & other charges.  Another state assembly member is unidentified, but was listed in a sealed indictment and is cooperating with authorities in the corruption probe.   Stevenson is accused of receiving $19,000 in cash from 3 businessmen seeking preferential treatment for their businesses.

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State Troopers arrested 21-year-old Michael Nodine of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Marihuana and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop for failing to obey the “Move Over Law” in Oneonta, Nodine was released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on April 23rd.

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Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin was charged Tuesday with mail fraud as part of the corruption case involving former State senator Majority Leader Malcolm Smith.  Jasmin is accused of voting to approve a development in exchange for receiving a secret part ownership of the land where the development would be built.  Spring Valley Deputy Mayor Joseph Desmaret has also been charged with mail fraud, all 6 involved in the Malcolm Smith case face court action on April 23rd.

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The New York State Office of General Services announced that surplus vehicle auctions will be held on May 23rd at 9:30 at the DOT facility at 241 Colesville road in Binghamton and SUNY Binghamton.  More information is available at ogs.ny.gov, or at  (518) 457-6335.
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-4-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 4, 2013

State Police and the Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 31-year-old Matthew Wolfanger of Owego County on an active arrest warrant for the charge of Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of Address Change. Wolfanger was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and released on his own recognize, he is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 48-year-old Richard Pollock of Norwich for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt.   Pollock was arrested following a complaint by the victim that Pollock allegedly violated an order of protection.   Pollock was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and sent to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail.  Pollock is to re-appear in court on a later date.

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Congressman Chris Gibson will make appearances today in Otsego & Delaware counties.  Gibson will tour the Oneonta Job Corps at 9:00 AM, the New York center for Agricultural Medicine in Fly Creek at 2:00 PM and he will hold Mobile Office Hours in Roxbury 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold their next Business After Hours program today at Sidney Memorial Public Library Computing Center.  The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Chamber members are urged to attend.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 3, 2013

A 3.8 Million dollars federal disaster award was made by the Economic Development Administration to the Delaware County IDA; to assist with Amphenol’s plans to move to a new location on Delaware Avenue in Sidney.  Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 4-3-13)

Mayor Matviak said that this money is in tandem with the $10 million dollars in funding from the state, to move out of their flood prone site in Sidney to the new site adjacent to the Sidney K-Mart.  Plans call the new facility to be up & running in May 2014.

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Norwich City Police are looking for 28 year old Shawn Fowlston of Norwich, a paroled level 3 sex offender who is wanted on 2 separate warrants. Anyone with information about Fowlston’s whereabouts is asked to call Norwich Police at 334-1212.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 21-year-old Ashley Miller of Pitcher for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Miller was found to be in possession of prescription medication that she did not have a prescription for, during a traffic stop in the town of pitcher.   Miller was taken into custody without incident, processed, and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Pitcher Court at a later date.

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State Troopers of Oneonta arrested 24-year-old Jordan Nardolillo of Cheektowaga, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.   The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 28 in Oneonta,  Nardolillo was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash bail.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 19-year-old Cody Burkhart of Bainbridge on an active Arrest Warrant for the charge of 2nd degree Criminal Contempt.   Burkhart allegedly made a harassing phone call to the protected party of an Order of Protection issued from Chenango county court, he was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2500 cash bail.  Burkhart is to appear in the Town of Bainbridge Court on a later date.

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GED tests will be different in 2014, so those who have started to go for their GED should get it done as soon as possible.  June White is the director of the Afton central school adult continuing education program:

(June White 4-2-13)

White said that the Afton program is spread out through the tri-county region, more details are available at 639-2811.

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A “Lunch and Learn” Energy Workshop for businesses and not-for-profit organizations will be offered on April 17th by Commerce Chenango from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich.  The workshop will provide an overview of the programs and incentives available to businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them save money on their building and fleet energy expenses.   Pre-register for the workshop is suggested at RenewChenangoCounty.org or at 1-866-495-2959.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 3, 2013

A 3.8 Million dollars federal disaster award was made by the Economic Development Administration to the Delaware County IDA.  The award will fund the purchase and preparation of the new site for Amphenol on Delaware Avenue in Sidney, as well as for the construction of the new building, the extension of a natural gas line to the existing site & the new plant, and for the recent construction of a levee around the existing facility.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of New Berlin on an active arrest warrant for 3rd degree Criminal Trespass and 2nd degree Harassment.   Diamond is accused of failing to leave the premises of the Unadilla Valley Central School as advised by the principle; he is accused of pushing staff and making threats.  Diamond was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court and is being held on $2,500 cash bail. He is to appear in the Town of New Berlin court on a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Paul Poss of Sidney on a bench warrant issued by the Masonville Town Court for failing to appear.  Poss had previously been arrested for Unlawfully Cultivating Marihuana and had failed to appear at the court to address the initial charge; he was arraigned in Tompkins Town court & was released on $100 bail.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 20-year-old Caden Cruz of Smithville for Criminal Possession of a controlled substance.  Cruz was arrested following an incident at the Dollar General Store in the Village of Oxford, he was found to be in possession of prescription medication that he could not legally possess.  Cruz was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Village of Oxford Court at a later date.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 2, 2013

New York state passed “Social Host” laws a few years ago, that made it illegal for parents to host parties where underage alcoholic drinking in their homes.  Dave Ramsey of the Delaware county alcohol & drug abuse council explains the law, as part of the recognition of April as “Alcohol Awareness Month”:

 

(Dave Ramsey 4-2-13)

 

Ramsey said that brain research in recent years shows that the brain does not reach its peak until around age 25, and the entering of alcohol to the brain prior to the age leads to cognitive difficulties and the stunting of an individual reaching their full potential.  More information is available by calling the council at 746-8300.

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State Troopers arrested 45-year-old Edward Ladd of Binghamton for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .16%, twice the legal limit. The arrest followed a traffic stop on Interstate 88 for Failure to Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle; Ladd was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Fenton Court on April 18th.

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State Troopers arrested 51-year-old Eve Pierson of Cooperstown for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. The arrest resulted from a 911 complaint of an erratic operator on State Route 28 in Milford; Pierson was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Milford Court on April 16th.

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NYSEG reminds contractors and customers to call Dig Safely New York at 811 to have underground facilities marked before beginning any excavation work. Every year, there are dozens of incidents of third-party damage of NYSEG’s underground natural gas and electric facilities. These incidents can put people’s lives in danger, are costly and can interrupt essential utility service.  More information is available at 1-800-962-7962 or at www.digsafelynewyork.com.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 24-year-old Kyle Alverson of Delhi for 3rd degree Criminal Mischief, following an incident on Glen Burnie Rd in the town of Delhi, Alverson released on an appearance for April 9th, in the Town of Delhi Court.

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Binghamton police arrested 31-year-old Bryan Coole of Binghamton following traffic stop.  Police confiscated 20 bags of heroin from Coole’s car during the traffic stop, he was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and is scheduled to be arraigned the City of Binghamton Court.

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Democratic State Senator Malcolm Smith of Queens, New York City Councilman Dan Halloran and Republican County Chairmen Joseph Savino of the Bronx and Vincent Tabone of queens, were arrested today by the FBI, for allegedly hatching a scheme to allow smith to run for New York City mayor under the less populated republican line.  Smith Is accused of arranging for a real estate developer to fund bribes, and Halloran is accused of negotiating the payments to be $40,000, the developer was actually an undercover officer.  More arrested are anticipated shortly.  Smith previously served as the state senate majority leader, he scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon in Westchester County.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 2, 2013

The Binghamton Mets will host their annual “Welcome Back B-Mets” Dinner at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Binghamton tonight.  B-Mets players and mascots will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Mets” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by a special baseball program with players & coaches introductions.  The B-Mets home opener will be on April 11th at NYSEG stadium.

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The next regular meeting of the Oneonta Common Council will be tonight.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of city hall.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 1, 2013

Governor Cuomo is signing the final budget plan today, to bring the state the 3rd on time budget in a row.  The governor discussed the achievements of the budget plan:

 

(Cuomo 4-1-13)

 

The budget wraps up at around 141.5 billion dollars, the increase in the total from last year is from federal money designated for Hurricane Sandy repairs to infrastructure in the hardest hit areas.

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39-year-old Aaron Powell of Binghamton was denied bail in Broome county court, and was returned to the Broome County jail.  Powell faces 2 counts of 2nd degree murder for the deaths of his estranged wife Christina and 24 year old Mario Masciarelli in the family home on Lisi drive in Binghamton on march 22nd.  Powell was arrested march 26th after he was spotted at a conveniece store in Springville Pennsylvania. .

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Ethan Hall of Otego for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .15%. The arrest resulted from a 1-vehicle property damage accident that occurred on State Route 205 in Oneonta, Hall was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on April 9th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene of a brush fire on East Terry Clove road in the Town of Hamden Saturday. 54-year-old Joseph Kilanowski had been burning wood debris on his property when the fire grew beyond his control and spread into a nearby wooded area. The Delhi Fire Department responded to the scene,  Kilanowski was charged with “Negligently Causing a Forest Fire”, he was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear April 15th, in the Town of Hamden Court.  Officials remind area residents that the annual New York State burn ban is in effect through May.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Jean Marie Marullo of Schenevus for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in the town of Milford; Marullo was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Milford Court on April 23rd.

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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 at city hall.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s investigated a 1-car motor vehicle fire Friday on Catskill Turnpike road near ELK Creek road in the town of Meredith. The car belonging to 32 year old David Alleyne of Delhi started smoking while he was operating the vehicle. Alleyne then attempted to extinguish the fire with water but was unable to do so and exited the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported.

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State Troopers arrested 31-year-old Alia Thomas of the Bronx for 2nd degree Criminal Impersonation and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango; Thomas was arraigned in the Town of Chenango court and released after posting $500 cash bail.

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