A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 26, 2013

Delaware County Deputies arrested 31-year-old Jerry Tolbert of Virginia Beach Virginia as a Fugitive from Justice.   Tolbert was arraigned in the Town of Hamden and was remanded to the Delaware County jail pending extradition back to Virginia Beach.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42-year-old William Schenkel, of Downsville for 3 counts of Aggravated Harassment, following an incident between Schenkel and two victims that began in the Town of Franklin and ended in the Village of Walton.  Deputies reported that as the victims traveled from Oneonta to Downsville, Schenkel called them on their cell phones numerous times.  Schenkel was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and released on his own recognizance, he will return at a later date.  Temporary orders of protection were issued for the victims.

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Sesame Street Live production of “Elmo’s Super Heroes” will begin shows at Broome County Arena from tonight at 7:00 PM  & tomorrow at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM.  Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, online at ticketmaster.com; more information about the show is available at sesamestreetlive.com.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-25-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 25, 2013

State lawmakers began passing budget bills Sunday in Albany, as they work around religious holidays to get the budget passed by the April 1st deadline.  The state Senate approved three budget bills in a rare Sunday session, the state Assembly, will return to Thursday Albany to vote on the $143 billion spending plan.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 28-year-old Amey Suwarrow of South New Berlin and 64-year-old Gertrude Bullock of Mount Upton for 3rd degree Welfare Fraud and offering a false instrument for filing.  Both were arrested for allegedly submitting day care time sheets to the county social services department containing false information, w resulting in an over-payment of more than $12,000 between November 2010 –and April 2012.   Both face court action at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriffs department arrested 23-year-old Joshua Kramer and 21-year-old Harlee Skinner of Binghamton are facing drug & burglary charges for allegedly being found with stolen jewelry and drugs.  Deputies & the County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested the pair at their apartment as part of an on going burglary investigation, police confiscated stolen jewelry & 7 envelopes of heroin and the equipment and ingredients to manufacture methamphetamines.  Both were remanded to the Broome County Jail & face court action shortly.

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5 fire companies responded to a Saturday fire in Port Crane.  The fire was located at 262 Vincent Hill Road & was reported at 11:30 Saturday morning. 1 occupant escaped without injury, when fire fighter suffered a minor injury when an object fell on him.  Damage was reportedly contained to the first floor & the attic; the fire may have started from a wood stove.

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The Oneonta zoning board of appeals meeting for tonight has been cancelled.  City officials reported that a lack of quorum was the reason for the cancellation, the next zoning board meeting is scheduled of April 22nd.

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Catskill area hospice has lined up another big-name act to be part of their fundraising celebrity party this summer.  Bob Escher of Catskill area hospice gave WCDO News the details:

 

(Bob Escher 3-25-13)

 

Escher said that this year’s show would be held at the Wright Soccer campus in Oneonta, on July 1st, the tickets go on sale April 12th at 9:00 AM.

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More than 1 million middle class families across New York State will benefit from a child tax credit that will be enacted as part of the 2013-2014 Budget, according to the state Division of Budget.  Families with incomes between $40,000 and $300,000 will be eligible to receive a new child tax credit of $350 per-year for 3 years, starting in 2014. Locally about 20,000 families can benefit in Chenango, Delaware Otsego & Broome counties.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a special Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. Also, the Bainbridge-Guilford District is holding a public forum in the High School Auditorium at 7:00PM to discuss the 2013-2014-school budget.  School administrators and Board of Education members will be present to address questions and concerns.

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The state senate today acted on a non-budget bill and passed “Alix’s Law”, which closes a loophole and holds intoxicated drivers accountable for leaving the scene of an accident.  The legislation follows a drunk driving accident in Amherst where 18-year-old Alix Rice was killed by a drunk driver in 2011 as she road home on her long board.   current law only requires drivers to report an accident when they know or have reason to know the accident resulted in an injury or property damage. Which allowed drunk drivers to flee the scene of an accident they caused and later claim they did not know any injury or damage occurred.  The bill was sent to the Assembly.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-25-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 25, 2013

The Broome county sheriff’s department is searching for 39-year-old Aaron Powell of Binghamton, following the discovery of the bodies of 35-year-old Christina Powell and 24-year-old Mario Masciarelli at 4185 Lisi lane in Binghamton Friday.  Powell may be driving a black 2007 GMC Denali SUV with license number GDU 3346.  Anyone with information on Powell’s whereabouts to call 778-1911 or 778-1196.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 23-year-old John Quinn of Sherburne for 3rd degree Assault.  Quinn allegedly smashed a drinking glass over a male victims face, the victim was transported to a local hospital, and Quinn was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail.

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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 26-year-old Melissa Howard of Walton for Unlawfully Growing Cannabis & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 32 plants were seized from the residence; Howard was released on appearance tickets for the charges and is scheduled to appear in the Village of Walton Court on April 4th,

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Motorists are advised that State Route 17 westbound between exit 72 and exit 71 will be implementing a long-term lane reduction from three travel lanes to two lanes beginning on Monday, March 25.  Crews will be constructing a retaining wall for the Prospect Street Connector.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-22-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 22, 2013

State Senator Jim Seward commented on the state budget agreement reached in Albany among state leaders late Wednesday:

 

(Seward 3-22-13)

 

Voting in the state senate & Assembly on the budget bills will begin Saturday; the budget should be finalized before the April 1st deadline for the first time in 37 years.

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The Broome county Sheriff’s department has arrested 29-year-old Megan Gismot of Binghamton, following an investigation into missing controlled substances.  Gismot was charged with 1st degree falsifying business records and 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, she is accused of falsifying records and stealing controlled substances while working as a pharmacy technician at an area hospital.  Gismot was arraigned & was released pending further court action.

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Court cases were heard in state courtrooms in Albany Thursday, where the decisions will determine if the state laws will usurp town laws with regards to Gas Drilling.  Scott Kurkoski is the attorney hoping to overturn a gas-drilling ban in the town of Middlefield, he contends that those in opposition to Gas Drilling in this region are ignoring the facts:

 

(Scott Kurkoski 3-22-13)

 

A similar case from the town of Dryden is also in the state’s appellate court, both decisions are expected in the spring.

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State Troopers arrested 27 year old Rebecca Fiore of Harpursville for Switched Plates, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and No Insurance. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop on Fox Hollow Road in Kirkwood,  Fiore was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Kirkwood Court at a later date.

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The 2nd Annual General Clinton Canoe regatta Hall of Fame class has been announced, with 8 paddlers and contributors to be inducted this year.  Hall Of Fame Committee Member Greg Davie explains:

 

(Greg Davie 3-22-13)

 

Davie said that the 2nd annual induction ceremony will be held on May 25th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta weekend.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 30 year old Larry Roe of Schenevus for Criminal Mischief. The arrest resulted from an investigation conducted by State Police in Maryland, New York  Roe was arraigned in the Town of Maryland Court and is scheduled to reappear on April 9th.

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State police arrested 40 year old Adrian Origoni of Oneonta for 1st degree unlawfully dealing with a child and prohibited sale to a person under 21, Origoni is accused of selling alcohol to the underage person at the Sip n’ Sail Tavern at 80 Water Street in Onoenta.  Origone owns the tavern, it was targeted by a state police  after they had received complaints that the underage patrons were served alcohol there.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-22-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 22, 2013

State police executed search warrants in Windsor and Colesville, which led to the seizure of meth labs in 2 homes and the arrests of 3 people.   Police arrested 39-year-old DONALD SIBLEY, 36 year old JENNIFER CREA of Windsor; and 32 year old NATE DENDLER of Colesville, on a variety of drug charges, following a month long investigation by several law enforcement agencies.  Police confiscated 16 ounces of liquid methamphetamine; 2 grams of processed methamphetamine; drug paraphernalia and items used to manufacture meth, a .40 caliber semi automatic pistol with ammunition.  SIBLEY, CREA and DENDLER were arraigned in Town of Kirkwood Court and remanded to Broome County Jail without bail.   Further charges are pending and the investigation is continuing.

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George Thorogood and the Destroyers to play the Oneonta Theatre in tomorrow,  Tickets are on sale at the Oneonta Theater Box Office, at 47 Chestnut Street in Oneonta, they are also available online at dansmallspresents.com, oneontatheater.com or by calling 888-512-SHOW.

 

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-21-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 21, 2013

Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver outlined the agreement on the 2013-14 Budget AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN Albany last night; the governor outlined some of the aspects of the plan

 

(Cuomo 3-21-13)

 

Senate Leader Dean Skelos agreed that the budget will work this year & into the next one:

 

(Dean Skelos 3-21-13)

 

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said that the $350 tax rebate for middle-income families would be a boost in 2014:

 

(Sheldon Silver 3-21-13)

 

Budget votes by lawmakers will begin on Saturday, with the potential to be the earliest state budget since 1976 and the first time New York has had three consecutive, on-time budgets since 1984.

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Norwich police have arrested 4 people in connection with the sale of heroin.  Charged were 25-year-old Ashley Babcock of Norwich, 35-year-old Eneth Davenport of Norwich, 28-year-old Randy Buck of Sherburne, and 24-year-old Michael Marshall of vestal, for 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminally using drug paraphernalia.  Babcock and Davenport were also charged with 1st degree criminal nuisance and Marshall was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  All are being held in the Norwich City lockup pending arraignments scheduled for today in Norwich City Court.

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34-year-old Francisco Torres of Oneonta has been indicted by an Otsego County grand jury and has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department for allegedly failing to register as a sexual offender.  Torres was charged with 2 counts of failure to register as a sexual offender, for allegedly moving to Oneonta from state route 7 in Colliersville in December, and failing to notify authorities within 10 days of the move.  Torres may face additional charges for allegedly living in Albany, Hartwick & the town of Maryland without reporting those addresses, as required of level 2 sex offenders, he was arraigned and was released pending future court action.

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Traffic detours have been set up following an accident that damaged a bridge on Otsego County Route 11C in the town of Hartwick.  Officials said that a tractor-trailer truck tried to fit through the bridge Wednesday, but the rig was too tall and caused damage to a steel beam.  The damage has led to traffic detours and changes to the Oneonta Public Transit routes between Oneonta and Cooperstown.  36-year-old Steven Marrero of Newark New Jersey was ticket with exceeding the clearance & for an equipment violation following the accident.

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Otsego county sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Raymond Travis & 65 year old Wilma Travis of Worcester in connection with filing a false report of a stolen vehicle.   Wilma Travis was charged with 3rd degree falsely reporting an incident, Raymond Travis was charged with 6th degree conspiracy and several violations of vehicle and traffic law, they face court action at a later date.

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Motorists are advised that Interstate 81 southbound and State Route 17 eastbound between exits 3 & 4 will be reduced to 1 lane between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM nightly beginning Tonight, through this Saturday morning.  I-81 southbound exit 4N ramp to State Route 7 northbound will be closed; Traffic will be detoured using exit 4S to State Route 7 northbound.  Crews will be working to remove concrete barrier for future lane shifts.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-21-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 21, 2013

Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders announced an agreement last night on the budget for 2013-2014 that closes a $1.3 billion deficit, & cuts taxes for middle class families and small businesses.  The budget has initial funding for 10 high-tech Innovation Hot Spots across the state to incubate businesses, workforce training program to link our SUNY and CUNY community colleges with employers & calls for a 3rd round of the Regional Economic Development Councils.  The budget also includes funding for full-day pre-k programs, Increased standards for teacher certification and rewards for high-performing teachers, and it raises the minimum wage to $9 over the next 3 years.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 19-year-old Tomas Gager & 20-year-old Derek Gager of Sherburne for 2nd degree Criminal Nuisance.  Police responded to the report of an underage drinking party in the Town of Sherburne, the Gager’s were arrested for maintaining a location for underage drinking and the use of marihuana, they face court action shortly.

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Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 29 year old Danielle Parker of New Berlin was arrested for petty larceny, for allegedly taking merchandise and not paying for the merchandise, while employed at the business in New Berlin.  Parker was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear at a later date in the Town of New Berlin Court.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in Guilford Cafeteria to discuss district business. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with committee meetings, the business portion will start at 7:30 PM.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-20-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 20, 2013

State Police are continuing with the investigation into the 2 shootings in Mohawk & Herkimer last week, by 64-year-old Kurt Meyers of Mohawk.  Police stated that Meyers  was broke,   unemployed since 2006, yet they have no motive of why Meyers targeted John’s Barbershop in Mohawk & Gaffee’s Car Wash in Herkimer last Wednesday, killing 4 & injuring 2 others, before he died in a shootout with police in an abandoned Herkimer bar.   The Funerals for Michael Ransear and Harold Montgomery took place on Monday, while services for . Thomas Stefka and Michael Renshaw, will be later in the week.  the 2 survivors from the Mohawk shooting, Dan Haslauer and John Seymour, remain hospitalized Monday.  Police are asking anyone with information on Meyers to call them at  315-866-7275.

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Budget negotiations have slowed down today, as a few items are being brought into the final budget document, that have little to do with the budget itself, according to area assemblyman Bill Magee:

 

(Bill Magee 3-20-13)

 

Magee said that if the budget is passed next Monday or Tuesday, it will still be the third year in a row where a timely budget is passed, which has not occurred since the early 80’s.

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State Troopers arrested 21-year-old Gregg Goodrich of Greene for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The arrest resulted from a dispute on Penelope Road in Triangle, Goodrich was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Triangle Court at a later date.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 24-year-old Tyler  Hughes of Oneonta for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 7 in Oneonta, Hughes was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on April 2nd.

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US Senator Charles Schumer is pushing to get federal help for the City of Norwich for a new water treatment plant.  Schumer said that he is seeking  $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rural development loan and grant program, the current Norwich facility is about 100 years old.

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The Oneonta department of public service is working in a water main today, located at the intersection of Fair & Hickory streets.  During the repairs, area residents may experience a temporary water outage; anyone with questions can call 432-6465.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 28-year-old Raymond Courtemanche of Spencer, Massachusetts for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in Oneonta,  Courtemanche was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on April 2nd .

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Work is continuing  to replace two bridge decks over State Route 17 in the Town of Sanford.  The bridges carry Oquaga Lake Road and Gulf Summit Road over Route 17,  the projects expected to be finished in May  & September respectively. Traffic is narrowed to 1 lane during the project.

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The Oneonta city planning commission is holding their next regular meeting today.  That meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of Oneonta city hall.

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