WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-29-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 29, 2024

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-29-24

State Police and local law enforcement agencies are continuing with their Thanksgiving holiday Weekend traffic enforcement details. Police will be watching for drunk drivers, speeding, and distracted drivers, and they will be enforcing the state”s Move Over Law and seat belt laws.

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Saturday is Small Business Saturday across the nation, Teri Schunk of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce & 4 Towns Forward reminds local residents to shop local in the stores & at events where numerous vendors will be located in 1 location:

(Teri Schunk 11-27-24)

In addition to local stores being open with special holiday sales Saturday, Small businesses generate $68 in local economic return for every $100 spent with them, according to the latest statistics from the US Chamber of Commerce.

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A Holiday Cookie Exchange is being held Saturday at the Masonville Town Hall, Jennifer Cutting of Masonville Connects explains:

(Jen Cutting 11-29-24)

Masonville connects also delivered Thanksgiving meals to shut in s & those with no local family members earlier this week, Cutting said that the fairly new group vows to continue helping out those locally who need a helping hand, more information is available at 607-221-6776.

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The Chenango Historical Society will have their annual Holiday Open House and Museum Store Sunday from 10 am. to 4 pm at the Chenango County Historical Society on Rexford Street in Norwich, where people can browse the Museum Shop for unique gift ideas and exclusive merchandise. Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin told WCDO News that the launch of the annual “Parade of Trees” starts Sunday as well:

(Jessica Moquin 11-29-24)

The winner of the “Parade of Trees” will be announced on December 27th, More information is available at (607) 334-9227 or at ChenangoHistorical.org

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The Jericho Arts Council’s Artisan Holiday Gift Market will be held Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-4PM, at the Town Hall Theater at 15 North Main Street in Bainbridge, for more information, go to jerichoarts.com.

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The remaining M&T Bank Broadway Season shows will go on sale to the public today at 10:00 am, Tickets will be available for purchase in person at the Arena Box Office or online through Ticketmaster, for The Cher Show, The Addams Family, and Chicago, for more information visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-27-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 27, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-27-24

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Midnight through 7:00 PM on Thanksgiving in Delaware, Otsego & Sullivan Counties, Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO news about this storm:

(Rich Townsend 11-27-24)

the higher accumulations are expected to be in the higher elevation, mainly to the Eastern part of the WCDO Listening area, we’ll have our Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.

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The Otsego County Department of Health reports that a bat tested positive for rabies in the town of Oneonta, 1 person was exposed and started rabies post exposure vaccinations. All dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies, Unvaccinated pets in contact with wildlife that is suspected or confirmed to be rabid must be either euthanized or strictly quarantined at owner’s expense for 6 months. More information is available at 607-547-4230 or otsegocounty.com.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56 year old Scott Wood of Hamden for Driving While Intoxicated on November 16thth. Deputies responded to an assist EMS call on West Terry Clove Road for a male having trouble breathing, the male left the scene and was traveling on West Terry Clove Road. Deputies found a vehicle stopped in the roadway with a male asleep in the driver seat, who was identified as Scott Wood, who was charged with DWI & Driving with a BAC of .08 of higher, Open Container among other charges, he was released and will appear in the Town Hamden Court at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released the results of the targeted, 5-week public safety and crime response initiative conducted by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Response Group in Binghamton. From October 10th to November 15th , the Group’s efforts resulted in 19 Narcotics Arrests, 14 Warrant Arrests, 43 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests, they conducted over 800 traffic stop and issued over 760 traffic violations.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-27-24

48 year old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit was found guilty in Broome County Court this week for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Assault, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon among other charges. On June 23, 2021, Mawhiney was involved in a domestic incident, the 2 female victims escaped, State Police responded, Mawhiney armed himself & shot at Trooper Ryan Thorp, who received a career tending injury from a bullet fragment striking him, Mawhiney will be sentenced on February 26. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 30 years to life in prison.

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State Police will continue in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday through Sunday, December 1, 2024. State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide, including fixed sobriety checkpoints, which targets distracted drivers by utilizing Concealed patrol vehicles to better locate drivers talking or texting on handheld devices. Elevated traffic volumes are expected, and wintry weather is expected to impact portions of the state, including in the Catskills & North Country.

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The Jericho Arts Council Gallery Committee will be hosting their annual Artisan Holiday Gift Market Friday to Sunday from 10 am. to 4 pm. each day in the Gallery on the second floor of the Bainbridge Town Hall at 15 North Main Street. For further information go to www.jerichoarts.com.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-26-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 26, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-26-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Kristian Deloatch of Oneonta following a traffic stop Sunday in the Town of Oneonta. Deloatch was charged with Reckless Driving & Speed Over 55 mph, he is accused of driving at approximately 40 mph over the posted speed limit, he was issued an Appearance Ticket and scheduled to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli that Governor Hochul has signed legislation that amends the Abandoned Property Law to authorize the Comptroller to administer an expedited payment program, which eliminates the need for persons and organizations to submit a claim for abandoned property of $250 or less. The average claim paid out is between $50 and $100. Every day, DiNapoli’s office returns over $1.5 million.

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On Monday at the DEP Offices on Smith Street in Kingston, community leaders gathered to announce a new initiative to improve wireless connectivity across the watershed. New York City DEP Commissioner Aggarwala discussed the project’s aim to build wireless infrastructure that will not only enhance DEP operations but also address the gaps in connectivity affecting local communities. The project will help fill in “dead zones” along critical roadways and ensure better communications for first responders, in areas where cell service is unreliable. The DEP’s ability to create this infrastructure on their land will allow private wireless carriers to also utilize it to provide much-needed service boost to residents and businesses.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-26-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint last week regarding a stolen vehicle from a driveway in the Town of Tompkins. Deputies were contacted by State Police, as they had located the vehicle parked at a residence in the Town of Bainbridge. 37 year old Aaron Howard of Walton was charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle. 36 year old Courtney Condon of Walton was charged with Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.

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A pilot and a rescue dog he was transporting to an animal shelter were killed when a small plane crashed near Windham Sunday. 49 year old Seuk Kim of Springfield Virginia was flying from Maryland to Albany, when his plane crashed, 2 other dogs on the plane survived. Kim died on impact, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the crash.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 68 year old Frederick Pangburn of Schoharie for 2 counts of Grand Larceny, following an investigation in to a report of possible extortion. Pangburn allegedly threatened to post intimate photographs of a victim online if he was not given the victim’s vehicle and additional cash, he was located in Worcester and taken in to custody & was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment. A request for an order of protection was made on behalf of the victim.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-25-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 25, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-25-24

All water systems in the state were mandated to complete a Lead Service Line inventory for all service connections. Sidney Village Mayor Ray Baker told WCDO News that they had to send the letter out to residents, but there is no history of lead or copper piping used in the village of Sidney:

(Ray Baker 11-25-24)

Anyone who would like to have their water service lines tested anyway, can call Shane Nordberg at the Sidney Wastewater Treatment plant to find out about testing kits, the number of 607-561-2330. Baker said that test kits typically cost about $45.

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The Jennings Creek/Sterling Forest State Park wildfire on the New York border was fully contained over the weekend, Response actions in the area will continue in the coming days with a smaller force of state and local experts as final fire control efforts advance. To date, the fire has burned 5,304 acres across New York and New Jersey since Nov. 8. The fire is 100-percent contained and 100-percent controlled.

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Delaware Opportunities and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce are partnering with dozens of businesses and organizations across Delaware County to provide Christmas gifts to Delaware County children in need. New, unwrapped gifts may be deposited through Thursday, December 5. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that the affiliation with Toys for Tots has ended, the program remains the same:

(Ray Pucci 11-25-24)

To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 607-746-1603. Sign-ups are available through this Friday, November 29th.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $220 million in federal funding to support counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness efforts across New York State. The funding is provided by the FEMA, it supports planning, organization, equipment, training and exercise activities which are critical to sustaining and improving community prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities. Locally, Chenango & Otsego Counties get over $93,000 each, Delaware County receives more that $85,000.

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New York State repealed on Friday a law that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse, which was a misdemeanor punishable by up to 3 months in prison. Governor Hochul signed the bill that repealed that law that dates back to 1907, about a dozen people have been charged since the 1970s, and 5 of those cases resulted in convictions.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-25-24

State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the State will increase patrols through Thanksgiving weekend, targeting impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement period runs through this Sunday and will also target other unsafe driving behaviors like Move Over Law violations. During the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday period, law enforcement officers arrested 1,342 drivers for DWI, issued 7,656 speeding tickets and 970 tickets for distracted driving.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last month to a Harassment complaint in the Town of Davenport. 75-year-old George Sydlar of Davenport had engaged in a course of conduct, which alarmed or annoyed another person, and Deputies requested a criminal summons to be issued by the Davenport Town Court, last week Deputies arrested Sydlar, he is scheduled to return to the Davenport Town Court at a later date. Sydlar was sentenced to 30 days in jail earlier this year after he falsely reported that his neighbor committed a crime, and he refused to cooperate with authorities during the investigation.

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NYSEG announced that almost all of the power has been restored, following last week’s Heavy Wet Snow, that knocked down tree limbs & power lines all over the region. NYSEG was assisted by power companies from all over the northeast, after 24,000 customers lost power.

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The Chenango County Board of Supervisors will hold a public Budget hearing on the County budget proposal today at 5:00 PM today in the board meeting room at the County Office Building in Norwich, more information at chenangocountyny.gov/251/Budget

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51 year old David Louden of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Friday after being arrested for a probation violation. The Delaware County Department of Probation had filed a revocation petition alleging 10 violations of the terms of his probation, for failing to report to his probation officer, possessing and consuming alcohol in violation of his conditions, possessing illegal narcotics, and refusing to answer the door to probation officers at his residence. Louden was remanded to the Delaware County Jail, he is scheduled for a conference on December 9th. .

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-22-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 22, 2024

A.M. NEWS Friday 11-22-24

Over 23,900 NYSEG Customers were without power this afternoon throughout the WCDO Listening area. The heavy wet snow took down Tree limbs & power lines throughout the region, NYSEG crews are working to restore power as soon as possible. Meteoroligist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that the worst of this storm is over:

(Rich Townsend 11-22-24)

About 4 to 12 inches of snow has been reported throughout the region, with the higher elevation getinng the most wet snow, most schools were closed today & Fire departments & emergency squads have been responding to numerous accidents today due to the heavy wet snow.

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Clark’s Sports Center in Cooperstown has offered their facilities for Otsego County Residents without power today, to warm up or grab a hot shower. More information is available at 607-547-4328.

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In response to the Local State of Emergency Declaration issued by the County of Otsego last month, County officials have rescinded the Local State of Emergency & Emergency Orders relative to Open Burns, effective today. Emergency Services would like to remind Otsego County residents that until the Governor’s Office rescinds the State Burn Ban, those orders remain in effect until at least November 30th. The full deatils on the State ban can be found at the DEC website.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Latee Baker of Binghamton, back in July, Deputies received a harassment complaint from the Village of Delhi, Deputies requested a Criminal Summons from the Delhi Town Court, on Wednesday, Deputies assisted the Village of Delhi Police Department in the execution with several sealed indictment arrest warrants in the Town of Kortright. Deputies located and arrested Baker, who was turned over the the Village of Delhi Police Department and remanded to the Delaware County Jail to await arraignment.

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The 43rd Annual Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk will be held in Norwich, Sunday to support the Norwich Family YMCA. The event will be held on Sunday starting at 12:30 PM at the Y on North Broad Street, registration is available at raceroster.com.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-21-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 21, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-21-24

A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from 4:00 this afternoon to 4:00 PM Friday, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 11-21-24)

We will have the complete Tri-County forecast at the end of this news cast.

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The Otsego County Health Department announced that a Gray Fox has tested positive for rabies. The State DEC collected the fox from the Town of Otsego on September 9th, it was held until tested this week, there were no animal or human exposures. Otsego County Health officials remind residents to get their pets & farm animals vaccinated for rabies, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

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The City of Oneonta has opened the municipal lots for parking in anticipation of tonight’s/tomorrow’s winter weather event. Please remember that anytime there is more than 2 1/2″ of snow, vehicles must be removed from City streets. Parking is available in the following lots: 27 Market St Lot, Westcott Lot, Wall Street Lot, Dietz Street Lot and in Damaschke Field.

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The Annual Holiday visit by the Toys for Tots Train is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, at the Walnut Street crossing in Bainbridge. The train is anticipated to arrive at 1:00 pm on the 14th.

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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open at the En-Joie Golf Course announced that Maroon 5 will be the headliner for this year’s Concert, on July 11th in Endicott. Tickets go on sale on December 6th at ticketmaster, more information is available at 607-205-1500.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-21-24

49 year old Keith Audette of Hamden pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, in Delaware County Court Tuesday, Audette admitted that he had been previously convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated in Chenango County in 2015, he also admitted that he drove a motor vehicle in the Village of Walton on April 9th while under the influence of methamphetamine. Audette is expected to be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision, and his license will be revoked, he will also be required to pay any fines and surcharges imposed by the Court.

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The Great American Smoke-Out is today nationwide, to help people quit smoking tobacco for one day, in the hope that they keep it going beyond today. The Chenango County Health Department encourages individuals who use nicotine/tobacco products to participate in the Great American Smoke-Out. A variety of treatments are available, people can call the New York State Quit-line at 1-866-NY-QUITS, go to nysmokefree.com, or cdc.gov/tobacco

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A check for $4,000 was presented by the Rotary Club of Cooperstown to support a partnership between Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cancer Institute and the Cooperstown Food Pantry that delivers free food to cancer patients in need across the region. The matching grant, made up of a $2,000 grant from Central New York Rotary and a $2,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Cooperstown, will help the program continue. The Cooperstown Food Pantry, located at 25 Church Street, & currently serves between 45 to 50 households.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-20-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 20, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-20-24

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon in much of the WCDO listening area, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains;

(Rich Townsend 11-20-24)

The National Weather service predicts between 4 to 8 inches mainly for Delaware & Sullivan Counties, we’ll have the Tri-County Forecast following this newscast.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported that a skunk tested positive for rabies from the town of Laurens Tuesday. 3 unvaccinated dogs were exposed & will be quarantined, there was no human exposure, more information about rabies is available at 607-547-4230.

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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which is bipartisan legislation that would increase Social Security benefits for 2.5 million Americans, including 35,000 New Yorkers, for various Government employees who were penalized for have a 2nd income:

(Gillibrand 11-20-24)

The Social Security Fairness Act would repeal the 2 provisions that reduce Social Security benefits and would provide retirees with the full payments they are owed. The bill passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support last week; the Senate has yet to vote on it, if they do, it would go to President Biden’s desk immediately for his signature.

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Masonville Connects is a local Non- Profit organization, aimed at helping people in and around Masonville, with a variety of events. Jennifer Cutting is the President of the organization, she told WCDO News that they are cooking up & delivering Thanksgiving meals next week:

(Jennifer Cutting 11-20-24)

Cutting said that they will deliver the meals on the 26th & 27th, they will also have a Pie Contest on the 25th at the Masonville Town Hall, and a Holiday Cookie exchange on November 30th, more information is available at masonvilleconnects@gmail.com.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-20-24

State Forest Rangers remain on the scene of a 5,304-acre fire in the town of Warwick. The Jennings Creek fire is now 90 percent contained. Rangers are leading the efforts with 6 state agencies, dozens of volunteer fire departments from across the state, and 18 wild-land firefighters from Montana. The Statewide Burn Ban remains in effect until November 30th.

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20 year old Elijah O’Neill of Unadilla pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Criminal Possession of a Firearm. On July 26, Sidney Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on River Street, O’Neill was the driver of 1 of the vehicles, a loaded 40 caliber Glock was observed next to the driver side door, O’Neill admitted that it was his pistol, he did not have a pistol permit, the firearm had been previously reported as stolen. O’Neill will be sentenced to 6 months in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, and then 5 years of felony probation supervision.

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the Delaware County Grand Jury returned a single count indictment against John Pierre Regazzi for Criminal Contempt. Regazzi allegedly violated of an order of protection, by calling the victim numerous times with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm the unidentified victim.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-19-24

by wcdonews Posted on November 19, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-19-24

State Police responded at about 6:50 this morning to the report of a single vehicle crash on Broad Street in the village of Morris. An investigation at the scene determined that a 42-year-old male from Utica was operating an SYV when he crashed, he was pronounced deceased on scene. The roadway reopened shortly after 10:00 AM, the name of the deceased has not been released pending family notification.

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A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 5-count indictment against Charles Larson, for driving while Intoxicate, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, & operating out of class among other similar charges. Larson was arrested initially for operating a motorcycle in an intoxicated condition in the town of Colchester on October 20th, with his licensed already revoked, plus his licensed did not allow for him to operate a motorcycle.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October 2024. The State’s unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in October 2024. Locally, Chenango County had 2.8% unemployment, Delaware County 3.2% and Otsego County 3% in October.

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The Clean Slate Act went into effect in New York State Saturday, which will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law states that Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, Except for Sex crimes, Sexually violent offenses or class “A” felonies with the exception of drug-related convictions. The law does not apply to federal crimes or convictions in other states. For the record to be sealed, a specific period has to pass, 3 years for a misdemeanor & 8 years for a non”A” felony. The full law can be read at lawny.org.

State Police and Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fire alarm and disturbance at an apartment located at 2708 North Street in Endicott Saturday. 46 year old Michael Stephens of Endicott is accused of intentionally starting the fire & for menacing troopers with a knife before retreating back into his apartment. Stephens suffered from smoke inhalation, 1 Trooper climbed a ladder and removed Stephens from the scene, he was taken to Wilson Hospital where he was treated & released, he was then charged with 2nd degree Arson & Menacing a police officer, he was taken to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-19-24

New York City officials announced that they have elevated to a drought warning and paused the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project upstate, the reservoirs are expected to be re-opened to allow for more water to reach New York City, meanwhile the Statewide burn ban continues as wildfires continue to burn at more than a dozen locations, due to low water levels & exceedingly dry conditions. Various warnings have been released to conserve water because of drought-level conditions throughout the Catskill region and beyond.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Andrew Vandusen of New Lisbon for 2nd degree assault & Menacing following an investigation involving a Domestic Incident that occurred in the Town of New Lisbon. VanDusen was held for arraignment at the Otsego County Correction Facility and is set to appear in court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Antonio Almodovar for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following an investigation in to contraband located inside of the Otsego County Correctional Facility. Investigation revealed that while incarcerated in the Otsego County Correctional Facility, Almodovar was in possession of a quantity of Suboxone in violation of State Penal Law and he was formally charged and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

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Ichiro Suzuki headlines the group of former baseball players who are eligible to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown next summer. The ballot is also expected to include pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Félix Hernández, and it is the final chance for reliever Billy Wagner, who fell 5 votes short this year.

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