A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-5-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 5, 2013

The state DEC Commissioner Joe Martens addressed lawmakers yesterday in Albany, telling them that there is still no time table for finishing shale gas drilling rules, although a missed deadline in November forced the DEC to push back the next deadline to this February 27th.  Martens said that he is waiting for the report from Health Commissioner Nirav Shah on Hydraulic Fracturing in a few weeks.  If regulations aren’t finalized by the end of this month, they will expire again, and force another period for additional public comments. A moratorium on gas drilling has been in place for 4½ years.

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Firefighters in Conklin had to return to the site if a Sunday night fire again Monday morning.  Fire crews were recalled to Milburn Drive along the Susquehanna River at about 8:45 am Monday, the fire first started Sunday night due to an electrical malfunction.  No injuries among firefighters were reported for either Sunday night or Monday morning.

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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting this evening.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City Hall.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-4-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 4, 2013

Delaware County Deputies investigated a one-car fatal motor vehicle accident on County Hwy 2 in the Town of Andes Saturday.  58 year old Karen Lane of Warwick was traveling North on County Hwy 2 when her vehicle left the roadway and overturned several times, ejecting Lane from the vehicle.  Lane was not wearing a seatbelt; she was pronounced Lane dead at the scene.

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The State police have been sending representatives around the state to explain the New York Safe Act gun laws that were passed a few weeks ago.  Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that the bill was rushed through and changes are needed:

 

(Cliff Crouch 2-4-13

 

The new state gun law is being used as a model for the one that is being crafted by the Obama administration in Washington.

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Over the last 4 to 5 years, there has been a dramatic turn by teens from alcohol abuse, to additional abuses of heroin and prescription pain pills.  Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & drug abuse council of Delaware County said that a real danger exists when teens begin combining these drugs:

 

(Dave Ramsey 2-4-13

 

Ramsey said that his office performs interventions, more information about that is available by calling the council at 746-8300, additional information about drug & alcohol abuse is available on their website at adaconline.org.

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Organizers of the Delaware county fair announced the lineup today for entertainment at this year’s fair in Walton.   The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would return, on Saturday, August 18th.  Also on the bill will be country music acts Aaron Kelly and Lindsey Erin.

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State DEC Commissioner Joe Martens addressed a joint session of the legislature in Albany this morning, regarding the future of Hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale in this region of the southern tier of the state.  Martens was expecting questions about the finding of the DEC regarding health issues, water & air concerns with regards to natural gas drilling.  The state moratorium on drilling has been in place for 4 ½ years, in that time the DEC has addressed thousands of comments from those both for & against the continuation of hydraulic fracturing.

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There will be no Crappie Derby in Whitney Point again this year.   Organizers have cancelled the event because the ice is not thick enough for the 2nd straight year.  Broome County Department of Parks and Recreation officials measured the ice this morning and found out that there was only 8 inches of Ice, not enough for the event to be held safely.

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Commerce Chenango and NBT Bank will host the 2013 Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Binghamton University president Harvey Stenger; the breakfast will take place on February 13th at The Silo Restaurant in Greene on February 13th.   Stenger will share an overview of the University and his efforts to enhance economic development in the Southern Tier. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Chamber members may attend for $25.00 and non-members for $35.00; more information is available at 334-1400.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-4-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 4, 2013

The Chenango County Sheriffs Office executed a Search Warrant on Pearl St in the Town of Bainbridge; they arrested 43-year-old Todd Roberts of Bainbridge for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.  Roberts was found to be in possession of jewelry following an investigation into stolen property from a victim in the Town of Bainbridge. He was also in possession of cocaine and hypodermic syringes.  Roberts was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1000 cash bail.

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Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Otego Agway building on Railroad Avenue Saturday. The building was destroyed in the blaze, Oneonta City fire fighters assisted Otego firefighters Saturday night, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The Otsego county health department reports that a raccoon tested positive for rabies.  The animal was found last Wednesday in a barn in the town of Middlefield, where it came in contact with a cow that was up to date on all vaccinations.  The raccoon was euthanized and sent to the state lab for testing.

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The regular meeting of the Oneonta city parks & recreation commission will be held this evening.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chamber at city hall.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 1, 2013

Golden Artists Colors of Columbus, with some help from the Chenango County IDA, are looking to use an empty commercial building on Hale Street in Norwich, to aid in their expansion.  Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig explains:

(Steve Craig)

Craig said that old Apple Converting building has been vacant for some time and it would re-enter the tax rolls of the city as well as add more jobs into the city economy.  Golden Artist currently employs about 120 people in its Columbus facility.

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Car buffs & football fans can combine both of those activities into Super Bowl Sunday, as the Northeast Classic Car Museum is offering special rates Sunday prior to the game.  Museum director Marc Michaels explains:

(Marc Michaels)

More information about the Super Bowl Sunday event, or any other questions about the museum can be found at the website, classic car museum.org or by calling 336-AUTO.

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State Police will be out in full force this Super Bowl Weekend, to remind partiers to remember to use designated drivers at their Super Bowl Parties.  This year’s theme is “On Super Bowl Sunday – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”.  State Police remind those hosting a Super Bowl party to make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance, or help arrange ride-sharing with sober drivers. They also suggest Serving plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages, Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game & keep cab companies phone numbers on hand and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk.
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The Tri-Town Theater is looking to continue to unearth local talent, with the next  “First Saturday” open Mike night tomorrow in Sidney.  Spokesperson Andrea Whiteside explains:

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The First Saturday Coffee House nights will be held at the new location for the Tri Town Theater at the former Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney, more information is available at 563-8690.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 21-year-old Ethan Rounds of Otselic for Public Lewdness.   Rounds is accused of acting in a lewd manner in a window at his residence in public view, he was arraigned, and will appear in court at a later date.

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At least 20 vehicles piled up on a snow-covered hill on I-81 between Tully & Lafayette today.  The interstate was shut down in both directions, motorists were re-routed to state route 11 for accident reconstruction teams & then for clean up, 3 ambulances responded for an undisclosed amount of injuries.

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State Troopers arrested 37-year-old Kelly Law of Tupper Lake for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle accident on State Route 17 in Windsor; Law was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on February 12th.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 1, 2013

The Otsego county sheriffs department arrested 28 year old Nathaniel Tukalo of Edmeston for Criminal possession of a controlled substance, Criminally using drug paraphernalia, Criminal possession of stolen property, Operating a barber shop without a license & Unlawful possession of marijuana.  Deputies executed a no-knock warrant on Tukalo’s residence, they confiscated 69 envelopes of heroin, nearly 10 grams of marijuana, more than $1,200, and a town of Edmeston Street sign.  Deputies Also arrested was 20 year old Alysia Johnson of Edmeston, for Criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument & Criminal possession of a controlled substance, for allegedly possessing a hypodermic syringe and glass pipe.  Tukalo was arraigned and taken to the Otsego County jail on $25,000 bail. Johnson was arraigned and jailed on $1,000 bail.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 23-year-old Tara Wheeler of Plymouth for Petty Larceny and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.   Wheeler was charged following an investigation of a larceny from the Norwich Wal-mart.  Wheeler was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court on a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 23-year-old Thomas Ackerman of Norwich on an active arrest warrant issued by Chenango County court for violation of the terms of his probation. Ackerman was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail and will appear in Chenango County court at a later date.

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-31-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 31, 2013

The United Way of Delaware & Otsego counties will wrap up its annual fundraising campaign at the end of February.  The campaign currently sits at 91% according to executive director Terry Capuano:

 

(Terry Capuano)

 

Those who would like to pledge can call 432-8006 or log on at unitedwaydo.org and make a contribution through Pay Pal.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division has arrested 19-year-old Emmanuel Peterson of Brooklyn in connection with the robbery of the Manley’s Mighty Mart in the town of Dickinson on December 18th.  Peterson is accused of entering the store displaying a handgun and ordering the clerk to turn over money from the register, he is charged with 1st degree Robbery, and is currently in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional facility on an unrelated robbery in Johnson City.   Peterson will be ordered to appear in the Town of Dickinson Court for arraignment.

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US Senator Charles Schumer said he successfully petitioned the USDA to increase the availability of Greek yogurt, made by several companies in New York, including Chobani, in school meal programs.  The USDA committed to initiate a pilot program that could start in April, to increase school access to Greek Yogurts.  Chobani President & CEO Hamdi Ulukaya was one of many who helped launch the effort late last year:

 

(Hamdi 1-31-13)

If the current push is successful, Greek yogurt could become a permanent part of the USDA foods list for schools nationwide, due to its higher protein content.

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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has approved the Cuomo administration’s contract for new driver’s licenses that will have black-and-white photos produced by the highest bidder.  DiNapoli’s approval paves the way for CBN Secure Technologies of Virginia to produce the licenses with its winning bid of $38 million over the current contractor, De La Rue of England.

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NYSEG reports that most of the power has been restored in the tri-county region, following last nights High winds. Chenango County, on a handful of homes were without power in Greene, oxford & New Berlin, the bulk of their outages were in Smithville, in Delaware County, 92 were out in the town of Tompkins.

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Police agencies across the state are warning shoppers and business owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit money circulating. The United States Secret Service and other local police agencies are investigating approximately 50 reports of counterfeit currency being passed within the past month.  Tips to detect counterfeit money can be found at secretservice.gov and moneyfactory.gov.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s popularity has plummeted following the passage of the state new tough gun law.  The Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday shows the Democrat dropped from an approval rating of 74% in December to 59%.  Quinnipiac questioned 1,127 voters; the poll has a margin of about 3%

 

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-31-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 31, 2013

21-year-old Joshua Vaughn of Binghamton was found guilty by a Broome County Jury on charges of assault & attempted murder.  Vaughn was accused of stabbing a bouncer at the Voodoo Lounge in Binghamton in January of last year.  Vaughn faces sentencing on April 30th.

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State Troopers arrested 21-year-old Christopher Craft of Stamford for 3rd degree Assault, 4th degree Criminal Mischief and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation following a complaint in the village of Stamford.  Craft was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail.

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Governor Cuomo announced that an investigation started by the Department of Financial Services in July 2011 has resulted in more than $665 million being paid to life insurance beneficiaries who were unaware that they were entitled to money from insurance companies.   The new law obligates insurers to conduct data searches on a quarterly basis & that insurers search for multiple policies that a deceased policyholder may have purchased so that all benefits can be paid when a policyholder dies. Consumers can use the “Lost Policy Finder,” application at dfs.ny.gov.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-30-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2013

Assembly members are calling on Governor Cuomo to waive registration fees and up to $1,000 worth of state sales tax on vehicles purchased by those whose previous vehicle was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Assemblyman Pete Lopez was one of the members of the bipartisan coalition calling for the measure:

 

(Lopez 1-30-13)
The group is also pushing for rebates on sales tax already paid on such purchases.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the Department of Health would issue proposed regulations to ensure that the unique needs of pediatric patients are respected by requiring that hospitals communicate critical test results in plain language to parents before a child is discharged from the hospital. The regulations also require hospitals to post a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” letting parents and patients know of the important protections provided by these regulations.

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Chenango County Sheriff Office arrested 27-year-old JoVonne Woolever of Sherburne for criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Woolever was charged as deputies were investigating a domestic dispute it was found that Woolever was in possession of prescription pills that she did not have a prescription for, she was taken into custody without incident, processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear at a later date.

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State Senator Jim Seward has received his senate committee assignments.  Seward will once again chair the senate insurance committee, and will serve on the senate committees for agriculture, Education, finance, Health, Higher education, Mental Health and Rules.

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Springbrook announced that they would be building community homes in the village of Sidney this spring.  Springbrook CEO Patricia Kennedy and her staff hosted an event at Angus & Ale this afternoon about the project:

 

(Patricia Kennedy 1-30-13)

 

The 2 new community homes will be located in the Sherwood Heights section of Sidney on Johnson Circle & Bird Avenue; Kennedy said that they should be open this summer.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that more than 280 groups across the state have signed on to support the Women’s Equality Agenda. New Yorkers can go to NY4Women.com to sign up to support the 10-point plan, calling for Pay Equity, Stopping Sexual Harassment in All Workplaces, Allow for the Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees in Employment and Credit and Lending Cases, Strengthen Human Trafficking Laws, End Family Status Discrimination, Stop Source-of-Income Discrimination, Stop Housing Discrimination for Victims of Domestic Violence, Stop Pregnancy Discrimination, Strengthening Order-of-Protection Laws & Protecting a Woman’s Freedom of Choice.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 20-year-old Mark Neubauer of Greene for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  Neubauer was charged following a traffic stop in the Town of Oxford where he was found to be in possession of marihuana. Neubauer was given an appearance ticket for a later date in the Town of Oxford Court.
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