A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-30-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2013

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 2 men Monday following a street stop, and execution of search warrants on their persons and a vehicle, in Binghamton.  50-year-old Robert Jones was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, & a Parole Violation, he was found to be in possession of 2.8 grams of crack-cocaine, 50 envelopes containing heroin, and $728 cash. Jones is accused of attempting to discard the drugs as Investigators approached, & he was out on Parole for Attempted Murder in New York City.   Also arrested during the traffic stop was 36-year-old Charonn Stotts of Johnson city, for criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was found to be in possession of 100 envelopes of heroin, and $1,452 cash.  Both were arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and were remanded to the custody of the Broome Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.
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Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will become the first state to require all hospitals to adopt best practices for the early identification and treatment of sepsis, a medical condition which is the number one killer in hospitals and the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States. These measures, which will be implemented through regulations issued by the Department of Health, will save an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 lives per year.  Sepsis is a progressive shutdown of the body’s organs and systems caused by systemic inflammation following infection that enters the blood or soft tissue and over 200,000 die from it nationwide each year.

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The DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES will hold another free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today at the Delhi Fire Hall At 140 Delview Terrace Extension.  The clinic will run from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, more information is available at 832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 29, 2013

State Police have identified the deceased driver from yesterday’s I-88 accident in Afton, as 31-year-old Noel Pike of Nineveh.  Investigators reported that Pike was entering I-88 from the exit 7 Afton on-ramp, when she lost control of her 2005 Suzuki XL-7, she traveled into the passing lane where she was struck broadside by a tractor trailer operated by 52 year old Gary Donovan of Johnson City.  Noel Pike was declared dead at the scene; Donovan was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City and was listed in critical condition. Police said that Passengers in the Pike vehicle were 29-year-old Rayne Pike of Nineveh, and a 4-year-old child; they were also transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.

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The state legislature is expected to take up Governor Cuomo’s proposal to increase the minimum wage, he discussed that issue as part of last week’s executive budget unveiling:

 

(Cuomo 1-29-13)

 

About a dozen states have raised the minimum wage beyond the federal level prior to New York’s lawmakers tackling the issue.

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State police arrested 34-year-old Joshua Mudge of Grand Gorge for 2nd degree Assault, following an investigation into a domestic dispute.  Mudge was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Roxbury Court on February 6th.

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The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will be holding an exam for their latest corrections recruitment effort. While the exam will be held in April, THE FILING DEADLINE FOR THIS EXAMINATION IS FEBRUARY 25th.  Applications are available online at the Department of Civil Service website at cs.ny.gov/examannouncements, or at all Department of Labor offices and New York State correctional facilities.

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The State Labor Department reported that approximately 250,000 New Yorkers who sought help at one of the department’s career center locations last year, found a job through that method.    In 2012, New York’s 91 career center locations helped job seekers get jobs using technology and new job search tools to find job leads and get hired.  Job seekers can look for employment at labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional or by calling (888) 4-NYSDOL (888-469-7365).

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Angels Gate animal shelter of Delhi has been padlocked, and the owner of the facility faces 22 counts of animal cruelty.  PETA began investigating Angel’s gate following an appearance by owner Susan Marion of the Oprah Winfrey show, they claimed that Marino’s claims of hospice & rehabilitation for the animals was false.  Angel’s Gate was forced to close as part of a settlement of a lawsuit involving the New York State Office of the Attorney General office regarding financial donations; Marino faces the animal cruelty charges in Delaware county court.

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NBT Bank reported to day net income for the year of 2012 was 54.6 million dollars, down 5.8% from 2011.  Net income per diluted share for the year was $1.62, down from $1.71 the year before.  NBT officials reported that 2012 was a busy year, with the planned acquisition of Alliance financial corporation, Hampshire First Bank and 3 other bank branches in Greene County.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 29, 2013

State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van on I-88 near exit 7 in Afton.  The accident occurred at about 1:45 PM, and least one person was killed in the crash, the names of those involved have not yet been released, the high way closed east bound from Harpursville to Bainbridge for about 4 hours for accident reconstruction investigators to determine what happened, and for the subsequent clean-up..

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Ty Tumminia of Binghamton in connection with the January 25th robbery of Ruby and Son Jewelers in the Town of Chenango. Tumminia is accused of displaying what appeared to be an explosive device while ordering the employees to empty a display cabinet.  Tumminia was located yesterday in the Town of Dickinson and taken into custody without incident, he has been charged with 1st degree Robbery & 1st degree Placing a False Bomb, and he faces court action shortly.

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THE Greene fire department responded to a fire Monday afternoon at around 1:00 pm, to a structure fire at 349 County Route 1.  The fire started in the attic and knocked down quickly by firefighters, with no injuries reported.  Crews from Smithville, Triangle & Chenango Forks responded the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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An inmate at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional facility has been arrested and charged with Promoting Prison Contraband.  Officers found contraband consisting of marijuana and matches in a cell assigned to Antwoine Fort of Albany. Fort was arrested and will be arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court shortly.
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Commerce Chenango will hold their next Business After Hours event this evening in Norwich.  The event will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Christman Motors on South Broad Street in Norwich & will be co-hosted by Christman Motors and WCDO.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 28, 2013

About 3,000 firefighters & 80 fire trucks came to Owego yesterday to pay their respects to captain Matthew Porcari of the Owego Fire Department,  Porcari died Monday night when a floor collapsed in a burning building in Newark Valley,  firefighter Daniel Gavin was injured in that incident, he was eventually taken to the burn unit at Upstate Medical center in Syracuse for treatment.  The fire occurred last Monday night at 871 Chamberlain Road in Newark valley at around 11:00 PM.

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STATE OFFICIALS will visit the SOUTHERN TIER this week, to discuss the NY SAFE ACT.  State police announced that Teams made up of members of the New York State Police and Division of Criminal Justice Services will be available to meet local law enforcement and answer questions from New Yorkers regarding NY SAFE Act tomorrow at 12:00 PM at the Endwell Volunteer Fire Hall at 3508 Country Club Road

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The Broome county sheriffs department arrested 24-year-old Lauren Smith of Binghamton, after she allegedly drove into a deputy’s patrol car while she was intoxicated at around 2:30 Saturday morning on Prospect Street in Binghamton.  Deputies reported that Smith’s 1-year-old child was in the back seat and was not properly fastened in a child safety seat,  and that Smith’s BAC  was .18%, more than twice the legal limit.  Smith was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated under Leandra’s Law and endangering the welfare of a child.

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Governor Cuomo announced  the Stable Rate Pension Contribution Option today. The plan follows last year’s Implementation of the tier-6 pension rank, the Stable Rate Pension Contribution Option will allow local governments and school districts to access the savings of Tier VI immediately,  Because they are given the option for a stable pension contribution rate that significantly reduces near-term payments but still keeps the pension systems fully funded over the long term.  Savings for Chenango, Otsego and Delaware counties would be slightly over $2 million dollars in the first year.

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Area State Senator John Bonacic will continue to Chair two State Senate Committees for the 2013/2014 Session.  Bonacic will Chair the Senate Judiciary Committee, as well as the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming & Wagering.   Bonacic said that With respect to Racing, Gaming & Wagering Committee chairmanship, Last year, both the Senate and Assembly passed a Constitutional Amendment to enable up to 7 casinos across the State, If the Amendment is passed again this year, by the legislature, voters will have the final say on the November Ballot.  Potential casino locations include the Concord, the Nevele’s and Grossinger’s in the Catskills.

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The 3 Chamber Collaboration Dinner scheduled for tonight in Unadilla has been rescheduled.  Chamber members from the Unadilla, Sidney & Bainbridge chambers will meet next Monday, February 4th. At 5:30 at the Unadilla Community Center on Main Street.

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The U.S. postal service announced that the price of postage stamps went up yesterday.   the price of a stamp goes up by one cent., making a 1st class stamp costs 46 cents, the cost of a postcard   increased from 32 to 33 cents.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 28, 2013

Area police agencies arrested 5 people during search warrants conducted in Binghamton, resulting in the seizure of over 600 packets of heroin and over $20,000 in cash, as well as other drugs.   Arrested were 33 year old Juan DelaCruz, of Binghamton, 31 year old Mike DelaCruz of New York City; 42 year old William Michalski of Deposit, 44 year old Paul Michalski of Deposit and 22 year old Shaquana Riles of Binghamton.  Juan DelaCruz, William Michalski and Paul Michaski, were all charged with 3rd degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled and 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  The Michalski’s were also charged with 2nd degree Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 4th degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon.  All 3 were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.  Mike DelaCruz was issued appearance tickets for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, returnable to the City of Binghamton Court at a later date.  Shaquana Riles was issued an appearance ticket for Criminal Facilitation returnable to the City of Binghamton Court at a later date.

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The Chenango County Sheriffs Office conducted an investigation into the possession and sale of narcotics in the Town of Norwich. 44-year-old Christopher Joy of Norwich was charged with 1st degree Criminal Nuisance & 3rd degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance for allegedly selling crack cocaine to an undercover Police Officer & maintaining a residence for the purpose of selling drugs. He was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.  24-year-old Jabon Walker of New York City was arrested for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for allegedly possessing Heroin. He was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail.  29-year-old Martin Kincaid of Utica was arrested for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for allegedly possessing crack cocaine and heroin. He was remanded to the Chenango County Jail $25,000 bail.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 25-year-old Derek Davies on active Arrest Warrant for Petty Larceny issued by Town of Norwich Court.  Davies was arrested upon his release from the Broome County Jail where he was held on unrelated charges.  Davies was arraigned in the Village of Oxford Court & was remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff on $1,000 cash bail to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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The State DOT announced that bridgework would be performed today requiring the closure of the southbound right lane on Front Street between Bevier Street and Prospect Street in the City of Binghamton.   Work will begin at 7:00 AM and will continue through Friday, February 1st, weather permitting.

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The CHAMBER COLLABORATION DINNER MEETING on today, hosted by the Unadilla chamber of commerce beginning at 5:30 pm; with dinner at 6:00.  The event will be held at the Unadilla Community Center on Main Street.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-25-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 25, 2013

P.m. news Friday 1-25-13

Firefighters from several area companies responded to a fire Thursday afternoon in deposit.  The fire was reported at about 2:30 PM at 22 Steam Mill Road in the town of Deposit, with firefighters from Deposit, Windsor, Masonville, Trout Creek Harpursville, Oquaga & Hancock assisting.  The fire was extinguished with in a half hour, with damage mainly in the basement; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Governor Cuomo laid out ideas on how to give extra help to the upstate economies, in his executive budget proposal earlier this week.  Cuomo said that more casinos upstate could only help:

(Cuomo 1-25-13)

Casinos would be located in the Catskill region so as to take advantage of the closeness in location to the downstate population; the influx of city residents to the Catskill casinos would also help other upstate tourist locations.

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The centers for disease control in Atlanta Georgia reported today that new government figures show that flu cases are leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West.  Hospitalizations and deaths spiked again last week, especially among the elderly. The CDC reported that 8 more children have died from the flu, bringing this season’s total pediatric deaths to 37. About 100 children die in an average flu season.  New York state health department officials still advise that those who have not yet received a flu vaccine, and who have not suffered with the flu, should still arrange to get a flu shot soon.

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State Police are searching for 17 year-old Brittany LaClair from   the village of Prospect in Oneida County.   The teen was last seen at her residence on November 21st of last year, she made contact with her mother through a text message on November 23rd, but has not been seen since.   Brittany LaClair is described as being 5′ 5″ tall, 150 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes, she may be in the company of the father of her 10-month-old child, Joel Barney.  Anyone has information her whereabouts are asked to contact State Police at 315- 831-4112.

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The Otsego County Planning Department will be holding a Local Government Training Workshop on March 6th at 5:30 PM at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown. The workshop will include sessions on Storm water Regulation for Local Review Boards and the Siting of Electricity Generating Facilities. Staff of the Department of State, Division of Local Government, will teach the courses. Registration is required by March 4th by calling 547-4225 or at otsegocounty.com/planning.

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The City of Norwich officials announced that the Ice Rink on Borden Avenue has opened for the season.  The rink will be open weekdays from 3:00 to 9:00 PM and from 12:00 noon until 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays as long as temperatures remain cold.  A Community Skate Party is scheduled for February 2nd from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the facility on Borden Avenue in Norwich.

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Police in Ulster County accuse a local man of faking his own kidnapping to extort ransom from his girlfriend.  Police accuse 31-year-old Mark Rodriguez of leaving for work in his girlfriend’s car on January 14th, and Rodriguez’s girlfriend received phone calls claiming that he would be killed unless she paid a $2,000 ransom.  Rodriguez was arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted grand larceny. He has been released from jail after posting bail.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-25-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 25, 2013

A Town of Oxford 16 year old male was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriffs Office for 3rd degree Assault and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood circulation.  Deputies responded to the report of the defendant biting the arm of the victim causing injury and placing the victim in a chokehold restricting the amount of air and blood flow. The defendant was arraigned in the Town of Oxford court and released on their own recognizance & will appear in the Town of Oxford Court at a later date.

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The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 21-year-old Keith Tompkins of Oxford was arrested by for 4th degree Attempted Criminal Sale of Marihuana, 5th degree Criminal Possession of Marihuana, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.  The Sheriffs Office reported that Tompkins attempted to sell marijuana to an undercover police officer in the Town of North Norwich, during the apprehension of the defendant he fled into a nearby residence and he threw multiple bags of marihuana out of a second story window. The marihuana was later located and Tompkins arrested.  And will appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.  Deputies also charged 24-year-old Devin Dean with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.

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The Board of the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre and the Oneonta Theatre’s owner Tom Cormier will host a public meeting to discuss the future of the building. This meeting will be held on Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Oneonta Theatre, featuring presentations by building owner Tom Cormier and Board President Patrice Macaluso; it will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Tours of the Theatre will also be conducted from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

 

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-24-13

by wcdonews Posted on January 24, 2013

5 clinics have been added through Bassett Hospital, to the line up of services at Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney.  CEO Dan Ayres explains:

 

(Dan Ayres 1-24-13)

 

Ayres said that a dedication for the wing named after the Late Bruce Wilhelm, would be scheduled for the spring.  Wilhelm was a Sidney native who served as Tri-Town Regional Hospital’s first CEO.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of threatening statements made by a student in the Afton School District yesterday. The threat was investigated and steps were taken to mitigate the threat and protect the safety of the students and staff in the Afton School District. the Sheriff’s Office secured 3 long guns, they ask that any suspected violence or possible threats to a school, its students or staff be reported immediately to Law Enforcement for a thorough investigation.  The name of the student is not being released.

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The Broome County Sheriffs department arrested 21-year-old Juliana Porter of Conklin for DWI, unsafe lane change and driving with a Blood Alcohol content above .08, following an accident in Conklin Wednesday morning.  Porter was driving on Carlin Road on the wrong side, while Cherie Duke attempted to swerve to avoid Porter, who also swerved, and both cars collided head-on.  23-year-old Alexander Burrows of Saint Petersburg, Florida was a passenger in the Porter Vehicle, he suffered a head injury and was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, another passenger in Porter’s car was not injured.  Porter was released on appearance tickets for Town of Conklin Court.

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Sidney village police arrested 44-year-old Eric Knoll of oxford Saturday, on charges of Aggravated driving While Intoxicated, and unlawful possession of marijuana.  Knoll is due back in Sidney Village Court on January 29th to answer to the charges.

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Firefighters responded to 55 Riley Road in Windsor this morning.  The fire was reported at around 9:00 AM crews from Windsor and West Windsor responded, 2 adults and a toddler escaped, however 3 family dogs died in the blaze.  A faulty basement Wood Stove may have caused the fire; cold temperatures hampered fire fighters.

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State troopers in Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Jeffrey Edwards of Middlefield on a Bench Warrant issued by the Town of Milford Court for failure to appear on the charges of 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 2nd degree Criminal Trespass.  Edwards was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1,000 bail.

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State Troopers in Binghamton arrested 52-year-old James Harder of Conklin for Felony DWI, following a motor vehicle accident on Conklin Forks Road.  Harder was arraigned before the Town of Conklin Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action.

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The current version of the state GED test will run through the end of this year, starting next year, the test will be run by a private firm and will have a cost attached.  Those who would like to get their GED this year free of charge, can do so through the Oneonta school district, spokesperson Karen Rowe explains;

 

(Karen Rowe)

 

Last year, nearly 800,000 people took the GED test, more information is available at 433-3645 extension 331.

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Tomorrow is the deadline for Sidney chamber of commerce members to notify the chamber office regarding attendance at the CHAMBER COLLABORATION DINNER MEETING on MONDAY, JANUARY 28th. The dinner meeting will be hosted by the Unadilla chamber of commerce beginning at 5:30 pm; with dinner at 6:00 at the Unadilla Community Center on Main Street.  The Sidney chamber office number is 561-2642.

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