WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-5-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 5, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-5-23

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Announced their annual award winners at their meeting this morning, Sean Larose is the General Manager of Waste Recovery Enterprises, which won “Business of the Years” award:

(Sean Larose 4-5-23)

Kyle Westcott, who formerly owned the Sidney Great American Food Store, was named as the winner of the Commitment to Community Award:

(Kyle Westcott 4-5-23)

Dr. Rohan Jayasena was also honored as the Citizen of the Years by the Sidney Chamber, all will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner in June.

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State Police And the Division of Criminal Justice Services released a Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert today. 34 year old Tatiana David from Ithaca was last seen this morning at about 7:20 AM and may have been abducted. David is described as a black woman about 5’9″ tall and about 180 pounds, with black hair & brown eyes, she was last seen with 35 year old Michael David, who was driving a white Jeep Cherokee, they may be headed through this area heading for New York City. Police said that Davis is a black man, 6’4″ tall about 200 pounds with black hair & brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911, or 607-561-7400.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Tanya McGreal on an outstanding warrant, she was last known to frequent the Colesville Road area of the Town of Colesville. McGreal is a white female, 5’5″ about 135 pounds, with brown hair & brown eyes, she is wanted for 3rd degree burglary. Anyone with information on the location of McGreal is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or at (607) 778-1196.

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The State Comptroller’s Office audited the state Department of Health, reporting that they need to make sure that they get the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said that the largest portion of money left on the table was $109.4 million in rebates, following an error on 490,875 claims that incorrectly showed that no Medicaid payment had been made, making them ineligible for rebates, another mistake with Magellan resulted in missing out on $9.6 million in rebates.

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2 local Fire Departments will hold their annual “Recruit New York” event on April 29th this year, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department explains:

(Roger Barnhart 4-5-23)

The Statewide Recruit New York Event will be held on April 22nd this year.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-5-23

Delaware County District Attorney Office announced that 46-year-old Justin Valk of Davenport, was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury for allegedly murdering his wife Stephanie Valk on or about July 29- August 1, 2022, in the Town of Davenport. In addition to the 2 Murder counts, Valk was charged with Reckless Endangerment & Assault. Valk will be arraigned on the Grand Jury Charges in Delaware County Court on April 10, he is being held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility.

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40 year old Derek Wignall of Hancock appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection. After arraignment, Wignall pleaded guilty to the charge, he admitted that he disobeyed the order of protection by threatening violence against the protected party, he will be sentenced to serve 6 months in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, and then 5 years of felony probation supervision. Wignall was committed to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department following his guilty plea, Sentencing is scheduled for May 15th.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Beez Kneez at 21 Union Street.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-4-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 4, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-4-23

The Norwich City Police Department and Norwich Fire Department responded to a residence in the City of Norwich where 4 victims of an apparent drug overdose were located. One victim was found outside the residence unconscious and the two others were found unconscious inside. The fourth victim was found deceased inside the residence. The City Police Department wants to make everyone aware of the possibility of an unusual type of narcotic being sold, laced with something that could have irreversible effects on the person using it. Anyone with information on the source of the illegal narcotics, should call the Norwich Police T.I.P.S line on 607-334-8477.

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“AK” McEwan Lomnicki has been released from a Syracuse hospital & has returned home to Sidney. McEwan Lomnicki was struck by a vehicle while walking home from School on February 15th, 31 year old Courtni Baker of Sidney was charged with Aggravated DWI, & numerous other charges for the incident. The 14 year Sidney Basketball enthusiast has a long recovery ahead of her & she expressed gratitude for the community support following the incident, AK’s Father, Rich Lomnicki told WCDO News that she still requires rest at home and it is unknown when she can return to Sidney Middle School.

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State Police & The Governor’s Office announced that More than 50 school districts across the state received ‘swatting’ threats today including in Central New York, Long Island, the Southern Tier and the North Country. “Swatting threats are false and are intended to cause panic, the State Police will investigate all of the threats and work closely with all levels of law enforcement to identify the perpetrators & prosecute them.

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30 year old Robert Grice of Deposit, appeared in the Deposit Town Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Grice allegedly put his hands around the throat of a 22-year-old female victim during the course of a domestic dispute. The Court imposed over $650 in fines & fees, Grice was also required to provide a sample of his DNA for inclusion in the State DNA databank, the Court also issued a 1-year full stay away order of protection mandating, he was also sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, if he violates the terms, he is subject to being re-sentenced to 364 days incarceration.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that A routine traffic stop in Binghamton led to an arrest on an outstanding warrant for aggravated harassment charges on Sunday. Deputies observed a parked car at a gas Station and identified the driver as 26 year old Jesse Roberts who was wanted for aggravated harassment for allegedly sending threatening messages to a woman and was taken into custody. Roberts had been driving with an open container of alcohol and six open license suspensions for failing to appear in court for traffic tickets, he faces a number of additional charges and was taken to the Broome County Correction Facility for arraignment.

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Tickets went on sale for the new season at the Chenango River Theatre in Greene, Artistic Director Zach Curtis told WCDO News about the upcoming season:

(Zach Curtis 4-4-23)

Curtis said that “Lend Me A Tenor” will start June 2nd, followed by “Shout The Musical” July 14th, “Wait Until Dark”, August 2nd & “The Mountaintop” on October 6th, tickets are available at chenangorivertheatre.org, also the “1 Night Stand” series shows will be announced later this month.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-4-23

State Police responded Friday to a fatal motor vehicle crash a the intersection of State Route 51 and Flatiron Road in the Town of Butternuts. The investigation determined that a vehicle was traveling north on State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford when a Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle failed to comply, continuing into the Otsego County Town of Butternuts, where the driver left the roadway and crashed into several trees. The driver of the vehicle was 17 year old Christian Enrico and a passenger, 16 year old Liam Pakonis both of Wayne, New Jersey were pronounced deceased at the scene. The Office of the New York State Attorney General responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.

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Broome County District Attorney’s Office reported that 28 year old John Flora of Windsor pleaded guilty to Burglary in Broome County Court Monday. In September of 2021, Flora broke into a residence on Beaver Lake Road and stole personal property of the owner, he faces 3 1/2 years in Jail when sentenced on June 30th.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies “Meet the Ponies” dinner will be held tonight at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Binghamton. The Rumble Ponies open the 2023 season on the road against the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday April 6th, with the home opener on Tuesday, April 11th against the Somerset Patriots at 6:35 PM.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-3-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 3, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-3-23

The State Budget plan will not be ready by the midnight deadline tonight. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this afternoon that she will submit a 1 week budget extender and will work with legislative leaders to get a final budget plan in place by April 10th.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Leadership on April 12th at the Old Schoolhouse Inn in Downsville. The event will run from 9:00 to 11:00 Am & Will feature congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker & assembly-members Joe Angelino, Brian Maher & Chris Tague. Registration is available at delawarecounty.org.

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Another 6 county virtual job fair will be held on April 12th, involving Chenango Delaware & Otsego Counties. The Job Fair will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, More information is available at 315-207-6951 extension 133 OR working-solutions.org.

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The New York State Cannabis Control Board provisionally approved 99 more Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses, increasing New York’s total to 165. 2 of the new dispenaries will be in the Southern Tier.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-3-23

Bassett Healthcare & Helios Care are teaming up to bring Author Sallie Tisdale for a town hall event Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Bassett Medical Center’s Clark Auditorium, to talk about Advance Directives, Bassett Spokesman Tim Schaffer explains:

(Tim Schaffer 4-3-23)

Schaffer said that the event will also be available through ZOOM, the links can be found at bassett.org or through the Bassett Facebook page.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $2.2 million through the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund to help connect New Yorkers to addiction services. The “Connections to Care” initiative will provide up to 11 grants for eligible providers to connect individuals in high-need and under served populations to long-term recovery. New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can call 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY.

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The Next Meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held tonight. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm in the back room at Bob’s Diner.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-31-23

by wcdonews Posted on March 31, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-31-23

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued a statement today regarding the state budget negotiations on the budget plan that is due with the next few days. DiNapoli said the the Governor and Legislature are discussing many issues as they work to finalize the state budget, which needs to be passed at the end of business on Monday, April 3, in order to meet payroll requirements, if a final agreement is not reached, lawmakers can pass a budget extender, which is a temporary solution to ensure that state workers get paid on April 6. DiNapoli said that State law also requires his office to withhold salary payments to legislators after March 31 if a budget is not in place.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Delhi. This is the first animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2023, 1 dog was bitten by a the rabid raccoon, there were no human exposures. According to the owner of the exposed dog, the raccoon was not acting sick or appeared to be rabid. Vaccination records of the dog indicated the animal was not up to date on its rabies vaccinations & will have a 6-month quarantine following State Department of Health guidelines. Public Health recommends that pet owners take advantage of any of the free remaining rabies clinics in Delaware County, in Sidney on May 8th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the Sidney Fire Hall: 74 River Street, or in Hancock on May 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30PM at the Hancock Town Hall, at 661 West Main Street.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his schedule for visits around the district. Today, Congressman Molinaro visits the Otsego- Northern Catskills BOCES at 12:15, & Fox Hospital in Oneonta at 1:30pm & the Oneonta Town Council at 3:15pm on Monday the Congressman will visit SUNY Binghamton at 2:30pm.

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Chenango County Hospice has started their annual Spring Fundraising plant sale, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 3-31-23)

Green said that order should be in by May 3rd & the Pick up day at various locations around Chenango County will be May 9th.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-31-23

The State Police announced that they are aware of swatting incidents that have occurred across the state. “Swatting is when a caller states that there is an active shooter in a school, so far all of the reports were unfounded. Local law enforcement agencies are working with State Police and Federal officials to investigate the threats.

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The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Adam Baldwin of Binghamton was sentenced to 30 months in jail for receiving shipments of methamphetamine, which he provided to a 3rd party in exchange for payment. The drugs were sent to an Alexandria Bay UPS store. Law enforcement intercepted 2 of the packages in October 2021, they contained 1,070 grams of pure methamphetamine. Baldwin was also sentenced to a 3 year term of post-release supervision.

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The Town of Unadilla announced their Spring Clean up will be held this Friday starting at 6:30 Am until 2:00 PM. The town will accept, Appliances, Scrap Metal, Electronics, 4 tires per residence, more information is available at town of unadilla.org.

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Les Gregory of Sidney will turn 100 years old on Sunday, there will be Celebration for Gregory on Saturday at the Sidney Fire Station, Mr. Gregory told WCDO News of how he made it to 100 yeas of age & how he is humbled by all the attention he has received:

(Les Gregory 3-31-23)

Area resident Larry Halbert has known Les Gregory since he was a boy & he told WCDO News about Mr. Gregory:

(Larry Halbert 3-31-23)

Halbert said that Gregory served in the Army Air Core, which turned into the Air force, over 28 years, he operated his own insurance business, volunteered in the Sidney & other Fire Departments for over 70 years, he created the Delaware County Arson Task Force and is a long time Sidney Rotary member. Halbert said that every Sidney household will get a copy of the Walton Reporter this week, which spotlights Les Gregory’s life. WCDO will air the full interview with Les Gregory following the 6:00 PM News tonight, and again tomorrow immediately following the WCDO Birthday Club at 9:30 AM.

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The Annual Town of Sidney Republican Dinner will be held Saturday at 6:00 PM at Club 55 in Sidney. Prominent Republicans attending include 19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker as well as local officials, more information is available at 563-1993.

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The 9th Annual Youth For Christ “Joker 3.6 Mile Run And 1.1 Mile Walk” will be held Saturday, starting at 10:30 AM at 16 Watson Street in Unadilla, more information or registration available at 607-432-0594, money raised will go for the Teen center in Unadilla.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-30-23

by wcdonews Posted on March 30, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-30-23

The Southern Tier Music Festival scheduled for Sidney on July 1st, has added another Country Music Act to their lineup, Ed Curley is one of the organizers of the event & he told WCDO who has been added to the bill:

(Ed Curley 3-30-23)

The Concert will be an all day event at the Sidney Airport on July 1st, Tickets are available at various levels at southern tier music fest.com

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The United Way of Mid Rural New York announced their campaign results for Chenango County as well as the Delaware & Otsego Chapter today, Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 3-30-23)

Monaco said that the Delaware & Otsego County results was $105,000 dollars, money raised will go to a variety of local organizations in all 3 counties.

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2 men have announced their intentions to run for Delaware County District Attorney this year, current Acting District Attorney Shawn told WCDO of his experiences in the District Attorney’s Office:

(Shawn Smith 3-30-23)

Smith faces a challenge from long time area Attorney Joe Ermeti of Sidney, who is gathering signatures for petition to force a Republican Party Primary in June, he told WCDO news Why he is running:

(Joe Ermeti 3-30-23)

If Ermeti gathers enough signatures, the Republican primary would be held on June 27th, Smith already has the Conservative Party’s endorsement.

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37 year old Ronald Bodden of Binghamton was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in State prison for smuggling methamphetamines into the Broome County Jail. Bodden possessed a quantity of methamphetamine while being booked into the jail on an unrelated charge, he pleaded guilty to Promoting Prison Contraband according to Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-30-23

Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 29 year old Cassidy Uzenski of Franklin after an investigation of a motor vehicle accident January 14th. Deputies responded to a roll over motor vehicle accident on State Highway 28 in the Town of Franklin, Uzenski was transported to a hospital due to injuries received from the accident. Deputies obtain a blood sample, it was discovered that Uzenski had been operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, she was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a bac of .08 or more, moving from lane unsafely, fail to keep right and failure to obey a traffic control device. Uzenski will appear in the Town of Franklin Town Court at a later date.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and GrowthWheel, a Delaware County based business and a premier world-wide trainer of business planning professionals, have partnered to deliver online resources to help businesses grow. Through the Delaware County Chamber Academy, users can access on-demand courses covering essential entrepreneur skills, Chamber President Ray Pucci said that businesses should take advantage of the free business assessment tool:

(Ray Pucci 3-20-23)

More information is available under the Resources tab at www.delawarecounty.org.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Galvin Lawton an outstanding warrant and they are asking the public for assistance. Lawton is a sex offender, he is described as a black male, 5’7″ about 125 pounds, with brown eyes & brown hair, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office website: gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by telephone at (607) 778-1196.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-29-23

by wcdonews Posted on March 29, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-29-23

4 Towns Forward is setting up their 2nd annual “Community Yard Sale” on April 29th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Teri Schunk of 4 Towns Forward told WCDO News that those who are interested in participating, should get signed up as soon as possible:

(Teri Schunk 3-29-23)

Those who reside in an apartment but would like to participate can sign up, there will be designated areas in each community for them to set up, Email 4TownsForward @gmail.com to get on the list and maps.

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A Florida man has been sentenced to prison in a gas station skimming scheme in upstate locations. 34-year-old Yuny Hurtado Rodriguez is accused of working with others between April 2016 and July 2019, to build skimming devices inside gas pumps in Albany, Broome, and Montgomery counties, in order to use the stolen information to create fraudulent debit and credit cards that were used to obtain money orders, gift cards and cash. Hurtado-Rodriguez received 57 months in prison and will have to forfeit $606,000.

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The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Nikolas Petrich was taken into custody in Long Eddy, today by New York State Police. Petrich is 1 of 6 people accused in the September 2022 murder of Tyler Barber in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, 5 other suspects were arrested in Towanda, Pennsylvania last week. State police say Barber was tied to a tree & beaten by the 6 suspects, Petrich & one other are accused of beating Barber with a baseball bat. All 6 were charged with homicide, kidnapping, and various other charges. Petrich is in a New York jail awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania to be arraigned on the charges.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded March 18th to a 2 car accident with injuries on County Highway 26, in the Town of Colchester. 1 vehicle had left the lane of travel, crossed over the double yellow line, and struck an oncoming vehicle head on. 49-year-old Andras Kasuba of Brooklyn was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than 0.08%, aggravated DWI, plus 3 counts of Assault & several other charges. The driver of the other vehicle and 1 passenger were transported by Lifenet to Albany Medical Center and a 3rd passenger was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital, Kasuba was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

Governor Hochul & U.S. Senators Schumer & Gillibrand announced that New York State will receive $100 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury through the American Rescue Plan to expand high-speed internet. The funding will allow them to connect about 100,000 homes and families to affordable, high-speed internet across the state, more information is available at fcc.gov/acp.

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A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-29-23

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Taykwann Browne of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon, for illegally possessing a gun in Binghamton in January. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force assisting New York State parole, located Browne who had absconded from parole supervision and had an active homicide warrant in New York City, Browne drove off, leading police on a chase through the City of Binghamton, he crashed the car and fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later by police. Browne will be sentenced to 7 years in State prison followed by 5 years post release supervision on June 30th, he still faces action in New York City.

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Students in the Hancock School District were dismissed early after being under a lockout for part of the morning on Tuesday. The issue began following a report of an investigation of a parent or guardian of a Hancock Student. State Police & Hancock Police reported that there was no threat to any students or staff at about 12:15 PM, but students were sent home & after school activities were canceled. The District announced that more updates would be forthcoming.

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The American Red Cross continues to report low blood supplies, 3 Blood drives are being held locally today. A Blood Drive is being held at the DCMO BOCES on State Route 206 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, another in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church, at 31 Elm Street & another at the Otego Fire House from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at 5 River Street. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, at 1-800 RED CROSS or with the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-28-23

by wcdonews Posted on March 28, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-28-23

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment held constant at 4.2% in February 2023. Locally, Chenango County had 4.1% unemployment, Delaware County had 4.5% and Otsego County 4.4% unemployment in February.

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The State DOT announced that construction began to replace the existing bridge carrying NY Route 79 over the Chenango River in the Towns of Fenton and Barker in Broome County, with a new bridge realigning NY Route 79. State and Federal funding totaled $12.6 million for the project, which is scheduled for completion this Fall.

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The twice Annual “Coffee with the Chiefs” event will be held in Norwich on Saturday April 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Norwich McDonald’s in Norwich. Norwich residents will have the change to talk to new Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach and City of Norwich Fire Department Chief Jan Papelino,

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Livestock Foundation is proud to announce that we are offering one or more $1000 scholarships to Delaware County high school students graduating in 2023 with acceptance to a college or university where they will pursue a career in agriculture. To apply, students must fill out the application form and email a 500 word essay to info@livestockfoundation.org, Applications open March 31 and are due on May 31. Awards will be announced June 15th more information is available at livestockfoundation.org

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The Broome County District Attorney’s office is still pursuing the Colonial restaurant Rape case, after the owners sought to have the charges dismissed against them last month. The DA’s office said that Jordan Rindgen, Yaron Kweller and his brother Leor Kweller are accused of supplying cocaine to 2 young women and then raping them in a basement on Washington Street in downtown Binghamton on November 27th, 2021. The Colonial Restaurant and Bar and Dos Rios Cantina, both owned by the defendants, have both since closed since the allegations went public & the charges were filed.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-28-23

Walton fire fighters responded to 14 Tripp Avenue in Walton last Wednesday for a shed and a garage fire that spread to a nearby house. Firefighters arrived to the scene, 2 occupants had escaped the fire, 2 neighboring homes were evacuated, The shed and garage were destroyed, home suffered significant damage on the second floor, 1 firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene. Walton was assisted by Delhi and Trout Creek Fire Departments, Sidney Fire Department’s FAST team. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Patrick Logan for failure to register under the sex offender registration act; Logan was taken to the Central Arraignment Part Court at the Broome County Correction Facility for arraignment.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Justin Terenzi of Berkshire, for failing to appear for a court date in January of 2023 after being previously arraigned on a charge. Terenzi was charged with Bail Jumping & was taken to the Central Arraignment for arraignment.

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The Village of Sidney announced that today water lines will be shut off beginning at 9:00 am until approximately 6:00pm. This will affect Route 7, Deshaw Lane, Route 8, Old County Route 43, Junction Road and County Road 35. This is due to new water main connections being installed.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-27-23

by wcdonews Posted on March 27, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-27-23

The United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District announced that 51 year old Dennis Nelson, who is currently incarcerated in a Federal Prison in Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to mailing Bomb Threats in 2018 and 2019, while incarcerated in State of New York correctional facilities to U.S. District Judge Thomas McAvoy in Binghamton, then Congressman Anthony Brindisi & and to United States Senator Charles Schumer. Nelson faces a term of imprisonment of 84 months, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years when sentenced.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Philip Garcia of Endicott, pleaded guilty to felony Arson. Garcia admitted that on May 2, 2021, in the Village of Endicott, he intentionally damaged property by setting a fire on a stove inside a Hillside Court apartment and the interior of a motor vehicle, by lighting objects inside the car on fire, after a domestic dispute with a 31-year-old female in the Village. The fire in the apartment was put out by residents with minimal smoke damage. The Endicott Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the car fire. The vehicle sustained interior damage. Garcia, who has a criminal history dating back to 1992, will be sentenced to 5 years in New York State prison followed by 2 1/2 years post release supervision on June 9, 2023.

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American Association of Retired Persons released a statement applauding 19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro for his stance on Social Security and Medicare. Congressman Molinaro has vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare and oppose cuts to the programs from fellow Congressional republicans, Molinaro said in recent interviews that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are off the table.

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The New York State Department of Health urges New Yorkers to take precautions to avoid illnesses spread by ticks in recognition of this week during Tick Bite Prevention Week. More Information is Available Online At health.data.ny.gov.

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A free virtual job fair will be held on Wednesday, April 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. All businesses and job seekers from across a 6-county region are invited to attend: including from the local counties of Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego. More information is available at working-solutions.org.

The Town of Unadilla announced their Spring Clean up will be held this Friday starting at 6:30 Am until 2:00 PM. The town will accept, Appliances, Scrap Metal, Electronics, 4 tires per residence, more information is available at town of unadilla.org.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-27-23

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the nomination of Dr. James McDonald to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald is originally from Cohoes and received his bachelor’s degree from Siena College. He joined the New York State Department of Health in July of 2022, serving as medical director of the Department’s Office of Public Health. He later was appointed Interim Director of the Center for Community Health and began serving as Acting Commissioner of Health on January 1 of this year.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Garyn Huntley of Oneonta following an attempt to flee police during a traffic stop on March 20th in the City of Oneonta. Huntley was charged with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle, Failure to Obey Police Officer, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Speeding among several other charges, he was released on an appearance ticket for Oneonta Court on April 6th.

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The American Red Cross has 2 area Blood Drives today, 1 in Cooperstown from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Clark’s Sports Center, & another in Delhi from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Delhi Alliance Church, Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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