WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 27, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23

Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 area residents after they were stopped driving a stolen vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle on Oneida Street in Oneonta, it had been reported stolen earlier that day. 45 year old Tressa Becker of Unadilla and 54 year old Michael Hartley were arrested for criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of to controlled substance, deputies seized heroin and fentanyl from the vehicle. Becker was released on an appearance ticket. Hartley was wanted on an active bench warrant and was being held at the Otsego County Jail.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force & Binghamton Police executed a narcotic search warrant Wednesday at 111 Oak Street in Binghamton. Police arrested 37 year old Andrew Bethune of Binghamton for criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon & criminally using drug paraphernalia. Police seized A .22 Revolver, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, $5,481 in cash, & items used in the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Bethune was transported to the Binghamton Police Department for processing.

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CDO Workforce is hosting a free virtual job fair for all businesses and job seekers in several counties in the region, including Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties on Tuesday, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Training materials for businesses & prospective Employees can be found at working-solutions.org, prior to Tuesday’s event.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 64 year old Peter MacDonald of Sidney. MacDonald was charged with Criminal mischief, Reckless endangerment, & Discharging an air gun within the village, he faces court action at a later date.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 19 year old Joseph Riglioni of Sidney on a variety of charges. Riglioni was charged with 1st degree Burglary, 3rd degree Assault & Criminal mischief following a brief investigation, Riglioni faces court action at a later late.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8.5 million for essential infrastructure and long-desired community development projects across the Southern Tier. This federal funding was secured by the senators as Congressional directed spending in the end-of-year budget for Fiscal Year 2023. $2,850,000 was confirmed for the City of Norwich Water Main Replacement project, due to begin in April.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23

43 year old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport pleaded guilty to 1 count of 1st-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, in Delaware County Court. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that Hoyt appeared in court for a scheduled hearing on January 17 and instead of moving forward with the hearing, he entered a guilty plea, for performing sexual acts on a child younger than 13 years old on 2 occasions between January and August of 2019. Hoyt will be sentenced to 20 years in jail and 10 years of post-release supervision, he will be required to register as a sex offender, sentencing is scheduled for March 6th.

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The Community Cultural center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday January 28th, with music & food, Center Board President Amy Williams said that other fundraisers are likely to follow to keep the Center going forward:

(Amy Williams 1-27-23)

The Admission price will be $15, with proceed benefiting the Community Cultural Center’s future programs.

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The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive in Oneonta Tomorrow. The drive will be held at the Elm Park Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800 RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-26-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 26, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-26-23

The Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 34 year old Kyle Babola of Johnson City pleaded guilty for the killing of 55 year old Scott Grover in Johnson City on New Year’s Eve in 2021. Babola killed Grover by striking him numerous times with a machete during a dispute at 330 Floral Avenue. He will be sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison in April 2023.

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The City of Norwich is receiving federal money for the upcoming water Main replacement project downtown, City Community Development Director Eric Scrivener told WCDO News that they will be working with other agencies to do the water main project followed by paving in the effected downtown areas:

(Eric Scrivener 1-26-23)

The Water Main will be replaced along South Broad Street, between Prentice and Mechanic streets, and a section of East Main Street between the Broad Street intersection and the railroad tracks

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Sidney Central School District 7th Grader Bella Phelps will be competing in the 1st New York State High School Wrestling Championships tomorrow in Syracuse, her coach Tony Ferrara comments:

(Tony Ferrara 1-26-23)

Sidney residents are asked to line West Main & Main Streets tomorrow morning between 8:45 & 9:00 AM for a send off to Phelps to Syracuse for the State Championship competition.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 34-year-old Jessica Arnott of Queens. On January 17th, Deputies were notified that Arnott was at the Delaware County Family Court surrendering herself on an active Delaware County Family Court Arrest Warrant. Deputies arrested and arraigned Arnott on the warrant, she was committed to the Custody of the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending further appearance in court, at a later date.

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The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Counter Terrorism conducted training exercises at more than 1,000 locations statewide in 2022, As part of this process, teams assessed suspicious activity reporting and recognition at 842 retailers and businesses that sell chemicals, compounds, components, services, or rent space or resources that could be exploited by those with nefarious intent. Additionally, teams assessed more than 180 infrastructure locations across the state, including stadiums and arenas, malls and shopping centers, colleges and universities, airports, transit hubs and other mass-gathering locations.

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State Department of Health announced that the XBB.1.5. variant is now the most dominant strain in New York, accounting for more than 50 percent of COVID-19 infections statewide, which may indicate that XBB.1.5. is more transmissible than other circulating variants, though there is not yet clear evidence of the severity of strain. The percentage of those testing positive for COVID 19 is down to 6%, with Patient Hospitalization down to 3,029, ICU patients numbers are down to 313 with 124 on ventilators, with 33 deaths reported over the course of the latest 3 day testing period.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-26-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Kara Yager on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Yager was last known to frequent the Kirby Street area of the Town of Bainbridge, she is described as a white female, 5’4, 115 pounds, with blue eyes, and brown hair, she is wanted for violation of probation for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Anyone with information on the location of Yager is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck colliding on I-88 in near Exit 15 Wednesday morning. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage, the driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. State DOT crews, state police and the Oneonta Fire Department also responded to the scene, part of the highway was closed temporarily for the clean up & investigation, the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division arrested 36 year old Matthew Hackel of Vestal, for failing to register an address with the State Sex Offender Registry. Hackel was processed and is currently in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Correction Facility.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-25-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 25, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-25-23

The winter weather continues today with small accumulations of snow expected, meteorologist Rich Townsend explains;

(Rich Townsend 1-25-23)

We’ll have the complete WCDO forecast following this newscast.

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The Get-there Mobility Program is looking for drivers & people needing their services to give & get rides in the rural areas of the Southern Tier. Get-There Assistant Director Maegan Berliner explains:

(Maegan Berliner 1-25-23)

More information is available by calling 855-373-4040 of going to gettherescny.org. Get-there is a program offered through the Rural Health Care Network of South Central New York.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40 year old Mitchell McComas of Binghamton was sentenced to 1 1/2 to 3 years in state prison for stealing a truck and a television. McComas admitted that in January of 2022, he stole a 2020 Ford F-150 truck from Hallstead, Pennsylvania and drove it to Best Buy in Vestal, where he stole a $300+ television, he pleaded guilty to Attempted Criminal Possession, he is a repeat offender who was convicted of Grand Larceny in 2018.

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The New York State Department of Civil Service announced that the application period is now open for New York’s entry-level investigative civil service exams. The exams, which are used to fill titles in several state agencies, will be held as in-person written exams in April 2023. Qualified candidates can apply online until 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 22nd, More information is available at cs.ny.gov/jobseeker.

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The Gilbertsville Improvement Society has an online auction through Lambrecht Auction of Bainbridge. 80 items are offered, Those interested in viewing or bidding on auction items may visit lambrechtauction.com or www.laibids.com Bidding closes on February 16th. An in-person preview of auction items will be held on February 11th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Gilbert Block on Commercial Street. The auction is raising funds for maintenance and structural improvements of the Gilbert Block.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-25-23

Attorney General Letitia James along with the Department of Justice & a coalition of 8 states allege that Google has engaged in a 15-year, organized campaign so it could obtain outsized influence at all levels of the ad tech industry, and has used its power to reduce competition. Through this lawsuit, the coalition of states are seeking to have Google sell off various ad tech tools to restore a competitive balance in digital advertising, other states involved in the lawsuit include California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Hancock, at 86 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 19-year-old Jaden Whitfield of Hilton, A check of Whitfield’s driver’s license revealed that his driving privileges were suspended. Whitfield was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and failing to surrender NYS License to DMV, Unlicensed Operator, Speeding among several other lesser charges, Whitfield was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 23, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

36 year old Jason Gerhard of Montrose Pennsylvania was found guilty in Broome County Court today for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. State Police responded to a home on Patch Road in the Town of Chenango last February, where Gerhard entered a residence without permission, he was in possession of an illegal handgun & was arrested, at that time, Gerhard was on probation for illegal possession of a .38 caliber revolver. Gerhard could spend 3½ to 7 years in State prison when he is sentenced on April 20th.

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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association announced that this year’s President is Sheriff Craig Apple of Albany County, he is the 4th term Sheriff of Albany County. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was named 1st Vice President of the New York State sheriff’s Association.

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The Endicott Police Department arrested 44 year old David Scanlin for 3rd degree burglary, Grand Larceny and & 3rd degree Arson. Back on January 11th, Scanlin is accused of setting fire to a vehicle parked at J&K Auto Clinic, later that day, Scanlin is accused of stealing a vehicle on the lot at Tank’s Auto Sales. Scanlin was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

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The latest Sienna College poll shows that New York Voters approve of the job Kathy Hochul is doing as Governor 56-36%, her best marks since taking over as Governor. 6 of Hochul’s State of the State proposals have overwhelming support, but her proposal to allow SUNY to increase tuition is strongly opposed. In the same Poll, Voters Say that Long Island Republican Congressman George Santos should Resign from Congress, following a string of lies told on the campaign trail. About 2/3rd of Democrats, 59% of independents and a about half of Republicans polled said that Santos should resign, only 17% said he shouldn’t resign.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

State Attorney General Letitia James has requested records relating to a New Year’s incident where a Binghamton Police Officer was taped kneeling on the neck of Hamail Waddell, who filed a complaint against the officer. Binghamton Police said that the officer is on desk duty, following protests outside the Police station, anyone with video of the incident is asked to turn it over to Binghamton Police investigators by calling 607-772-7089.

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State Police today announced the results of a January 17th speed enforcement initiative along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20. State Police and local law enforcement agencies stepped up patrols during the morning and evening drive times. 25 Troopers from various Troops issued a total of 178 citations and gave 41 warnings. 104 of the citations issued were for speed.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of up to $7.5 million for state-certified providers and other treatment programs to establish low threshold services to address opioid addiction. The funding will provide up to $500,000 for 15 programs statewide to offer low threshold services, certified treatment providers, clinics by the state Office of Mental Health, hospitals, and harm reduction programs are eligible to apply for the funding.

Bassett Medical Center announced today that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes hospitals that meet exacting standards to support critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients, currently, strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-20-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 20, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-20-23

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 26 year old Taykwann Browne of Brooklyn on Wednesday, he was wanted by the New York City Police Department on a homicide charge. Officers spotted Brown operating a motor vehicle in Binghamton, he attempted to flee at a high rate of speed, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident a short time later. Brown fled the accident scene on foot & he was taken into custody a short time later. Police seized a loaded handgun, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, Brown was charged with Attempted Assault, Reckless Endangerment, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon plus Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest & Criminal Trespass.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Oneonta Job Corps on December 10th, where they located a male subject being restrained by security. 20-year-old Richard Polimeni assaulted another man with a barbell weight while working out in the gym, he was arrested for Attempted Assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon and was being held at the Otsego County Jail pending court action .

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19th Congressional District Representative Marc Molinaro will host swearing-in ceremonies in Broome County and Ulster County Saturday. The Broome County Ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM at the Kilmer Mansion at 9 Riverside Drive, the Oath will be administered by Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, the 2nd ceremony will be in Saugerties at 4:00 PM Saturday, he will be sworn in there by former area Congressman Chris Gibson.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 46 year old Jamie Crowley of Windsor was sentenced to 7 years in prison with 5 years of post release supervision. Crowley was found guilty in Broome County Court by a Jury, for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm & menacing following a an incident in Windsor in July of 2021, he was accused of pointing a weapon at a responding deputy, the deputy shot Crowley in the shoulder.

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The Jericho Arts Council presents Remington Ryde at the Bainbridge Town Hal Theater Saturday night, Doors open at 6:00 PM at the concerts starts at 7:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door or you may reserve a ticket ahead by calling 607-288-3882. In the art gallery that evening the works of Michael Price will be on display.

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The Jericho Arts Council announced that they are looking for artists to paint Adirondack Chairs for this year’s Regatta Row, spokesperson Rachel Hares explains:

(Rachel Hares 1-20-23)

Hares said that the chairs will be displayed along Main Street in Bainbridge in April & May & they will be auctioned off at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-20-23

The Raymond Corporation of Greene will be holding a Job Fair this Saturday at their facility, Executive Vice President Steve Van Nostrand told WCDO News that they are looking to continue with their growth:

(Steve Van Nostrand 1-17-23)

The Raymond Job Fair will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 22 South Canal Street in Greene.

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The new Electric Vehicle Rights Act goes into effect tomorrow. The new law prohibits homeowners’ associations from preventing homeowners from installing EV charging stations on their properties.

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The Rogers Center’s Board of Directors has hired David Carson to lead the environmental education center as the new executive director. Carson is a Central New York Native, the public is invited to meet Carson and the entire staff at Rogers’ annual Winter Living Celebration, Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.

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The American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive in Norwich this afternoon at the Broad Street Methodist Church from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Appointments to donate blood are available at RedCrossblood.org; with the Red Cross Blood Donor app or at 1-800- Red Cross.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of The State Networking Breakfast will be held this morning at SUNY Oneonta’s Morris Hall, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Legislators scheduled to participate are Assemblymen Brian Miller & Chris Tague, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek, among others.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-19-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 19, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-19-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a mass text from 438422@rnbenefits.org sent out to an unknown amount of phone numbers. The scammers are claiming to be from Social Services in an effort to obtain EBT numbers and PINs from potential victims. In the text, scammers falsely inform recipients that their benefit card was frozen and they need to call 1-888-392-2362 to re-activate the card. When the person calls the 888 number, they are asked to verify their card number and pin number. Any text received from 438422@rnbenefits.org should be ignored.

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State tax receipts totaled $79.8 billion through the 3rd quarter of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the State Financial Plan by nearly $7.7 billion, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Personal income tax receipts totaled $42.1 billion and were $8.1 billion above the latest financial plan projections through December 31st, but $6.9 billion lower than the same period in Fiscal Year 21-22. DiNapoli said that there were 2 fewer collection days from the prior year as well as higher refunds from the Pass-Through Entity Tax and property tax relief.

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The Community Cultural center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday January 28th, with music & food, according to the Center’s Board President Amy Williams:

(Amy Williams 1-19-23)

The Admission price will be $15, with proceed benefiting the Community Cultural Center’s future programs.

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The State Labor Department announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 22,100, to 8,105,700 in December. The State unemployment rate held at 4.3% in December, the Labor Participation rate was at 60.5%

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A State Senate Judiciary Panel has rejected Governor Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle to lead New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals. The Committee on the Judiciary voted 10-9 against sending Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination up for a full vote on the Senate floor following a lengthy hearing where Judge LaSalle was questioned on his record.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-19-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s Assistance in locating Robert Shelp Jr. on an outstanding warrant. Shelp is described as a White Male, about 5’7″ a60 pounds with hazel eyes & brown & gray hair, he is wanted for violation of probation for a criminal possession of stolen Property charge. Anyone with information should contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by (607) 778-1196 or (607) 778-2923.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division arrested 23 year old Demetrius Johnson of Binghamton, for fraudulently using another person’s credit card information to make purchases at a local retail establishment. Johnson was charged with 2 counts each of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information, Petty Larceny and Identity Theft, he was processed and released on an appearance ticket to answer his charges on a later date.

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The State’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control will begin new outreach efforts to help protect New York’s firefighters and their families from the threat of cancer. This new initiative coincides with January’s Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness among the fire service on how to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention, and to support those who’ve already received a cancer diagnosis within their fire departments.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 18, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

Norwich Native & Former American Idol Contestant Kaitlyn Jackson is currently touring around the country & state in the traveling show of “Anastasia” which will be appear in Syracuse this week & In Binghamton January 30th & 31st. Jackson told WCDO News of her pursuit of getting into musical theater & her first professional role in this production:

(Kaitlyn Jackson 1-18-23)

The Binghamton shows will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton January 30th & 31st at 7:30 PM, Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, more information is available at nacentertainment.com/binghamton-anastasia/

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The Chenango County Historical Society announced grant awards totaling $50,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. The Council of the Arts has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of artists and organizations across the state.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that the City of Binghamton Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 21 Munsell Street. Police found Kiana Montanez at the residence and was arrested. Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that they were looking for Montanez on a warrant from January 11th.

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The State Department of Health officials are exploring their options following a state Supreme Court judge striking down a mandate requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Judge Gerard Neri ruled that the governor and the health department overstepped their authority by mandating a vaccine not included in state public health laws. The judge sided with a group known as “the Medical Professionals for Informed Consent”.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability $38.2 million in state funding to establish 8 Safe Options Support teams that will provide services to homeless individuals in area outside of New York City. The teams will be modeled after ones providing assistance to unsheltered individuals in New York City and will be deployed in areas of the state with high rates of street homelessness.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Thomas Kurtz of Whitney Point pleaded guilty to felony Attempted Assault. Kurtz admitted that on August 13, 2021, punched a corrections officer in the forehead causing a laceration that required stitches, while Kurtz was an inmate at the jail. Kurtz was convicted in 2019 for Attempted Arson, he will be sentenced to 2 to 4 years on the latest charge on April 3rd.

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The Department of Labor will be holding the Southern Tier Regional Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Preview day is today. Registration for job-seekers is available at nysdolvirtual3.easyvirtualfair.com. There are 2,400 job openings.

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