WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-19-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 19, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-19-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 2 Correctional Facility inmates on assault charges. On August 1st, Investigators received a complaint of a fight that between 2 inmates, which resulted in injuries to 1 of the involved parties. Investigators arrested 22-year-old Dakota Mann on one count 2nd degree Assault & 31-year-old Timothy Reiche was charged with 1 count Attempted Assault, both were arraigned and were remanded back to the custody of Correctional Facility.

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Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.1 Million Dollars or .2% in July compared to July 2023, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Upstate Counties & Small Cities increase by 1.2%, with 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases.

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State DEC officials reminds visitors to the New York State Fair to attend their environmental exhibits at The Fair in Syracuse from this Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Monday, September 2nd . DEC’s activities, promotions, and other offerings help New Yorkers Get Offline and Get Outside this summer and throughout the year, More information is available at dec.ny.gov or at nysfair.ny.gov.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce reminds members that the Deadline for Nominations for the annual chamber awards is this Friday, August 23. Nominations are being accepted for Business of the Year, Rising Star New Business & Business Advocate, Email your nominations, to info@DelawareCounty.org. Awards will be presented at our annual business award dinner on October 16th.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-19-24

Sidney Police Department in a joint operation with NYS Parole, Otsego County Probation Department and State Police executed a search warrant at 22 Lincoln Ave in the Village of Sidney, which resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and xylazine, Police arrested 41 year old Darcee Lewis of Sidney for Criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, & 43 year old Lloyd Hunt of Sidney, for Criminal possession of a controlled substance, Lewis was processed and transported to Delaware County Jail to await arraignment, Hunt was processed and released on an appearance ticket. The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force approached a vehicle in a parking lot & 2 people were spotted asleep inside the vehicle, and narcotics paraphernalia were in plain view, Officers located 48 grams of meth. The Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence of one of the people in the vehicle, Logan Tribe-Filhart, Items used for packaging narcotics were found in the residence. Tribe-Filhart was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Using Drug Paraphernalia.

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Utica Police arrested a Connecticut couple following Friday morning’s robbery at the Bank of Utica on Genesee Street in downtown Utica. Police arrested 60-year-old James Perkins and 42-year-old Christy Roper, both of Hamden, Connecticut. after the Friday Morning heist, a search warrant was issued and following the search, proceeds from the robbery along with a large quantity of narcotics was located. Perkins & Roper were charged with Robbery, & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, The investigation is continuing.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-16-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 16, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-16-24

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56 year old John Nack & 25 year old Samantha Truax of Oneonta, after Deputies responded in the Town of Oneonta attempting to locate an individual wanted on charges for an unrelated investigation. While on scene, Nack was in possession of over 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine, during the execution of a search warrant, additional controlled substances were located. Nack & Truax were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, they were transported to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office. Nack was held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility for Arraignment, Truax was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court and released.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Keith Hansen of Oneonta for Sex Offender Failure to update his Photograph, as required by someone on the New York State Sex Offender Registry. Hansen was located at a residence in the Town of Oneonta and transported to the Sheriff’s Office. Following arrest processing, the defendant was released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 28 in the Town of Otsego. A preliminary investigation indicated that a van operated by 21 year old Jackson Diliberto of Richfield Springs, crossed the center double yellow lines and struck a Nissan SUV, which went off the road, overturned and landed on its roof. The van contained 11 passengers including 9 children ages 7 to 10. The driver of the Nissan 65 year old Amy Valentine, West Winfield, was transported to Bassett Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, 3 children from the van, went to Bassett Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

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State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Marathon. 26 year old MD Sanzid Bin Rashid of the Bronx, was traveling north on I- 81 in a SUV, of the Marathon exit, Bin Rashid encountered slowed traffic due to construction, swerved to avoid stopped traffic and went into the left lane striking a Toyota, both exited the roadway, The Honda overturned, landing on its side. The operator of the Toyota, a 71-year-old male from New Jersey did not survive the crash. A passenger in the Toyota, a 70-year-old female of New Jersey was transported to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Rashid was treated at the scene. The investigation continues.

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Representatives from the State Department of Financial Services will meet with Delaware County residents tomorrow, who had property damage from the August 9th storms. The session will be from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday at the Public Safety Building at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi, County Residents can still contact the Department’s Disaster Hotline at 800-339-1759, through 8:00 PM tonight, more information is available at dfs.ny.gov, FEMA can be contacted at (800) 621-3362 or floodsmart.gov.

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The Foothills Performing Arts Center will have a Classic Country tribute band playing tonight, spokesman Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 8-16-24)

Tickets are still available at foothillspac.org.

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The Otsego County Household Hazardous Waste days will be held today at the Unadilla Highway Building from 8:00 to 11:00 AM, and for small business today from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Meadows office complex; and tomorrow at the meadows office complex in Cooperstown from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. More information is available at the Otsego County Website.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-15-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 15, 2024

P.M. NEWS Thursday 8-15-24

The State Labor Department announced that the number of Private Sector jobs is over 8.4 Million in July, the state’s unemployment rate increased .1 to 4.3% in July, the statewide labor force participation rate held constant at 61.3%.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Response Group public safety and crime response initiative was activated in June, The Full results included 16 Narcotics Arrests, 23 Warrant Arrests, 27 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests & 227 Traffic Violations Issued in areas of higher criminal activity by Utilizing statistical and crime-mapping data from the Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center in Binghamton.

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State Trooper Christopher DiBartolo of Troop F in Middletown was arrested for 1st degree Robbery, criminal mischief & Officials Misconduct, following an investigation of an incident outside a residence in the village of Liberty in 2023. The victim came forward after he was involved in an incident with DiBartolo while he was on duty, reporting that Trooper DiBartolo took personal property from him, causing damage. DiBartolo was arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court and released on his own recognizance until the next court date scheduled for August 27, he has been suspended without pay from his position as a State Trooper.

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The Rite Aid Pharmacy chain announced that they have closed 25 in New York state, and they will close another 29 by the end of this year. The Rite Aid at 94 Chestnut Street in Oneonta is slated to be closed, the chain has filed for bankruptcy protection in 2023, the chain is expected to close about 1000 of the existing 1800 stores in the US within the next year.

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Village of Sidney officials announced that starting on September 1st, there will be an added “Manganese Removal Capital Project Debt Service” fee of $34.35 per quarter on your water bill. The fee goes for financing the new well, new infrastructure and new water treatment facility, the fee will be on all future quarterly water billings.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-15-24

The Delaware County DA’s Office announced that 32 year old James Lor of Margaretville pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals in Delaware County Court this week. Lor admitted that he had killed a dog, he was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in jail for committing this act, which violated the terms of his probation.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Michael Hitchcock of Otego for Criminal possession of a controlled substance & on an existing warrant, Hitchcock was arrested following an investigation into a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Oneonta, he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, and was wanted on a warrant from Oneonta Police, he was processed & issued an appearance ticket, he was then transported to Oneonta Police Department and turned over to answer his outstanding warrant.

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The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals invites the public to a Community Forum TODAY at 5:30PM at Foothills Performing Arts Center. Community members are invited to discuss all animal related issue in local communities, last year’s forum led to the formation of a group dealing with feral cat issues, for more information or to donate, visit www.sqspca.org.

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The Annual Chenango Blues Festival begins tonight with some free music, followed by free music Friday night & the headliners on Saturday, at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, according to organizer Eric Larsen:

(Eric Larsen 8-15-24)

More information is available at chenangobluesfest.org.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-14-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 14, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-14-24

Delaware County has received confirmation from the New York State Department of Financial Services that they will deploy staff to man a one-day resource center to assist Delaware County residents impacted by the storms on August 9th, this Saturday August 17, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Public Safety Building located at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi, Shelly Johnson Bennett of the Delaware County Planning Department told WCDO News what those who have had damage should bring:

(Shelly Johnson Bennett 8-14-24)

In addition to the resource center, residents and business owners can contact the Department’s Disaster Hotline at 800-339-1759, the hotline will have extended evening hours until 8:00 PM through this Friday night. Additional information can be found at dfs.ny.gov/consumer/home_resources., for flood insurance information, contact FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program at (800) 621-3362 or floodsmart.gov.

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The National Weather Service has now confirmed a record setting 28 tornadoes hit New York State this year, following a tornado confirmation in St. Lawrence County over the past weekend. the previous record was 25 in 1992, more than 20 of the tornadoes touched down in the month of July.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that an additional $200 million is now available to school districts and bus operators for zero-emission school buses through the second installment of funding from the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. The funding provides support for the purchase of electric buses, charging infrastructure or fleet electrification planning. To date, 250 districts have started developing these plans, and more than 100 additional districts are in the process of applying for fleet planning in coordination with their local BOCES districts. School bus fleets seeking assistance should go to schoolbus@nyserda.ny.gov.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the ramp from westbound Interstate 86/State Route 17 to southbound Interstate 81 at Exit 2 in Kirkwood, will be closed on weekday mornings for approximately one week to facilitate an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detours, Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. For more information, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

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41 year old Rasheed Crawford of Binghamton pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Robbery in Broome County Court. On April 8th, at the Mirabito Service Station on Court Street in Binghamton, and on April 10th, at EZ Food Mart on East Main Street in Endicott, Crawford forcibly stole lottery tickets and cash from store clerks while brandishing what looked like a handgun. Crawford is scheduled to be sentenced on November 8th, to 8 years in State Prison followed by three years of post-release supervision.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was in Cooperstown Tuesday, he announced that he has secured over $17 Million Dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funding for Bassett Healthcare Network through a provision in the American Rescue Plan. Schumer said the funding will cover costs associated with emergency protective measures and increased staffing, due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-13-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 13, 2024

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-13-24

The Binghamton Police Department arrested 31 year old Matthew Carrasquillo of Binghamton, When he was eventually taken into custody after a brief pursuit, officers found a loaded and defaced handgun & a high-capacity handgun magazine. He was charged with numerous counts of criminal possession of a weapon as well as criminal possession of a firearm. These are felony charges. He is also facing misdemeanor charges of obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest.

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52 year old James Kenyon of Smithville Flats pleaded guilty in US District Court to transmitting a threat to injure in interstate commerce and unlawfully possessing 3 firearms while subject to a domestic violence order of protection. Kenyon admitted that on December 10, 2022, he made a profanity-laced Facebook post in which he threatened to decapitate another individual and told the individual to move out-of-state. Kenyon also admitted to possessing 2 rifles and a shotgun, while there was a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing any firearms. Kenyon could face a combined maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

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The Community Foundation for South Central New York partnered with Horn Research to complete a regional community assessment focused on Mental Health, Housing, Poverty, Non-Profit Capacity and Equitable Access to Resources. Tina Barber, Community Foundation Executive Director, will present Delaware County specific findings on Wednesday, August 28th at 10 AM at the Walton Theatre and at 2 PM at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 8-13-24)

Barber’s presentation on August 28th is a free event, but registration is required by Monday, August 26th. You can register for Walton at tinyurl.com/NeedsWalton and Margaretville tinyurl.com/NeedsMargaretville. The Community Foundation serves donors and nonprofits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.

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The State DOT is alerting motorists that State Route 79 will be closed from about 1,000 feet east of the Interstate 88 interchange to the intersection with Main Street in the Town of Colesville, until further notice. The closure is necessary to facilitate a culvert repair, which is expected to take several weeks. Motorists should follow posted detours. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay attention to all traffic control devices. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in work zones. For more information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-13-24

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has developed a Damage Self Report tool for individuals to report damages from the August 9th storms without having to call the Delaware County Emergency Services Office. A QR code is available that will take smartphone users directly to the tool, if you are unable to use the QR Code or would like assistance, you can visit the Planning Department and Sheriff Office booths in the Commercial Tent at the Delaware County Fair, or you can call the planning office at (607) 832-5444.

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The 137th Delaware County Fair continues today, with a host of free entertainment all week long, according to spokesman Jason Craig;

(Jason Craig 8-13-24)

More information is available at counterrevolutionary.

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Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Quality Inn, on State Route 23. Another is scheduled in Roxbury from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, Main Street, State Highway 30, book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-12-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 12, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-12-24

State Police BCI is investigating the suspicious death of 2 individuals on Parsons Road in Chenango Forks. 63 year old Scott Cleary of Chenango Forks, was located deceased in his residence, 38 year old Matthew Lott of Chenango Forks, was located deceased a quarter mile north of the residence near railroad tracks. Cleary and Lott lived in the residence, The investigation is on-going, there is no threat to the community, More information will be released when available.

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21 year old Leyska Rivera-Mateo of Binghamton, was sentenced to 4.5 years in New York State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision for 2nd degree Assault, in Broome County Court. Rivera-Mateo went to Endicott on July 23, 2023, where she attacked a female victim by throwing her to the ground, pinned her & repeatedly punched & kicked her, dragged her by her hair down concrete stairs, and resumed the attack, the victim sustained multiple jaw fractures.

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State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15th, Candidates can sign up to take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov. Minimum qualifications needed to sign up for the examination, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years old and a maximum of 34 years old at the time of application.

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The 2nd Annual Health Fair on the Bainbridge Village Green will be held in Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. it is being organized by Pastor Kenneth Simurra of the First Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge and United Presbyterian, East Guilford, he told WCDO News that he already has about twice as many organizations signed up for this year:

(Kenneth Simurra 8-12-24)

Other interested health care providers that would like to participate can email Pastor Simurra to ksimurro@msn.com .

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Governor Kathy Hochul today outlined plans for the next 2 phases of the development project at the former Oakdale Mall in Johnson City. Efforts include the reuse of an adjacent vacant site for the construction of new housing, the creation of further commercial opportunities, Phase II and III of the project will include the construction of an 85,000 square-foot medical campus; the construction of a new 22,000 square-foot child care center. Phase I redeveloped the former Sears store into the Lourdes Pavilion which included a host of health related services, & the addition of the two-story Beer Tree restaurant and brewery, so far, the redevelopment has added over 500 new employees and attracts thousands of daily visitors. For additional information about Oakdale Commons, visit oakdalecommons.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-12-24

Governor Kathy Hochul announced emergency assistance to support homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Debby. New York Homes and Community Renewal is launching an emergency repair program for homeowners in numerous counties affected by Debby, including Delaware County locally. Additionally, staff from the New York State Department of Financial Services will be deployed to impacted communities to support residents and businesses with financial services questions.

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Delaware County Emergency Services office is putting together a list of Delaware County residents that have had personal property damages to land and/or homes. If you sustained damages, call Emergency Services at 607-832-5600 and leave Your name, Address where the damages occurred, Phone number, Email address & Description of damages

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NYSEG is reporting that just under 300 are without power in Delaware County this morning, following the remnants hitting the region late last week. Crews are working to restore power as soon as possible. Also, to check out for damaged road conditions, go to 511ny.org.

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The 137th Delaware County Fair begins today in Walton, spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-12-24)

The fair runs through Saturday night, more information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Sidney Village Officials announced that beginning Tuesday, through Thursday, the Village of Sidney DPW crews will be milling Siver, Loomis, Pineview, West Pearl, Hanni, West Main, Orchard and Railroad, officials ask that motorists not park on these streets Tuesday-Thursday.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 9, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24

A Tornado Watch, flash floods & heavy downpours are expected today in the Tri-County Region, but not as heavy as initially anticipated, local Meteorologist Rich Towns send told WCDO News about how the remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie will affect the area:

(Rich Townsend 8-9-24)

Nyseg reported about 1900 customers were without power this afternoon in Broome & Delaware Counties from the storm, we’ll have the Tri-County Forecast at the end of this newscast.

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34 year old Rashima Rollocks of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Assault in Broome County Court. On June 19, 2023 Rollocks committed a violent assault on a seventy-five-year-old blind man inside his home in the City of Binghamton. Rollocks is scheduled to appear back in court for sentencing on November 7th, where she is expected to receive 7 years in New York State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Cherry Valley following a Grand Larceny investigation. Garbera is accused of stealing a vehicle in the Village of Gilbertsville. Garbera was processed and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Butternuts Court.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets, helping to supplement their food budgets and purchase healthy, local products. More information can be found at agriculture.ny.gov/farmersmarkets.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24

38 year old Tristan Skeete of Brooklyn was sentenced to additional jail time for assaulting a fellow inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. On February 20th, Corrections Officers of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fight occurring in one of the housing units at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. Upon arrival, officers broke up the fight between Skeete, & 2 other inmates, Corrections Officer Bryce Charles eventually deployed a taser to break up the fight. Skeete appeared in Delaware County Court this week & entered a guilty plea to 3rd degree Assault, he was sentenced to 7 months incarceration, a $25 Crime Victim fee and surcharge, and a $50 DNA fee.

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The 8th Annual Savannah Williams Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Golf event will be held this Saturday. The registration starts at 11:00 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, the day will also feature the Beadle Brothers performing at the Pavilion at 5:30 PM. The Scholarship is named after Williams, who was a Norwich High School Graduate who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in 2016 while attending SUNY Geneseo.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Chenango County Residents will be held this Saturday, for County residents who pre-registered. spokesman David Blackman told WCDO News what they will & will not take:

(David Blackman 8-9-24)

The collection will be held at the Chenango County Highway Garage at 79 Rexford Street in Norwich

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-8-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 8, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-8-24

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Nicholas Harrington of Preston for multiple counts of Burglary, Grand Larceny, & Criminal Possession of Stolen property, Harrington allegedly entered a barn and stole a Can-Am 4 wheeler along with several cans of gas, he was observed loading it in to the bed of a white Dodge pick-up truck that investigators were familiar with as being used in other crimes in Chenango County. On Tuesday, Harrington was located in Morris and taken in to custody on the charges from the Town of Butternuts & on 3 warrants from Chenango County. A search warrant was executed in Morris where stolen items were located, as well as the white pick-up truck, which was stolen from another county. Harrington was being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond.

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35 year old Tadd Sherwood of Oneonta was sentenced to 1 year of incarceration for his part in the theft of $1,368.77 worth of goods from Tractor Supply on August 18, 2023, in the Town of Davenport. Sherwood & Autumn Knapp stole merchandise from the Tractor Supply in Davenport and fled the scene in a Mazda, security camera footage offered positive identifications on the suspects and a license plate from the vehicle. Arrest warrants were issued for the pair, deputies with the Otsego Sheriff’s Department arrested Knapp, State Troopers apprehended Sherwood.

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The Remnants of Hurricane Debbie could impact the region Friday, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 8-8-24)

We’ll have the WCO Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.

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Due to the precipitation predicted on Friday, The Chenango County Fair has made some changes, according to spokesperson Mary Pat Lanfair:

(Mary Pat Lanfair 8-8-24)

More information is available at the Chenango County Fair Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-8-24

The City of Oneonta will hold a Project Information Session about the Route 23 and Route 28 Complete Streets Project, today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Neahwa Park Pavilion. Community members are invited to meet with City, Town and DOT representatives, and the project engineering consultant, Fisher Associates, to learn about the planned improvements in both the City of Oneonta and Town of Oneonta. More information is available at Oneonta.ny.us.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Business After Hours” event at Ravens View Genetics on County Highway 18 in Delhi today, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, regarding their State licensed cannabis cultivation facility, County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 8-8-24)

Pucci said that the event is free , but registration is requested under the Events tab at DelawareCounty.org.

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The Oneonta Police Department is hiring Police Officers, For details on the hiring process visit oneonta.ny.us/opdjobs and download the Civil Service Exam Announcement which includes minimum and special requirements and the application, which is also available for download from that page. More information is available at 607-432-0670 or by email personnel@oneonta.ny.us.

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