WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-6-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 6, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-6-24

The American Association of State Troopers is nationally recognizing New York State Trooper Richard Albert as its 2024 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Albert. On June 16, 2023, as Trooper Albert was making a driver-side approach on a traffic stop of a recklessly speeding vehicle at 112 miles per hour on I-88 near Duanesburg, as he was approaching, he immediately came under fire and was struck in the left shoulder, he retreated for cover while returning fire, he called for back up. The suspect & the driver attempted to flee the scene but a passing tractor-trailer driver turned his vehicle into the path of the fleeing suspect vehicle, they then attempted to carjack a disabled pick-up truck at gunpoint, Trooper Albert continued his pursuit, the suspect fled into the woods, the driver was taken into custody, and Trooper Albert was transported to the hospital. the shooter was located deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot.

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The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division unanimously voted in favor of the city’s eminent domain proceedings against the owners of the Binghamton Plaza. This ruling allows for Binghamton to take ownership of the Plaza and use the property as a space for redevelopment or additional greenspace connecting to the adjacent Cherie Lindsay Park and river walk, as well as fixing up sidewalks and other amenity and facility improvements.

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State Police “Speed Week” enforcement crackdown continues through Sunday, State Police will deploy additional patrols, as Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. Troopers will be using both marked & unmarked vehicles last year, State Troopers issued 20,952 total traffic tickets, about half were for speeding.

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The Delaware County Chamber’s annual Legislative Leadership Forum will be held June 17th, at 9:30 am, in the Okun Theatre on the campus of SUNY Delhi. Confirmed panel speakers include Congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker, and State Assembly representatives Joe Angelino, Brian Maher, and Chris Tague. More information may be found under the Event tab at DelawareCounty.org.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-6-24

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Dinner & awards ceremony tonight, the Citizen of the Years goes to Kirk Gardner, owner of Superior Heating and Air Duct Cleaning of Sidney:

(Kirk Gardner 6-6-24)

The Non-Profit of the year is the Tri Town Theater, President & Artistic Director Cameron Kinnear comments:

(Cameron Kinnear 6-6-24)

And SFCU will be honored as the Business of the Years, President & CEO Jim Reynolds comments:

(Jim Reynolds 6-6-24)

The Annual Sidney Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards ceremony will be held tonight at Club 55 in Sidney.

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27 year old John Macrabie of Otego, pleaded guilty to Sexual Misconduct, in Delaware County Court, he engaged in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old child in the Town of Walton in September, 2021. Macrabie will be required to register as a sex offender for at least 20 years, and he will also be placed on sex offender probation for 6 years, sentencing will be July 22nd.

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32 year old Timothy Boulton of Binghamton was sentenced as a second time felony offender in Broome County Court to 5 1/2 years in New York State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On November 9, 2023, after a traffic stop by the Binghamton Police Department, Boulton was discovered to be in possession of methamphetamine, and $5,545 in cash at the time of his arrest.

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Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Cooperstown from 12 pm. – 4 pm., at the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-5-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 5, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-5-24

Assemblyman Joe Angelino commented on the state parole board’s release of convicted cop killers, at a press conference in Albany earlier this week:

(Angelino 6-5-24)

Angelino said that since 2017, the parole board has released at least 41 cop killers, they are looking for changes in the law to keep certain dangerous offenders from being released from jail.

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As states across the country pass restrictions on abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization and other forms of reproductive care, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is voting in favor today on a bill to protect women’s reproductive rights:

(Gillibrand 6-5-24)

The Right to Contraception Act would codify women’s right to obtain and use contraception and prohibit the federal government or state governments from restricting its sale.

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The Chenango County Health Department & the Chenango County Planning Department have teamed up this summer for the Chenango Outdoor Challenge, Heather Miller of the Health Department explains:

(Heather Miller 6-5-24)

More information is also available at the Chenango County Health Department Facebook page or at 607-337-1660.

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25 year old Justin Robinson of Homer, Michigan is facing the charges of Criminal Contempt and Harassment, following an Order of Protection Violation, which occurred in the Town of Kortright. On May 25th, 2024, Delaware County Deputies responded to a domestic dispute they arrested Robinson for Criminal Trespass and Harrassment, he was arraigned, an order of protection was issued On Monday, Deputies were advised that Robinson had returned to the residence of the victim, Deputies arrested on the Criminal Contempt & Harrassment charges, he was held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 6-5-24

The Raymond Corporation in Greene is holding another Job Fair today, as the company continues to grow, according to President & CEO Michael Field:

(Michael Field 6-5-24)

Today’s Job Fair will run from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the facility in Green, more information is available at careers.raymondcorp.com

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The Sidney Democratic Committee will hold another meeting tonight at the Sidney Library Community Room with guest speakers, according to spokesperson Pam Gilbert:

(Pam Gilbert 6-5-24)

Vicki Davis is running in the 121st State Assembly District, The meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, more information is available at 607 604 4545.

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Congressman Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from today 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Oxford Village Hall, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street, another will be held from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

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Chenango County Health Department Will Hold A Rabies Vaccine Clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets today at the Preston Highway Department from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Pre-Registration is required at HEALTH.NY.GOV/GO 2 CLINIC or by calling 607-337-1673. A $5 Donation is suggested.

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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-4-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 4, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-4-24

State Police issued 10,949 tickets and arrested 225 people for DWI on Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period began on Friday, May 24, 2024, and ran through Monday, May 27th, in the Troop C Area, there were 770 total arrests, 11 for DWI, 192 for speeding & 234 violated the child restraint & seat belts laws.

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31 year old Cachet Fernandez of Unadilla was convicted of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, on Monday in Delaware County Court, Fernandez appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending case, after the conference, he pleaded guilty to the indictment. Fernandez relocated from Delaware County to Binghamton, but never changed his address with the State Sex Offender Registry. Judge John Hubbard sentenced Fernandez to a 3-year conditional discharge, if he fails to keep his address current during that 3-year period, or violates any laws, he is subject to being re-sentenced to 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a three-year labor agreement with the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, which includes more than 1,100 members of the New York State Agency Police Services Unit in titles such as Forest Ranger, Environmental Conservation Officer, Park Patrol Officer and University Police Officer. The agreement, which runs until March 31, 2026, won the approval of 97 percent of PBA of New York State members who cast ballots.

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An audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found Medicaid managed care organizations made as much as $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did not appear to be enrolled in Medicaid. 5 Managed care Organization were paid $916 million in claims for services by in-network providers whose IDs did not match with a Medicaid enrolled provider on the date of service, $832.5 million in claims were for services by providers whose Medicaid application was denied or had been withdrawn because they failed to meet Medicaid standards or the application was missing information. The full report can be found at osc.ny.gov.

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Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival Saturday & Sunday at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in New Lisbon. The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central schools, Butternut Valley Alliance Spokesperson Maggie Brenner explains:

(Maggie Brenner 6-4-24)

Brenner said that Admission to the event is free, reservations & more information is available at Butternutvalleyalliance.org.

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SFCU will be hosting their annual Hometown Day Parade in Sidney This Saturday, Spokesperson Anna Banks explains:

(Anna Banks 6-4-24)

The Parade starts at 1:00 PM at the Sidney High School parking lot down West Main to Main Street & on to River Street & it ends at Keith Clark Park.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-4-24

20 year old Aidan Demorier of Johnson City, was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison for Bail Jumping in Delaware County Court. On April 1, 2022, Demorier failed to appear in court after being released on his own recognizance, On March 21, the Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Demorier, An arrest warrant was issued, and he was taken into custody & he pleaded guilty & was sentenced yesterday.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Web Presence Seminar for Business owners and non-profit organization leaders will view their digital marketing efforts. The seminar will be conducted by Sean Griffin of Cornerstone Services TODAY, in the meeting room at the Business Center at 5 ½ Main Street in Delhi, starting at 10:00 am.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-3-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 3, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-3-24

Chaquasja Veale of Norwich pleaded guilty today to 2nd degree Murder in Chenango County Court for the death of 44 year old Alisa Martin of Norwich. Veale was arrested last December, Martin was found deceased in her home at 89 North Broad Street last July.

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State Police “Speed Week” enforcement crackdown starts today and runs through Sunday, June 9th. State Police will deploy additional patrols, as Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles as part of the operation. Last Year, State Troopers issued 20,952 total traffic tickets, including 10,478 for speeding, 516 for distracted driving, 375 for violations of the Move Over law, and arrested 172 people for drunk and impaired driving.

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Delaware County Board of Elections reminds County voters that the Primary Elections will be held on June 25th. There will be Democratic Party Primaries in Roxbury for the Town Council, in the 102nd Assembly District, There will be no Republican primary elections in Delaware County on June 25th The last day to register for the primary is June 15th, the last day for the Board of Elections to receive early mail/absentee ballot applications online or by mail is June 15th. Early Voting, Saturday, June 15th through Sunday, June 23rd will be held at the Board of Elections Office 97 Main St, Suite 5, Delhi 607-832-5321

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Binghamton Police are investigating a shooting outside “The Cave” Nightclub at 53 Chenango Street, early Sunday Morning. The unidentified 28 year old male was shot in the chest & was taken to an area hospital.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-3-24

34 year old Dupray Jordan of Binghamton was sentenced in US District Court Thursday to 97 months in federal prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Jordan admitted that he possessed methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as a loaded .38 caliber revolver in a Binghamton apartment on November 12, 2021. Jordan was already a convicted felon, having previously been convicted in New York state court for 2nd degree Assault, he was also sentenced to serve a post-incarceration term of supervised release of 3 years following his release from federal prison.

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59 year old Michael Frascatore of Treadwell was sentenced in Federal Court last week to 18 months’ imprisonment after previously pleading guilty to failing to register and update his registration as a sex offender, and to violating the terms of his supervised release for a prior sex offense conviction. Frascatore admitted that he was a Level I sex offender in New York , he created an email address & had an unauthorized, internet-capable phone; and he communicating with minors online, including by sending explicit photos of himself to minors. Frascatore’s sentence includes 8 months’ imprisonment on the new criminal charge followed by a consecutive term of 10 months’ imprisonment on the supervised release violation. Frascatore will also serve 10 years on supervised release as part of his sentence.

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Blood Supplies remain low and the American Red Cross will hold 2 blood drives today, 1 in SIDNEY from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at the A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl St West, another will be in Worcester from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Worcester United Methodist Church, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

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State Department of Agriculture is issuing a consumer alert after elevated levels of lead were found in ground ginger and cinnamon powder manufactured by Badia Spices. The spices were sold at multiple retailers in New York state. Anyone who may have purchased these spices is advised not to consume them and to discard them immediately.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-31-24

by wcdonews Posted on May 31, 2024

P.M. NEWS Friday 5-31-24

State Police were dispatched last Wednesday to an accident involving a UTV in the town of Smithville. An investigation revealed that a UTV was on Waldon Road in the town of Smithville when the operator; 52 year old William Williams of Greene lost control, left the roadway, struck a tree and the UTV came to rest on its side. Williams did not survive, the unidentified 24-year-old passenger was transported to Wilson Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Nicholas Harrington on 4 active warrants and an additional open case. On May 29, Harrington was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Detectives Division, there were warrants for Forgery, for being the operator of a vehicle in an accident, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Grand Larceny, and for a stolen vehicle, he was taken into custody in the Town of Pitcher, he was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance pending future court action.

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The Chenango County Health Department announced that raccoon located on County Route 10 in the Hamlet of Preston was tested on May 30, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to take the following precautions: Contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s, or the Chenango County Health Department to report animals which are behaving strangely or aggressively. (607) 337-1673

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The Heavy Metal Haul-Out Fundraiser by Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney, for the Delaware Valley Humane Society has been extended beyond today’s initial deadline, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 5-31-24)

So far, 4 bins of scrap metal have been turned in this month, people can bring their unwanted metal to the bin at Valley View Road in Sidney until that last bin is full, Sean LaRose will present the donation check to Delaware Valley Humane Society in the near future.

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Commerce Chenango is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on East Main Street in Norwich Saturday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Sign-in will be at the Norwich Firehouse 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Interested participants can Register and pay on Commerce Chenango website: commercechenango.com, more information is available at 607.334.1400

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Jericho Arts Council presents the George Lesh Memorial Scholarship Concert this weekend, The event will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Sunday, @ 2:00 PM. Call for Reservations and more Information at 607-288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-31-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62 year old Michael Kirby of Delhi, after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Town of Walton Court, and the Town of Deposit Court. Deputies responded to reports of Domestic Disputes 3 times in May where Kirby violated an order of protection & had subjected the victim to physical contact. Kirby was charged with Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Reckless endangerment & on the arrest warrants, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.

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A nurse who recently began working at the Broome County Correctional Facility has been charged after an investigation found she had stolen 8 pain pills earlier this week. 31 year old Meghan Manning of Troy, PA reported to her superiors that 8 pills with Codeine had gone missing from the Correctional Facility Pharmacy Room. Manning was charged with Falsifying business Records, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Petty Larceny, Manning was processed and given an appearance ticket to appear at the Town of Dickinson court, her employment with PrimeCare Medical has been terminated.

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A fundraiser is scheduled Saturday at the Sidney American Legion on Union Street, for 5 year old Rowan DeCocker of Bainbridge, who is battling Brain Cancer, co-organizer Brenda Flowers explains:

(Brenda Flowers 5-31-24)

Flowers said that Rowan began Chemotherapy in October, money raised will help with the families medical expenses. Just announced today, one of the Raffles tomorrow will be for a chance to win an American Cocker Spaniel Puppy.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held locally today, 1 from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Charlotte Valley Central School, State Highway 23 in Davenport. 2 Blood Drives will be held in Oneonta, one from 11:30 am. – 4:30 pm., at the Neonatal Elks Lodge on Chestnut Street, another from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Quality Inn, on State Highway 23, Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-30-24

by wcdonews Posted on May 30, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-30-24

36 year old David Lettieri of Harpursville was convicted by a federal jury of enticement of a minor & was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison. In October 2020, Lettieri traveled from Broome County to meet a 13-year-old girl in a park in Wyoming County with the intent of having sexual intercourse, however sexual contact did not occur. The investigation recovered sexual communications between Lettieri and the victim, leading to his arrest & conviction.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Richard Lamsen of Delhi following a harassment complaint in the Town of Delhi. On April 27th, Deputies were dispatched to a harassment complaint that had occurred at Curtis Lumber in Delhi, where Lamsen allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with the victim, which impeded the normal breathing of the victim. Deputies received a criminal summons from the Town of Delhi Court for Harassment and Criminal obstruction of breathing, he was released to appear before the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino joined his Republican colleagues for a press conference this week to their package of bills promote rural equity in the state. Angelino stated that his bill aims to entice younger residents to volunteer with their local fire departments:

(Angelino 5-30-24)

Other aspects of the package of bills aim to improve cellular service, they are looking to get Support from Democrats in both houses to pass the package in the last weeks of the 2024 session.

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32 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance as a Second Felony Offender in Broome County Court. On April 6, 2023, Middleton was found to have 10 ounces of fentanyl at his residence during the execution of a warrant. Middleton will receive 8 years in State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision. He is scheduled to return back to court for sentencing on September 6th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Mercedes Torres of Oneonta on an Arrest Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and other related charges, stemming from a traffic stop investigation on April 1st. Deputies received notification Wednesday from State Police that they had Torres in custody for charges following a traffic stop and for an Arrest Warrant in Davenport. Torres was processed by State Police & was turned over to Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies for the Arrest Warrant.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-30-24

On Wednesday, State Police, members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Department, members of the Department of Transportation, family and friends joined the Skinner family remembering Trooper Christopher Skinner who was killed 10 years ago while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Trooper Skinner was remembered at the site where he was struck on Interstate 81 between exits 7 and 8, he had been patrolling a construction zone and had made a traffic stop. He was in the process of interviewing the operator when a passing vehicle veered from the driving lane to intentionally strike Trooper Skinner. Trooper Skinner was killed instantly; he was 42 years old and a 13-year veteran, Almond Upton was convicted in 2016 of Murder in the first degree and died in prison in 2018.

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Springbrook will be hold an Open House & Ribbon Cutting at “The Ford on Main” at 186-212 Main Street in Oneonta today, Springbrook Director of Marketing Michael Basso explains:

(Michael Basso 5-17-24)

The Open House today will be from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, and it is open to the public.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30 year old Michael Stein of Delhi, after Deputies responded last Thursday to an Assault Complaint in the Town of Delhi. Stein allegedly struck another individual in the head with a baseball bat after a verbal altercation, he was charged with Assault, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Stein was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 secured bond.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the DCMO Harrold BOCES, on State Route 206, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-29-24

by wcdonews Posted on May 29, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-29-24

An Otsego County Man is facing charges in Western New York. Bath Village Police Department arrested 35 year old Andrew McCarthy of Otego, for 2nd Degree Attempted Rape, and Attempted Luring a Child, he is accused of of trying to meet a 14-year-old girl, with the intent to take her home with him for a sexual relationship, after Police were called to a Park in Bath on May 25th for a report of an adult male meeting with the teen girl. McCarthy was taken to the Steuben County jail and arraigned on the charges Sunday.

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39 year old Peter Puglisi of Sidney was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury for Burglary, he appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday and the indictment was unsealed, where Puglisi is accused of unlawfully entering a storage unit in the Village of Sidney on March 24th, with the intention of stealing items located inside the storage unit. Puglisi pleaded not guilty to the indictment, he was released on his own recognizance and directed to re-appear in Court on June 17th.

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Organizers of the Southern Tier Music Festival on July 6th in Sidney are looking for more volunteers to help out at the event, organizer Jake Cotten & Teri Schunk told WCDO News about some incentives they are offering prospective volunteers:

(Jake Cotten-Teri Schunk 5-29-24)

Tickets for the July 6th concert at the Sidney Airport are available at southerntiermusicfest.com or at local SFCU branches while they last.

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30 year old Charles Walsh of Sidney was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court Tuesday, he pleaded guilty, where he admitted that he possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney that he intended to sell. Walsh will be sentenced to 5 1/2 years in state prison, to be followed by 2 years of post-release supervision, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending his sentencing on July 10th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified of an assault May 4th on Sherwood Road, 2 people sustained injuries as a result of the assault. Police arrested 3 SUNY Delhi students on assault charges, 19-year-old Kevin Bruns of Staten Island and 18-year-old Christopher Healy of Staten Island allegedly punched a victim in the face, Additionally, Healy, Bruns, and 21-year-old Moises Vilatoro of Huntington Station intentionally caused physical injury to another person during the same altercation, causing head contusions that required treatment at an area hospital. Bruns, Healy, and Villatoro face court action in Delhi Town Court on May 28th.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-29-24

State Troopers are looking for the owner of a brown dog that was found in East Worcester last week, and they need to find the person who castrated the dog. The male dog is all brown with white paws. He is believed to be approximately 5 years old, he was located last week by Good Samaritans on State Highway 7 in the East Worcester area. He was taken to a vet in the Latham area and stabilized. He was later transferred to the Susquehanna SPCA where he is recuperating. Anyone with information is asked to call the New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving the Maine Endwell School District, On May 23, the Sheriff’s Office was notified by the District about a message received from an unknown person through a tip-line app threatening an act of violence at one of the school buildings, including a photo of a handgun in the message. Deputies and detectives immediately responded to the school and tips have been received from community members providing additional details and possible perpetrators of the message. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, There have been no further threats since the initial incident on May 23. No other school districts have been implicated in this threat.

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State Police are continuing their effort to add to the ranks, Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta comments:

(Major Shuta 5-28-24)

More information and applications can be found at joinstatepolice.ny.gov/qualifications

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The Sidney Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, the office will reopen on Friday, May 31st from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

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WCDO NEWS GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA 2024

by wcdonews Posted on May 28, 2024

THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD THIS PAST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH OVER 800 CANOE RACERS ON THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. THERE WERE PADDLERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, GERMANY AND THE U.K.. THE 2-PERSON PRO RACE FEATURED 50 TEAMS 1ST PLACE WENT TO WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MYNAR FROM TEXAS. WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE TO THE WINNERS AFTER THE RACE:

“REGATTA 24 NEWS-DEAN-MYNAR” (:30)

OR

“REGATTA 24 NEWS-WES DEAN” (:22)

THE PAIR FINISHED THE 70 MILE COURSE IN 8 HOURS AND 7 SECONDS TO TAKE HOME THE $3,000 DOLLAR PRIZE. THE REGATTA ALSO DREW THOUSANDS FROM AROUND THE SOUTHERN TIER FOR THE RIDES, HOT AIR BALLOONS, LIVE MUSIC, FIREWORKS, AND KIDS ENTERATINMENT OVER THE 3 DAY EVENT.

OVER 800 CANOE RACERS DESCENDED ON BAINBRIDGE THIS PAST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FOR THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA. THE REGATTA

FEATURES NEARLY 50 DIFFERENT RACES FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY INCLUDING GENERATION GAP, SCOUT RACES, SPRINTS, RELAY RACES, AND THE WORLD FAMOUS 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE. ITHACA RESIDENT, TERRY KENT WON THE ONE PERSON PRO RACE BEATING TREVOR ROBINSON FROM SASKATOON, CANADA BY JUST 2 SECONDS. KENT DESCRIBED THE EXCITING FINISH:

“REGATTA 24 NEWS-TERRY KENT (:20)

IT WAS KENT’S 7TH C1 PRO RACE VICTORY. HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME LAST YEAR. IN THE 4 PERSON PRO DIVISION, A COMBINED TEAM OF 3 NEW YORK PADDLERS AND 1 CALIFORNIA PADDLER TOOK FIRST PLACE. PAUL OLNEY, JOANN OLNEY, BEN SCHLIMMER AND JIM TERREL TALKED TO WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT THEIR RACE:

“REGATTA 24 NEWS-C4 WINNERS” (:27)

THE FOURSOME FINISHED THE 70 MILE COURSE IN 8 HOURS 20 MINUTES AND 41 SECONDS.

THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD THIS PAST WEEKEND AND FEATURED OVER 800 CANOE RACERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, THE U.K & GERMANY. 1 BRITISH TEAM COMPETED IN THE 4 PERSON PRO RACE, 2 MEMBERS FROM THAT TEAM, PETER AND HELEN KRUSZELNICKI SPOKE WITH WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT CROSSING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN TO COMPETE IN THE REGATTA’S FAMOUS 70 MILER:

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THIS YEAR’S TWO PERSON PRO RACE FEATURED 50 TEAMS. WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MY-NAR FROM TEXAS TOOK FIRST PLACE WITH A TIME OF 8 HOURS AND 7 SECONDS. IT WAS DEAN’S 2ND REGATTA WIN AND MY-NAR NOW HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE FIRST TEXAN TO WIN THE CLINTON. 6 PEOPLE WERE INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME THIS YEAR INCLUDING 4 PADDLERS BRUCE CODDINGTON OF SIDNEY, BOB SILVERNAIL OF BAINBRIDGE, LORI SHAVER ROSEBOOM MICHAELS FROM MARYLAND, & WILL WHITING FROM FULTONVILLE, & 2 CONTRIBUTORS; RON JEFFREY AND WCDO’S GREG DAVIE.

THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THE EVENT DREW THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM THE SOUTHERN TIER FOR THE CANOE RACING, RIDES, LIVE MUSIC, FIREWORKS AND MORE. THERE WERE OVER 800 CANOE RACERS COMPETING ALL 3 DAYS INCLUDING THE 70 MILE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE ON SUNDAY. THIS YEAR’S TWO PERSON PRO RACE HAD 50 TEAMS . LOCAL PADDLER ED CURLEY FROM SIDNEY TEAMED UP WITH ONE OF CANADA’S TOP FEMALE PADDLERS, SARA LESSARD FOR A TOP 20 FINISH…THEY SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE….

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IN THE 70 MILE AMATUER MEN’S NYMCRA STOCK RACE, WCDO’S NATE LULL AND HIS LONGTIME PARTNER, BRETT SHERWOOD TOOK THIRD PLACE OUT OF 13 ENTRIES. THEY SAID THEY WERE SURPRISED AT THEIR TOP 3 FINISH…

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THIS YEAR’S TWO PERSON PRO RACE WAS WON BY WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MY-NAR FROM TEXAS. THIS YEAR’S REGATTA BROUGHT PADDLERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, THE U.K., AND GERMANY.

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