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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-4-15

The results are in for key races from yesterday’s elections: in the 52nd State Senate race, Republican Fred Akshar defeats Democrat Barbara Fiala. For Delaware County Family Court Judge, Gary Rosa defeats Porter Kirkwood. In the Chenango County District Attorney’s … Continue reading

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-23-15

State Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton was found guilty by jury of lying to the FBI, for using his political influence to get a son Matthew a job with a Westchester County Law firm. The verdict means that Libous is … Continue reading

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-15-15

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $560,694 in federal funding for the City of Norwich Fire Department. The federal funding will enable the department to hire three new, full-time firefighters, allowing the City of Norwich to increase … Continue reading

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-19-15

Governor Cuomo announced that 11 counties will be eligible under the proposed $30 million Southern Tier Agricultural Economic Development Initiative, including Broome, Chenango, & Delaware Counties. $25 million would help farmers increase agricultural production on farms and improve profitability, as … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-6-14

The state legislature passed a bill this year to raise the agricultural inheritance tax exemption from 1 million dollar to 5 million dollars.  Dean Norton of the New York Farm Bureau said that the increase would make a huge difference … Continue reading

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-6-14

Attorney General Eric  Schneiderman joined Facebook, Instagram and leading gun safety organizations in announcing new policies that will help curb illegal sales of firearms on those platforms.   Facebook and Instagram agreed to remove reported user posts that seek to circumvent … Continue reading

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-21-13

10 people have been arrested on weapons and other charges following a 2-½ year investigation by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.  27-year-old William Peters of Hartwick was charged with 4th degree grand larceny, criminal possession of a weapon, & criminal … Continue reading

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