P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-24-22
High School Graduations will be held throughout the Southern Tier today through Sunday. The complete schedule of graduation dates and times can be found at the WCDO website & click on the NEWS tab, or go to the WCDO Facebook page.
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State Police issued a statewide alert for 53 year old Norman Wilson, who is wanted for questioning in a robbery last month in Onondaga County. Wilson is wanted regarding a robbery on 4th in Brewerton, & he is expected to be charged with 1st degree Robbery, unlawful imprisonment, conspiracy & criminal possession of a weapon, Wilson is a white male, 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 315-366-6000 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
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Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is holding the first-ever Upstate Rural Broadband Conference that will bring national and state, and regional leaders together to identify ways to speed-up the deployment of high-speed networks in Central New York and the Southern Tier. The event will be held next Tuesday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 225 Water Street, Binghamton.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a Free Fishing Weekend in New York State this Saturday & Sunday, the 2nd of 6 scheduled free fishing weekends this year. New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license, all other fishing regulations remain in effect. For more information go to dec.ny.gov.
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NAC Entertainment announced their 2022-2023 M&T Bank Broadway Season this week, Spokesperson Tina Niles told WCDO News what shows are scheduled:
(TINA NILES 6-24-22)
The 1st show, Fiddler on The Roof will by on November 8th & 9th, more information on upcoming shows, visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com or 607-772-1391
A.M. NEWS Friday 6-24-22
The State Department of Health announced updated clinical guidance for use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in children down to 6 months of age. Following the FDA authorization and CDC’S recommendation, Children 6 months to 4 years of age are eligible for 3 shots of the Pfizer vaccine, the initial 2 doses are administered 3 weeks apart, followed by a 3rd dose administered at least 8 weeks later, Children 6 months to 5 years of age are eligible for 2 shots of the Moderna vaccine, given 1 month apart.
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The Village of Sidney will continue with their open house events, with another one to be held tomorrow morning, according to Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak:
(Andy Matviak 6-24-22)
The Water & Waste Water Treatment plant is located in Keith Clark Park, the open house runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday.
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The American Red Cross continues to schedule Blood Drives, one is scheduled for today in Oneonta, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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