P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-2-24

Military Veterans from the Vietnam War era are invited to a Recognition Event in Oneonta in May, put together by several area organizations. Grant Coates of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 85 told WCDO news about the event:

(GRANT COATES 4-2-24)

The event will be held at the Oneonta Masonic Temple on May 19th at 2:00 PM at 322 Main Street in Oneonta, more information is available by calling Jeanne Westcott of the Daughters off the American revolution at 607-965-6419.

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Animal Adventure was originally scheduled to open tomorrow, but the weather will set the opening back a few days, Spokesman Jordan Patch told WCDO News when they will open & what changes people can see there this year:

(Jordan Patch 4-2-24)

Animal Adventure is located at 85 Martin Hill Rd, Harpursville, more information is available at theanimaladventurepark.com.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Clayton Utter of Unadilla for DWI, On March 25th, Deputies were at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office processing an unrelated individual for DWI, when they received a complaint of a vehicle disabled/stuck on the property of the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies located a vehicle stuck near the building and determined that Utter was coming to pick up an individual in custody for DWI, Deputies arrested Utter fro DWI, driving with a BAC of .08% or more, Criminal Mischief, & an inoperable headlamp. Utter was released on appearance tickets and turned over to a sober driver to appear at the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Wintry Precipitation is expected as the National Weather service has issued a Winter Weather Watch for Wednesday Afternoon into Friday, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(RICH TOWNSEND 4-2-24)

We’ll have the WCDO complete Tri County Forecast at the end of this newscast.

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State Lawmakers were late in getting the budget completed by midnight Monday night, and negotiations are going on in private between the Governor’s office & leaders from both houses of the legislature. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News what the hold ups are:

(JOE ANGELINO 4-2-24)

Angelino said that lawmakers are basically in agreement in sending money to New York City for the migrant situation & transportation issues.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta at the ST. James Church at 306 Main Street, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-2-24

New York voters who are registered in either the Republican or Democratic Party will vote in today’s presidential primary. The polls open at 6am and close at 9pm.

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The State budget was not passed by lawmakers in Albany by the midnight deadline last night, The Governor’s Housing plan & taxes on the rich were some of the sticking points.

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The Workforce Development Board is offering a free virtual job fair today, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, for all businesses and job seekers in numerous area counties including Delaware Otsego & Chenango Counties. More information is available at working-solutions.org.

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