{"id":11458,"date":"2026-04-01T15:22:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/?p=11458"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:22:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:22:53","slug":"wcdo-news-wednesday-4-1-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/wcdo-news-wednesday-4-1-26\/","title":{"rendered":"WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-1-26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-1-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The State DOT posted an update this afternoon, stating that I-88 is closed for a 9.5-mile stretch between Exits 10 and 12 in both directions, with a detour along State Route 7 currently in place. State Police noticed atypical erosion along the highway embankment that could potentially compromise the safety of the road. Out of an abundance of caution, the highway was closed Tuesday, Engineers are exploring the cause of this erosion, and a contractor is mobilizing in anticipation of emergency repairs along the road. The highway will continue to be closed until our engineers deem it safe to reopen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $25 million is being awarded to 133 farms in 23 counties across the state through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, for projects to help New York\u2019s farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect water quality, protect and enhance soil health, in the Southern Tier, more than $3.7 Million Dollars has been awarded to 33 farms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to the latest Sienna Research Institute poll, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul leads the Republican nominee, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by a 47 to 34% margin among eligible New York Voters, the previous poll had Hochul leading by a 51 to 31% margin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Butternut Valley Alliance, Morris Rotary, and Morris Central School are partnering for an Earth Day community clean-up and creek-side planting day on Saturday, April 18, from 10 am. to noon in the village of Morris. Participants will meet at 10 am. at the Morris Central School parking lot, groups will pick up debris along the roads in Morris and plant milkweed provided by Upper Susquehanna Coalition along the Butternut and Calhoun creeks, more information is available at butternutvalleyalliance.org<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Village of Sidney announced that Lower River Street, plus Winegard, Oak and Colegrove may experience temporary water disruptions through about 6:30pm, due to a water leak.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Masonville Town Board announced that tonight’s meeting has been re-scheduled, their next meeting will be held on Wednesday April 8th at 7:30 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-1-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Unadilla Fire Department announced an update on the I-88 Closure between Exit 10 and Exit 12. I-88 is currently closed westbound at Exit 12, to Exit 10, also the Route 357 bridge over the Susquehanna River is closed at this time, due to tractor trailers being unable to safely navigate the detour turn on to State Route 7. Motorists are urged to allow for extra travel time, and exercise caution while traveling along the detour on State Route 7.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at the SUNY Oneonta Hunt College Union. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The State DEC Announced that today is the Start of Trout Fishing Season. The DEC trout stocking is in full swing with more than 1.7 million catchable-size brook, brown, and rainbow trout stocked in waters across the state through early June. More information is available at the State DEC website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will host their annual Meet the Ponies event at the Holiday Inn Downtown Binghamton Tonight at 5 pm at the Holiday Inn Downtown Binghamton. The event will begin with an autograph session at 5 pm and at 6:45 pm. the program will continue with an introduction of the 2026 coaching staff and players. The Rumble Ponies open the 2026 season on the road Friday against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm. Season Tickets, Ballpark Passes, Flex Tickets, and Individual Game Tickets for the 2026 season are on sale by visiting Mirabito Stadium, by phone at (607)-722-3866, or online at bingrp.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be this morning at 8:00 AM, at Club 55 Restaurant on Union Street, Chamber members & directors are encouraged to attend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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