{"id":11512,"date":"2026-05-06T15:22:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/?p=11512"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:22:20","slug":"wcdo-news-wednesday-5-6-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/wcdo-news-wednesday-5-6-26\/","title":{"rendered":"WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State Police responded Tuesday Night to a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle at State Highway 28 and County Highway 48 in the town of Oneonta. An investigation determined that 76 year old Patricia Howard of Sidney, was operating an SUV on County Highway 48 and began making a left turn onto State Highway 28 when she failed to observe a Motorcycle driven by 57 year old Gabriel Mizrahi of Syosset, he was transported to A.O Fox Hospital & was airlifted to a trauma center but succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is on-going.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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State Police responded to a motorcycle crash with an injury on State Highway 7 in the town of Worcester Tuesday. 27 year old Jacob Sprague of Otego was traveling on Route 7 in the town of Worcester when he exited the roadway and struck a utility pole. Sprague was assisted by civilians in the area until EMS arrived. Sprague was transported by Lifenet to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. The investigation is on-going.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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State Police Superintendent Steven James announced the Annual Trooper Awards, for bravery & service to New Yorkers. The Brummer Award, which is the Highest Award for Heroism, went to Trooper Thomas Stiehler of Troop G, who on July 4th<\/sup> 2025, responded to a shooting involving a teenage male and a structure fire one block from the Plaza, he entered the burning building to ensure all occupants had evacuated. He then entered the adjoining smoke filled residence, and removed a disabled woman, carrying her down several flights of stairs to safety. Locally, Trooper Timothy Murray at Troop C, who also volunteers as a firefighter and EMT with the Delhi Fire Department, responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident and provided life-saving care to a severely injured fellow trooper. State Police participated in the 1st National Top Trooper Competition in Texas, Sergeant Nicholas Trentanelli and Trooper Lindsey Rumenapp of Troop C, were both selected to participate following a statewide tryout process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The collaboration between the Tri County Senior Center & The Delaware Valley Humane Society has resulted in a cookbook for sale, to raise money for the Shelter, Carol Allen of Tri County Senior Center & Erin Insinga of the Humane Society told WCDO News how the plan started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Carol Allen Erin Insinga 5-6-26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cookbook was turned into a book by USA Custom Pad of Sidney & is available at the Senior Center and the Delaware Valley Humane Society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Grant opportunity for 2027 funding is now open, offering funding opportunities for non-profits, educational institutions, economic development agencies and municipalities to strengthen communities, expand workforce capacity & plan reconstruction projects. Theapplication deadline is June 15th, at southerntier8.org\/how-to-apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Broome County Department of Public Works announced that a culvert replacement will be taking place along Old Route 17 in the Town of Sanford starting next week, the road will be closed from May 11th through August 14th, motorists will need to seek alternative routes, Detour routes will be posted for motorists to follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center is now open and it will be one of only 12 such centers in New York State, they provide on-site care for people experiencing mental health or substance use crises, offering stabilization services for up to 24 hours. The center is for residents in the Mohawk Valley area counties, including Otsego County.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A new poll from Sienna Research Institute shows that Governor Hochul’s lead over Nassau County Republican Bruce Blakeman increased by another 3%, in the race for New York Governor. Hochul had 49% of prospective voters, while Blakeman had 33%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at Fox Care, make appointments by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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