Town of Cobleskill man arrested for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing

New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations from SP Princetown arrested a 26-year old woman from Cobleskill, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and a 32-year old man for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Obstructing of Breathing following a domestic dispute between the two parties.

On March 14, 2021, New York State Troopers responded to a reported domestic dispute between two subjects on Rhineback Rd in the Town of Cobleskill.  Upon arrival the troopers interviewed both Melissa Teich and her boyfriend Jesse McHargue regarding the reported incident.  After conducting interviews with the parties involved and additional investigative steps taken, both Teich and McHargue were found to have two minor children present in the residence during the physical altercation.  During the investigation it was discovered that McHargue had used his hands to restrict Teich’s breathing capabilities during the dispute.  McHargue was arrested for one count of Criminal Obstructing of Breathing, a Class A Misdemeanor and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.  Teich was arrested on one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. 

McHargue was arraigned at Town of Seward court was released on his own recognizance with a return date at court on May 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  Teich was and released with an appearance ticket for the Town of Seward court on April 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

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Catskill Symphony Orchestra announces new Acting Executive Director Cassandra Miller

CSO also welcomes new board members and sets date for next Conversations with Beethoven virtual event

ONEONTA—The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announces that Cassandra Miller will serve as its new acting executive director. Miller has held leadership roles with nonprofit, arts, and community organizations in Oneonta and Baltimore/DC and began her position with the CSO this month.

“Cassandra’s enthusiasm, creativity, and strong track record of leadership—as well as her love of this community—convinced our board that she was the right person to step into the role of acting executive director,” CSO Board Chair Kellie Bean said. “We have several new faces within the organization, including Music Director Maciej Żółtowski, whose debut was to be the CSO’s Cabaret Concert in March 2020. Over the winter, the CSO also welcomed new board members Laura Tansey Wetzel and Ian Kenyon, both of Cooperstown. We have a lot of fresh energy in the CSO, of which we are excited for Cassandra to take the helm.” 

In the absence of live performances due to COVID-19 this past year, the CSO has continued to be active by presenting virtual programming, including a series of “Conversations with Beethoven” led by Żółtowski. The third virtual event in the series, “Beethoven Conspiracy: The Illuminati” is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27, via YouTube, followed by a live post-event discussion. Below are more event details. Miller will work with Żółtowski and the Board to offer additional upcoming programming, including a fourth “Conversations with Beethoven” event and a “Meet the Players” video series with CSO musicians. More information will be announced soon. 

“The CSO provides an important resource for our community by bringing classical music and world-class performers to our region and I’m honored to be working alongside the Board of Trustees and incredible musicians, including the impressive Maestro Żółtowski, to continue the tradition of excellence,” Miller said. “The rich arts community here is part of what makes our region so special, and I’m thrilled to be back in Oneonta contributing to this place I love.”

Miller held leadership roles in Baltimore/DC with Baltimore Center Stage (the state theater of Maryland), The Washington Post, and Visit Baltimore; and local roles with organizations including the Iroquois Indian Museum and SUNY Oneonta. Since moving back to Oneonta in 2019, she has served on local boards, including the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center and the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre and as co-chair of CANO’s City of the Hills Festival. From 2008 to 2012, she was an editor of The Daily Star, where she founded the arts and entertainment publication, The Scene. She has performed locally with Orpheus Theatre and Catskill Community Players. A graduate of Unatego High School, Miller has a B.S. in Journalism and minor in Art History from Boston University and is currently an M.B.A./M.S. in Communications Management candidate at Syracuse University. 

Miller replaces former Executive Director Thomas Wolf, who served the CSO for two years, transitioning from his position in February to pursue other opportunities. Miller’s full biographical sketch is below, as is more information about the CSO and the March 27 “Conversations with Beethoven” virtual event.

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State Police Requesting Help Finding SP AR-15

A Rock River AR-15 rifle serial# CM203155 with optic# K3319796 in a black nylon carrying case was last seen on Tuesday, March 16, along State Route 9 in the vicinity of Riverside Drive in the town of Chestertown. The missing rifle is owned by the New York State Police.

The weapon was not stolen, and an investigation into the circumstances of how the rifle was lost is ongoing. The incident is also part of an ongoing internal administrative investigation.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the rifle is asked to call the State Police at (518)-583-7000.

No further information is available at this time, any updates will be posted here on the State Police online newsroom

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NEW YORK FARM BUREAU MEMBERS RANK SECOND IN COUNTRY FOR FARMER FOOD DONATIONS

 

Food donations top eight million pounds in 2020

 

New York Farm Bureau members continued to make generous food donations during a challenging year for so many families in need. This past weekend, American Farm Bureau Federation recognized New York Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program for its efforts to donate more than eight million pounds of food to the regional food banks across the state last year. That was the second highest donation total in the country for 2020, behind Florida.  NYFB’s YF&R program was awarded a $250 check for its efforts that will be donated to Feeding New York State.

 

Due to the pandemic, the normal gleaning and on-farm collection events could not be conducted. Instead, farmers worked with producers and dairy manufacturers to increase their donations as there was a surge in demand at food banks across the state. Many county Farm Bureaus collaborated with member farms, food processors, other agricultural organizations and their food banks and pantries to conduct dairy product drive-thru events to distribute the food to those in need.

 

The 8,028,541 pounds of food collected, about a million more pounds than in 2019, was through the “Harvest for All” donation program, a nationwide annual farm donation partnership linking Farm Bureau and Feeding America in each state. In New York, NYFB’s YF&R Committee and Feeding New York State administer the statewide donation partnership.  The food is then distributed among the 10 Feeding America food banks throughout the state.

 

In addition, county Farm Bureau members collected $3,500 from other members in 2020 that was donated for the purchase of milk along with a separate drive to purchase hams during the holiday season. Members also volunteered more than 700 hours of their time to gather donated dairy and produce and assist with the large food distribution sites.

 

Christina Kohler, New York Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair, said, “New York’s farmers responded in a time of need, even when their own farms were facing significant market and pricing disruptions related to the pandemic. I am incredibly proud of our members who always step up to help people in their community and across the state.”

 

In the past 16 years of the Harvest for All Program, farms in New York have given around 114 million pounds of food to support the work by the regional food banks in our state. That translates into more than 90 million meals.

 

Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State, said, "New York's food banks are so grateful to our farm partners for another fantastic year. It is remarkable that in a year marked by challenging weather and dominated by a historic pandemic, New York's farmers continued their tradition of generous giving to our neighbors in need. We could not do our jobs if farmers did not do theirs. We at Feeding New York State thank you from the bottom of our hearts. " 

 

For more specific information on local food donation projects, please contact your regional food bank.

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Thomas Cole Site Announces "Spring Lights"

Thomas Cole National Historic Site Announces “Spring Lights,” A New Outdoor Nighttime Walk-Through Public Program in Catskill, New York, Inspired by the Artist Thomas Cole (1801-1848) and His Love of Nature.

 

The New Experience Includes a Building-Wide Projection by Contemporary Artist Brian Kenny and Immersive Light & Sound Environments Designed by Clerestory Light, a leading “Son et Lumière” Creative Agency. The Experience Features Audio of Thomas Cole’s Writing, Brought to Life by the Film Actor Jamie Bell.

 

Thanks to Underwriter Support, the Ticketed Experience Includes Free Community Fridays Starting Friday, April 16.

 

Catskill, NY – Wednesday, March 17 – The Thomas Cole National Historic Site announced today a new outdoor nighttime walk-through public program called “Spring Lights,” inspired by the artist Thomas Cole (1801-1848) and his love of nature. Spring Lights will take place in the gardens and grounds of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site after nightfall. The ticketed experience will be offered every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night starting on Friday, April 16.

 

Visitors with timed tickets will walk through a one-way looping path to encounter a building-wide projection by the contemporary artist Brian Kenny and immersive light and sound environments designed by Clerestory Light, a leading “son et lumière” creative agency. The experience features audio of Thomas Cole’s written words, brought to life by the film actor Jamie Bell, with special thanks to Brian Swardstrom. Spring Lights is made possible by a generous grant from The Bay & Paul Foundations in support of using light to inspire new experiences.

 

Spring Lights will be open by advance reservation at timed intervals every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Friday, April 16 to Sunday, May 9. Advance reservations are required. Reservations are available online at thomascole.org/springlights. Tickets are $20 General Admission, $17 Members, $5 Teens ages 13 to 19 and FREE for kids age 12 & under. Reservations are available while supplies last. Capacity is limited. Spring Lights will adhere to all New York State safety guidelines.

 

Thanks to generous Underwriter support, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site is offering the following benefits to the local community.

 

• FREE Community Fridays: Free admission every Friday for families with K-12 students in the Greene and Columbia County public schools or Catskill Library card holders. Advance reservations are required.

• FREE admission for all kids ages 12 & under

• Discounted $5 admission for all teenagers age 13 to 19

• Free luminary lanterns to all kids age 12 & under

 

Advance reservations are required for all types of tickets, including kids, teens, adults, paid and free. Online reservations are available via thomascole.org/springlights.

 

Underwriter support is provided by Community Underwriter Lisa Fox Martin; Elementary Students Underwriters Nina Matis & Alan Gosule and Anne Miller & Stuart Breslow; High School Students Underwriter Gary DiMauro Real Estate Inc.; Sustainability Underwriters Betsy & Al Scott, Warner Shook & Frank Swim and Maynard & Kay Toll; Luminary Underwriters Susan Ball & John Brigham, Sara & Tom de Swardt, Foreland Catskill and Alison Lankenau; and Friend Underwriters 335 Main Street LLC, Jimmy & Micaela Bulich, Ginnie Gardiner, Linda & Tom Gentalen, Guy Griggs & Greg Ventra, Robert Palmer, Susan H. Perkins, Pro Printers, Nancey Rosensweig & Dan Arshack, Edward Rothfarb & Thomas McManus, Stephen Shadley and Hudson Talbott & Jay Lesenger.

 

Underwriters are invited to an Underwriter’s Opening night on Saturday, April 10. Underwriter reservations are still available. Capacity is limited. Opening Night will include sweet & savory small bites catered by The Athens Rooster. Additional information can be found at thomascole.org/springlights.

 

The creative team behind Spring Lights is:

 

Chris Bocchiaro, Creative Director & Lighting Designer, Clerestory Lights

Chris is a lighting designer with a passion for movement theatre and the synthesis of old and new technologies. Chris' work includes projects with Madison Square Garden, New York Life and New York Harbor Lights.

 

Brian Kenny, Artist

Brian is a multidisciplinary artist exhibited in the US, Canada, Russia, Israel and across Europe. Using an array of mediums including drawing, painting, textile, video and performance, his artwork is bright and vividly expressionistic. Brian’s work includes collaborations with Christian Lacroix, Paris, and The Highline Park, NYC.

 

Greg Hanson, Sound Designer & Composer, Clerestory Lights

Greg is a sound designer, audio systems designer, audio engineer, and musician. He serves as the Head of Audio and in-house Sound Designer at the McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, in NYC.  

 

Megan Kinneen, Associate Creative Director & Scenic Designer, Clerestory Lights

Megan’s work draws from her training in theater design, architecture and illustration. She works in project management for historic preservation by day. Megan's work includes projects with Castle Hill on the Crane Estate.

 

“We cannot wait to welcome the community safely to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site gardens and grounds for a totally new experience after nightfall,” said Betsy Jacks, Executive Director of the Thomas Cole Historic Site. “We hope that ‘Spring Lights’ will push the bounds of what a historic house museum can be, and what this organization can offer to the local community that we serve.”

 

“We are thrilled to be working with this amazing team of leading creatives at Clerestory Lights and the contemporary artist Brian Kenny. None of this would have been possible without the generous support and encouragement of The Bay & Paul Foundations that gave us the freedom to explore using light to inspire new experiences. We are so grateful to our Spring Lights Underwriters for making this event free and accessible to local community members.”

 

ONGOING EXHIBITION at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site

+ The Pollinator Pavilion: A walk-in public artwork created by Mark Dion and Dana Sherwood offers visitors an opportunity to encounter local pollinators. The outdoor sculpture is free and open daily year-round from dawn to dusk.

 

THE THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE is an international destination presenting the original home and studios of Thomas Cole (1801-1848), founder of the Hudson River School of painting, the nation’s first major art movement. Located on six acres in the Hudson Valley, the site includes the 1815 Main House; Cole’s 1839 Old Studio; the reconstructed 1846 New Studio building; and panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. It is a National Historic Landmark and an affiliated area of the National Park System. The Thomas Cole National Historic Site operates as a forward-looking non-profit organization. It is responsible for raising over 90% of its annual operating budget to supplement ongoing government support facilitated through the National Park Service.

 

Thomas Cole Site’s activities include guided and self-guided tours, special exhibitions of both 19th-century and contemporary art, print publications, extensive online programs, activities for school groups, free community events, lectures, and innovative public programs such as the Hudson River School Art Trail—a map and website that enable the public to visit the places that Cole and others painted. The goal of all programs at the Thomas Cole Site is to enable visitors to find meaning and inspiration in Thomas Cole’s life and work. The themes that Cole explored in his art and writings—such as landscape preservation, the need for public art museums, and our conception of nature as a restorative power—are historic and timely, providing the opportunity to connect to audiences with insights that are highly relevant to their own lives.

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No Cost Mammograms and Pap Tests April 15th

The mobile screening coach will be at the Stamford Tops Supermarket on Thursday, April 15, 9:00am-2:30pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over.  No insurance? High deductible/copay? No problem! Call the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225 to find out how you may be able to get FREE cancer screenings and make an appointment.  Insurance is billed for those with insurance.  Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 and over.

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Free Colorectal Cancer Prevention Webinar

There will be a free Colorectal Cancer Prevention Webinar on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 2:30pm in partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network, the Cancer Services Program, and Assemblyman Chris Tague.  Learn from a panel of experts about how you can reduce your risk for colon cancer. Register in advance by viewing upcoming events at www.bassett.org/CSP or by visiting https://bassett.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NoDXDGFySaChrbKjQKR43g.

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Indy TV Station Grows by 33 % & Full DMA Big 4 Get big Jump Up vs OTT

In  NY's Capital city, Albany  the BIG 4 facilities are up over a year ago. The Media Audit was just completed & interviews conducted in Nov Dec & part of January with , 1,200 base sample.

a confirmation that while people do a lot of OTT movies & such they still turn to news teams to be up on Covid & life in general & snow reporting for the northeast .

See cume's report  that are 2 days old.

WYBN TV 14 a classic 8 channel indy managed to beat the ION & MY TV  stations combined number. WYBN was up 33 % from last years report.

As books come out across the US I wonder what the trends will be.

Want info from Media Audit , e mail the President Phil Beswick. @    pbeswick@themediaaudit.com

RANKER REPORT  - The Media Audit
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY	CUME RATINGS
RELEASE	WINTER 2021
TARGET	ADULTS AGE 18+
BASE	ADULTS AGE 18+
BASE POPULATION	1,110,901	% IN TARGET	100.00%	TARGET PERSONS
Rank	Media	Cume Persons	Cume Ratings
1	C13 WNYT NBC TOTAL	490,697	44.2
2	C 6 WRGB CBS TOTAL	468,401	42.2
3	C10 WTEN ABC TOTAL	461,500	41.5
4	C23 WXXA FOX TOTAL	251,263	22.6

8	C45 WCWN CW TOTAL	151,010	13.6
9	C17 WMHT PBS TOTAL	109,295	9.8
10	WYBN-TV NET TOTAL	63,984	5.8	up 33 % from last report
11	C51 WNYA MY TOTAL	32,970	3
12	C55 WYPX ION TOTAL	26,366	2.4

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Roots: The Underground Heroes in Your Garden Presentation at Landis

Roots: The Underground Heroes in Your Garden

Saturday, March 27, 1:00 PM on Zoom This is the second in a series of three informative and interesting classes to be presented by Chris Cash, recently retired popular Plant Science Professor from SUNY Cobleskill.   Roots are the most important key to a plant’s success. They are hidden from the gardener underground, but as an old phrase explains, “as the roots go, so goes the plant.”   Chris will focus his presentation on what is required for optimum root growth; how to provide roots ‘opportunities’ for optimum air, water and nutrient balance in soils; and the links between root health and overall plant health. Join the discussion and learn how you can improve the life of the plants in your garden and yard.  Happy roots, happy plants! We invite you to join us by Zoom for this class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; registrations will receive the Zoom link prior to class. Click here to register by PayPal or if you prefer to avoid PayPal, contact us at 518-875-6935 to pay by phone using your credit card. Instructor: Chris Cash, Professor of Plant Science at SUNY Cobleskill, retired Location: Zoom (registration required) Members: $5/person; nonmembers: $15/person

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Music of Upstate NY Presentation at Gilboa Museum

DAVE RUCH AND THE MUSIC OF UPSTATE NEW YORK

from the Gilboa Historical Society

THIS WEEK: Dave Ruch is a Public Scholar for the New York Council for the Humanities, a writer for The Huffington Post, and a member of the New York State Historical Association, Canal Society of New York, New York Folklore Society, and the Western New York Association of Historical Agencies. With expert musicianship and a warm, effortless style, he delights adult audiences with authentic songs and stories from the people who built and settled our communities.

Click here for the free performance through March 20, 2021.

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Sidney Free Mobile Coach Cancer Screening 3/30

The mobile screening coach will be at Sidney Family Planning on Tuesday, March 30, 9am-2pm to provide free cancer screenings for women 40 and over.  NO COST clinical breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests provided in the clinic with mammograms provided on the coach. No insurance? High deductible/copay? No problem! Call the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225 to find out how you may be able to get FREE cancer screenings and make an appointment.  Insurance is billed for those with insurance.  Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 and over.

 

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Friendship Craft Festival Canceled

Due to the uncertainty of local mandates surrounding the coronavirus

pandemic, the Craft Fair Committee and the Church of Christ Uniting’s

Governing Board made the difficult decision, for a second year, to cancel

this year’s Friendship Craft Festival in Spring Park scheduled for Saturday,

June 12.

It is our sincere hope that this long standing event will return for its 41 st year

on June 11, 2022. Information and applications will be released in January.

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Free Colon Cancer Screening March 11th

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!  To celebrate, the Cancer Services Program of the Central Region and Senator Mike Martucci’s office will be set up in the Delhi Price Chopper Parking Lot on March 11, 2021, 10am to 2pm next to Bassett’s mobile screening coach.  There will be freebies, giveaways, health information, and more!  Eligible individuals 50 and older will be able to sign up for FREE take-home colon cancer screening FIT kits. The mobile screening coach will also be providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women 40 and older with appointments required. Senator Martucci’s staff will be available to ask questions, voice concerns, discuss local issues, and seek assistance in using government services.   Masks and social distancing required.  Call 1-888-345-0225 for more information.

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Reggie Harris Performance at the Gilboa Historical Society

SONGS OF THE EARTH

Reggie Harris at the Gilboa Historical Society

Reggie Harris is part of the solution. His marvelous music, his hard-earned wisdom, and his loving presence lift up any room he enters. Reggie reaches across all boundaries and makes strangers into friends. Give yourself the gift of this transformative visit with Reggie Harris.

..... Click here for the free performance from Friday, March 5 through March 12, 2021.



Next week, our rotation continues: Dave Ruch's music of upstate New York.

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Deputy Saves Life of an Overdose Victim

Today, Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that the life of an unresponsive opiate overdose victim was saved by a Deputy Sheriff Wednesday evening, March 3, 2021.

On Wednesday evening, Sergeant Christopher Erwin responded to a priority 911 check the welfare call on County Highway 14 in Treadwell. Upon his arrival, Sergeant Erwin discovered an unconscious an unresponsive 27-year-old male lying on the floor experiencing ineffective breathing. Sergeant Erwin, a Certified Drug Recognition Expert, immediately noted victim’s symptoms were consistent with an apparent opiate overdose and immediately administered Narcan to the victim. The victim failed to respond to that treatment but regained consciousness and responded to a second dose of Narcan. The victim later refused to be transported by EMS to a medical facility for further evaluation and treatment.

Sheriff DuMond reminds the public that New York’s “911 Good Samaritan” law provides protections from charge and prosecution for drug and alcohol possession for the victim and those who seek help for an overdose victim. If you suspect that a loved one is experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose, do not hesitate to call 911 for help as early intervention is a critical factor in their recovery.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS - WINDHAM FIRE DISTRICT

Please take notice that the Windham Fire District of the town of

Windham County of Greene, New York, March regular meeting is

rescheduled for Monday, March 15, 2021 at Town Hall 371 NY-296,

Hensonville, NY 12439. All meetings of the Windham Fire District are

open to the public.

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