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WCDO News — Thursday 3-12-20
A few more cases of the
Coronavirus have been confirmed in some upstate counties today. 1 positive test was reported in Delaware
County this afternoon by Governor Cuomo, Positive test were confirmed for a
student at the University of Albany, a staff member at Union College in
Schenectady and 3 cases have now been confirmed in Saratoga County. Governor Cuomo stated that the state would ban all
gatherings with 500 or more people to battle the coronavirus, the ban would
start at 5:00 PM Friday. The total number of confirmed cases in the state are
up to 328.
New
Yorkers are urged to call 1-800-697-1220 to report Price Gouging of certain
items like household cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer, following the
reports of the coronavirus in the state over the last week & a half. The State has a complaint for online, along
with more information regarding potential price gouging at
dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Hartwick
College announced their Coronavirus plans today. Classes will continue on campus for the
remainder of this week, Hartwick faculty will continue spring 2020 instruction
through remote instruction only beginning March 23, there will be no in-person
instruction. Students should remove all
instruction related materials and any belongings by 5:00 PM on Sunday March 22,
after that, students will not be permitted to return to campus until the
College resumes normal operations.
Effective March 20th at 5:00 PM, all campus-based activities, including
athletic competitions and training, are suspended until further notice.
Several
Fire companies as well as police agencies are on the scene of a structure fire
at 288 Ketchum Hill Road in Port Crane. The
fire started earlier this afternoon, the home was recently purchased & was
going through renovations, it was not occupied at the time the fire broke
out. WCDO News will have more details as
they become available.
The
Unadilla Chamber Of Commerce announced their award winners for 2020. The Business of the Year will be awarded to
Covered Bridge Farm Market, The Good Neighbor Commitment to Community award
goes to Erin Insinga of Unadilla, who is the Director of the Delaware Valley
Humane Society, she commented about the recognition:
(Erin
Insinga 3-12-20)
The
Unadilla Chamber Annual dinner will be held on April 19th at 5:00 PM at the 1st
United Methodist Church in Unadilla.
State
officials are looking to add more census takers this year for the 2020 census
count. States receive federal funding
based on the results of the census every 10 years, related to health care, education, housing,
economic development and transportation, as well as congressional
representation in Washington. Those interested in a census job can get more
information at 2020 census.gov.
Governor
Cuomo announced that New York State will contract with 28 private labs to
increase testing capacity for the coronavirus; the labs will begin testing as
soon as they are ready. The Governor also announced the State University of New
York and the City University of New York will implement plans to maximize
distance learning and reduce in-person classes, beginning March 19th, for the
remainder of the spring semester.
Distance learning and other options will be developed by campuses. 43 additional cases of the coronavirus were
confirmed, bringing the statewide total to 216, only 3 cases are north of
Rockland County.
The
Bassett Healthcare Network is taking several actions to combat a possible
Coronavirus outbreak in their 8 county coverage area. Bassett is developing a central phone number
to triage individuals who may have symptoms and need further evaluation, Screening sites are being installed outside
the outpatient clinics, External
evaluation areas are being established at the network's hospitals, Telemedicine capabilities are being
expanded to be able to screen more patients remotely, information will be
posted at Bassett.org.
The
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 911 center received a call of an individual
who had shot a rifle in the direction of 2 people in the Town of Plymouth
Monday. Upon arrival, officers located
27 year old Zachary Ketchum, who was charged with 2 Counts of Reckless
Endangerment & menacing & 1 Count Criminal Mischief. Ketchum was arraigned, released, &
Temporary orders of protection were issued for the victims. The investigation is ongoing and additional
charges are pending.
Delaware
County Public Health will hold another Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic today for
dogs, cats and ferrets. The Clinic will
be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at a new location; at the SUNY Delhi Farm, Arbor
Hill Road in Delhi. More information is
available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
Coronavirus have been confirmed in some upstate counties today. 1 positive test was reported in Delaware
County this afternoon by Governor Cuomo, Positive test were confirmed for a
student at the University of Albany, a staff member at Union College in
Schenectady and 3 cases have now been confirmed in Saratoga County. Governor Cuomo stated that the state would ban all
gatherings with 500 or more people to battle the coronavirus, the ban would
start at 5:00 PM Friday. The total number of confirmed cases in the state are
up to 328.
New
Yorkers are urged to call 1-800-697-1220 to report Price Gouging of certain
items like household cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer, following the
reports of the coronavirus in the state over the last week & a half. The State has a complaint for online, along
with more information regarding potential price gouging at
dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Hartwick
College announced their Coronavirus plans today. Classes will continue on campus for the
remainder of this week, Hartwick faculty will continue spring 2020 instruction
through remote instruction only beginning March 23, there will be no in-person
instruction. Students should remove all
instruction related materials and any belongings by 5:00 PM on Sunday March 22,
after that, students will not be permitted to return to campus until the
College resumes normal operations.
Effective March 20th at 5:00 PM, all campus-based activities, including
athletic competitions and training, are suspended until further notice.
Several
Fire companies as well as police agencies are on the scene of a structure fire
at 288 Ketchum Hill Road in Port Crane. The
fire started earlier this afternoon, the home was recently purchased & was
going through renovations, it was not occupied at the time the fire broke
out. WCDO News will have more details as
they become available.
The
Unadilla Chamber Of Commerce announced their award winners for 2020. The Business of the Year will be awarded to
Covered Bridge Farm Market, The Good Neighbor Commitment to Community award
goes to Erin Insinga of Unadilla, who is the Director of the Delaware Valley
Humane Society, she commented about the recognition:
(Erin
Insinga 3-12-20)
The
Unadilla Chamber Annual dinner will be held on April 19th at 5:00 PM at the 1st
United Methodist Church in Unadilla.
State
officials are looking to add more census takers this year for the 2020 census
count. States receive federal funding
based on the results of the census every 10 years, related to health care, education, housing,
economic development and transportation, as well as congressional
representation in Washington. Those interested in a census job can get more
information at 2020 census.gov.
Governor
Cuomo announced that New York State will contract with 28 private labs to
increase testing capacity for the coronavirus; the labs will begin testing as
soon as they are ready. The Governor also announced the State University of New
York and the City University of New York will implement plans to maximize
distance learning and reduce in-person classes, beginning March 19th, for the
remainder of the spring semester.
Distance learning and other options will be developed by campuses. 43 additional cases of the coronavirus were
confirmed, bringing the statewide total to 216, only 3 cases are north of
Rockland County.
The
Bassett Healthcare Network is taking several actions to combat a possible
Coronavirus outbreak in their 8 county coverage area. Bassett is developing a central phone number
to triage individuals who may have symptoms and need further evaluation, Screening sites are being installed outside
the outpatient clinics, External
evaluation areas are being established at the network's hospitals, Telemedicine capabilities are being
expanded to be able to screen more patients remotely, information will be
posted at Bassett.org.
The
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 911 center received a call of an individual
who had shot a rifle in the direction of 2 people in the Town of Plymouth
Monday. Upon arrival, officers located
27 year old Zachary Ketchum, who was charged with 2 Counts of Reckless
Endangerment & menacing & 1 Count Criminal Mischief. Ketchum was arraigned, released, &
Temporary orders of protection were issued for the victims. The investigation is ongoing and additional
charges are pending.
Delaware
County Public Health will hold another Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic today for
dogs, cats and ferrets. The Clinic will
be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at a new location; at the SUNY Delhi Farm, Arbor
Hill Road in Delhi. More information is
available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
WCDO News — Thursday 3-12-20
Governor Cuomo & SUNY & CUNY officials announced
today that the campuses will all be closing on March 19th, for the rest of the
spring semester. The steps are being
taken to cut try to stop the potential spread of the Coronavirus in large
lecture halls & at athletic events, classes will continue until the end of
the spring semester online. Governor
Cuomo also suggested that Business owners should consider letting employees
work from home, or stagger work shifts to slow the potential spread of the
coronavirus in large work groups.
Governor Cuomo also announced that agreements are about to
be in place with 28 more labs around the state, to be able to administer more
tests for the Coronavirus. The CDC in
Atlanta originally started the testing, they quickly became overwhelmed, the
Wadsworth Labs in Albany then took on the testing, and more tests are
continuing to be administered, making the need for more labs to add to the
testing.
SUNY Morrisville is offering a Free Play Group with Early
Childhood Students in a free program, to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
the Norwich Campus, in Follett Hall. An
Open House will be held tonight & tomorrow, Spokesperson Margaret Hoose
explains:
(Margaret Hoose 3-11-20)
The Open Houses are today from 5:00 PM to 7 PM &
Tomorrow morning from 8:00 AM to 12 PM, the Play Group dates are Tuesdays and
Thursdays, March 24 through May 12, more information is available at 334-5144,
or email hoosema@morrisville.edu.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is continuing to work to stop
Major League Baseball from contracting over 40 Minor League Baseball teams,
including the Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
(Congressman Brindisi 3-11-20)
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2020 season will be played as
originally Scheduled, more information is available at BINGRP.com.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is looking for more participants
at their Irish For A Day Parade this Saturday, Chamber President Teri Schunk
Explains:
(Teri Schunk 3-11-20)
More information about the Irish For A Day Parade or all of
the other scheduled activities this Saturday is available at 561-2642.
The City of Oneonta is currently
accepting applications for several full-time positions. Applications will be accepted for Code
Enforcement Inspector, Engineering GIS Technician, Finance Coordinator &
Purchasing Agent, Job descriptions and applications are available at
oneonta.ny.us/personnel or at the Personnel Office on the 2nd floor of Oneonta
City Hall.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has recommended
new emergency measures to contain the coronavirus cluster of 108 people in New
Rochelle. The protocols include closing schools, houses of worship and other
large gathering facilities for a 2 weeks, Governor Cuomo has deployed National
Guard troops to deliver food to homes and help with cleaning public spaces in
the containment area. The Governor
confirmed 31 additional cases of the Coronavirus, bringing the statewide total
to 173.
Orlando Tercero will remain in a Nicaraguan prison for 30
years, after a Nicaraguan judge made that decision yesterday. Tercero was convicted in Nicaragua for Haley
Anderson's death in Binghamton in March 2018.
Tercero killed Anderson in his Oak Street apartment, fled to Nicaragua
to avoid prosecution.
Governor Cuomo announced the expansion several State Parks
land protection projects that cover more than 760 acres in Central New York and
the Southern Tier. Locally, 297 acres
added to Robert V. Riddell State. The addition to the Delaware County-side of the
park buffers a heavily subdivided area near the park and provides room to
expand trails.
World Spay Day is today, the Susquehanna SPCA will host a
feline low cost spay/neuter clinic. Appointments can be secured by the
Susquehanna SPCA at 547-8111, extension 102.
The fee per cat is $60; more information is available at thesas.org.
today that the campuses will all be closing on March 19th, for the rest of the
spring semester. The steps are being
taken to cut try to stop the potential spread of the Coronavirus in large
lecture halls & at athletic events, classes will continue until the end of
the spring semester online. Governor
Cuomo also suggested that Business owners should consider letting employees
work from home, or stagger work shifts to slow the potential spread of the
coronavirus in large work groups.
Governor Cuomo also announced that agreements are about to
be in place with 28 more labs around the state, to be able to administer more
tests for the Coronavirus. The CDC in
Atlanta originally started the testing, they quickly became overwhelmed, the
Wadsworth Labs in Albany then took on the testing, and more tests are
continuing to be administered, making the need for more labs to add to the
testing.
SUNY Morrisville is offering a Free Play Group with Early
Childhood Students in a free program, to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
the Norwich Campus, in Follett Hall. An
Open House will be held tonight & tomorrow, Spokesperson Margaret Hoose
explains:
(Margaret Hoose 3-11-20)
The Open Houses are today from 5:00 PM to 7 PM &
Tomorrow morning from 8:00 AM to 12 PM, the Play Group dates are Tuesdays and
Thursdays, March 24 through May 12, more information is available at 334-5144,
or email hoosema@morrisville.edu.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is continuing to work to stop
Major League Baseball from contracting over 40 Minor League Baseball teams,
including the Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
(Congressman Brindisi 3-11-20)
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2020 season will be played as
originally Scheduled, more information is available at BINGRP.com.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is looking for more participants
at their Irish For A Day Parade this Saturday, Chamber President Teri Schunk
Explains:
(Teri Schunk 3-11-20)
More information about the Irish For A Day Parade or all of
the other scheduled activities this Saturday is available at 561-2642.
The City of Oneonta is currently
accepting applications for several full-time positions. Applications will be accepted for Code
Enforcement Inspector, Engineering GIS Technician, Finance Coordinator &
Purchasing Agent, Job descriptions and applications are available at
oneonta.ny.us/personnel or at the Personnel Office on the 2nd floor of Oneonta
City Hall.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has recommended
new emergency measures to contain the coronavirus cluster of 108 people in New
Rochelle. The protocols include closing schools, houses of worship and other
large gathering facilities for a 2 weeks, Governor Cuomo has deployed National
Guard troops to deliver food to homes and help with cleaning public spaces in
the containment area. The Governor
confirmed 31 additional cases of the Coronavirus, bringing the statewide total
to 173.
Orlando Tercero will remain in a Nicaraguan prison for 30
years, after a Nicaraguan judge made that decision yesterday. Tercero was convicted in Nicaragua for Haley
Anderson's death in Binghamton in March 2018.
Tercero killed Anderson in his Oak Street apartment, fled to Nicaragua
to avoid prosecution.
Governor Cuomo announced the expansion several State Parks
land protection projects that cover more than 760 acres in Central New York and
the Southern Tier. Locally, 297 acres
added to Robert V. Riddell State. The addition to the Delaware County-side of the
park buffers a heavily subdivided area near the park and provides room to
expand trails.
World Spay Day is today, the Susquehanna SPCA will host a
feline low cost spay/neuter clinic. Appointments can be secured by the
Susquehanna SPCA at 547-8111, extension 102.
The fee per cat is $60; more information is available at thesas.org.