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WCDO News — Thursday 3-26-20
Governor Cuomo announced that
they are still looking to get enough Ventilators into the state to address the
expected increase in Coronavirus cases over the next 3 weeks:
(Cuomo 3-26-20)
Cuomo said that the added
problem is that the normal usage for ventilators by patients is 3 days, but for
Corona Virus patients it has been 11 to 13 days. The current amount of Coronavirus cases in
New York State is 37,258, with 385 deaths, over 5300 are hospitalized, just
under 1300 are in an ICU bed, & 1517 patients have been discharged.
The State Budget is due in a few
days, with the numbers expected to be drastically lowered following the blow to
the economy from the coronavirus.
Governor Cuomo said that the state started out with a 7 billion dollar
deficit in the next budget, the coronavirus added between 10 to 15 billion
dollars to that total, the federal stimulus money gives the state only 5
billion dollars.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies and Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded Monday Evening
to a reported tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of County Highway 2
and East Terry Clove Road in the Town of Delhi. 35 year-old David Stanton of
Oneonta was the operator of the tractor trailer loaded with logs; it
jack-knifed on the slush covered roadway and partially rolled onto its side as
Stanton attempted a left turn. Stanton
was not injured in the accident, but the highway remained closed for several
hours for the cleanup.
Governor Cuomo announced that a
mental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. We can't
underestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health. I'm proud
that over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to help
with New York's Coronavirus response. For free emotional support, consultation
and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.
Binghamton Police arrested 34
year old Lucas Pruitt of Binghamton in connection with 2 recent armed
robberies. Pruitt was charged with 2
counts of 2nd degree robbery for the march 9th robbery at the Kwik Fill at 263
Main Street, and the March 15th robbery at the Speedway at 63 Main Street. Pruitt is being held in the city lockup
pending arraignment.
The State Division of Consumer
Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of the novel
coronavirus. Scammers are using techniques such as falsely claiming to be
online sellers of popular goods; setting up fake charities; sending fake emails
and texts that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal
information and using robocalls to pitch coronavirus treatments and work at
home schemes. More information is
available at 800-697-1220, or dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Delaware County Public Health
announced that the current total of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19
cases received in Delaware County is 5, excluding the 3 cases transferred to
the county where the individuals are actually residing. Public Health SpokespersonHeather
Warner told WCDO News that while these numbers may seem low, there is still a
threat to all who do not practice handwashing, social distancing and the other
suggestions by health officials:
(Heather Warner 3-26-20)
Warner said that there are 2
cases that are recovering at home here in Delaware County, 3 cases are isolated
and receiving medical care in a hospital.
There are 8 people under mandatory quarantine and 5 people under
precautionary quarantine.
The Otsego County Department of
Health is investigating two more lab confirmed cases of COVID 19. One case is a
close contact to a confirmed case and one was tested out of county. The
investigations are ongoing and all contacts are being notified and quarantined.
The number of lab confirmed cases is 4.
A list of Delaware County food
pantries is available online, that are served by Delaware Opportunities. The
list is available at delawareopportunities.org/homeless-assistance
State Police and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department were
dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a tractor trailer with a dump
trailer Wednesday at approximately 1:44 p.m., on County Road 22 in Schuyler
Lake. An initial investigation reveals
that the tractor trailer with the dump trailer was traveling on County Road 22
when 47 year old Clarence Travis of Exeter stepped into the path & was
struck. Travis was taken to a Utica Hospital
& succumbed to his injuries, the driver of the tractor trailer was not
injured, and the incident remains under investigation.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering
low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small
businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the
Coronavirus. Applicants may apply
online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download
applications at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela or call (800) 659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will host his 2nd Coronavirus
Telephone Town Hall this afternoon, where he will be joined by Local Health
Care Experts & Officials to Field Questions Regarding Global Pandemic. Brindisi's Telephone town hall will begin at
3:30 this afternoon, constituents are advised to RSVP at
Brindisi.House.gov/live to receive a call, or they can call 855-614-0159, the
call will be streamed at Brindisi.house.gov/live.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced
that their Brisben and North Norwich Facilities are both closed until further
notice. The Landfill in the Town of
Pharsalia is Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and
haulers. Saturday the landfill will be
open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, more information is
available at 337-1792
The Sidney Town Clerk’s office announced that they will be
closed to the public next week due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that all payments,
dog licenses, handicap placard applications, and any other services needed from
the Town Clerk’s Office may be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town
Office at 44 Grand Street. More
information is available at 561-2334, 237-6394 or by Email:
Clerk@townofsidney.com
they are still looking to get enough Ventilators into the state to address the
expected increase in Coronavirus cases over the next 3 weeks:
(Cuomo 3-26-20)
Cuomo said that the added
problem is that the normal usage for ventilators by patients is 3 days, but for
Corona Virus patients it has been 11 to 13 days. The current amount of Coronavirus cases in
New York State is 37,258, with 385 deaths, over 5300 are hospitalized, just
under 1300 are in an ICU bed, & 1517 patients have been discharged.
The State Budget is due in a few
days, with the numbers expected to be drastically lowered following the blow to
the economy from the coronavirus.
Governor Cuomo said that the state started out with a 7 billion dollar
deficit in the next budget, the coronavirus added between 10 to 15 billion
dollars to that total, the federal stimulus money gives the state only 5
billion dollars.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies and Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded Monday Evening
to a reported tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of County Highway 2
and East Terry Clove Road in the Town of Delhi. 35 year-old David Stanton of
Oneonta was the operator of the tractor trailer loaded with logs; it
jack-knifed on the slush covered roadway and partially rolled onto its side as
Stanton attempted a left turn. Stanton
was not injured in the accident, but the highway remained closed for several
hours for the cleanup.
Governor Cuomo announced that a
mental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. We can't
underestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health. I'm proud
that over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to help
with New York's Coronavirus response. For free emotional support, consultation
and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.
Binghamton Police arrested 34
year old Lucas Pruitt of Binghamton in connection with 2 recent armed
robberies. Pruitt was charged with 2
counts of 2nd degree robbery for the march 9th robbery at the Kwik Fill at 263
Main Street, and the March 15th robbery at the Speedway at 63 Main Street. Pruitt is being held in the city lockup
pending arraignment.
The State Division of Consumer
Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of the novel
coronavirus. Scammers are using techniques such as falsely claiming to be
online sellers of popular goods; setting up fake charities; sending fake emails
and texts that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal
information and using robocalls to pitch coronavirus treatments and work at
home schemes. More information is
available at 800-697-1220, or dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Delaware County Public Health
announced that the current total of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19
cases received in Delaware County is 5, excluding the 3 cases transferred to
the county where the individuals are actually residing. Public Health SpokespersonHeather
Warner told WCDO News that while these numbers may seem low, there is still a
threat to all who do not practice handwashing, social distancing and the other
suggestions by health officials:
(Heather Warner 3-26-20)
Warner said that there are 2
cases that are recovering at home here in Delaware County, 3 cases are isolated
and receiving medical care in a hospital.
There are 8 people under mandatory quarantine and 5 people under
precautionary quarantine.
The Otsego County Department of
Health is investigating two more lab confirmed cases of COVID 19. One case is a
close contact to a confirmed case and one was tested out of county. The
investigations are ongoing and all contacts are being notified and quarantined.
The number of lab confirmed cases is 4.
A list of Delaware County food
pantries is available online, that are served by Delaware Opportunities. The
list is available at delawareopportunities.org/homeless-assistance
State Police and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department were
dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a tractor trailer with a dump
trailer Wednesday at approximately 1:44 p.m., on County Road 22 in Schuyler
Lake. An initial investigation reveals
that the tractor trailer with the dump trailer was traveling on County Road 22
when 47 year old Clarence Travis of Exeter stepped into the path & was
struck. Travis was taken to a Utica Hospital
& succumbed to his injuries, the driver of the tractor trailer was not
injured, and the incident remains under investigation.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering
low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small
businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the
Coronavirus. Applicants may apply
online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download
applications at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela or call (800) 659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will host his 2nd Coronavirus
Telephone Town Hall this afternoon, where he will be joined by Local Health
Care Experts & Officials to Field Questions Regarding Global Pandemic. Brindisi's Telephone town hall will begin at
3:30 this afternoon, constituents are advised to RSVP at
Brindisi.House.gov/live to receive a call, or they can call 855-614-0159, the
call will be streamed at Brindisi.house.gov/live.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced
that their Brisben and North Norwich Facilities are both closed until further
notice. The Landfill in the Town of
Pharsalia is Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and
haulers. Saturday the landfill will be
open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, more information is
available at 337-1792
The Sidney Town Clerk’s office announced that they will be
closed to the public next week due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that all payments,
dog licenses, handicap placard applications, and any other services needed from
the Town Clerk’s Office may be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town
Office at 44 Grand Street. More
information is available at 561-2334, 237-6394 or by Email:
Clerk@townofsidney.com
BinghamtonCHENANGO COUNTY DPWCLARENCE TRAVISCONGRESSMAN ANTHONY BRINDISIDAVID STANTONDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE OPPORTUNITIESEXETERGovernor CuomoHEATHER WARNERNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSidneySIDNEY TOWN CLERK SHEILA PAULState Division of Consumer ProtectionU.S. Small Business Administration