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WCDO News — Thursday 5-13-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-13-21
The Otsego County Department of Health reported another COVID 19 related death Wednesday. The death is the 62nd reported in Otsego County, the 43rd since January 1st, they reported 52 active cases, with 4 new cases Wednesday, 6 are hospitalized.
The Norwich Theater Company will hold auditions for their summer production, “Something Rotten” in the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street in Norwich starting tomorrow, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller comments:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-13-21)
Miller said that the play is a period piece set in the 1590's, All Covid precautions, including masks and social distancing, will be taken during the auditions,, more information is available at norwichtheatercompany.org or by calling (888) 613-4496.
The UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Vaccination Team will be at Hidden Springs Brewhouse at 170 County Road 31 in Norwich, from Noon to 4:30 pm. on Saturday administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. UHS Spokesman David Finney said that the time to get vaccinated is now:
(David Finney 5-13-21)
Anyone wishing to reserve a spot can do so by calling 337-4239. To schedule an appointment at one of UHS Chenango Memorial’s upcoming vaccine clinics, call the CMH COVID Vaccine Line at (607) 337-4888. More information about COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Southern Tier is available at SouthernTierVax.org.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting New Yorkers' COVID-19 stimulus payments from being garnished by debt collectors. All relief payments to New Yorkers under these federal acts will be protected. This legislation also creates a carve-out for claims brought by individuals who have an interest in the relief payments to ensure that these funds can be collected to pay child and spousal support and to collect payments in situations involving fraud.
Delaware County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Level 3 Sex Offender in Delhi Wednesday afternoon for violating the Sex Offender Registration Act. 48 year-old Lyman McCann was charged with failing to report a change of address as required by the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act. McCann is designated as Sexually Violent Offender, he reported a Walton address to the Sheriff’s Office following his release from jail in March, after serving the maximum sentence for sodomy, robbery and unlawful imprisonment, McCann had not been living at the address since April, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending a County Court bail hearing and appearances in the Town of Delhi Court.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-13-21
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with United State Small Business Association representatives to present a Free 1-hour webinar today at 10:00 AM, to provide an overview and details about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, for eligible restaurants & bars impacted by COVID-19. to register for the webinar, go to delawarecounty.org.
The Town & Village of Unadilla will have their Spring Clean-up Day today. Town residents can bring accepted items to the Town Highway Garage on Martin Brook Road; Village residents can put those items to the curb by 7:00 AM, Accepted Items include White Goods, there will be a $15 charge if those items contain Freon, a maximum of 4 tires, off of the rims will be accepted, no tractor or large truck tires are accepted, and no regular garbage will be accepted.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers that the deadline to file personal income tax returns is Monday, May 17. Resources to help you file an accurate and on-time return are available anytime online at www.tax.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff's office announced that a tip from a community member has resulted in the arrest of a sex offender for failing to register a social media screen name. Investigators arrested and charged 20-year-old Tyler Dibble of Hamden with failure to register an address change, he is a level 3 sex offender & he is accused of failing to report a FACEBOOK screen name within 10 days as required by the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act. Dibble was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a future date.
Delaware County Public Health and will be conducting a single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday May 22 at the Stamford Fire Department, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Initially there are 100 appointments available for this clinic, appointments will be added as needed once the first 100 appointments are filled. Registration is highly recommended, walk-ins welcome dependent on vaccine availability. To secure a shot register at apps2.health.ny.gov, For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported another COVID 19 related death Wednesday. The death is the 62nd reported in Otsego County, the 43rd since January 1st, they reported 52 active cases, with 4 new cases Wednesday, 6 are hospitalized.
The Norwich Theater Company will hold auditions for their summer production, “Something Rotten” in the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street in Norwich starting tomorrow, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller comments:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-13-21)
Miller said that the play is a period piece set in the 1590's, All Covid precautions, including masks and social distancing, will be taken during the auditions,, more information is available at norwichtheatercompany.org or by calling (888) 613-4496.
The UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Vaccination Team will be at Hidden Springs Brewhouse at 170 County Road 31 in Norwich, from Noon to 4:30 pm. on Saturday administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. UHS Spokesman David Finney said that the time to get vaccinated is now:
(David Finney 5-13-21)
Anyone wishing to reserve a spot can do so by calling 337-4239. To schedule an appointment at one of UHS Chenango Memorial’s upcoming vaccine clinics, call the CMH COVID Vaccine Line at (607) 337-4888. More information about COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Southern Tier is available at SouthernTierVax.org.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting New Yorkers' COVID-19 stimulus payments from being garnished by debt collectors. All relief payments to New Yorkers under these federal acts will be protected. This legislation also creates a carve-out for claims brought by individuals who have an interest in the relief payments to ensure that these funds can be collected to pay child and spousal support and to collect payments in situations involving fraud.
Delaware County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Level 3 Sex Offender in Delhi Wednesday afternoon for violating the Sex Offender Registration Act. 48 year-old Lyman McCann was charged with failing to report a change of address as required by the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act. McCann is designated as Sexually Violent Offender, he reported a Walton address to the Sheriff’s Office following his release from jail in March, after serving the maximum sentence for sodomy, robbery and unlawful imprisonment, McCann had not been living at the address since April, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending a County Court bail hearing and appearances in the Town of Delhi Court.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-13-21
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with United State Small Business Association representatives to present a Free 1-hour webinar today at 10:00 AM, to provide an overview and details about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, for eligible restaurants & bars impacted by COVID-19. to register for the webinar, go to delawarecounty.org.
The Town & Village of Unadilla will have their Spring Clean-up Day today. Town residents can bring accepted items to the Town Highway Garage on Martin Brook Road; Village residents can put those items to the curb by 7:00 AM, Accepted Items include White Goods, there will be a $15 charge if those items contain Freon, a maximum of 4 tires, off of the rims will be accepted, no tractor or large truck tires are accepted, and no regular garbage will be accepted.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers that the deadline to file personal income tax returns is Monday, May 17. Resources to help you file an accurate and on-time return are available anytime online at www.tax.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff's office announced that a tip from a community member has resulted in the arrest of a sex offender for failing to register a social media screen name. Investigators arrested and charged 20-year-old Tyler Dibble of Hamden with failure to register an address change, he is a level 3 sex offender & he is accused of failing to report a FACEBOOK screen name within 10 days as required by the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act. Dibble was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a future date.
Delaware County Public Health and will be conducting a single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday May 22 at the Stamford Fire Department, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Initially there are 100 appointments available for this clinic, appointments will be added as needed once the first 100 appointments are filled. Registration is highly recommended, walk-ins welcome dependent on vaccine availability. To secure a shot register at apps2.health.ny.gov, For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
WCDO News — Thursday 5-13-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-12-21
The City of Oneonta Police Department is investigating an incident that took place on April 10th at approximately 2:00am behind 10 Market Street in the City of Oneonta. Oneonta Police have posted a video of the incident on their Facebook Page, they are asking that anyone who can identify the males in this video or has any other information about this incident to contact Detective Harvey at 431-1344.
Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument and several traffic violations. Yonnone was issued appearance and traffic tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court. Yonnone was turned over to the Oneonta Police Department on an Arrest Warrant issued by the City of Oneonta Court.
Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is making another attempt to run for the Republican nomination for Governor. Astorino ran for Governor in 2014, losing by a large margin to Andrew Cuomo. Astorino is the 3rd Republican to announce a run for Governor in 2022; the others are Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin and Lewis County Sheriff Mike Carpinelli.
Broome County officials announced today that the Binghamton Black Bears will make their home at the Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena next season. The team is in the Federal Prospects Hockey League & will start playing in October, following the departure of the Binghamton Devils, who are relocating to Utica.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation to permanently implement a Universal School Meals program, which would provide free school meals for all students:
(Gillibrand 5-12-21)
Currently the United States Department of Agriculture provides free schools meals through COVID-19 waivers through the 2021-2022 school year only. Gillibrand said that her legislation would also encourage the use of local foods in school meal programs, Gillibrand is pushing for the inclusion of the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 in the upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization currently being negotiated by the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senator Gillibrand is a member of that Committee.
Governor Cuomo today announced a series of pop up vaccination sites at passenger railroad stations upstate & the state's success at lower COVID rate bodes well for summer activities:
(Cuomo 5-12-21)
The State Health Department reported a 1.1% COVID test positivity rate for Tuesday, with Hospitalization, ICU Patients & patients on Ventilators at the lowest levels since last November.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-12-21
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation extending a moratorium that prevents utility companies from disconnecting utilities to residential households and small businesses that are struggling with their bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium is extended for a period of 180 days after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted or 180 days after December 31st.
Delaware Opportunities that their Dairy Distribution is today for those who registered, at Delaware Opportunities on Route 10 in Hamden from 12:00 to 3:30 PM; More information is available by calling 746-1600.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at 97 Main Street Delhi. from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in the State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov. For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200. Delaware County reported 6 new COVID cases Tuesday out of 188 tested, 7 are hospitalized, there are 42 active cases & 77 quarantined.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 11 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The 2021 funding round includes more than $750 million in state economic development resources, The application period opened Monday, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs for job-creation and community development projects.
The City of Oneonta Police Department is investigating an incident that took place on April 10th at approximately 2:00am behind 10 Market Street in the City of Oneonta. Oneonta Police have posted a video of the incident on their Facebook Page, they are asking that anyone who can identify the males in this video or has any other information about this incident to contact Detective Harvey at 431-1344.
Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument and several traffic violations. Yonnone was issued appearance and traffic tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court. Yonnone was turned over to the Oneonta Police Department on an Arrest Warrant issued by the City of Oneonta Court.
Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is making another attempt to run for the Republican nomination for Governor. Astorino ran for Governor in 2014, losing by a large margin to Andrew Cuomo. Astorino is the 3rd Republican to announce a run for Governor in 2022; the others are Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin and Lewis County Sheriff Mike Carpinelli.
Broome County officials announced today that the Binghamton Black Bears will make their home at the Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena next season. The team is in the Federal Prospects Hockey League & will start playing in October, following the departure of the Binghamton Devils, who are relocating to Utica.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation to permanently implement a Universal School Meals program, which would provide free school meals for all students:
(Gillibrand 5-12-21)
Currently the United States Department of Agriculture provides free schools meals through COVID-19 waivers through the 2021-2022 school year only. Gillibrand said that her legislation would also encourage the use of local foods in school meal programs, Gillibrand is pushing for the inclusion of the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 in the upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization currently being negotiated by the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senator Gillibrand is a member of that Committee.
Governor Cuomo today announced a series of pop up vaccination sites at passenger railroad stations upstate & the state's success at lower COVID rate bodes well for summer activities:
(Cuomo 5-12-21)
The State Health Department reported a 1.1% COVID test positivity rate for Tuesday, with Hospitalization, ICU Patients & patients on Ventilators at the lowest levels since last November.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-12-21
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation extending a moratorium that prevents utility companies from disconnecting utilities to residential households and small businesses that are struggling with their bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium is extended for a period of 180 days after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted or 180 days after December 31st.
Delaware Opportunities that their Dairy Distribution is today for those who registered, at Delaware Opportunities on Route 10 in Hamden from 12:00 to 3:30 PM; More information is available by calling 746-1600.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at 97 Main Street Delhi. from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in the State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov. For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200. Delaware County reported 6 new COVID cases Tuesday out of 188 tested, 7 are hospitalized, there are 42 active cases & 77 quarantined.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 11 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The 2021 funding round includes more than $750 million in state economic development resources, The application period opened Monday, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs for job-creation and community development projects.