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WCDO News — Friday 2-12-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-21
Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa is under fire, for saying to some state lawmakers in a ZOOM meeting that the administration "Froze Up" after being asked last summer for information by the US Department of Justice, regarding the death toll in the state’s nursing homes from COVID 19. Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is the Ranking Republican on the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee, he told WCDO news of his reaction:
(Angelino 2-12-21)
The State Health Department has released updated statistics in the last week that greatly increased the number of deaths of Nursing home residents to over 12,700, by including those who died from COVID while in a hospital. This Afternoon, DeRosa clarified her statements by stating that Governor's Office had asked State Lawmakers to wait for the administration’s response on Nursing Home deaths, so the administration could first resolve the Federal inquiry, she said that they were fully transparent with the Federal & then state inquiries in that order. Some Lawmakers are calling for limiting the Governor's emergency powers & for the resignations of DeRosa; many have also been calling for the resignation of State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.
2010 Unatego graduate Aaron "Frosty" Foster, who grew up in Wells Bridge, passed away unexpectedly Thursday in Tennessee. Foster was a bluegrass musician, who currently had the #6 song on the Bluegrass charts, with Troy Boone, entitled "Country Fool". Foster was inducted in 2020 into the Unatego Central School District Hall Of Distinction, he was 28.
Major League Baseball announced today that all 120 Minor League Clubs offered an invitation to become Professional Development League (“PDL”) license holders, have officially agreed to accept. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, selected as partners by the New York Mets, will provide both facilities and communities that are essential to the development of the next generation of big-league stars. The Rumble Ponies will compete in a brand new League for the 2021 season and beyond. They will take part in the New Double-A Northeast League, and will be seeded in the Northeast division.
State Police arrested 33 year old Carlos Smith of Utica, for torturing, injuring & failing to feed 6 dogs left at his former residence in the town of Davenport in December. Smith was officially charged with 6 counts of failing to provide proper sustenance to animals; a warrant was issued for his arrest, which occurred late Thursday afternoon.
State Police located 15 year old Trevor Mallory in the City in Binghamton in good health; he was turned over to the custody of a family member. Mallory was reported missing on February 2nd, where he was last seen leaving the town of Colesville in a vehicle. State Police stated that tips from the public & and the sharing of Mallory’s picture on social media led to his reappearance.
Republican Claudia Tenney was sworn in to serve in the New York 22nd Congressional District yesterday, she previously served in Congress from 2016 to 2018 when she lost her re-election bid to Democrat Anthony Brindisi, who she just defeated by 109 votes, the vote count wasn't certified until earlier this week after a prolonged vote count & issues with ballots in Oneida & Chenango Counties.
A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will hold a Blood Drive Monday from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Spokesperson Rebecca Brooks-White said that there is a shortage of many blood types:
(Rebecca Brooks White 2-12-21)
Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.
Chenango County Public Health reported another COVID related death today, bringing their total to 49. The report 102 active cases, 280 quarantined & 20 hospitalized, their total number of cases is up to 2285.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-21
State Police updated their information regarding Thursday's crash of a garbage truck on State Route 17 in the town of Windsor. The unidentified 64 year old driver from the Bronx was traveling at an unsafe speed, and made an unsafe lane change, he went through the guiderail and into the median, struck an earth embankment, the truck continued & the tractor became detached & overturned and came to rest in the median between the over passes for State Line Road. The driver was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, the truck is registered to Lae Transport Corp in Newark, New Jersey, the investigation is continuing.
Stadiums and arenas can reopen with limited spectators on February 23rd, following the success of the Buffalo Bills testing program, Governor Cuomo explained during a recent COVID 19 briefing:
(Cuomo 2-12-21)
Under the new reopening guidelines, the Barclays Center will open when the Brooklyn Nets host the Sacramento Kings.
This weekend will be the first Free Fishing Weekend of the year, when anglers are permitted to fish for free without a license. Tips on Ice fishing are available on the state DEC website, Participants are reminded to be socially distanced from others, wear masks & avoid sharing gear when possible.
Delaware County Public Health reported 17 news COVID cases Thursday out of 352 tests, they have 116 active cases, 22 are hospitalized & 309 are quarantined.
The next Delaware County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative committee virtual meeting is Today at 1:00 pm. This meeting will be live-streamed on the Delaware County YouTube channel; the link will be shared 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting on the Delaware County Facebook page. The live-stream video will remain available on the Delaware County YouTube channel after the meeting has ended, and a recording will be available on Facebook.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society has a new exhibition coming to its History Center at 183 Main Street. "Up from the Ashes, Oneonta Shaped by Fire" opens Today, the exhibition covers the history of Oneonta's early fire companies, the Oneonta Fire Department, & notable Oneonta fires, it will remain on display until May 1st, more information is available at 432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.
Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa is under fire, for saying to some state lawmakers in a ZOOM meeting that the administration "Froze Up" after being asked last summer for information by the US Department of Justice, regarding the death toll in the state’s nursing homes from COVID 19. Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is the Ranking Republican on the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee, he told WCDO news of his reaction:
(Angelino 2-12-21)
The State Health Department has released updated statistics in the last week that greatly increased the number of deaths of Nursing home residents to over 12,700, by including those who died from COVID while in a hospital. This Afternoon, DeRosa clarified her statements by stating that Governor's Office had asked State Lawmakers to wait for the administration’s response on Nursing Home deaths, so the administration could first resolve the Federal inquiry, she said that they were fully transparent with the Federal & then state inquiries in that order. Some Lawmakers are calling for limiting the Governor's emergency powers & for the resignations of DeRosa; many have also been calling for the resignation of State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.
2010 Unatego graduate Aaron "Frosty" Foster, who grew up in Wells Bridge, passed away unexpectedly Thursday in Tennessee. Foster was a bluegrass musician, who currently had the #6 song on the Bluegrass charts, with Troy Boone, entitled "Country Fool". Foster was inducted in 2020 into the Unatego Central School District Hall Of Distinction, he was 28.
Major League Baseball announced today that all 120 Minor League Clubs offered an invitation to become Professional Development League (“PDL”) license holders, have officially agreed to accept. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, selected as partners by the New York Mets, will provide both facilities and communities that are essential to the development of the next generation of big-league stars. The Rumble Ponies will compete in a brand new League for the 2021 season and beyond. They will take part in the New Double-A Northeast League, and will be seeded in the Northeast division.
State Police arrested 33 year old Carlos Smith of Utica, for torturing, injuring & failing to feed 6 dogs left at his former residence in the town of Davenport in December. Smith was officially charged with 6 counts of failing to provide proper sustenance to animals; a warrant was issued for his arrest, which occurred late Thursday afternoon.
State Police located 15 year old Trevor Mallory in the City in Binghamton in good health; he was turned over to the custody of a family member. Mallory was reported missing on February 2nd, where he was last seen leaving the town of Colesville in a vehicle. State Police stated that tips from the public & and the sharing of Mallory’s picture on social media led to his reappearance.
Republican Claudia Tenney was sworn in to serve in the New York 22nd Congressional District yesterday, she previously served in Congress from 2016 to 2018 when she lost her re-election bid to Democrat Anthony Brindisi, who she just defeated by 109 votes, the vote count wasn't certified until earlier this week after a prolonged vote count & issues with ballots in Oneida & Chenango Counties.
A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will hold a Blood Drive Monday from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Spokesperson Rebecca Brooks-White said that there is a shortage of many blood types:
(Rebecca Brooks White 2-12-21)
Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.
Chenango County Public Health reported another COVID related death today, bringing their total to 49. The report 102 active cases, 280 quarantined & 20 hospitalized, their total number of cases is up to 2285.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-21
State Police updated their information regarding Thursday's crash of a garbage truck on State Route 17 in the town of Windsor. The unidentified 64 year old driver from the Bronx was traveling at an unsafe speed, and made an unsafe lane change, he went through the guiderail and into the median, struck an earth embankment, the truck continued & the tractor became detached & overturned and came to rest in the median between the over passes for State Line Road. The driver was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, the truck is registered to Lae Transport Corp in Newark, New Jersey, the investigation is continuing.
Stadiums and arenas can reopen with limited spectators on February 23rd, following the success of the Buffalo Bills testing program, Governor Cuomo explained during a recent COVID 19 briefing:
(Cuomo 2-12-21)
Under the new reopening guidelines, the Barclays Center will open when the Brooklyn Nets host the Sacramento Kings.
This weekend will be the first Free Fishing Weekend of the year, when anglers are permitted to fish for free without a license. Tips on Ice fishing are available on the state DEC website, Participants are reminded to be socially distanced from others, wear masks & avoid sharing gear when possible.
Delaware County Public Health reported 17 news COVID cases Thursday out of 352 tests, they have 116 active cases, 22 are hospitalized & 309 are quarantined.
The next Delaware County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative committee virtual meeting is Today at 1:00 pm. This meeting will be live-streamed on the Delaware County YouTube channel; the link will be shared 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting on the Delaware County Facebook page. The live-stream video will remain available on the Delaware County YouTube channel after the meeting has ended, and a recording will be available on Facebook.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society has a new exhibition coming to its History Center at 183 Main Street. "Up from the Ashes, Oneonta Shaped by Fire" opens Today, the exhibition covers the history of Oneonta's early fire companies, the Oneonta Fire Department, & notable Oneonta fires, it will remain on display until May 1st, more information is available at 432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 1-7-20
State Police have identified the deceased from yesterday's fatal crash in Greene as 68 year old Kathy Rogers of Greene. Troopers were dispatched to State Route 12 at about 9:40 Monday morning after the report of a vehicle crossed the opposing lane, went off of the road, overturned & caught fire. The investigation is still pending.
Governor
Cuomo will deliver his annual State of the State Address in Albany tomorrow
afternoon. The Governor has proposed
about 2 dozen proposals in the weeks before the speech, which will outline his
legislative agenda for the year. The
legislature will be in session through mid-June.
Erick
Tavares was sentenced in Otsego County Court to 1-1/3 to 4 years in State
Prison, on a guilty plea for 3rd degree Robbery. Tavares was arrested with 2 others for a
kidnapping & robbery in Oneonta in 2018.
The
Delaware County Board of Supervisors is expected to name a new Commissioner for
the Department of Social Services, at their next meeting Wednesday in
Delhi. Sylvia Armano has been serving on
an interim basis since the suspension of former commissioner Dana
Scuderi-Hunter in July.
The
Unatego Hall of Distinction Committee has selected 2 alumni to be honored for
induction this year. This year’s
induction ceremony will take place during the Dan Wickham Wrestling Tournament
on Saturday, January 11 with a reception at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at the
Jr/Sr. High School followed by the ceremony at 6:00 pm in the High School
Gym. Inductees will be Steve Hall, a
1983 graduate who went on to become a successful mechanical engineer, owning 2
US Patents, and Aaron Foster, a 2010 graduate who has gone on to a successful
guitar playing career in the Bluegrass Genre.
State
Police at Norwich arrested 47 year old Robert Smith of Sidney for Driving While
Intoxicated, after a trooper on County Road 35 in the town of Oxford observed
Smith driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop. Smith's B.A.C. was .14%, he was processed and
turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 31 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper was dispatched to a gas station in Afton after a concerned citizen called 911. The trooper located Burns in his vehicle, he was arrested, processed then released to a sober 3rd party.
Governor
Cuomo will deliver his annual State of the State Address in Albany tomorrow
afternoon. The Governor has proposed
about 2 dozen proposals in the weeks before the speech, which will outline his
legislative agenda for the year. The
legislature will be in session through mid-June.
Erick
Tavares was sentenced in Otsego County Court to 1-1/3 to 4 years in State
Prison, on a guilty plea for 3rd degree Robbery. Tavares was arrested with 2 others for a
kidnapping & robbery in Oneonta in 2018.
The
Delaware County Board of Supervisors is expected to name a new Commissioner for
the Department of Social Services, at their next meeting Wednesday in
Delhi. Sylvia Armano has been serving on
an interim basis since the suspension of former commissioner Dana
Scuderi-Hunter in July.
The
Unatego Hall of Distinction Committee has selected 2 alumni to be honored for
induction this year. This year’s
induction ceremony will take place during the Dan Wickham Wrestling Tournament
on Saturday, January 11 with a reception at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at the
Jr/Sr. High School followed by the ceremony at 6:00 pm in the High School
Gym. Inductees will be Steve Hall, a
1983 graduate who went on to become a successful mechanical engineer, owning 2
US Patents, and Aaron Foster, a 2010 graduate who has gone on to a successful
guitar playing career in the Bluegrass Genre.
State
Police at Norwich arrested 47 year old Robert Smith of Sidney for Driving While
Intoxicated, after a trooper on County Road 35 in the town of Oxford observed
Smith driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop. Smith's B.A.C. was .14%, he was processed and
turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 31 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper was dispatched to a gas station in Afton after a concerned citizen called 911. The trooper located Burns in his vehicle, he was arrested, processed then released to a sober 3rd party.