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WCDO News — Monday 3-15-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-15-21
Mass vaccination sites continue to open around the state, State health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker was at the opening of such a site on Long Island This Morning:
(Zucker 3-15-21)
Dr. Zucker said that the state has been promised by the Biden administration that everyone will be eligible for the COVID 19 Vaccines by the end of May and the production is being ramped up by Pfizer, Moderna as well as Johnson & Johnson, some pharmaceutical companies that did not develop a vaccine have agreements with the first 3 to produce vaccines.
Chenango County Public Health reported 32 new COVID 19 cases since Friday, bringing their total to 2563 since the pandemic began. They currently report 78 active cases, 227 quarantined and 11 hospitalized. There have been 2328 Total Recoveries & 63 deaths from the virus.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their free virtual Third Thursday event this Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. The featured speaker is Congressman Antonio Delgado, who was elected to his 2nd term in November, he currently serves on the House Agriculture, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.
Sidney Police Department responded Saturday to the report of a person being thrown from a vehicle on a public highway. Officers located a 17 year old male with injuries consistent with what was reported, he was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. Sidney Police arrested 42 year old Stanley McDonald of Sidney for DWI, Aggravated DWI, Reckless driving, driving a motor vehicle without a proper license, McDonald was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date, the investigation is continuing & more charges may be forthcoming.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand appeared in Binghamton this afternoon to call for legislation to expand community school funding and bolster services for low-income and underserved students, families, and communities. The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2021 would deliver more than $3.6 billion to expand community schools, Gillibrand will appear at 1:00 PM at the Binghamton University Downtown Center on Washington Street.
State Police arrested 24 year old Aaron Johnson of Norwich, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Possessing a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle and 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla, failing to maintain a lane. Troopers observed a rifle in the passenger seat, Johnson is accused of possessing methamphetamine and heroin. Johnson was issued appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court today.
A.M. NEWS Monday 3-15-21
Brian Ruple of Oneonta & Derrick Gray of Laurens pleaded guilty to a variety of charges connected with a break in last year at Losie's Gun Shop, a holdup & assault of a clerk at the Dollar Tree in Oneonta & the hold up of convenience stores in Oneonta & Otego on April 24th 2020. Ruple will serve a total of 9½ to 12 years in state prison, plus five years of supervised release, Gray was charged with 3rd-degree robbery and attempted robbery in connection with the gas station hold ups, both face sentencing later this year.
The State Health Department reported 206,680 New Yorkers were tested for COVID Saturday, with 5,943 positives, a positivity rate of 2.88%. Patient Hospitalizations dropped to 4,486 , the number in ICU beds was down to 927 & the number on Ventilators dropped to 619, there were 62 deaths, the state reports over 39,000 deaths since the pandemic began.
Delaware County Public Health announced 25 new COVID 19 positive cases Friday & 9 new cases Saturday, & 9 more on Sunday with 2 more deaths attributed to the virus over the weekend, giving the county 44 deaths since the pandemic hit a little over a year ago. Delaware County reported 133 active cases, 15 hospitalized & 405 quarantined
The Sidney Central School District has been notified that a 4th grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been on campus since Friday, March 12th. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.
Mass vaccination sites continue to open around the state, State health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker was at the opening of such a site on Long Island This Morning:
(Zucker 3-15-21)
Dr. Zucker said that the state has been promised by the Biden administration that everyone will be eligible for the COVID 19 Vaccines by the end of May and the production is being ramped up by Pfizer, Moderna as well as Johnson & Johnson, some pharmaceutical companies that did not develop a vaccine have agreements with the first 3 to produce vaccines.
Chenango County Public Health reported 32 new COVID 19 cases since Friday, bringing their total to 2563 since the pandemic began. They currently report 78 active cases, 227 quarantined and 11 hospitalized. There have been 2328 Total Recoveries & 63 deaths from the virus.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their free virtual Third Thursday event this Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. The featured speaker is Congressman Antonio Delgado, who was elected to his 2nd term in November, he currently serves on the House Agriculture, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.
Sidney Police Department responded Saturday to the report of a person being thrown from a vehicle on a public highway. Officers located a 17 year old male with injuries consistent with what was reported, he was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. Sidney Police arrested 42 year old Stanley McDonald of Sidney for DWI, Aggravated DWI, Reckless driving, driving a motor vehicle without a proper license, McDonald was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date, the investigation is continuing & more charges may be forthcoming.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand appeared in Binghamton this afternoon to call for legislation to expand community school funding and bolster services for low-income and underserved students, families, and communities. The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2021 would deliver more than $3.6 billion to expand community schools, Gillibrand will appear at 1:00 PM at the Binghamton University Downtown Center on Washington Street.
State Police arrested 24 year old Aaron Johnson of Norwich, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Possessing a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle and 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla, failing to maintain a lane. Troopers observed a rifle in the passenger seat, Johnson is accused of possessing methamphetamine and heroin. Johnson was issued appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court today.
A.M. NEWS Monday 3-15-21
Brian Ruple of Oneonta & Derrick Gray of Laurens pleaded guilty to a variety of charges connected with a break in last year at Losie's Gun Shop, a holdup & assault of a clerk at the Dollar Tree in Oneonta & the hold up of convenience stores in Oneonta & Otego on April 24th 2020. Ruple will serve a total of 9½ to 12 years in state prison, plus five years of supervised release, Gray was charged with 3rd-degree robbery and attempted robbery in connection with the gas station hold ups, both face sentencing later this year.
The State Health Department reported 206,680 New Yorkers were tested for COVID Saturday, with 5,943 positives, a positivity rate of 2.88%. Patient Hospitalizations dropped to 4,486 , the number in ICU beds was down to 927 & the number on Ventilators dropped to 619, there were 62 deaths, the state reports over 39,000 deaths since the pandemic began.
Delaware County Public Health announced 25 new COVID 19 positive cases Friday & 9 new cases Saturday, & 9 more on Sunday with 2 more deaths attributed to the virus over the weekend, giving the county 44 deaths since the pandemic hit a little over a year ago. Delaware County reported 133 active cases, 15 hospitalized & 405 quarantined
The Sidney Central School District has been notified that a 4th grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been on campus since Friday, March 12th. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.
AARON JOHNSONBinghamtonBRIAN RUPLECHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCONGRESSMAN ANTONIO DELGADODelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelaware County Public HealthDERRICK GRAYLAURENSNew York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoliNorwichNYOneontaOtegoSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSIDNEY VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENTSTANLEY McDONALDSTATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. HOWARD ZUCKERU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDUNADILLA
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.
AARON FOSTERANTHONY BRINDISIAO FOX HOSPITAL TRI TOWN CAMPUSASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOBARCLAYS CENTERBinghamtonBINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIESBrooklynBROOKLYN NETSCARLOS SMITHCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHColesvilleCONGRESSWOMAN CLAUDIA TENNEYDelaware County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative committeeDelaware County Public HealthGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYLAE TRANSPORT CORPMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMELISSA DEROSANew YorkNEW YORK METSNEWARK NEW JERSEYNORTHEAST LEAGUEREBECCA BROOKS-WHITESACRAMENTO KINGSSidneySTATE DECSTATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. HOWARD ZUCKERTREVOR MALLORYTROY BOONEUTICAWCDOWELLS BRIDGEWindsor
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-6-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-6-21
Governor Cuomo announced legislation to authorize mobile sports wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State. State budget director Robert Mujica said that some states like New Jersey have a system where they collect about 45 million dollars a year, where the New York State is looking at a way to gain 300 million dollars a year by setting up the program much like the New York State Lottery:
(Robert Mujica 1-6-21)
Mujica said that Under Governor Cuomo's proposal, the State Gaming Commission will issue a request for proposals to select and license a sports operator or platform to offer mobile sports wagering, they must have a partnership with one of the existing licensed commercial casinos & the Commission will also require any entity operating mobile wagering apps include safeguards against abuses and addiction.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive system to oversee and regulate cannabis in New York as part of the 2021 State of the State:
(Cuomo 1-6-21)
Under the Governor's proposal, a new Office of Cannabis Management would be created to oversee the new adult-use program, as well as the State's existing medical and cannabinoid hemp programs, the legalization is expected to generate more than $300 million in tax revenue.
NY State of Health announced today that it is not too late to get health insurance coverage for 2021, even though the December 31 enrollment deadline has passed. The Marketplace is reminding consumers to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan by January 15 for coverage effective February 1.
State health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker today announced that the United Kingdom COVID Variant discovered in an employee of a Saratoga Springs jewelry store was found through Contact Tracing. Dr. Zucker said that an acquaintance of the Employee had been to The United Kingdom recently & passed the virus onto the Saratoga Springs worker, who had NOT traveled abroad. The State Health department continues to see the state's positivity rate on COVID tests over 8% with over 16,600 positives on Tuesday, out of more than 197,000 tests. Hospitalizations continue to climb to 8665, the number in ICU patients is over 1400 and the number on Ventilators is up to 877, 161 died from COVID Tuesday in New York State.
Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new Cases of Covid 19 Today, after reporting 30 new cases yesterday. The number of Active Cases is 185, the number of quarantined in Chenango County decreases slightly to 482, there are 11 hospitalized, they have reported over 1330 cases since last Spring.
Former Andes Town Supervisor Martin Donnelly has passed away. Donnelly served as Andes Supervisor from 1998 to 2015, he was 83.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-6-21
Governor Cuomo said that 911,000 Vaccines Will Be Distributed to Providers By End of Week, with a Total of 3,762 Vaccination Sites Currently Enrolled as Part of Statewide Network, 636 Sites Statewide Currently Vaccinating Eligible New Yorkers, which will soon include Essential Worker Groups such as Police, Fire, Education and Transit Workers.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting has been moved to the Trackside Diner on Main Street.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Aaron Wickham after Deputies observed a motorcycle on State Highway 7 in the Town of Afton with no license plate. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the motorcycle and a pursuit ensued. Wickham continued through the Village of Afton, he was eventually taken into custody west of Afton. Wickham was charged with Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and several other traffic offenses. Wickham was released on appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
A Town of Pitcher resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office on an active Arrest Warrant. Deputies arrested 37 year old Joshua Whaley, with assistance from the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Whaley had an active warrant stemming from a Domestic Dispute, he was charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt, 2nd degree Assault, Criminal Possession of a weapon
Governor Cuomo announced legislation to authorize mobile sports wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State. State budget director Robert Mujica said that some states like New Jersey have a system where they collect about 45 million dollars a year, where the New York State is looking at a way to gain 300 million dollars a year by setting up the program much like the New York State Lottery:
(Robert Mujica 1-6-21)
Mujica said that Under Governor Cuomo's proposal, the State Gaming Commission will issue a request for proposals to select and license a sports operator or platform to offer mobile sports wagering, they must have a partnership with one of the existing licensed commercial casinos & the Commission will also require any entity operating mobile wagering apps include safeguards against abuses and addiction.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive system to oversee and regulate cannabis in New York as part of the 2021 State of the State:
(Cuomo 1-6-21)
Under the Governor's proposal, a new Office of Cannabis Management would be created to oversee the new adult-use program, as well as the State's existing medical and cannabinoid hemp programs, the legalization is expected to generate more than $300 million in tax revenue.
NY State of Health announced today that it is not too late to get health insurance coverage for 2021, even though the December 31 enrollment deadline has passed. The Marketplace is reminding consumers to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan by January 15 for coverage effective February 1.
State health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker today announced that the United Kingdom COVID Variant discovered in an employee of a Saratoga Springs jewelry store was found through Contact Tracing. Dr. Zucker said that an acquaintance of the Employee had been to The United Kingdom recently & passed the virus onto the Saratoga Springs worker, who had NOT traveled abroad. The State Health department continues to see the state's positivity rate on COVID tests over 8% with over 16,600 positives on Tuesday, out of more than 197,000 tests. Hospitalizations continue to climb to 8665, the number in ICU patients is over 1400 and the number on Ventilators is up to 877, 161 died from COVID Tuesday in New York State.
Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new Cases of Covid 19 Today, after reporting 30 new cases yesterday. The number of Active Cases is 185, the number of quarantined in Chenango County decreases slightly to 482, there are 11 hospitalized, they have reported over 1330 cases since last Spring.
Former Andes Town Supervisor Martin Donnelly has passed away. Donnelly served as Andes Supervisor from 1998 to 2015, he was 83.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-6-21
Governor Cuomo said that 911,000 Vaccines Will Be Distributed to Providers By End of Week, with a Total of 3,762 Vaccination Sites Currently Enrolled as Part of Statewide Network, 636 Sites Statewide Currently Vaccinating Eligible New Yorkers, which will soon include Essential Worker Groups such as Police, Fire, Education and Transit Workers.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting has been moved to the Trackside Diner on Main Street.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Aaron Wickham after Deputies observed a motorcycle on State Highway 7 in the Town of Afton with no license plate. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the motorcycle and a pursuit ensued. Wickham continued through the Village of Afton, he was eventually taken into custody west of Afton. Wickham was charged with Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and several other traffic offenses. Wickham was released on appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
A Town of Pitcher resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office on an active Arrest Warrant. Deputies arrested 37 year old Joshua Whaley, with assistance from the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Whaley had an active warrant stemming from a Domestic Dispute, he was charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt, 2nd degree Assault, Criminal Possession of a weapon