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WCDO News — Wednesday 10-28-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-27-20
The Broome County Sheriff's Office reported that 2 people were indicted following an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old Kayla Kunkel, who was on the autism spectrum. 56-year-old Renee Kunkel and 61-year-old Edward Kunkel were indicted for 2nd degree manslaughter, Endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, & endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies & EMS responded to 40 Theresa Blvd in the town of Chenango for the report of a person not breathing, they found Kayla Kunkel and performed CPR, before she was taken to Wilson Hospital, where she later died. The investigation determined Kayla Kunkel was not capable of caring for herself and her death was from "inadequate guardianship.” 2 other children were living in the residence, in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
The Chenango County Board of Elections announced that a hacker attack against their computer system has raised concerns that some emailed absentee ballot applications may not be processed. The Chenango Board of Elections has advised anyone who emailed an absentee ballot application after Oct. 15 to call 337-1760 to verify that it had been received. The Computers are being repaired & the State Board of elections believes the issue will not affect the election results.
The Sidney Police Department responded to a fight in progress call on Smith Street in the Village of Sidney. Officers located the victim lying on the sidewalk being tended to by local residents. Officers located 23 year old John Rathbun of Sidney at the scene; he was arrested and charged with harassment, aggravated harassment, criminal mischief & Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Rathbun was arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court where a temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, he was released on an appearance ticket, At 7:50 PM Monday, Rathbun was found to be in violation of the temporary order of protection, he was then charged with Criminal contempt, he was arraigned virtually, & was again released & was ordered to appear in court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies performed a traffic-stop on River Street in the Village of Sidney last Thursday night; they arrested 33 year old Carmine DeClemente of Sidney for unlawful possession of marijuana & operating a vehicle without a headlight. Deputies seized an undisclosed amount of marijuana from the vehicle; DeClemente was issued an appearance ticket for the Village of Sidney Court on a later date to answer the charges.
Commerce Chenango's annual fundraising Auction will be a virtual one this year, starting on November 6th. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 10-27-20)
The live Auction will be held November 12th at 7:00 PM, at 32auctions.com/commerce Chenango.
The Village of Bainbridge announced their Halloween schedule this Saturday, Village Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 10-27-20)
Mayor Wade suggested that trick or treaters avoid State Route 206 this year due to the construction project.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 10-27-20
Nicolas Meridy was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison in Otsego County Court Monday. Meridy was 1 of 4 people charged in the death of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester, he pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder in August, in a plea bargain deal. 53-year-old Kenneth Robinson was shot and killed while being robbed in his Worcester home in October of 2019, his home was set on fire, 1 of those arrested was Robinson's son, Dylan Robinson, others arrested were 15-year-old Anias Soto, 16-year-old Alexander Borgreen for murder and burglary, 16-year-old Alexi Lottermann was charged with burglary.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded Thursday to a disturbance at the Masonville Mirabito convenience store. 67-year-old Edward Sherman of Masonville was operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked & that he had been operating an unregistered, uninspected, and uninsured motor vehicle. Sherman was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, among other similar charges, he was released and directed to appear in the Town of Masonville Court on a later date.
Otsego County Department of Health reported Monday that they had 6 more cases of COVID 19. Since October 1, 2020 84 cases have been reported, 35 have been in college students & 49 in county residents. Of those 49 cases 25 have been linked to 2 separate weddings. 7 cases have been associated with the first wedding and 18 cases with the most recent wedding. Otsego County has had 981 total confirmed cases, there are 39 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 7 deaths, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 30 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 Monday & 1 death. The number of active cases is now 15. To date there have been 157 confirmed positive cases, with 119 people under mandatory quarantine, 11 people are at home and 4 people are in a hospital, 9 people have died and 133 have fully recovered.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office reported that 2 people were indicted following an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old Kayla Kunkel, who was on the autism spectrum. 56-year-old Renee Kunkel and 61-year-old Edward Kunkel were indicted for 2nd degree manslaughter, Endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, & endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies & EMS responded to 40 Theresa Blvd in the town of Chenango for the report of a person not breathing, they found Kayla Kunkel and performed CPR, before she was taken to Wilson Hospital, where she later died. The investigation determined Kayla Kunkel was not capable of caring for herself and her death was from "inadequate guardianship.” 2 other children were living in the residence, in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
The Chenango County Board of Elections announced that a hacker attack against their computer system has raised concerns that some emailed absentee ballot applications may not be processed. The Chenango Board of Elections has advised anyone who emailed an absentee ballot application after Oct. 15 to call 337-1760 to verify that it had been received. The Computers are being repaired & the State Board of elections believes the issue will not affect the election results.
The Sidney Police Department responded to a fight in progress call on Smith Street in the Village of Sidney. Officers located the victim lying on the sidewalk being tended to by local residents. Officers located 23 year old John Rathbun of Sidney at the scene; he was arrested and charged with harassment, aggravated harassment, criminal mischief & Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Rathbun was arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court where a temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, he was released on an appearance ticket, At 7:50 PM Monday, Rathbun was found to be in violation of the temporary order of protection, he was then charged with Criminal contempt, he was arraigned virtually, & was again released & was ordered to appear in court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies performed a traffic-stop on River Street in the Village of Sidney last Thursday night; they arrested 33 year old Carmine DeClemente of Sidney for unlawful possession of marijuana & operating a vehicle without a headlight. Deputies seized an undisclosed amount of marijuana from the vehicle; DeClemente was issued an appearance ticket for the Village of Sidney Court on a later date to answer the charges.
Commerce Chenango's annual fundraising Auction will be a virtual one this year, starting on November 6th. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 10-27-20)
The live Auction will be held November 12th at 7:00 PM, at 32auctions.com/commerce Chenango.
The Village of Bainbridge announced their Halloween schedule this Saturday, Village Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 10-27-20)
Mayor Wade suggested that trick or treaters avoid State Route 206 this year due to the construction project.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 10-27-20
Nicolas Meridy was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison in Otsego County Court Monday. Meridy was 1 of 4 people charged in the death of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester, he pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder in August, in a plea bargain deal. 53-year-old Kenneth Robinson was shot and killed while being robbed in his Worcester home in October of 2019, his home was set on fire, 1 of those arrested was Robinson's son, Dylan Robinson, others arrested were 15-year-old Anias Soto, 16-year-old Alexander Borgreen for murder and burglary, 16-year-old Alexi Lottermann was charged with burglary.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded Thursday to a disturbance at the Masonville Mirabito convenience store. 67-year-old Edward Sherman of Masonville was operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked & that he had been operating an unregistered, uninspected, and uninsured motor vehicle. Sherman was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, among other similar charges, he was released and directed to appear in the Town of Masonville Court on a later date.
Otsego County Department of Health reported Monday that they had 6 more cases of COVID 19. Since October 1, 2020 84 cases have been reported, 35 have been in college students & 49 in county residents. Of those 49 cases 25 have been linked to 2 separate weddings. 7 cases have been associated with the first wedding and 18 cases with the most recent wedding. Otsego County has had 981 total confirmed cases, there are 39 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 7 deaths, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 30 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 Monday & 1 death. The number of active cases is now 15. To date there have been 157 confirmed positive cases, with 119 people under mandatory quarantine, 11 people are at home and 4 people are in a hospital, 9 people have died and 133 have fully recovered.
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WCDO News — Friday 10-23-20
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-23-20
Delaware County Sheriff's Department arrested 19 year old Dakota Hall of Fleischmanns for 2nd degree murder following a domestic dispute in Fleischmanns Thursday night. Deputies, State Police & EMT's responded at about 10:50 PM Thursday night to a reported stabbing at a residence on Main Street. The stabbing victim, 27-year-old Eric Hall, was taken to Margaretville Memorial Hospital and died for injuries sustained in the attack. Dakota Hall was taken into custody without incident by Deputies for allegedly stabbing his brother; Hall was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail pending future court action. The investigation is ongoing.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a head-on collision in the Town of Franklin on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies reported that at about 5:30 PM, they responded with EMT's to the accident on County Highway 21 near Leland Hull Road. Deputies determined that a vehicle driven by 50 year-old Jeffrey Lewis of Walton crossed over the center line and collided with a vehicle driven by 62 year-old Wayne Knorr of Laurens, causing the Knorr vehicle to overturn several times. Knorr was taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta for a head injury; Lewis was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital also for the treatment of a head injury. Lewis’ driving privileges were revoked as a result of previous alcohol related offense, he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device, failure to keep right and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, he was released to appear in Town of Franklin court at a later date. Alcohol was not a contributing factor in this accident.
The Chenango County Health Department announced that their contact tracing team interviewed a confirmed positive COVID-19 case, that individual reported having visited the Greene Community Fitness Center at 7 South Canal Street in Greene between October 11th & 14th during the infectious period. Any individual frequenting this establishment during the time indicated below should closely monitor themselves for COVID symptoms, those who exhibit symptoms should self-quarantine and contact their medical provider. Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 statistics today. Currently they have 47 Active Cases, 230 Quarantines with 2 hospitalizations. They have had 347 Total Confirmed Cases, 253 Total Recoveries, 7 deaths & they have conducted over 33,900 tests, more information is available at 337-1660.
The Prospect Hill Cemetery Association Board is looking to receive a grant to help with repairs to the wall near East Main Street, they have decided to apply to Southern Tier Tuesdays.com and see if we could a $2,000 Grant. Association President Debra Tompkins-Cornett explains how people can help by voting once a day for 5 days, starting this Sunday:
(Debra Tompkins-Cornett 10-23-20)
Prospect Hill Cemetery has been nominated along with 11 others for the Grant; people can go to southerntiertuesdays.com to vote beginning this Sunday.
Governor Cuomo announced $357 million in funding for the renewal of 135 paving projects throughout the State. Locally $42.4 million will go for rehabilitating I-88 from exit 17 Colliersville/Cooperstown Junction to exit 18 Schenevus in Otsego County, $3.2 million will be used to resurface Route 8 from the Village of Sidney Line to south of the intersection of Routes 37 and 51 in Mount Upton & $4.5 million to resurface Route 206 from Route 27 in the Hamlet of Trout Creek to the Village of Walton Line.
Early voting begins tomorrow around the region. Area Counties have different times & locations for early voting from tomorrow through November 1st, contact your county Board of Elections for specific dates & times.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-23-20
Broome County Health Department announced that they have 103 new COVID 19 cases and 55 recoveries, the county's active cases up to 646. There was another death reported, bringing the county's death count up to 89, the number of people hospitalized went up by 5 to a total of 19. The total number of cases is up to 3060, 2325 have recovered. The County has a 3.7% positivity rate; it's over 9% in the state designated "Yellow" zone.
The Oneonta City School District have switched middle and high school students to remote learning yesterday & again today after being notified of a teacher testing positive. NO student or any faculty/staff member is deemed a “close contact” to the affected teacher, according to a district letter; all elementary buildings will open as normal. Middle & High School students are scheduled to return on the previous hybrid schedule Monday.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 10 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday; they are investigating a cluster of cases that originated at a wedding that has now spread into the community. Current COVID numbers, they report 952 total confirmed cases, 27 active cases with 2 hospitalizations, they've had 7 deaths, 747 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College reported 2 more cases of COVID-19 have been detected, they have 3 active cases on campus; the total number of cases is 24.
Delaware County Public Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, with 12 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, & 73 in quarantine. Delaware County is up to 149 cases since March with 8 deaths and 129 recoveries.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their "Commitment to Community" Annual Dinner Saturday Night. The guest Speakers will be Kerri Green of Commerce Chenango & Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, at Club 55 on Union Street in Sidney. The Chamber will honor their Citizen of the Year award winner Roy Nabinger, their Business of the Year; My Home Gym, The Business of Distinction award goes to John’s Garage and the Service Organization of the Year is The Bainbridge Lion’s Club.
The Baristacrats Coffee Bar of Afton is teaming up with Gavin's Pizzeria on Division Street in Sidney on Sunday; they will be donating a percentage of the day's sales to the Afton VFW Building Project. Baristacrats owner Alexis Van Buren explains:
(Alexis Van Buren 10-23-20)
Van Buren said that The Afton VFW building needs renovations; the building was built in 1898. Contributions can also be mailed to P.O. Box 238, Afton NY 13730. The combined effort will be held at Gavin’s Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM.
DEA's next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, many local police departments also have drop boxes available year round to get expired medications or unused narcotics out of the waste stream or out of criminal hands. A listing of local law enforcement agencies & fire Departments participating can be found at the WCDO Facebook page.
Delaware County Sheriff's Department arrested 19 year old Dakota Hall of Fleischmanns for 2nd degree murder following a domestic dispute in Fleischmanns Thursday night. Deputies, State Police & EMT's responded at about 10:50 PM Thursday night to a reported stabbing at a residence on Main Street. The stabbing victim, 27-year-old Eric Hall, was taken to Margaretville Memorial Hospital and died for injuries sustained in the attack. Dakota Hall was taken into custody without incident by Deputies for allegedly stabbing his brother; Hall was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail pending future court action. The investigation is ongoing.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a head-on collision in the Town of Franklin on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies reported that at about 5:30 PM, they responded with EMT's to the accident on County Highway 21 near Leland Hull Road. Deputies determined that a vehicle driven by 50 year-old Jeffrey Lewis of Walton crossed over the center line and collided with a vehicle driven by 62 year-old Wayne Knorr of Laurens, causing the Knorr vehicle to overturn several times. Knorr was taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta for a head injury; Lewis was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital also for the treatment of a head injury. Lewis’ driving privileges were revoked as a result of previous alcohol related offense, he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device, failure to keep right and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, he was released to appear in Town of Franklin court at a later date. Alcohol was not a contributing factor in this accident.
The Chenango County Health Department announced that their contact tracing team interviewed a confirmed positive COVID-19 case, that individual reported having visited the Greene Community Fitness Center at 7 South Canal Street in Greene between October 11th & 14th during the infectious period. Any individual frequenting this establishment during the time indicated below should closely monitor themselves for COVID symptoms, those who exhibit symptoms should self-quarantine and contact their medical provider. Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 statistics today. Currently they have 47 Active Cases, 230 Quarantines with 2 hospitalizations. They have had 347 Total Confirmed Cases, 253 Total Recoveries, 7 deaths & they have conducted over 33,900 tests, more information is available at 337-1660.
The Prospect Hill Cemetery Association Board is looking to receive a grant to help with repairs to the wall near East Main Street, they have decided to apply to Southern Tier Tuesdays.com and see if we could a $2,000 Grant. Association President Debra Tompkins-Cornett explains how people can help by voting once a day for 5 days, starting this Sunday:
(Debra Tompkins-Cornett 10-23-20)
Prospect Hill Cemetery has been nominated along with 11 others for the Grant; people can go to southerntiertuesdays.com to vote beginning this Sunday.
Governor Cuomo announced $357 million in funding for the renewal of 135 paving projects throughout the State. Locally $42.4 million will go for rehabilitating I-88 from exit 17 Colliersville/Cooperstown Junction to exit 18 Schenevus in Otsego County, $3.2 million will be used to resurface Route 8 from the Village of Sidney Line to south of the intersection of Routes 37 and 51 in Mount Upton & $4.5 million to resurface Route 206 from Route 27 in the Hamlet of Trout Creek to the Village of Walton Line.
Early voting begins tomorrow around the region. Area Counties have different times & locations for early voting from tomorrow through November 1st, contact your county Board of Elections for specific dates & times.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-23-20
Broome County Health Department announced that they have 103 new COVID 19 cases and 55 recoveries, the county's active cases up to 646. There was another death reported, bringing the county's death count up to 89, the number of people hospitalized went up by 5 to a total of 19. The total number of cases is up to 3060, 2325 have recovered. The County has a 3.7% positivity rate; it's over 9% in the state designated "Yellow" zone.
The Oneonta City School District have switched middle and high school students to remote learning yesterday & again today after being notified of a teacher testing positive. NO student or any faculty/staff member is deemed a “close contact” to the affected teacher, according to a district letter; all elementary buildings will open as normal. Middle & High School students are scheduled to return on the previous hybrid schedule Monday.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 10 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday; they are investigating a cluster of cases that originated at a wedding that has now spread into the community. Current COVID numbers, they report 952 total confirmed cases, 27 active cases with 2 hospitalizations, they've had 7 deaths, 747 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College reported 2 more cases of COVID-19 have been detected, they have 3 active cases on campus; the total number of cases is 24.
Delaware County Public Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, with 12 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, & 73 in quarantine. Delaware County is up to 149 cases since March with 8 deaths and 129 recoveries.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their "Commitment to Community" Annual Dinner Saturday Night. The guest Speakers will be Kerri Green of Commerce Chenango & Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, at Club 55 on Union Street in Sidney. The Chamber will honor their Citizen of the Year award winner Roy Nabinger, their Business of the Year; My Home Gym, The Business of Distinction award goes to John’s Garage and the Service Organization of the Year is The Bainbridge Lion’s Club.
The Baristacrats Coffee Bar of Afton is teaming up with Gavin's Pizzeria on Division Street in Sidney on Sunday; they will be donating a percentage of the day's sales to the Afton VFW Building Project. Baristacrats owner Alexis Van Buren explains:
(Alexis Van Buren 10-23-20)
Van Buren said that The Afton VFW building needs renovations; the building was built in 1898. Contributions can also be mailed to P.O. Box 238, Afton NY 13730. The combined effort will be held at Gavin’s Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM.
DEA's next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, many local police departments also have drop boxes available year round to get expired medications or unused narcotics out of the waste stream or out of criminal hands. A listing of local law enforcement agencies & fire Departments participating can be found at the WCDO Facebook page.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 9-2-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-2-20
Governor Cuomo announced that the state had an infection rate for COVID 19 under 1% for the 26th day in a row, with 708 cases or .8% out of over 88,000 tests, testing positive Tuesday. The total number of cases since March is at 436,218, there were 5 COVID-19 Deaths reported, the state death toll is at 25,336. The State Health Department reported 445 hospitalizations, 117 ICU patients and 61 patients on ventilators from the virus.
This morning SUNY Oneonta received test results for additional students screened on campus for COVID-19. 44 new cases were confirmed & College staff worked until late Tuesday night to contact affected students and move them to isolation on campus. The total number of confirmed cases within our campus community now stands at 289. A total of 125 students are in isolation and 54 are in quarantine on campus.
Resident Assistants at SUNY Oneonta have posted a series of demands on Instagram, calling for pay increases, increasing protections for any Resident Assistant that has to go into quarantine as a result of their regular required meeting with students in on campus dorms, the group is giving SUNY Oneonta President Barbara Jean Morris 5 days to meet their demands or they will reduce to “emergency only” status.
3 sites opened up today & will continue tomorrow in Oneonta for free rapid testing for COVID 19, following the outbreak at SUNY Oneonta. The site will be open Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy Street, The Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street & the St. James Church at 305 Main Street. Testing is by appointment only by calling 833-NYSTRNG.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office held a K9 Monument dedication ceremony in remembrance of K9 "Ozzie" on Monday, who served in the department for 7 years before his passing earlier this year. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 9-2-20)
Sheriff DuMond said that Donations to the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program can be made by check payable to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, attention K9 Fund, and mailed to 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite 1, Delhi, NY 13753.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today. They have had 229 positive cases since March, with 4 cases active, 2 people are hospitalized, 78 people are in quarantine, they have had 7 deaths, 205 Recoveries & they have performed 23,189 tests.
Gyms & Fitness Centers around the state are re-opening with many safety protocols in place, Mike Banks of My Home Gym on State Route 7 between Sidney & Bainbridge told WCDO News what they are doing to keep everyone safe:
(Mike Banks 9-2-20)
Gyms & Fitness Centers were among the last businesses to re-opening in New York State after getting shutdown earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic hit.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department investigated a domestic dispute in the Town of Stamford Saturday, which resulted in the arrest of 66 Wayne Johnson of Stamford for Menacing, unlawful imprisonment, & endangering the welfare of a child. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that Johnson was intoxicated & had threatened to use a firearm to hurt a number of people in the residence, and he had also blocked all points of entry into the house. Johnson was virtually arraigned, & was issued appearance tickets for Stamford court at a later date, and order of protection was issued for the victims.
The Town of Masonville announced that tonight's board meeting, scheduled for 7:00 PM has been cancelled, no rescheduled date was announced.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-2-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta students, with 53 new cases were reported Tuesday, 50 of the cases were in SUNY Oneonta students, 2 cases in the community and 1 case in a Hartwick College student. SUNY Oneonta reportedly had 295 cases on Tuesday afternoon, the county now has 357 total confirmed cases, there are No hospitalizations.
Hartwick College announced that they will switch to all-remote instruction for the next 14 days through September 15th. Both Hartwick students who have tested positive are isolating at their homes outside of the City of Oneonta. Contact tracing is being conducted by the Department of Health & the College’s Perrella Health Center. Residential students were informed that they should plan to remain on campus. Dining services continue, and all students not in quarantine will continue to have access to the campus and its facilities. The College had a Reopening Plan that included preparation for a hybrid semester of limited in-person and remote learning, plus testing of every campus member, socially-distanced classrooms and campus offices, Students were required to bring a negative test with them before entry to campus, and students were tested again upon returning to campus. All employees were also tested last week; they will be tested every 2 weeks.
Delaware County Public Health received three positive lab reports for COVID-19. The County reports 110 total cases, 98 recoveries, 6 active cases isolated at home, 36 are quarantined, & there have been 6 deaths.
State Police made an arrest Friday after a driver drove the wrong way on I-88 for 7 miles near the city of Oneonta. Multiple motorists were forced off the roadway and had to take evasive action when a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-88, A Senior Investigator attempted to stop the vehicle and after close to seven miles was able to get the driver into a U-turn near exit 16. 72 year old Steven Wiedeman of Otego was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs; he was issued appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on September 28th.
Governor Cuomo announced that 2 more states have been added to the state's Travel Advisory, which requires 14 mandatory quarantines from those visiting New York from those state. Alaska and Montana now Meet the Metrics to Qualify for Travel Advisory & No Areas were Removed from the list, which can be found at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state had an infection rate for COVID 19 under 1% for the 26th day in a row, with 708 cases or .8% out of over 88,000 tests, testing positive Tuesday. The total number of cases since March is at 436,218, there were 5 COVID-19 Deaths reported, the state death toll is at 25,336. The State Health Department reported 445 hospitalizations, 117 ICU patients and 61 patients on ventilators from the virus.
This morning SUNY Oneonta received test results for additional students screened on campus for COVID-19. 44 new cases were confirmed & College staff worked until late Tuesday night to contact affected students and move them to isolation on campus. The total number of confirmed cases within our campus community now stands at 289. A total of 125 students are in isolation and 54 are in quarantine on campus.
Resident Assistants at SUNY Oneonta have posted a series of demands on Instagram, calling for pay increases, increasing protections for any Resident Assistant that has to go into quarantine as a result of their regular required meeting with students in on campus dorms, the group is giving SUNY Oneonta President Barbara Jean Morris 5 days to meet their demands or they will reduce to “emergency only” status.
3 sites opened up today & will continue tomorrow in Oneonta for free rapid testing for COVID 19, following the outbreak at SUNY Oneonta. The site will be open Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy Street, The Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street & the St. James Church at 305 Main Street. Testing is by appointment only by calling 833-NYSTRNG.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office held a K9 Monument dedication ceremony in remembrance of K9 "Ozzie" on Monday, who served in the department for 7 years before his passing earlier this year. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 9-2-20)
Sheriff DuMond said that Donations to the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program can be made by check payable to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, attention K9 Fund, and mailed to 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite 1, Delhi, NY 13753.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today. They have had 229 positive cases since March, with 4 cases active, 2 people are hospitalized, 78 people are in quarantine, they have had 7 deaths, 205 Recoveries & they have performed 23,189 tests.
Gyms & Fitness Centers around the state are re-opening with many safety protocols in place, Mike Banks of My Home Gym on State Route 7 between Sidney & Bainbridge told WCDO News what they are doing to keep everyone safe:
(Mike Banks 9-2-20)
Gyms & Fitness Centers were among the last businesses to re-opening in New York State after getting shutdown earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic hit.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department investigated a domestic dispute in the Town of Stamford Saturday, which resulted in the arrest of 66 Wayne Johnson of Stamford for Menacing, unlawful imprisonment, & endangering the welfare of a child. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that Johnson was intoxicated & had threatened to use a firearm to hurt a number of people in the residence, and he had also blocked all points of entry into the house. Johnson was virtually arraigned, & was issued appearance tickets for Stamford court at a later date, and order of protection was issued for the victims.
The Town of Masonville announced that tonight's board meeting, scheduled for 7:00 PM has been cancelled, no rescheduled date was announced.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-2-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta students, with 53 new cases were reported Tuesday, 50 of the cases were in SUNY Oneonta students, 2 cases in the community and 1 case in a Hartwick College student. SUNY Oneonta reportedly had 295 cases on Tuesday afternoon, the county now has 357 total confirmed cases, there are No hospitalizations.
Hartwick College announced that they will switch to all-remote instruction for the next 14 days through September 15th. Both Hartwick students who have tested positive are isolating at their homes outside of the City of Oneonta. Contact tracing is being conducted by the Department of Health & the College’s Perrella Health Center. Residential students were informed that they should plan to remain on campus. Dining services continue, and all students not in quarantine will continue to have access to the campus and its facilities. The College had a Reopening Plan that included preparation for a hybrid semester of limited in-person and remote learning, plus testing of every campus member, socially-distanced classrooms and campus offices, Students were required to bring a negative test with them before entry to campus, and students were tested again upon returning to campus. All employees were also tested last week; they will be tested every 2 weeks.
Delaware County Public Health received three positive lab reports for COVID-19. The County reports 110 total cases, 98 recoveries, 6 active cases isolated at home, 36 are quarantined, & there have been 6 deaths.
State Police made an arrest Friday after a driver drove the wrong way on I-88 for 7 miles near the city of Oneonta. Multiple motorists were forced off the roadway and had to take evasive action when a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-88, A Senior Investigator attempted to stop the vehicle and after close to seven miles was able to get the driver into a U-turn near exit 16. 72 year old Steven Wiedeman of Otego was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs; he was issued appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on September 28th.
Governor Cuomo announced that 2 more states have been added to the state's Travel Advisory, which requires 14 mandatory quarantines from those visiting New York from those state. Alaska and Montana now Meet the Metrics to Qualify for Travel Advisory & No Areas were Removed from the list, which can be found at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 7-7-20
Governor Cuomo announced that individuals travelling from 3 additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to New York State. The states of Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma have met the Metrics to Qualify for the Travel Advisory. The State Health department announced that 588 people tested positive statewide for the Coronavirus that was about 1% of those tested Monday. There were 10 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Monday, the total Number of cases since March is up to 398,237.
New York is continuing a study of specific air conditioning filter requirements to potentially prevent the airborne spread of the Coronavirus. Governor Cuomo comments:
(Cuomo 7-7-20)
The State will make industry recommendations on the use of air filtration technology to potentially eliminate the spread of COVID-19 through air conditioning systems, as research emerges that Coronavirus spread is linked more to airborne transmission than to surface area transmissions.
Dan Butterman of Oneonta has emerged as the winner of the Democratic Primary over Corey Mosher of Hamilton, to run for the 121st Assembly District. Butterman will run against Republican Incumbent John Salka of Brookfield, who defeated longtime democratic assemblyman Bill Magee in 2018.
Ascension Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton has teamed up with Chase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehab, to open the Lourdes Medical Group at 12 School Street in New Berlin, Lourdes Hospital CEO Kathy Connerton explains:
(Kathy Connerton 7-7-20)
New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter told WCDO News that the project was about 3 years in the making, & it is especially important to have it opening during the current situation:
(Terry Potter 7-7-20)
The Primary Care facility will open on in New Berlin on July 13th.
Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford announced that the next Sidney Town Board Meeting will be held live at 7:00 pm this Thursday, July 9th at 44 Grand Street in Sidney. Social distancing and masks will be required for entrance. Public attendance is limited to 30% of the meeting room capacity and seats are available until that capacity is reached. Arrangements will also be in place to view the Meeting via Zoom. A link will be provided on the Town website.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest statistics regarding the Coronavirus. There have been 156 total cases, with 57 Active Quarantines, 6 deaths, 140 recoveries, no one is hospitalized. They have conducted 12,150 Tests.
The free concert tonight sponsored by the Bainbridge Community Foundation at General Clinton Park featuring Fetish Lane has been cancelled by order of the Chenango County Health department. The Foundation & Chenango County officials are working a viable solution for future concerts in this year's Summer Series.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will Host a Telephone Town Hall Today at 5:00 p.m. Constituents are encouraged to RSVP at brindisi.house.gov/live to receive the call or dial-in at 5:00 p.m. to 855-614-0159
Sidney Center residents are advised that a follow up Re-Zoning meeting with Town Supervisor Gene Pigford will be held Thursday, July 16th, @ 6:30PM @ the firemen's field in downtown Sidney Center. The meeting was arranged following a meeting last week on July 1st, where Sidney Center residents wanted more information regarding the potential for rezoning a sizable portion of the hamlet.
Otsego County reported 3 more cases of the Coronavirus Monday, bringing their total number of positive cases to 80. Currently, there are 23 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 72 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 31 individuals are being monitored after travel from a state with high incidence of infection
Delaware County Public Health announced Monday that they are still at 82 cases of the Coronavirus, with no one hospitalized & no one recovering at home. There have been 6 deaths, 76 recoveries & 5 are quarantined.
New York is continuing a study of specific air conditioning filter requirements to potentially prevent the airborne spread of the Coronavirus. Governor Cuomo comments:
(Cuomo 7-7-20)
The State will make industry recommendations on the use of air filtration technology to potentially eliminate the spread of COVID-19 through air conditioning systems, as research emerges that Coronavirus spread is linked more to airborne transmission than to surface area transmissions.
Dan Butterman of Oneonta has emerged as the winner of the Democratic Primary over Corey Mosher of Hamilton, to run for the 121st Assembly District. Butterman will run against Republican Incumbent John Salka of Brookfield, who defeated longtime democratic assemblyman Bill Magee in 2018.
Ascension Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton has teamed up with Chase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehab, to open the Lourdes Medical Group at 12 School Street in New Berlin, Lourdes Hospital CEO Kathy Connerton explains:
(Kathy Connerton 7-7-20)
New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter told WCDO News that the project was about 3 years in the making, & it is especially important to have it opening during the current situation:
(Terry Potter 7-7-20)
The Primary Care facility will open on in New Berlin on July 13th.
Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford announced that the next Sidney Town Board Meeting will be held live at 7:00 pm this Thursday, July 9th at 44 Grand Street in Sidney. Social distancing and masks will be required for entrance. Public attendance is limited to 30% of the meeting room capacity and seats are available until that capacity is reached. Arrangements will also be in place to view the Meeting via Zoom. A link will be provided on the Town website.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest statistics regarding the Coronavirus. There have been 156 total cases, with 57 Active Quarantines, 6 deaths, 140 recoveries, no one is hospitalized. They have conducted 12,150 Tests.
The free concert tonight sponsored by the Bainbridge Community Foundation at General Clinton Park featuring Fetish Lane has been cancelled by order of the Chenango County Health department. The Foundation & Chenango County officials are working a viable solution for future concerts in this year's Summer Series.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will Host a Telephone Town Hall Today at 5:00 p.m. Constituents are encouraged to RSVP at brindisi.house.gov/live to receive the call or dial-in at 5:00 p.m. to 855-614-0159
Sidney Center residents are advised that a follow up Re-Zoning meeting with Town Supervisor Gene Pigford will be held Thursday, July 16th, @ 6:30PM @ the firemen's field in downtown Sidney Center. The meeting was arranged following a meeting last week on July 1st, where Sidney Center residents wanted more information regarding the potential for rezoning a sizable portion of the hamlet.
Otsego County reported 3 more cases of the Coronavirus Monday, bringing their total number of positive cases to 80. Currently, there are 23 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 72 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 31 individuals are being monitored after travel from a state with high incidence of infection
Delaware County Public Health announced Monday that they are still at 82 cases of the Coronavirus, with no one hospitalized & no one recovering at home. There have been 6 deaths, 76 recoveries & 5 are quarantined.
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WCDO News — Thursday 7-2-20
42 year old Justin Hobbie of Springfield Center was sentenced in US District Court to 200 months in prison for persuading 3 teenage girls to perform & record sexual acts and send them to him through the internet. Hobbie was a Physical Education teacher in Cooperstown prior to his arrest, he was also sentenced to a 15-year term of post release Supervision, after he completes his prison term, he was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of about $10,000 & he will be required to register as a sex offender.
Officials with the Otsego County Fair announced that they will cancel this year's event. Organizers are planning to hold the Fair in Morris in August of 2021.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 146 positive cases of the Coronavirus since March. They have 24 in quarantine, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, and over 11,000 tests have been conducted.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that the Oneonta Community Advisory Board will be formed shortly, as the city's citizens & Oneonta Police will discuss Oneonta Police policy, as mandated by Governor Cuomo. The committee will include Oneonta Police Chief Doug Brenner, plus a cross section of local community leaders & residents. Each Police force in the state has until April 1st of next year to get their policies discussed with the community they serve.
Regatta Row 2020 will continue this year with the auction of Adirondack chairs made up from canoe paddles & decorated by local artists, Jericho Arts Council Spokesperson Rachel Hares told WCDO News about the chairs:
(Rachel Hares 7-2-20)
The chairs on display in front of businesses along North & West Main Streets in Bainbridge, along with some mini canoe paddles painted by area young people. The auction begins online from Sunday at 12:00 noon until August 7th at 10:00 pm at 32auctions.com. More information is available at jerichoarts.com or at the Council's Facebook page.
The State Health Department is continuing with research regarding the effects that Air Conditioner Filters may have on curtailing the spread of the COVID 19 virus in restaurants, malls, gyms & other inside businesses with heavier densities, Governor Cuomo commented on Wednesday:
(Cuomo 7-2-20)
The state Health Department announced that over 4 million tests have been administered since March, with 394,954 positive tests, there were 10 deaths Wednesday from the virus, and the state death toll is 24,877. Hospitalizations statewide were at 878 on Wednesday.
State Police arrested 42 year old Jennifer McCluskey of Otego for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. A trooper was dispatched to a one-car crash on County Highway 3A in the town of Unadilla, the trooper discovered that McCluskey’s vehicle was in the embankment, McCluskey was arrested, processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on July 27th, & was turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 19 year old Ryan Spence of Port Crane for Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers were dispatched to a one-car crash on State Route 369 in the town of Fenton. Spence traveled off the roadway and struck a tree; He was arrested and released on appearance tickets to the town of Fenton court then released to a sober third party.
Delaware County Public Health announced Wednesday that they have had 82 total Positive Results for COVID 19. 76 people have recovered, no one is isolated at home, & no one is hospitalized, 6 have died, 17 are quarantined, over 3700 people have been tested.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is preparing to reopen its doors on Friday, July 10th, in accordance with the State’s phased reopening plan with many health and safety procedures being followed. The Museum will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through the month of July. The Museum will then reevaluate whether to expand operating hours for the month of August.
Officials with the Otsego County Fair announced that they will cancel this year's event. Organizers are planning to hold the Fair in Morris in August of 2021.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 146 positive cases of the Coronavirus since March. They have 24 in quarantine, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, and over 11,000 tests have been conducted.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that the Oneonta Community Advisory Board will be formed shortly, as the city's citizens & Oneonta Police will discuss Oneonta Police policy, as mandated by Governor Cuomo. The committee will include Oneonta Police Chief Doug Brenner, plus a cross section of local community leaders & residents. Each Police force in the state has until April 1st of next year to get their policies discussed with the community they serve.
Regatta Row 2020 will continue this year with the auction of Adirondack chairs made up from canoe paddles & decorated by local artists, Jericho Arts Council Spokesperson Rachel Hares told WCDO News about the chairs:
(Rachel Hares 7-2-20)
The chairs on display in front of businesses along North & West Main Streets in Bainbridge, along with some mini canoe paddles painted by area young people. The auction begins online from Sunday at 12:00 noon until August 7th at 10:00 pm at 32auctions.com. More information is available at jerichoarts.com or at the Council's Facebook page.
The State Health Department is continuing with research regarding the effects that Air Conditioner Filters may have on curtailing the spread of the COVID 19 virus in restaurants, malls, gyms & other inside businesses with heavier densities, Governor Cuomo commented on Wednesday:
(Cuomo 7-2-20)
The state Health Department announced that over 4 million tests have been administered since March, with 394,954 positive tests, there were 10 deaths Wednesday from the virus, and the state death toll is 24,877. Hospitalizations statewide were at 878 on Wednesday.
State Police arrested 42 year old Jennifer McCluskey of Otego for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. A trooper was dispatched to a one-car crash on County Highway 3A in the town of Unadilla, the trooper discovered that McCluskey’s vehicle was in the embankment, McCluskey was arrested, processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on July 27th, & was turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 19 year old Ryan Spence of Port Crane for Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers were dispatched to a one-car crash on State Route 369 in the town of Fenton. Spence traveled off the roadway and struck a tree; He was arrested and released on appearance tickets to the town of Fenton court then released to a sober third party.
Delaware County Public Health announced Wednesday that they have had 82 total Positive Results for COVID 19. 76 people have recovered, no one is isolated at home, & no one is hospitalized, 6 have died, 17 are quarantined, over 3700 people have been tested.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is preparing to reopen its doors on Friday, July 10th, in accordance with the State’s phased reopening plan with many health and safety procedures being followed. The Museum will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through the month of July. The Museum will then reevaluate whether to expand operating hours for the month of August.
BainbridgeCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthFentonGovernor CuomoJENNIFER McCLUSKEYJERICHO ARTS COUNCILJUSTIN HOBBIEMorrisNew YorkNORTHEAST CLASSIC CAR MUSEUMNYOneontaOtegoOTSEGO COUNTY FAIRPORT CRANERACHEL HARESREGATTA ROW 2020RYAN SPENCESPRINGFIELD CENTERState Health Department
WCDO News — Wednesday 7-1-20
Governor Cuomo gave a Coronavirus update this morning; he said that all New Yorkers should get tested at 1 of the 750 sites around the state:
(Cuomo 7-1-20)
The State Health Department reported that hospitalizations were at 879 statewide, the number of deaths Tuesday was 11, the state Death toll of 24,866, the total number of cases since March was about 394,000. The Southern Tier rate of positive tests was .7% Tuesday.
State Police continue their crackdown on people bringing illegal fireworks into the state; Troopers arrested 2 people Tuesday for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks. A trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Kirkwood, after he observed a driver commit a traffic violation. An investigation resulted in the discovery of illegal fireworks totaling over $500. Arrested were 31 year old Xavier Santos of Syracuse and 34 year old Aristides Lopez-Robles of Syracuse, Both men were released on appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 15th.
State Police arrested 25 year old Casey Jean of Tully for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Dickinson. An investigation yielded numerous illegal fireworks in Jean’s possession totaling over $2,700 dollars. He was arrested, processed then released on an appearance ticket to the town of Dickinson court on July 14, 2020.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 40 year old Jennifer Briggs of Stamford Tuesday on an Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Stamford Court following a domestic dispute last week. Deputies arrested Briggs for harassment and criminal mischief for allegedly striking the victim and causing the victim to strike and break a window. Briggs was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Stamford Court on a later date.
The Chenango County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers for today, they have had 146 positive cases, there are 25 people under Quarantine, no one is Hospitalizations, there have been 6 deaths, 137 Recoveries & the Total number of Tests Performed is 10907.
New York State has joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in jointly issuing a travel advisory for anyone returning from states that have a significant spread of COVID-19. All travelers entering New York who have recently traveled within a state with either a positive test rate or a testing positivity rate of higher than a 10% over a 7-day rolling average, will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Analysis of the metrics will be conducted weekly to determine if travelers from other states qualify.
Delaware County Public Health announced that they have had 82 total Positive Results for COVID 19. 76 people have recovered, no one is isolated at home, & no one is Hospitalized, 6 have died, 17 are quarantined, over 3700 have been tested.
State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced that as the Southern Tier continues to reopen there are a growing number of positions available on the Jobs Express website, at jobs.ny.gov. Currently more than 4,400 jobs are available in a number of different fields from businesses looking to hire immediately.
Regatta Row 2020 is going forward this summer. 11 adult canoe paddle Adirondack chairs, 8 child sized chairs and 1 double chair will be going out on the sidewalks in front of businesses along North and West Main in Bainbridge starting today, along with some mini canoe paddles painted by area young people. The chairs and paddles will go to auction online from July 5 at noon until August 7 ending at 10:00 pm at 32auctions.com.
Major League Baseball has informed Minor League Baseball that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season, there will not be a Minor League Baseball season in 2020. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are currently exploring plans to host other events at NYSEG Stadium this summer, all fans holding tickets for the 2020 Season may call The NYSEG Stadium Box Office to receive a refund Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Sidney Village offices are now open regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Village Board Meetings are now open to the public, masks must be worn. The Village also announced that the playground at Keith Clark Park is open, it will be disinfected 3 times a day, a schedule is posted at the playground, all other playgrounds around the village are still closed.
The Sidney Library is now open by appointment only, at 563-1200, the Masonville & Sidney Center Libraries will remain closed until July 7th.
(Cuomo 7-1-20)
The State Health Department reported that hospitalizations were at 879 statewide, the number of deaths Tuesday was 11, the state Death toll of 24,866, the total number of cases since March was about 394,000. The Southern Tier rate of positive tests was .7% Tuesday.
State Police continue their crackdown on people bringing illegal fireworks into the state; Troopers arrested 2 people Tuesday for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks. A trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Kirkwood, after he observed a driver commit a traffic violation. An investigation resulted in the discovery of illegal fireworks totaling over $500. Arrested were 31 year old Xavier Santos of Syracuse and 34 year old Aristides Lopez-Robles of Syracuse, Both men were released on appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 15th.
State Police arrested 25 year old Casey Jean of Tully for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Dickinson. An investigation yielded numerous illegal fireworks in Jean’s possession totaling over $2,700 dollars. He was arrested, processed then released on an appearance ticket to the town of Dickinson court on July 14, 2020.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 40 year old Jennifer Briggs of Stamford Tuesday on an Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Stamford Court following a domestic dispute last week. Deputies arrested Briggs for harassment and criminal mischief for allegedly striking the victim and causing the victim to strike and break a window. Briggs was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Stamford Court on a later date.
The Chenango County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers for today, they have had 146 positive cases, there are 25 people under Quarantine, no one is Hospitalizations, there have been 6 deaths, 137 Recoveries & the Total number of Tests Performed is 10907.
New York State has joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in jointly issuing a travel advisory for anyone returning from states that have a significant spread of COVID-19. All travelers entering New York who have recently traveled within a state with either a positive test rate or a testing positivity rate of higher than a 10% over a 7-day rolling average, will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Analysis of the metrics will be conducted weekly to determine if travelers from other states qualify.
Delaware County Public Health announced that they have had 82 total Positive Results for COVID 19. 76 people have recovered, no one is isolated at home, & no one is Hospitalized, 6 have died, 17 are quarantined, over 3700 have been tested.
State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced that as the Southern Tier continues to reopen there are a growing number of positions available on the Jobs Express website, at jobs.ny.gov. Currently more than 4,400 jobs are available in a number of different fields from businesses looking to hire immediately.
Regatta Row 2020 is going forward this summer. 11 adult canoe paddle Adirondack chairs, 8 child sized chairs and 1 double chair will be going out on the sidewalks in front of businesses along North and West Main in Bainbridge starting today, along with some mini canoe paddles painted by area young people. The chairs and paddles will go to auction online from July 5 at noon until August 7 ending at 10:00 pm at 32auctions.com.
Major League Baseball has informed Minor League Baseball that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season, there will not be a Minor League Baseball season in 2020. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are currently exploring plans to host other events at NYSEG Stadium this summer, all fans holding tickets for the 2020 Season may call The NYSEG Stadium Box Office to receive a refund Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Sidney Village offices are now open regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Village Board Meetings are now open to the public, masks must be worn. The Village also announced that the playground at Keith Clark Park is open, it will be disinfected 3 times a day, a schedule is posted at the playground, all other playgrounds around the village are still closed.
The Sidney Library is now open by appointment only, at 563-1200, the Masonville & Sidney Center Libraries will remain closed until July 7th.
ARISTIDES LOPEZ-ROBLESBainbridgeBINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIESCASEY JEANCHEHANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoJENNIFER BRIGGSKirkwoodNew YorkREGATTA ROW 2020SIDNEY LIBRARYSIDNEY VILLAGE OFFICEStamfordState Health DepartmentSTATE LABOR DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONER ROBERTA REARDONSYRACUSETULLYWCDOXAVIER SANTOS
WCDO News — Monday 6-8-20
Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing in New York City today, where they finally entered Phase1 of the reopening, on the 100th day since the first Positive case in New Rochelle. The Governor reminded New Yorkers that other states saw increases in the number of Cases after they re-opened too quickly, New York’s number continue to shrink:
(Cuomo 6-8-20-#2)
The Governor said that on Sunday, more than 60,000 Coronavirus tests were conducted state wide, with only 1% testing positive.
New York State Department of Health announced that only about 1% of those tested for the Coronavirus this weekend tested positive. The state had only 702 new cases Sunday, bringing the state total to 378,799. 24,299 have passed away since the pandemic started in early March.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 134 total cases of the Coronavirus, with only 1 hospitalized, 101 have recovered, 99 are quarantined, there have been 5 deaths, & over 5900 tests have been performed.
The New York State Workers Compensation Board has received many questions about how the Coronavirus relates to Workers Comp claims, for both the employer & employee. The latest information has been posted at wcb.ny.gov/covid-19.
The Village of Bainbridge Department of Public Works will be working on Water Lines starting at 3:00 AM Tuesday, on East Main Street from River Street to the traffic light & West Main Street from the Traffic Light to Mount Pleasant Drive. Residents may experience loss of water service or Roily Water during the work; they expect to restore service by 6:00 AM.
School Budget votes will be counted starting tomorrow for all school districts statewide. The Bainbridge Guilford central School District has a proposed budget of 20.1 Million Dollars, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 6-8-20)
The Afton Central School District has a budget, a bus proposition, and others items for voters to decide on, including a large Capital Project, Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:
(Tim McNamara 6-8-20)
The Proposed budget for the Afton District is $16.4 Million dollars & the Building project is about 19 Million Dollar Building Project. Governor Cuomo announced over the weekend that they will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Governor Cuomo announced Sunday that the state is considering allowing outdoor Graduation ceremonies up to 150 people with social distancing later this month:
(Cuomo 6-8-20 Graduation)
Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election. Primary Ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd, the Governor will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Mario Darder of Hancock following an investigation into a domestic dispute. Deputies located an individual walking away from the scene of the reported domestic dispute, Darder possessed methamphetamine and heroin, he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear in the Tompkins Town Court on a later date.
There will be a Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution Today at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street at 11:00 AM. Arriving early will cause traffic problems & larger crowds, so please arrive at 11:00 & Stay in your vehicle.
The Sidney Central School District announced that they will be hosting a car parade for the graduating class of 2020 on Friday June 12th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Junior Senior High school. The Parade will go down West Main Street to Main, River Union Street, onto Pearl Street & back to the School grounds for a drive through Barbecue.
The Broome County Health Department announced Sunday that they have had 597 positive cases of the Coronavirus since Early March. There have been 45 deaths, 474 recoveries, 273 patients are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted more than 14,000 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there have been 77 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 15 under quarantine, 2 of the confirmed active cases in the hospital, 5 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.
(Cuomo 6-8-20-#2)
The Governor said that on Sunday, more than 60,000 Coronavirus tests were conducted state wide, with only 1% testing positive.
New York State Department of Health announced that only about 1% of those tested for the Coronavirus this weekend tested positive. The state had only 702 new cases Sunday, bringing the state total to 378,799. 24,299 have passed away since the pandemic started in early March.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 134 total cases of the Coronavirus, with only 1 hospitalized, 101 have recovered, 99 are quarantined, there have been 5 deaths, & over 5900 tests have been performed.
The New York State Workers Compensation Board has received many questions about how the Coronavirus relates to Workers Comp claims, for both the employer & employee. The latest information has been posted at wcb.ny.gov/covid-19.
The Village of Bainbridge Department of Public Works will be working on Water Lines starting at 3:00 AM Tuesday, on East Main Street from River Street to the traffic light & West Main Street from the Traffic Light to Mount Pleasant Drive. Residents may experience loss of water service or Roily Water during the work; they expect to restore service by 6:00 AM.
School Budget votes will be counted starting tomorrow for all school districts statewide. The Bainbridge Guilford central School District has a proposed budget of 20.1 Million Dollars, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 6-8-20)
The Afton Central School District has a budget, a bus proposition, and others items for voters to decide on, including a large Capital Project, Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:
(Tim McNamara 6-8-20)
The Proposed budget for the Afton District is $16.4 Million dollars & the Building project is about 19 Million Dollar Building Project. Governor Cuomo announced over the weekend that they will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Governor Cuomo announced Sunday that the state is considering allowing outdoor Graduation ceremonies up to 150 people with social distancing later this month:
(Cuomo 6-8-20 Graduation)
Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election. Primary Ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd, the Governor will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Mario Darder of Hancock following an investigation into a domestic dispute. Deputies located an individual walking away from the scene of the reported domestic dispute, Darder possessed methamphetamine and heroin, he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear in the Tompkins Town Court on a later date.
There will be a Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution Today at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street at 11:00 AM. Arriving early will cause traffic problems & larger crowds, so please arrive at 11:00 & Stay in your vehicle.
The Sidney Central School District announced that they will be hosting a car parade for the graduating class of 2020 on Friday June 12th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Junior Senior High school. The Parade will go down West Main Street to Main, River Union Street, onto Pearl Street & back to the School grounds for a drive through Barbecue.
The Broome County Health Department announced Sunday that they have had 597 positive cases of the Coronavirus since Early March. There have been 45 deaths, 474 recoveries, 273 patients are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted more than 14,000 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there have been 77 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 15 under quarantine, 2 of the confirmed active cases in the hospital, 5 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.
AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBAINBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoHANCOCKMARIO DARDERNEW ROCHELLENEW YORK STATE WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARDNYSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSIDNEY FIRE STATIONState Health DepartmentTIM McNAMARATIM RYANTOMPKINS
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-2-20
Governor Cuomo held his coronavirus briefing today in Albany; he discussed how they are now juggling the issues of protests, looting & the potential for a spike in Coronavirus cases again among those protesting:
(Cuomo 6-2-20)
State Police Superintendent Keith Corlett said that troopers are ready to be deployed again tonight, where ever they are needed:
(Superintendent Corlett 6-2-20)
Governor Cuomo said that he didn't envision a need to send State Police or the National Guard to New York City, which has a police force of 38,000 currently.
The State Health Department reports over 1300 new coronavirus cases in Hospitals across the state Monday, bringing the state total since March of 373,040. Another 58 died from the Virus Monday, bringing the state death toll to 24,023.
The State Health Department continues to double check the discrepancies of Coronavirus deaths attributed to both Nursing homes & Hospitals. Early in the Pandemic, officials have learned that a Nursing home could send a positive patient to a hospital, where they later died, the hospitals would list the death among their reporting to the State, and the Nursing home, which was the patient’s legal address, would also report that death to the state. The investigation by the Health Department is ongoing.
Governor Cuomo announced today that Summer Day Camps Can Reopen on June 29th, a decision on sleep away summer camps has not yet been reached, plans will have to be drawn up to provide for social distancing in the sleeping areas as well as during various camp activities.
The Broome County Health department reports 557 total coronavirus cases today, with 44 deaths. 407 recoveries & 369 patients are being monitored. They have conducted over 13,000 tests since early March.
The Broome County Agricultural Society announced today that they have decided to cancel the 2020 Broome County Fair. The Board of Directors aims to resume the Broome County Fair, July 27 to August 1, 2021.
The Bainbridge Guilford central School District will hold their public budget hearing at 6:00 PM tonight through Zoom, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 6-2-20)
The Proposed budget is 20.1 Million dollars; the tax levy increase is 2.4%.
Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 Monday, they currently report 73 Total Positive Results, 63 have recovered, 4 are Isolating at Home, 2 are Hospitalized, 4 are Deceased, 18 are Quarantined, they have performed over 26oo tests.
Chenango County Public health announced that they are up to 133 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. There are currently 107 people quarantined, 1 is hospitalized, 5 have died, 93 have recovered, they have conducted 4467 tests.
The Town of Sidney announced that there will be a Round Table Zoning Law meeting on Tuesday June 9th starting at 6:30 on Zoom! Information is available at the Town of Sidney Website. More information is available at 561-2334.
Delaware County DPW will begin milling on County Route 33 today at the intersection with State Route 23 & the work will proceed to County Route 12. The Work will be performed daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting & is expected to be completed June 12th.
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(Cuomo 6-2-20)
State Police Superintendent Keith Corlett said that troopers are ready to be deployed again tonight, where ever they are needed:
(Superintendent Corlett 6-2-20)
Governor Cuomo said that he didn't envision a need to send State Police or the National Guard to New York City, which has a police force of 38,000 currently.
The State Health Department reports over 1300 new coronavirus cases in Hospitals across the state Monday, bringing the state total since March of 373,040. Another 58 died from the Virus Monday, bringing the state death toll to 24,023.
The State Health Department continues to double check the discrepancies of Coronavirus deaths attributed to both Nursing homes & Hospitals. Early in the Pandemic, officials have learned that a Nursing home could send a positive patient to a hospital, where they later died, the hospitals would list the death among their reporting to the State, and the Nursing home, which was the patient’s legal address, would also report that death to the state. The investigation by the Health Department is ongoing.
Governor Cuomo announced today that Summer Day Camps Can Reopen on June 29th, a decision on sleep away summer camps has not yet been reached, plans will have to be drawn up to provide for social distancing in the sleeping areas as well as during various camp activities.
The Broome County Health department reports 557 total coronavirus cases today, with 44 deaths. 407 recoveries & 369 patients are being monitored. They have conducted over 13,000 tests since early March.
The Broome County Agricultural Society announced today that they have decided to cancel the 2020 Broome County Fair. The Board of Directors aims to resume the Broome County Fair, July 27 to August 1, 2021.
The Bainbridge Guilford central School District will hold their public budget hearing at 6:00 PM tonight through Zoom, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 6-2-20)
The Proposed budget is 20.1 Million dollars; the tax levy increase is 2.4%.
Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 Monday, they currently report 73 Total Positive Results, 63 have recovered, 4 are Isolating at Home, 2 are Hospitalized, 4 are Deceased, 18 are Quarantined, they have performed over 26oo tests.
Chenango County Public health announced that they are up to 133 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. There are currently 107 people quarantined, 1 is hospitalized, 5 have died, 93 have recovered, they have conducted 4467 tests.
The Town of Sidney announced that there will be a Round Table Zoning Law meeting on Tuesday June 9th starting at 6:30 on Zoom! Information is available at the Town of Sidney Website. More information is available at 561-2334.
Delaware County DPW will begin milling on County Route 33 today at the intersection with State Route 23 & the work will proceed to County Route 12. The Work will be performed daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting & is expected to be completed June 12th.
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ALBANYBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBROOME COUNTY FAIRBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware county department of Public WorksDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoNew YorkNEW YORK CITYState Health DepartmentSTATE POLICE SUPERINTENDENT KEITH CORLETTTIM RYANTOWN OF SIDNEYWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-21-20
Governor Cuomo announced today that the state now has over 251,690 cases of the Coronavirus, Hospitalizations are down to 16,076 & the number of deaths statewide was 441 Monday, making the state death toll at 14,788. The Governor said that the plans going forward are for the re-opening of the state on a regional basis, they need to ramp up testing as soon as possible before sending people back to work, & then they must track down the people associated with anyone who tests positive:
(Cuomo 4-21-20)
The Governor said that some Hospitals will also be allowed to perform elective surgeries, where the Corona Virus is reported in much smaller number, and where the lack of activity led to some hospitals actually laying off employees in spite of the pandemic.
Delaware County Public Health reported that they had no new positive coronavirus cases Monday, they still have 62 confirmed cases, with 8 cases referred back to the patients home county, 4 are hospitalized, 17 are isolating at home, 4 have died & 75 are quarantined.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus stats today. They have 78 total cases, with 7 in a hospital, 47 recoveries, and 149 people are in quarantine.
The Sidney Town Board will meet Thursday April 23rd at 7:00 PM; the meeting will be available for viewing on "Zoom". Also, the Sidney Town Clerk’s office has a walk up window to do business and keep the social distance. Hours are Monday -Thursday 9:00 to 4:00 to Fridays 9:00 to Noon.
Helios Care will offer free bereavement counseling to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spokesperson Alicia Rule explains:
(Alicia Rule 4-21-20)
More information is available at 432-5525 or on the Helios Care website at www.helioscare.org/grief.
Good Shepherd Communities & Chase Nursing Home & Rehabilitation of New Berlin have given their employees a $2 dollar an hour differential for putting in the long hard hours at their nursing homes during the Coronavirus pandemic, President & CEO Mike Keenan explains:
(Mike Keenan 4-21-20)
WCDO will air the full interview with Mike Keenan & Chase Memorial Executive Director Gabby Skillen Wednesday Afternoon after the news at 3:00 PM and again on Thursday after the 10:00 AM news.
Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock announced that the district will continue to provide food services, with a bulk food delivery on Wednesday, All food deliveries will be door to door for those that have signed up. More information is available at 561-7703.
Broome County Health department reported Monday that they now have 215 positive cases of the Coronavirus; they now report 11 deaths, 339 in quarantine & 49 recoveries.
State Senator Fred Akshar is asking constituents to answer his latest online survey regarding Reopening New York State, Questions include "Do you support or oppose a regional reopening plan for New York State versus a one-size-fits all approach for both upstate and downstate, & How do you feel about returning to restaurants and retail stores if Governor Cuomo eases the current restrictions. The survey can be found at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
The Village of Bainbridge Board of trustees will hold their next meeting today at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held remotely, those who are interested in viewing the meeting should call the village clerk's office at 967-7373 to get the code.
The Jericho Arts Council announced that the events at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & in the Gallery scheduled for the spring 2020, have been cancelled or rescheduled for a later date, due to concerns about the Coronavirus. More information is available at 288-3882.
(Cuomo 4-21-20)
The Governor said that some Hospitals will also be allowed to perform elective surgeries, where the Corona Virus is reported in much smaller number, and where the lack of activity led to some hospitals actually laying off employees in spite of the pandemic.
Delaware County Public Health reported that they had no new positive coronavirus cases Monday, they still have 62 confirmed cases, with 8 cases referred back to the patients home county, 4 are hospitalized, 17 are isolating at home, 4 have died & 75 are quarantined.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus stats today. They have 78 total cases, with 7 in a hospital, 47 recoveries, and 149 people are in quarantine.
The Sidney Town Board will meet Thursday April 23rd at 7:00 PM; the meeting will be available for viewing on "Zoom". Also, the Sidney Town Clerk’s office has a walk up window to do business and keep the social distance. Hours are Monday -Thursday 9:00 to 4:00 to Fridays 9:00 to Noon.
Helios Care will offer free bereavement counseling to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spokesperson Alicia Rule explains:
(Alicia Rule 4-21-20)
More information is available at 432-5525 or on the Helios Care website at www.helioscare.org/grief.
Good Shepherd Communities & Chase Nursing Home & Rehabilitation of New Berlin have given their employees a $2 dollar an hour differential for putting in the long hard hours at their nursing homes during the Coronavirus pandemic, President & CEO Mike Keenan explains:
(Mike Keenan 4-21-20)
WCDO will air the full interview with Mike Keenan & Chase Memorial Executive Director Gabby Skillen Wednesday Afternoon after the news at 3:00 PM and again on Thursday after the 10:00 AM news.
Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock announced that the district will continue to provide food services, with a bulk food delivery on Wednesday, All food deliveries will be door to door for those that have signed up. More information is available at 561-7703.
Broome County Health department reported Monday that they now have 215 positive cases of the Coronavirus; they now report 11 deaths, 339 in quarantine & 49 recoveries.
State Senator Fred Akshar is asking constituents to answer his latest online survey regarding Reopening New York State, Questions include "Do you support or oppose a regional reopening plan for New York State versus a one-size-fits all approach for both upstate and downstate, & How do you feel about returning to restaurants and retail stores if Governor Cuomo eases the current restrictions. The survey can be found at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
The Village of Bainbridge Board of trustees will hold their next meeting today at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held remotely, those who are interested in viewing the meeting should call the village clerk's office at 967-7373 to get the code.
The Jericho Arts Council announced that the events at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & in the Gallery scheduled for the spring 2020, have been cancelled or rescheduled for a later date, due to concerns about the Coronavirus. More information is available at 288-3882.
ALICIA RULEBAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL THEATERBAINBRIDGE VILLAGE BOARDBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHASE NURSING HOME & REHABILITATIONCHEHANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthGABBY SKILLENGOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITIESGovernor CuomoJERICHO ARTS COUNCILMIKE KEENANNew BerlinNew YorkSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT EBEN BULLOCKSTATE SENATOR FRED AKSHARWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-14-20
Governor Cuomo announced today that the Governors from 7 states will be coordinating their efforts to come up with plans to re-open the economy, without risking public health:
(Cuomo 4-14-20)
The State has almost 202,208 cases of the Coronavirus with 18,697 people hospitalized, which is essentially a flat number for the last 5 days, but another 778 people died Monday, bring the state death toll to 10,894.
State Police arrested 26 year old Steven Carpenter of Niagara Falls for Criminal Trespass, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Impersonation. Troopers were assisting the village of Sidney Police with an investigation at the Speedway on State Routes 7 and 8 in the town of Bainbridge, troopers spotted Carpenter on a bicycle, he ran inside the house of an unsuspecting homeowner then out a window, across the road and down an embankment and out of sight. Carpenter was ultimately located, he gave troopers a false name and date of birth, and he was wanted on a parole warrant from Steuben County. Carpenter was transported to the village of Sidney police department, He was then turned over to State Police where he was issued appearance tickets to the town of Bainbridge court, and he was then turned over to the Chenango County Jail and held without bail for the parole warrant.
Commerce Chenango has teamed up with UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital to provide meals to their staff as they combat the Coronavirus locally. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green Comments:
(Kerri Green 4-14-20)
A donation can be made by going to the “Fueling the Frontline” Go Fund Me page & by doing a search for Commerce Chenango; Donations can also be sent to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, More information is available at 334-1402, or at commercechenango.com.
Delaware County Board of Elections is reminding residents of the Election Changes from Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo. The April 28th Presidential Election has been postponed until June 23, however, the Yellow mail check cards were mailed before the Governor changed the election date. There is no early voting for the April 28th Primary. If you are eligible to vote in the June 23rd Primary but do not want to vote in person because of COVID-19 you may obtain an absentee ballot, You may check the box “Temporary illness or physical disability” as a reason for voting absentee on the absentee application, which are by download from co.delaware.ny.us, by calling the Elections Office at 832-5321 or requesting by email at: boe.move@co.delaware.ny.us.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a skunk has tested positive for Rabies. The skunk was located injured on the side of a road, it was removed & Sent to the state lab in Albany. 1 person who was exposed to the rabid skunk & is undergoing post exposure treatment. More information about rabies is available at otsegocounty.com.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a New York delegation letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue calling for action from the USADA to assist dairy farmers. The letters asks to Create a direct payment program for dairy farmers equivalent, Establish a Temporary Milk Disposal Reimbursement program, Create a voucher program through the Milk Donation Program to allow for the facilitation of milk donated by grocery stores and other venues to local and regional food banks & make sure that dairy processors have access to loan programs that can help them continue to operate during the Coronavirus crisis.
The Sidney Town Board announced today that their next meeting has been rescheduled for April 29th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will not be open to the public, but it will be available on Zoom, more information is available at the Town of Sidney web page.
State Senator Jim Seward has been discharged from Albany Medical Center, following a bout with the Coronavirus. Senator Seward will continue convalescing at home.
Delaware County has received 5 new positive test results Monday for the Coronavirus, the County now has 53 confirmed positive cases, there are an additional 40 people under mandatory quarantine, 6 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county to where the person resides. Of the 47 confirmed positive cases still in Delaware County 4 are isolated in a hospital, 28 are isolated and recovering safely at their homes, 3 people are deceased and 12 have fully recovered and are no longer in isolation.
Otsego County has released an update on the Coronavirus pandemic, they have 45 confirmed cases with 5 hospitalized, 19 have recovered and are off isolation & there have been 2 deaths. 49 people on mandatory quarantine, 3 people on precautionary quarantine 102 people have been released from quarantine.
Broome County now has 146 Positive Coronavirus cases, they now have 8 deaths, 27 recoveries, and 218 are in quarantine, they have administered 1038 tests.
Chenango County Public Health reported Tuesday 65 Positive cases of the Coronavirus, after getting 2 more positive tests. Chenango County reports 9 Hospitalizations, 22 Recoveries, there are 227 people under quarantine, and they have tested 361 people so far.
Amphenol Aerospace has begun producing 75 face shields a week for local healthcare workers as they combat the coronavirus pandemic. The face shields are manufactured in Amphenol's prototype lab, more information for healthcare workers to obtain the face shields is available, by contacting Neal Wobbe at 563-5687.
(Cuomo 4-14-20)
The State has almost 202,208 cases of the Coronavirus with 18,697 people hospitalized, which is essentially a flat number for the last 5 days, but another 778 people died Monday, bring the state death toll to 10,894.
State Police arrested 26 year old Steven Carpenter of Niagara Falls for Criminal Trespass, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Impersonation. Troopers were assisting the village of Sidney Police with an investigation at the Speedway on State Routes 7 and 8 in the town of Bainbridge, troopers spotted Carpenter on a bicycle, he ran inside the house of an unsuspecting homeowner then out a window, across the road and down an embankment and out of sight. Carpenter was ultimately located, he gave troopers a false name and date of birth, and he was wanted on a parole warrant from Steuben County. Carpenter was transported to the village of Sidney police department, He was then turned over to State Police where he was issued appearance tickets to the town of Bainbridge court, and he was then turned over to the Chenango County Jail and held without bail for the parole warrant.
Commerce Chenango has teamed up with UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital to provide meals to their staff as they combat the Coronavirus locally. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green Comments:
(Kerri Green 4-14-20)
A donation can be made by going to the “Fueling the Frontline” Go Fund Me page & by doing a search for Commerce Chenango; Donations can also be sent to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, More information is available at 334-1402, or at commercechenango.com.
Delaware County Board of Elections is reminding residents of the Election Changes from Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo. The April 28th Presidential Election has been postponed until June 23, however, the Yellow mail check cards were mailed before the Governor changed the election date. There is no early voting for the April 28th Primary. If you are eligible to vote in the June 23rd Primary but do not want to vote in person because of COVID-19 you may obtain an absentee ballot, You may check the box “Temporary illness or physical disability” as a reason for voting absentee on the absentee application, which are by download from co.delaware.ny.us, by calling the Elections Office at 832-5321 or requesting by email at: boe.move@co.delaware.ny.us.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a skunk has tested positive for Rabies. The skunk was located injured on the side of a road, it was removed & Sent to the state lab in Albany. 1 person who was exposed to the rabid skunk & is undergoing post exposure treatment. More information about rabies is available at otsegocounty.com.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a New York delegation letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue calling for action from the USADA to assist dairy farmers. The letters asks to Create a direct payment program for dairy farmers equivalent, Establish a Temporary Milk Disposal Reimbursement program, Create a voucher program through the Milk Donation Program to allow for the facilitation of milk donated by grocery stores and other venues to local and regional food banks & make sure that dairy processors have access to loan programs that can help them continue to operate during the Coronavirus crisis.
The Sidney Town Board announced today that their next meeting has been rescheduled for April 29th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will not be open to the public, but it will be available on Zoom, more information is available at the Town of Sidney web page.
State Senator Jim Seward has been discharged from Albany Medical Center, following a bout with the Coronavirus. Senator Seward will continue convalescing at home.
Delaware County has received 5 new positive test results Monday for the Coronavirus, the County now has 53 confirmed positive cases, there are an additional 40 people under mandatory quarantine, 6 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county to where the person resides. Of the 47 confirmed positive cases still in Delaware County 4 are isolated in a hospital, 28 are isolated and recovering safely at their homes, 3 people are deceased and 12 have fully recovered and are no longer in isolation.
Otsego County has released an update on the Coronavirus pandemic, they have 45 confirmed cases with 5 hospitalized, 19 have recovered and are off isolation & there have been 2 deaths. 49 people on mandatory quarantine, 3 people on precautionary quarantine 102 people have been released from quarantine.
Broome County now has 146 Positive Coronavirus cases, they now have 8 deaths, 27 recoveries, and 218 are in quarantine, they have administered 1038 tests.
Chenango County Public Health reported Tuesday 65 Positive cases of the Coronavirus, after getting 2 more positive tests. Chenango County reports 9 Hospitalizations, 22 Recoveries, there are 227 people under quarantine, and they have tested 361 people so far.
Amphenol Aerospace has begun producing 75 face shields a week for local healthcare workers as they combat the coronavirus pandemic. The face shields are manufactured in Amphenol's prototype lab, more information for healthcare workers to obtain the face shields is available, by contacting Neal Wobbe at 563-5687.
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