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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-7-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-7-21
Delaware County Public Health reported that they are now up to 78 deaths from the COVID 19 virus pandemic. From Saturday through Monday, the County reported 105 new cases, 411 active cases with 22 hospitalized and 348 quarantined, and their positivity rate was over 15%. 53.7% of Delaware County Residents are vaccinated, 85% of active cases were not vaccinated.
George Wang of Lawrence Kansas was sentenced in Otsego County Court Monday, to go to a state run Psychiatric Center for the treatment of a mental disease. Wang was originally charged with Attempted Murder after the car he was driving veered off of State Route 28 in Hartwick on November 18th of 2020, striking a pedestrian in a parking lot, and then left the scene. Wang pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect recently, he will stay in a facility until he is deemed to be not a danger to himself or the public.
Local Lawmakers gathered in Binghamton yesterday to continue to state their opposition to the controversial Bail Reform laws put into place by Former Governor Cuomo almost 2 years ago. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that the Bail reform law has removed the option for a judge to send someone arrested for a drug related crime to get help:
(Joe Angelino 12-7-21)
Yesterday, State Senator Akshar introduced legislation to make certain drug crimes bail eligible and allow courts to consider the risk of continued substance abuse when faced with defendants who have addiction issues.
A Meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta has been scheduled for tonight in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM tonight at Galaxy Bowl on State Route 7.
The latest Siena College Poll has Governor Kathy Hochul with a big lead over her Democratic challengers in the 2022 gubernatorial race. Hochul had 36%, followed by Attorney General Letitia James with 18%, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams with 10% and Congressman Tom Suozzi with 6%, tied with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is considering a bid for governor.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-7-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the detection of 4 more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in New York State, for a total of 12. 2 of the new cases are from Suffolk County and 2 are from Oneida County. Starting Today, all further Omicron updates will be included in the Governor's daily COVID-19 progress update press release. The State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center Laboratory continues to actively monitor COVID-19 virus samples selected throughout the State to compare sequences and identify circulating and new variants, including Omicron at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-variant-data.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury's approval to launch its Homeowner Assistance Fund, a program that will provide up to $539 million to help eligible homeowners avert mortgage delinquency, default, foreclosure, and displacement. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 3rd, at nyhomeownerfund.org.
COMMERCE CHENANGO will hold a special presentation today on "What Employers Need to Know About Vaccination Mandates". The Lunch and Learn session will be from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Angelo Catalano, a partner with Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP will be the guest speaker, more information is available at 334-1400 or at Commercechenango.com & click on the events calendar.
Delaware County Public Health reported that they are now up to 78 deaths from the COVID 19 virus pandemic. From Saturday through Monday, the County reported 105 new cases, 411 active cases with 22 hospitalized and 348 quarantined, and their positivity rate was over 15%. 53.7% of Delaware County Residents are vaccinated, 85% of active cases were not vaccinated.
George Wang of Lawrence Kansas was sentenced in Otsego County Court Monday, to go to a state run Psychiatric Center for the treatment of a mental disease. Wang was originally charged with Attempted Murder after the car he was driving veered off of State Route 28 in Hartwick on November 18th of 2020, striking a pedestrian in a parking lot, and then left the scene. Wang pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect recently, he will stay in a facility until he is deemed to be not a danger to himself or the public.
Local Lawmakers gathered in Binghamton yesterday to continue to state their opposition to the controversial Bail Reform laws put into place by Former Governor Cuomo almost 2 years ago. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that the Bail reform law has removed the option for a judge to send someone arrested for a drug related crime to get help:
(Joe Angelino 12-7-21)
Yesterday, State Senator Akshar introduced legislation to make certain drug crimes bail eligible and allow courts to consider the risk of continued substance abuse when faced with defendants who have addiction issues.
A Meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta has been scheduled for tonight in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM tonight at Galaxy Bowl on State Route 7.
The latest Siena College Poll has Governor Kathy Hochul with a big lead over her Democratic challengers in the 2022 gubernatorial race. Hochul had 36%, followed by Attorney General Letitia James with 18%, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams with 10% and Congressman Tom Suozzi with 6%, tied with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is considering a bid for governor.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-7-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the detection of 4 more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in New York State, for a total of 12. 2 of the new cases are from Suffolk County and 2 are from Oneida County. Starting Today, all further Omicron updates will be included in the Governor's daily COVID-19 progress update press release. The State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center Laboratory continues to actively monitor COVID-19 virus samples selected throughout the State to compare sequences and identify circulating and new variants, including Omicron at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-variant-data.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury's approval to launch its Homeowner Assistance Fund, a program that will provide up to $539 million to help eligible homeowners avert mortgage delinquency, default, foreclosure, and displacement. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 3rd, at nyhomeownerfund.org.
COMMERCE CHENANGO will hold a special presentation today on "What Employers Need to Know About Vaccination Mandates". The Lunch and Learn session will be from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Angelo Catalano, a partner with Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP will be the guest speaker, more information is available at 334-1400 or at Commercechenango.com & click on the events calendar.
WCDO News — Wednesday 4-21-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will take on a drastically different form this year, with the 70-mile race being a virtual one, according to Regatta Chairman John
Harmon:
(John Harmon 4-21-21)
Harmon said that the 70 Mile Paddlers will have anytime from Friday morning, May 28 till Monday evening, May 31 to continuously complete the 70-mile course from
Cooperstown to Bainbridge, finishers will get a T shirt and get an official 70-mile finish. Entry fee will be $30 per person, there will be no awards presentations, Entries will
be open for the Virtual 70 May 1. There will be no activities at General Clinton Park this year due to the State Covid restrictions.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her "End Outsourcing Act" to try to stop American companies from outsourcing jobs to other countries:
(Gillibrand 4-21-21)
Gillibrand said that her bill would also enact a new tax benefit to help companies bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back to America and re-employ millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is seeking participants for an upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Electric Vehicles Owners are invited to participate at no charge, & are encouraged to register no later than May 10th m more information is available at info@doas.us or at 607-397-3815.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are cancelling this year's Carnival of Sales. Organizers hope to bring the Carnival of sales back in July 2022.
The City of Oneonta Common Council promoted City Engineer David Mattice to City Administrator. Mattice served as city engineer for the last 6 years, last night's Common Council Meeting was held remotely on ZOOM.
Chenango County Public Health reported 21 new COVID cases today, they reported 109 Active Cases, 539 quarantines and 10 Hospitalized, and they have had a Total of 3125 Confirmed COVID Cases.
The Fireman's Association of New York will have their annual Recruit New York Weekend events this Saturday & Sunday. Many firehouses across New York State will hold virtual or in-person recruitment efforts, locally, fire Departments in Coventry, West Oneonta, Laurens, & West Laurens are participating in the recruiting effort.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-21-21
A New Sienna College Poll reported that Voters by a 50-35% margin that Governor Cuomo should not immediately resign & by a 48-34% margin, they say he can continue to effectively do his job as governor. Voters were satisfied with the way Cuomo has addressed the sexual assault allegations, by a 57-32% margin & Voters still approve of Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 60-33 percent,
Delaware County Public Health reported 7 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 343 tested, they have 109 active cases, 14 hospitalized & 227 quarantined. Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday April 29, 2021 at 97 Main St., Delhi, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory, at apps2.health.ny.gov, more information or assistance getting registered is available at 832-5200.
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 50 Moderna vaccines available today from 12:30 to 3:30 PM; appointments are required at 337-4888.
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will take on a drastically different form this year, with the 70-mile race being a virtual one, according to Regatta Chairman John
Harmon:
(John Harmon 4-21-21)
Harmon said that the 70 Mile Paddlers will have anytime from Friday morning, May 28 till Monday evening, May 31 to continuously complete the 70-mile course from
Cooperstown to Bainbridge, finishers will get a T shirt and get an official 70-mile finish. Entry fee will be $30 per person, there will be no awards presentations, Entries will
be open for the Virtual 70 May 1. There will be no activities at General Clinton Park this year due to the State Covid restrictions.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her "End Outsourcing Act" to try to stop American companies from outsourcing jobs to other countries:
(Gillibrand 4-21-21)
Gillibrand said that her bill would also enact a new tax benefit to help companies bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back to America and re-employ millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is seeking participants for an upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Electric Vehicles Owners are invited to participate at no charge, & are encouraged to register no later than May 10th m more information is available at info@doas.us or at 607-397-3815.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are cancelling this year's Carnival of Sales. Organizers hope to bring the Carnival of sales back in July 2022.
The City of Oneonta Common Council promoted City Engineer David Mattice to City Administrator. Mattice served as city engineer for the last 6 years, last night's Common Council Meeting was held remotely on ZOOM.
Chenango County Public Health reported 21 new COVID cases today, they reported 109 Active Cases, 539 quarantines and 10 Hospitalized, and they have had a Total of 3125 Confirmed COVID Cases.
The Fireman's Association of New York will have their annual Recruit New York Weekend events this Saturday & Sunday. Many firehouses across New York State will hold virtual or in-person recruitment efforts, locally, fire Departments in Coventry, West Oneonta, Laurens, & West Laurens are participating in the recruiting effort.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-21-21
A New Sienna College Poll reported that Voters by a 50-35% margin that Governor Cuomo should not immediately resign & by a 48-34% margin, they say he can continue to effectively do his job as governor. Voters were satisfied with the way Cuomo has addressed the sexual assault allegations, by a 57-32% margin & Voters still approve of Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 60-33 percent,
Delaware County Public Health reported 7 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 343 tested, they have 109 active cases, 14 hospitalized & 227 quarantined. Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday April 29, 2021 at 97 Main St., Delhi, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory, at apps2.health.ny.gov, more information or assistance getting registered is available at 832-5200.
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 50 Moderna vaccines available today from 12:30 to 3:30 PM; appointments are required at 337-4888.
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