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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-1-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-20
State Police arrested 29 year old Norman Shaheen of Smithville following a raid on his residence last week. Police seized 339 grams of methamphetamine, as well as a shotgun, a handgun, drug paraphernalia & packaging materials, he was charged with criminal possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of firearms, he is being held in jail pending court proceedings.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded Saturday to a residence on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi to execute a State Parole Warrant; they arrested 23-year-old Jonathon Stein of Delhi, on the Parole Warrant as well as for Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument when the warrant was executed. Stein was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail on the Parole Warrant.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Congress to invest $6 billion in the WIC program in the Fiscal Year 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill.
(Gillibrand 12-1-20)
New York State WIC providers have reported 3% increased need since the pandemic began many other states were well into the double digits in increased need for WIC's services.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 52 active cases of COVID 19 today, with 5 people hospitalized & 295 quarantined. Chenango County has had 643 cases of the virus since March with 564 recoveries; they have performed over 45200 tests.
Delaware Academy announced that a student tested positive for COVID 19, their middle and high schools moved to fully remote instruction yesterday & again today. The student was last in attendance on Tuesday, November 24th; Students will be notified today regarding tomorrow's instructional plans.
The Latest vote count in the 22nd Congressional District has now swung back to give Republican Claudia Tenney the lead over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi. All of the Counties have to certify their vote totals, State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte ordered each of the 8 counties in the congressional district to submit a final, unofficial count to the court by yesterday afternoon, the next court action is expected next Monday December 7th, when Judge DelConte is expected to rule on
2000 disputed ballots.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-20
Governor Cuomo today announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across the state begins today. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season. The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations across the state through Wednesday, December 16. COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of those dropping off donations including masks, social distancing, and access to hand sanitizer. The drop-off locations include the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley St., Binghamton & the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street Oneonta.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Visits the Chenango County Historical Society Museum and she will visit Businesses Downtown Norwich today, Hochul’s visit will start around 1:45 PM.
Delaware County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers Monday, they report 14 new cases, they have 71 active cases, 4 people are hospitalized, 234 are quarantined, and they have had 372 cases since March with 9 deaths & 292 recoveries.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 19 new COVID cases Monday, bringing them to 1314 total confirmed cases since March. There are 89 active cases, 4 are hospitalized there have been 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 to Hartwick College.
State Police arrested 29 year old Norman Shaheen of Smithville following a raid on his residence last week. Police seized 339 grams of methamphetamine, as well as a shotgun, a handgun, drug paraphernalia & packaging materials, he was charged with criminal possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of firearms, he is being held in jail pending court proceedings.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded Saturday to a residence on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi to execute a State Parole Warrant; they arrested 23-year-old Jonathon Stein of Delhi, on the Parole Warrant as well as for Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument when the warrant was executed. Stein was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail on the Parole Warrant.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Congress to invest $6 billion in the WIC program in the Fiscal Year 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill.
(Gillibrand 12-1-20)
New York State WIC providers have reported 3% increased need since the pandemic began many other states were well into the double digits in increased need for WIC's services.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 52 active cases of COVID 19 today, with 5 people hospitalized & 295 quarantined. Chenango County has had 643 cases of the virus since March with 564 recoveries; they have performed over 45200 tests.
Delaware Academy announced that a student tested positive for COVID 19, their middle and high schools moved to fully remote instruction yesterday & again today. The student was last in attendance on Tuesday, November 24th; Students will be notified today regarding tomorrow's instructional plans.
The Latest vote count in the 22nd Congressional District has now swung back to give Republican Claudia Tenney the lead over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi. All of the Counties have to certify their vote totals, State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte ordered each of the 8 counties in the congressional district to submit a final, unofficial count to the court by yesterday afternoon, the next court action is expected next Monday December 7th, when Judge DelConte is expected to rule on
2000 disputed ballots.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-20
Governor Cuomo today announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across the state begins today. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season. The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations across the state through Wednesday, December 16. COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of those dropping off donations including masks, social distancing, and access to hand sanitizer. The drop-off locations include the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley St., Binghamton & the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street Oneonta.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Visits the Chenango County Historical Society Museum and she will visit Businesses Downtown Norwich today, Hochul’s visit will start around 1:45 PM.
Delaware County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers Monday, they report 14 new cases, they have 71 active cases, 4 people are hospitalized, 234 are quarantined, and they have had 372 cases since March with 9 deaths & 292 recoveries.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 19 new COVID cases Monday, bringing them to 1314 total confirmed cases since March. There are 89 active cases, 4 are hospitalized there have been 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 to Hartwick College.
ANTHONY BRINDISIBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTChenango County Historical SocietyCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCLAUDIA TENNEYDELAWARE ACADEMYDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoJONATHON STEINLieutenant Governor Kathy HochulNORMAN SHAHEENNorwichNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSMITHVILLEState Health DepartmentUS SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWIC
WCDO News — Monday 11-23-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20
The Health Department continues to aggressively test New Yorkers for the COVID 19 virus, with over 191,000 tested on Sunday, with 5906 positive tests, or 3% of those tested. 2724 people are hospitalized; increases of 162 from Saturday, there were 33 more deaths from the virus Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 26,390.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 62 active cases, with 399 people quarantined. They have had 10 deaths, 486 recoveries; they have had a total of 563 cases since March.
The Broome County Health Department had 179 more positive cases of COVID 19 diagnosed since Friday, bringing their total to 4744 since March, they had 2 more deaths reported, bringing their total to 114, there have been 4089 recoveries and over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Delaware County sheriff's Deputies arrested 41 year old Robert Stutzer of Sidney for 2 felonies. On November 13th Deputies responded to the Mirabito Gas Station in Hobart for a report of a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, Deputies identified the driver as Stutzer, who is accused of operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs, and with suspend drivers’ license. Stutzer was charged with Felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was released on tickets returnable to Stamford Town Court at a later date.
The SUNY Oneonta COVID Response Team gathered feedback and answered questions about the college’s Draft Re-opening Plan for spring 2021 at 2 virtual town halls last week. SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig told WCDO News that the plan is largely in place but will be amended as needed:
(Dennis Craig 11-23-20)
Over 750 staff, faculty, students and their parents participated. The recordings of both town halls are available at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19 regarding the spring 2021 reopening plan.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New York State leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019, for every tax dollar paid to Washington; the state received $0.91, well below the national average of $1.24. New Mexico gets the most value at $2.83 per tax dollar paid, followed by Mississippi ($2.50), West Virginia ($2.43), Alabama ($2.17) and Kentucky ($2.05).
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa Claus on Saturday, December 5, from 11:00 AN to 12:00 Noon. The event will be an alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade, Vehicles will drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, and more information is available on Facebook or by calling 746-0331.
The Sidney Central School District has been notified that 2 members of the District community have tested positive for COVID-19. The first individual has not been on campus since Thursday, November 12th and the second individual since last Friday, November 20th. The Department of Health Services has conducted and completed the contact tracing. Any and all people impacted have been notified. The potential exposure has been minimized in this case because of the emphasis placed on wearing face coverings and social distancing; there will be no change to the current Sidney School Schedule.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in New York City Sunday; he stated that the current concern will be how high the infection rates will get after Thanksgiving & the Christmas holidays:
(Cuomo 11-23-20)
The state performed over 196,608 tests Saturday, with 5391 positive tests, 2562 are now hospitalized, 500 are in an ICU Bed, 234 are on ventilators & there were 30 deaths from COVID Saturday.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new cases of COVID on Saturday & 17 cases Sunday. Otsego County now has had 1185 total confirmed cases, 93 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced Saturday that they had 4 new cases of COVID 19 & 7 new cases Sunday, they have 43 active cases, 5 were hospitalized, and 201 were quarantined. They are up to 308 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 256 recoveries.
Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2019 have grown to $121 million, according to a report issued by the Empire State Development Division for Tourism Development, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 11-23-20)
Traveler spending increased 2.5% across of all New York. The strongest growth occurred in the Catskills with a 7.3% increase in spending last year. Tourism accounted for over 1,145 jobs in Delaware County resulting in $41.7 million in labor income recirculating through the local economy. Tourism generated more than $7.7 million in local taxes and over $6.6 million in state taxes.
The Health Department continues to aggressively test New Yorkers for the COVID 19 virus, with over 191,000 tested on Sunday, with 5906 positive tests, or 3% of those tested. 2724 people are hospitalized; increases of 162 from Saturday, there were 33 more deaths from the virus Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 26,390.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 62 active cases, with 399 people quarantined. They have had 10 deaths, 486 recoveries; they have had a total of 563 cases since March.
The Broome County Health Department had 179 more positive cases of COVID 19 diagnosed since Friday, bringing their total to 4744 since March, they had 2 more deaths reported, bringing their total to 114, there have been 4089 recoveries and over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Delaware County sheriff's Deputies arrested 41 year old Robert Stutzer of Sidney for 2 felonies. On November 13th Deputies responded to the Mirabito Gas Station in Hobart for a report of a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, Deputies identified the driver as Stutzer, who is accused of operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs, and with suspend drivers’ license. Stutzer was charged with Felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was released on tickets returnable to Stamford Town Court at a later date.
The SUNY Oneonta COVID Response Team gathered feedback and answered questions about the college’s Draft Re-opening Plan for spring 2021 at 2 virtual town halls last week. SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig told WCDO News that the plan is largely in place but will be amended as needed:
(Dennis Craig 11-23-20)
Over 750 staff, faculty, students and their parents participated. The recordings of both town halls are available at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19 regarding the spring 2021 reopening plan.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New York State leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019, for every tax dollar paid to Washington; the state received $0.91, well below the national average of $1.24. New Mexico gets the most value at $2.83 per tax dollar paid, followed by Mississippi ($2.50), West Virginia ($2.43), Alabama ($2.17) and Kentucky ($2.05).
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa Claus on Saturday, December 5, from 11:00 AN to 12:00 Noon. The event will be an alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade, Vehicles will drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, and more information is available on Facebook or by calling 746-0331.
The Sidney Central School District has been notified that 2 members of the District community have tested positive for COVID-19. The first individual has not been on campus since Thursday, November 12th and the second individual since last Friday, November 20th. The Department of Health Services has conducted and completed the contact tracing. Any and all people impacted have been notified. The potential exposure has been minimized in this case because of the emphasis placed on wearing face coverings and social distancing; there will be no change to the current Sidney School Schedule.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in New York City Sunday; he stated that the current concern will be how high the infection rates will get after Thanksgiving & the Christmas holidays:
(Cuomo 11-23-20)
The state performed over 196,608 tests Saturday, with 5391 positive tests, 2562 are now hospitalized, 500 are in an ICU Bed, 234 are on ventilators & there were 30 deaths from COVID Saturday.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new cases of COVID on Saturday & 17 cases Sunday. Otsego County now has had 1185 total confirmed cases, 93 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced Saturday that they had 4 new cases of COVID 19 & 7 new cases Sunday, they have 43 active cases, 5 were hospitalized, and 201 were quarantined. They are up to 308 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 256 recoveries.
Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2019 have grown to $121 million, according to a report issued by the Empire State Development Division for Tourism Development, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 11-23-20)
Traveler spending increased 2.5% across of all New York. The strongest growth occurred in the Catskills with a 7.3% increase in spending last year. Tourism accounted for over 1,145 jobs in Delaware County resulting in $41.7 million in labor income recirculating through the local economy. Tourism generated more than $7.7 million in local taxes and over $6.6 million in state taxes.
ACTING SUNRY ONEONTA PRESIDENT DENNIS CRAIGACTING SUNY ONEONTA PRESIDENT DENNIS CRAIGBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelaware County Public HealthDelhiGovernor CuomoHOBARTNew YorkO'CONNOR HOSPITALOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHRAY PUCCISIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLIState Health DepartmentWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-17-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-17-20
SUNY Acting President Dennis Craig announced that the college's COVID Response Team with more than 50 college employees, students and parents shared its Draft Re-opening Plan for the Spring 2021 semester with staff & students & parents recently. President Craig Told WCDO News of the timeline to bring back students on the spring:
(President Craig 11-17-20)
President Craig said that 2 Town halls are planned, 1 on Wednesday afternoon for faculty & staff, & another 1 Wednesday Evening for students & parents. The full document is at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19, the COVID Response Team is adding items into the draft plan by the December 10th deadline to SUNY.
Broome County Health Department reported another 61 positive COVID 19 tests Tuesday, giving the County 4,340, they have had 112 deaths, 3776 recoveries & 3900 are being monitored. The Broome County Health Department has learned that a person who was at Midway Lanes, in Vestal, on November 11th and 12th has tested positive for COVID-19, if you were at the location you should self-quarantine until November 26th or 27th respectively & contact a health care provider if symptoms occur.
Chenango County Public Health had 5 more positive cases of COVID 19 to report, today, they have 46 Active Cases with 3 hospitalizations, 277 Active Quarantines; they are up to 506 Total Cases. They report 441 Recoveries, 10 deaths, and over 41,300 tests administered.
The Cooperstown Central School District learned Monday afternoon that a teacher in the Elementary Building has tested positive for COVID 19. The district developed lists of all students and staff members who were in direct contact with this teacher last Thursday and Friday, and a small number of students will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Due to the number of staff members requiring 14 days of quarantine, the Elementary Building will be turning to emergency remote instruction until November 30th. More information is available at cooperstowncs.org.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a new online training platform with nearly 4,000 online programs, to enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers affected the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost. New Yorkers can request a free account on the New York State Department of Labor website.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York has received $200,000 in grants from Chobani, to 4 central New York organizations helping organizations expand their economic opportunities and entrepreneurship in the region. Chobani has named four recipients: The Charlotte Valley Central School District, Clear Path for Veterans, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County & The Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-17-20
The Walton Central School District was advised Monday that 1 person in the district has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The District is coordinating with the Delaware County Department of Health and they have indicated that due to the timing of the onset of symptoms and the last date of the individual being physically present in a district building or vehicle, there is no requirement of contact tracing at this time. As a result, the school operations will continue as normal.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 6 new cases of COVID 19 Monday. The County is up to 1104 total confirmed cases, they have 47 active cases with 2 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 756 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 67 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. The known active cases in the County is now 59. To date there have been 276 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 196 people now under mandatory quarantine, 49 people are isolated and receiving care at home and 10 people are isolated in the hospital, 9 people have died and 208 have fully recovered.
Binghamton Police Department responded Friday to a report of a loud party at 140 Front Street, officers discovered around 100 people inside, there was alcoholic beverages & some people under 21 years of age. 2 unidentified people were charged with violating the City's Social Host laws that were enacted earlier this year.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting tonight at 7:00 PM through Zoom. The Council recently approved an amended Mask Law, after a previous one was vetoed by Mayor Gary Herzig. A public hearing will be held tonight on the bill; Mayor Herzig is expected to act on it after the hearing.
SUNY Acting President Dennis Craig announced that the college's COVID Response Team with more than 50 college employees, students and parents shared its Draft Re-opening Plan for the Spring 2021 semester with staff & students & parents recently. President Craig Told WCDO News of the timeline to bring back students on the spring:
(President Craig 11-17-20)
President Craig said that 2 Town halls are planned, 1 on Wednesday afternoon for faculty & staff, & another 1 Wednesday Evening for students & parents. The full document is at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19, the COVID Response Team is adding items into the draft plan by the December 10th deadline to SUNY.
Broome County Health Department reported another 61 positive COVID 19 tests Tuesday, giving the County 4,340, they have had 112 deaths, 3776 recoveries & 3900 are being monitored. The Broome County Health Department has learned that a person who was at Midway Lanes, in Vestal, on November 11th and 12th has tested positive for COVID-19, if you were at the location you should self-quarantine until November 26th or 27th respectively & contact a health care provider if symptoms occur.
Chenango County Public Health had 5 more positive cases of COVID 19 to report, today, they have 46 Active Cases with 3 hospitalizations, 277 Active Quarantines; they are up to 506 Total Cases. They report 441 Recoveries, 10 deaths, and over 41,300 tests administered.
The Cooperstown Central School District learned Monday afternoon that a teacher in the Elementary Building has tested positive for COVID 19. The district developed lists of all students and staff members who were in direct contact with this teacher last Thursday and Friday, and a small number of students will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Due to the number of staff members requiring 14 days of quarantine, the Elementary Building will be turning to emergency remote instruction until November 30th. More information is available at cooperstowncs.org.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a new online training platform with nearly 4,000 online programs, to enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers affected the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost. New Yorkers can request a free account on the New York State Department of Labor website.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York has received $200,000 in grants from Chobani, to 4 central New York organizations helping organizations expand their economic opportunities and entrepreneurship in the region. Chobani has named four recipients: The Charlotte Valley Central School District, Clear Path for Veterans, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County & The Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-17-20
The Walton Central School District was advised Monday that 1 person in the district has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The District is coordinating with the Delaware County Department of Health and they have indicated that due to the timing of the onset of symptoms and the last date of the individual being physically present in a district building or vehicle, there is no requirement of contact tracing at this time. As a result, the school operations will continue as normal.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 6 new cases of COVID 19 Monday. The County is up to 1104 total confirmed cases, they have 47 active cases with 2 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 756 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 67 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. The known active cases in the County is now 59. To date there have been 276 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 196 people now under mandatory quarantine, 49 people are isolated and receiving care at home and 10 people are isolated in the hospital, 9 people have died and 208 have fully recovered.
Binghamton Police Department responded Friday to a report of a loud party at 140 Front Street, officers discovered around 100 people inside, there was alcoholic beverages & some people under 21 years of age. 2 unidentified people were charged with violating the City's Social Host laws that were enacted earlier this year.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting tonight at 7:00 PM through Zoom. The Council recently approved an amended Mask Law, after a previous one was vetoed by Mayor Gary Herzig. A public hearing will be held tonight on the bill; Mayor Herzig is expected to act on it after the hearing.
BinghamtonBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHARLOTTE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCHOBANICLEAR PATH FOR VETERANSCommunity Foundation for South Central New YorkCOOPERSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTCORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF CHENANGO COUNTYDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoHartwick CollegeNYONEONTA MAYOR GARY HERZIGOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSUNY ONEONTASUNY ONEONTA ACTING PRESIDENT DENNIS CRAIGWALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
WCDO News — Monday 11-16-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-26-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 124,565 COVID 19 tests were administered Sunday, with 3490 positive results, or 2.8% of all tested. another 123 New Yorkers were hospitalized, bringing the state number to 1,968. another 13 were placed in an ICU unit, bringing the state total to 391, patients on Ventilators stayed the same at 158. There were another 25 deaths Sunday, the state death toll is at 26,159.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the directory will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state's social programs network, it can be found at findservices.ny.gov.
Broome County Health Department announced another death from COVID 19, giving them a total of 112 since March. They report 4279 total cases, 3724 recoveries & they are still monitoring over 4200 people. The Health Department has learned of a person who was on a Greyhound bus traveling from Port Authority, in New York to Binghamton on November 7th between 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, has tested positive for COVID-19, anyone who was on that bus should self-quarantine until November 22nd & they should contact a healthcare provider if COVID symptoms develop.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have gone over 500 total cases of COVID 19 since March with 501. They have 44 Active Cases, 263 Active Quarantines, with 3 Hospitalizations, 439 Total Recoveries, 10 deaths, & they have conducted over 41,000 tests.
The State DEC announced that the 2020-21 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York's Southern Zone will begin at sunrise this Saturday, and continue through Sunday, December 13th. Following the regular deer and bear seasons in the Southern Zone, late bow-hunting, and muzzle-loading seasons will run from December 14th through the 22nd. Hunters taking part in these special seasons must possess a hunting license and either bow-hunting or muzzle-loading privileges. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Motorists on the New York State Thruway won't have to stop at toll booths anymore, as cashless tolling is now in effect. Old Toll booths are being removed, and when motorists driving under a "gantry"; cameras will capture each and every license plate, those who do not have an EZ Pass will get a bill in the mail about 30 days later.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-16-20
Governor Cuomo discussed the New York State approach to get vaccines to every New York as quickly as possible, once is becomes available & once it is proven effectively by an independent study:
(Cuomo 11-16-20)
The Governor said that in 8 month since the COVID 19 crisis hit the US, less than half the people were able to be tested, vaccinated everyone will be an even bigger task.
Delaware County Public Health released their latest statistics Sunday, 4 new cases were reported, following 2 new cases on Saturday, they are up to 64 active cases, 11 are hospitalized & quarantines are at 204. Delaware County has had 273 total cases, 200 recoveries & 9 deaths.
Otsego County Department of Health had 12 cases of COVID 19 reported over the past 2 days, the number of community cases with no identifiable exposures are rising. Otsego County is up to 1098 total confirmed cases, with 44 active cases, 2 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 756 are linked to SUNY Oneonta & there are 65 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Telephone registration for the annual Delaware County Clean Sweep begins today until November 30th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 11-16-20)
The Telephone registration number is 865-6474, online registration is cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com. The list of acceptable items for collection can be found on the Delaware County DPW website.
On October 6th, the Sidney Police Department received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle from the Village of Sidney. The investigation revealed that the owner of the alleged stolen vehicle had filed a false report, the vehicle had not been stolen, the complaint was made to avoid being caught trespassing on private property. The vehicle was found stuck near the Pine Hill state forest & 20 year old Austin Wright of Sidney was charged with False written statement & Falsely reporting an incident. Wright was released on an appearance ticket.
Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This drop was less severe than previous declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, declines in local sales tax collections continue to mount, and overall local government collections in 2020 are down 10.4% compared to the same period in 2019.
Governor Cuomo released the latest COVID 19 Numbers for Saturday with 133,202 test performed with 3649 positive tests, or 2.7%: Patient Hospitalization were up to 1,845, Patients in an ICU were up to 378 & patients on Ventilators went up to 158, there were 30 deaths, the state death toll is up to 26,133
Governor Cuomo announced that 124,565 COVID 19 tests were administered Sunday, with 3490 positive results, or 2.8% of all tested. another 123 New Yorkers were hospitalized, bringing the state number to 1,968. another 13 were placed in an ICU unit, bringing the state total to 391, patients on Ventilators stayed the same at 158. There were another 25 deaths Sunday, the state death toll is at 26,159.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the directory will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state's social programs network, it can be found at findservices.ny.gov.
Broome County Health Department announced another death from COVID 19, giving them a total of 112 since March. They report 4279 total cases, 3724 recoveries & they are still monitoring over 4200 people. The Health Department has learned of a person who was on a Greyhound bus traveling from Port Authority, in New York to Binghamton on November 7th between 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, has tested positive for COVID-19, anyone who was on that bus should self-quarantine until November 22nd & they should contact a healthcare provider if COVID symptoms develop.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have gone over 500 total cases of COVID 19 since March with 501. They have 44 Active Cases, 263 Active Quarantines, with 3 Hospitalizations, 439 Total Recoveries, 10 deaths, & they have conducted over 41,000 tests.
The State DEC announced that the 2020-21 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York's Southern Zone will begin at sunrise this Saturday, and continue through Sunday, December 13th. Following the regular deer and bear seasons in the Southern Zone, late bow-hunting, and muzzle-loading seasons will run from December 14th through the 22nd. Hunters taking part in these special seasons must possess a hunting license and either bow-hunting or muzzle-loading privileges. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Motorists on the New York State Thruway won't have to stop at toll booths anymore, as cashless tolling is now in effect. Old Toll booths are being removed, and when motorists driving under a "gantry"; cameras will capture each and every license plate, those who do not have an EZ Pass will get a bill in the mail about 30 days later.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-16-20
Governor Cuomo discussed the New York State approach to get vaccines to every New York as quickly as possible, once is becomes available & once it is proven effectively by an independent study:
(Cuomo 11-16-20)
The Governor said that in 8 month since the COVID 19 crisis hit the US, less than half the people were able to be tested, vaccinated everyone will be an even bigger task.
Delaware County Public Health released their latest statistics Sunday, 4 new cases were reported, following 2 new cases on Saturday, they are up to 64 active cases, 11 are hospitalized & quarantines are at 204. Delaware County has had 273 total cases, 200 recoveries & 9 deaths.
Otsego County Department of Health had 12 cases of COVID 19 reported over the past 2 days, the number of community cases with no identifiable exposures are rising. Otsego County is up to 1098 total confirmed cases, with 44 active cases, 2 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 756 are linked to SUNY Oneonta & there are 65 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Telephone registration for the annual Delaware County Clean Sweep begins today until November 30th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 11-16-20)
The Telephone registration number is 865-6474, online registration is cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com. The list of acceptable items for collection can be found on the Delaware County DPW website.
On October 6th, the Sidney Police Department received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle from the Village of Sidney. The investigation revealed that the owner of the alleged stolen vehicle had filed a false report, the vehicle had not been stolen, the complaint was made to avoid being caught trespassing on private property. The vehicle was found stuck near the Pine Hill state forest & 20 year old Austin Wright of Sidney was charged with False written statement & Falsely reporting an incident. Wright was released on an appearance ticket.
Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This drop was less severe than previous declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, declines in local sales tax collections continue to mount, and overall local government collections in 2020 are down 10.4% compared to the same period in 2019.
Governor Cuomo released the latest COVID 19 Numbers for Saturday with 133,202 test performed with 3649 positive tests, or 2.7%: Patient Hospitalization were up to 1,845, Patients in an ICU were up to 378 & patients on Ventilators went up to 158, there were 30 deaths, the state death toll is up to 26,133
WCDO News — Thursday 11-12-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20
50 year old Richard Millard of Vestal was sentenced to 6 years in prison for starting a fire that caused Home Central in Vestal, to burn down in February. Millard was charged with 2nd degree arson, he pleaded guilty in August in Broome County Court & was sentenced there Tuesday.
November 10 was the last day absentee ballots could be received by the Board of Elections across New York State, and now those votes will be officially added to the count. There were many more absentee ballots sent out this year due to the pandemic, in New York's 22nd Congressional District race, the counting of the absentee ballots starts this week, Republican Claudia Tenney held a lead over incumbent Anthony Brindisi, but there were more than 64,000 absentee ballots requested in that district this year.
Fire Investigators in Otsego County believe that it was a spark from a lawn mower may have caused a fire that destroyed a barn in Fly Creek Tuesday. The barn was located on Hoke Road, near the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, it caught fire at about 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, No injuries were reported.
Construction is underway for the New Berlin Firehouse & Community Center, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter has an update:
(Terry Potter 11-11-20)
Mayor Potter said that they are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the conclusion of the construction.
Chenango County Public Health announced today their latest COVID 19 numbers, they have 36 Active cases, 240 are quarantined, & 4 people are hospitalized. They report a total of 472 cases since the spring, with 9 deaths, 413 recoveries & they have conducted just under 40,000 tests.
Hartwick College reported no new cases of COVID-19 were reported, they still have 9 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday. The County has 39 active cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, of the 1072 total confirmed cases, 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 64 cases are reported in Hartwick College students .
Delaware County Public Health reported another 10 cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, giving them a total of 251 since March. There are 11 hospitalized, among the 72 active cases, 240 are quarantined, 170 have recovered, the county has had 9 deaths.
The State Health department reported that 3965 people tested positive for COVID 19 Monday out of 128,036 total tests, or just over 3% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations went up by more than 100 to 1,548, the number in ICU beds went up by 14 to 296 & the number of ventilators was up slightly to 128. There were 32 COVID Deaths, the state death toll is 26,005.
State Senator Jim Seward announced the late Corporal Michael Mayne of Burlington Flats is the 2020 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Corporal Mayne served in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lost his life at the age of 21, along with 2 other American soldiers and a translator on February 23, 2009, in Iraq when insurgents attacked his unit.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch participated in a bridge dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway Tuesday, he told WCDO News of the importance of that dedication to Veterans:
(Cliff Crouch 11-11-20)
Crouch and State Senator Jim Seward sponsored legislation last year that allowed for the dedication of the stretch of Route 8 between the Susquehanna River and I-88 in Sidney to honor veterans in the community and state.
50 year old Richard Millard of Vestal was sentenced to 6 years in prison for starting a fire that caused Home Central in Vestal, to burn down in February. Millard was charged with 2nd degree arson, he pleaded guilty in August in Broome County Court & was sentenced there Tuesday.
November 10 was the last day absentee ballots could be received by the Board of Elections across New York State, and now those votes will be officially added to the count. There were many more absentee ballots sent out this year due to the pandemic, in New York's 22nd Congressional District race, the counting of the absentee ballots starts this week, Republican Claudia Tenney held a lead over incumbent Anthony Brindisi, but there were more than 64,000 absentee ballots requested in that district this year.
Fire Investigators in Otsego County believe that it was a spark from a lawn mower may have caused a fire that destroyed a barn in Fly Creek Tuesday. The barn was located on Hoke Road, near the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, it caught fire at about 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, No injuries were reported.
Construction is underway for the New Berlin Firehouse & Community Center, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter has an update:
(Terry Potter 11-11-20)
Mayor Potter said that they are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the conclusion of the construction.
Chenango County Public Health announced today their latest COVID 19 numbers, they have 36 Active cases, 240 are quarantined, & 4 people are hospitalized. They report a total of 472 cases since the spring, with 9 deaths, 413 recoveries & they have conducted just under 40,000 tests.
Hartwick College reported no new cases of COVID-19 were reported, they still have 9 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday. The County has 39 active cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, of the 1072 total confirmed cases, 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 64 cases are reported in Hartwick College students .
Delaware County Public Health reported another 10 cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, giving them a total of 251 since March. There are 11 hospitalized, among the 72 active cases, 240 are quarantined, 170 have recovered, the county has had 9 deaths.
The State Health department reported that 3965 people tested positive for COVID 19 Monday out of 128,036 total tests, or just over 3% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations went up by more than 100 to 1,548, the number in ICU beds went up by 14 to 296 & the number of ventilators was up slightly to 128. There were 32 COVID Deaths, the state death toll is 26,005.
State Senator Jim Seward announced the late Corporal Michael Mayne of Burlington Flats is the 2020 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Corporal Mayne served in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lost his life at the age of 21, along with 2 other American soldiers and a translator on February 23, 2009, in Iraq when insurgents attacked his unit.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch participated in a bridge dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway Tuesday, he told WCDO News of the importance of that dedication to Veterans:
(Cliff Crouch 11-11-20)
Crouch and State Senator Jim Seward sponsored legislation last year that allowed for the dedication of the stretch of Route 8 between the Susquehanna River and I-88 in Sidney to honor veterans in the community and state.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-10-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-10-20
Delaware Academy officials announced that their elementary school will go to remote learning until after the Thanksgiving holiday, due to a recent COVID 19 positive test. The infected person was last on the campus on November 5th, the Middle School & High School will continue as previously scheduled.
Chenango County Public Health announced 8 more positive COVID 19 cases Tuesday, bringing their total to 468. They now report 38 Active Cases, 244 Active Quarantines, 4 are hospitalized, there have been 405 recoveries, 9 deaths & over 39,500 tests have been conducted.
The Broome County Health Department announced today that they added 51 more Positive COVID 19 test results, bringing their total to 3934. They have had 106 deaths, 3497 recoveries & about 4200 people are being monitored by the Department.
Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 has been detected. There are 11 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.
The Sidney Cultural Community Center will have its inaugural event on Saturday November 21st with a holiday bazaar, Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 11-21-20)
The Sidney Cultural Community Center is located in the former 1st Congregational church at the corner of Bridge & Main Streets in Sidney.
Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with the Tulip & The Rose Restaurant in Franklin for a Vegan Meal at 2 time slots on November 20th & 21st. Society Director Erin Insinga said that they are selling $5 Tickets to be able to have Social Distancing at the restaurant, and they will get a portion of the proceeds from the prices of the meals:
(Erin Insinga 11-10-20)
More information about the fundraiser is available by calling the shelter at 563-7780 during normal business hours.
During a Zoom press conference with New Mets Owner Steve Cohen & Mets President Sandy Alderson, it was announced that the Mets' minor league affiliates going forward will be AAA in Syracuse, AA in Binghamton & Single A teams in Brooklyn & St. Lucie, low A teams in Kingsport and Columbia will no longer be affiliated with the New York Mets.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-10-20
A reward of $50,000 has been posted by the FBI in connection with the investigation into the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Shakeel Khan in Johnson City. Khan was shot as he was closing up his restaurant Halal Bites at 652 Riverside Drive on March 30th 2019.
State Police need the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult. 44 year old Gregory Gale Jr. left his home in Endwell Sunday at approximately 10:45 a.m. He regularly walks to the Speedway on East Main Street and was there around 11 a.m. Sunday but has not returned home. Gale is a 44-year-old autistic male, with a mental development of a 5-year-old. He moved to the area only a few months ago from Staten Island and does not know the area well. Gale is a light skinned black male, with brown eyes, a mustache and a goatee. He has black hair which is in a short afro style. Gale is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 260 to 270 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green camo jacket, light blue jeans and black sneakers. Anyone who sees Gale, should call the State Police at Endwell at 754-2701 or at Binghamton at 775-1241.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 8 new cases reported Monday, bringing them up to 1068 total confirmed cases, with 42 active cases, no hospitalizations & 8 deaths. 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 63 confirmed cases are in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced Monday that they had 9 more cases of COVID 19, they have 67 active cases, 9 people are hospitalized, 233 are quarantined. the county is up to 241 total cases, with 9 deaths & 165 recoveries.
The State Health Department announced that over 111,000 tests were administered Sunday, with 3144 positive tests, or 2.8% of all tested. 1444 people are hospitalized with 282 in ICU. 125 intubated, 26 people died from the virus Sunday.
Delaware Academy officials announced that their elementary school will go to remote learning until after the Thanksgiving holiday, due to a recent COVID 19 positive test. The infected person was last on the campus on November 5th, the Middle School & High School will continue as previously scheduled.
Chenango County Public Health announced 8 more positive COVID 19 cases Tuesday, bringing their total to 468. They now report 38 Active Cases, 244 Active Quarantines, 4 are hospitalized, there have been 405 recoveries, 9 deaths & over 39,500 tests have been conducted.
The Broome County Health Department announced today that they added 51 more Positive COVID 19 test results, bringing their total to 3934. They have had 106 deaths, 3497 recoveries & about 4200 people are being monitored by the Department.
Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 has been detected. There are 11 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.
The Sidney Cultural Community Center will have its inaugural event on Saturday November 21st with a holiday bazaar, Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 11-21-20)
The Sidney Cultural Community Center is located in the former 1st Congregational church at the corner of Bridge & Main Streets in Sidney.
Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with the Tulip & The Rose Restaurant in Franklin for a Vegan Meal at 2 time slots on November 20th & 21st. Society Director Erin Insinga said that they are selling $5 Tickets to be able to have Social Distancing at the restaurant, and they will get a portion of the proceeds from the prices of the meals:
(Erin Insinga 11-10-20)
More information about the fundraiser is available by calling the shelter at 563-7780 during normal business hours.
During a Zoom press conference with New Mets Owner Steve Cohen & Mets President Sandy Alderson, it was announced that the Mets' minor league affiliates going forward will be AAA in Syracuse, AA in Binghamton & Single A teams in Brooklyn & St. Lucie, low A teams in Kingsport and Columbia will no longer be affiliated with the New York Mets.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-10-20
A reward of $50,000 has been posted by the FBI in connection with the investigation into the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Shakeel Khan in Johnson City. Khan was shot as he was closing up his restaurant Halal Bites at 652 Riverside Drive on March 30th 2019.
State Police need the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult. 44 year old Gregory Gale Jr. left his home in Endwell Sunday at approximately 10:45 a.m. He regularly walks to the Speedway on East Main Street and was there around 11 a.m. Sunday but has not returned home. Gale is a 44-year-old autistic male, with a mental development of a 5-year-old. He moved to the area only a few months ago from Staten Island and does not know the area well. Gale is a light skinned black male, with brown eyes, a mustache and a goatee. He has black hair which is in a short afro style. Gale is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 260 to 270 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green camo jacket, light blue jeans and black sneakers. Anyone who sees Gale, should call the State Police at Endwell at 754-2701 or at Binghamton at 775-1241.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 8 new cases reported Monday, bringing them up to 1068 total confirmed cases, with 42 active cases, no hospitalizations & 8 deaths. 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 63 confirmed cases are in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced Monday that they had 9 more cases of COVID 19, they have 67 active cases, 9 people are hospitalized, 233 are quarantined. the county is up to 241 total cases, with 9 deaths & 165 recoveries.
The State Health Department announced that over 111,000 tests were administered Sunday, with 3144 positive tests, or 2.8% of all tested. 1444 people are hospitalized with 282 in ICU. 125 intubated, 26 people died from the virus Sunday.
WCDO News — Friday 10-30-20
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-30-20
State Police & local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs today until 12:00 noon on Sunday. Motorists can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols during this period. Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to "move over" for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.
Operation Merry Christmas is getting set for another busy year giving away Christmas gifts for children in families that are struggling this year. Some of the trees are already up in area establishments, Spokesperson Dorene Ireland told WCDO News about the timeline for getting the tags off of the trees & getting the gifts returned back in:
(Dorene Ireland 10-30-20)
The program has been getting gifts to children in the tri town area since 1940. More information is available by calling 643-6334 or by email to OMCSidney@Gmail.com.
Hartwick College reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, there are 27 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 48. The College announced that all campus dining will be takeout only, Use of Campbell Fitness Center and recreational use of indoor athletic facilities is suspended, The Hartwick Campus continues to remain closed to all non-approved visitors, they are encouraging students to remain on campus, and Classroom instruction will continue as scheduled.
Chenango County Public Health announced a few more positive cases of COVID 19 today, they are up to 408 total cases; 54 are Active Cases with 280 Quarantines, 7 Hospitalizations. There have been 7 deaths, 338 Recoveries & 36,616 Tests have been performed since March.
State Police arrested 3 men last week after they were spotted on I-81 in a stolen vehicle. A Zone Sergeant observed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop in Kirkwood. The operator of the vehicle failed to comply and sped off and crashed in a wooded area, witnesses reported men running from the vehicle to State Route 11. The 1st suspect was taken into custody in a wooded area, he was identified as 23 year old Christopher White of Brooklyn, and he was transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation and later released back to the custody of troopers. Police located the driver of the vehicle, 27 year old Naquan McMaster of Brooklyn in Kirkwood; he was also treated at Wilson Hospital for an injury & was turned over the custody of Police. Binghamton police located the 3rd male, 18 year old Konnor Scharborough of Elmira. All 3 were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & were processed at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
SUNY Oneonta has assembled a new task force to review campus police practices and strengthen the relationship between officers and the college community. The group of 8 includes students, professors and a member of law enforcement. The group plans to conduct a survey, interview stakeholders, review practices and policies, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the campus police.
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. When you go to bed Saturday night, turn your clocks back one hour.
Halloween festivities are different in many areas this year due to COVID 19. WCDO has compiled a list, which can be located easily on the WCDO Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-30-20
Governor Cuomo reported 168,353 Test Results Reported to New York State Yesterday, with 2,499 positive tests; the Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.48%. Patient Hospitalization is up to 1,085, the Number ICU patients are up to 237, with 114 on ventilators. There were 19 Deaths Wednesday the state death toll is 25,792.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 10 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, they are up to 999 total confirmed cases with 44 active cases, 0 hospitalizations, 8 deaths, 753 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 39 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, they now have 22 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, 111 are quarantined, and the county is up to 165 cases. There have been 9 deaths, 134 recoveries & almost 24000 tests performed.
On Monday, the Sidney Police Department arrested a 17 year old male and charged him Vehicular assault, Reckless endangerment, Reckless driving, DWI, speeding and other infractions. The arrest is the result of a nearly 4 month investigation of a person being struck by a motor vehicle in the early morning hours of July 11th. The 17 year old male was arraigned in Delaware County Youth Court and released to a legal guardian.
Effective November 1, the New York State Traffic Law requires that ALL back seat passengers in a motor vehicle be restrained by a safety belt or an appropriate child restraint system. The new law amends the former law which only required that back seat passengers under the age of 16 be restrained by a seatbelt or an appropriate child restraint system, more information is available dmv.ny.gov.
State Police & local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs today until 12:00 noon on Sunday. Motorists can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols during this period. Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to "move over" for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.
Operation Merry Christmas is getting set for another busy year giving away Christmas gifts for children in families that are struggling this year. Some of the trees are already up in area establishments, Spokesperson Dorene Ireland told WCDO News about the timeline for getting the tags off of the trees & getting the gifts returned back in:
(Dorene Ireland 10-30-20)
The program has been getting gifts to children in the tri town area since 1940. More information is available by calling 643-6334 or by email to OMCSidney@Gmail.com.
Hartwick College reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, there are 27 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 48. The College announced that all campus dining will be takeout only, Use of Campbell Fitness Center and recreational use of indoor athletic facilities is suspended, The Hartwick Campus continues to remain closed to all non-approved visitors, they are encouraging students to remain on campus, and Classroom instruction will continue as scheduled.
Chenango County Public Health announced a few more positive cases of COVID 19 today, they are up to 408 total cases; 54 are Active Cases with 280 Quarantines, 7 Hospitalizations. There have been 7 deaths, 338 Recoveries & 36,616 Tests have been performed since March.
State Police arrested 3 men last week after they were spotted on I-81 in a stolen vehicle. A Zone Sergeant observed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop in Kirkwood. The operator of the vehicle failed to comply and sped off and crashed in a wooded area, witnesses reported men running from the vehicle to State Route 11. The 1st suspect was taken into custody in a wooded area, he was identified as 23 year old Christopher White of Brooklyn, and he was transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation and later released back to the custody of troopers. Police located the driver of the vehicle, 27 year old Naquan McMaster of Brooklyn in Kirkwood; he was also treated at Wilson Hospital for an injury & was turned over the custody of Police. Binghamton police located the 3rd male, 18 year old Konnor Scharborough of Elmira. All 3 were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & were processed at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
SUNY Oneonta has assembled a new task force to review campus police practices and strengthen the relationship between officers and the college community. The group of 8 includes students, professors and a member of law enforcement. The group plans to conduct a survey, interview stakeholders, review practices and policies, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the campus police.
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. When you go to bed Saturday night, turn your clocks back one hour.
Halloween festivities are different in many areas this year due to COVID 19. WCDO has compiled a list, which can be located easily on the WCDO Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-30-20
Governor Cuomo reported 168,353 Test Results Reported to New York State Yesterday, with 2,499 positive tests; the Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.48%. Patient Hospitalization is up to 1,085, the Number ICU patients are up to 237, with 114 on ventilators. There were 19 Deaths Wednesday the state death toll is 25,792.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 10 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, they are up to 999 total confirmed cases with 44 active cases, 0 hospitalizations, 8 deaths, 753 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 39 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, they now have 22 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, 111 are quarantined, and the county is up to 165 cases. There have been 9 deaths, 134 recoveries & almost 24000 tests performed.
On Monday, the Sidney Police Department arrested a 17 year old male and charged him Vehicular assault, Reckless endangerment, Reckless driving, DWI, speeding and other infractions. The arrest is the result of a nearly 4 month investigation of a person being struck by a motor vehicle in the early morning hours of July 11th. The 17 year old male was arraigned in Delaware County Youth Court and released to a legal guardian.
Effective November 1, the New York State Traffic Law requires that ALL back seat passengers in a motor vehicle be restrained by a safety belt or an appropriate child restraint system. The new law amends the former law which only required that back seat passengers under the age of 16 be restrained by a seatbelt or an appropriate child restraint system, more information is available dmv.ny.gov.
WCDO News — Thursday 10-29-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-29-20
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold a virtual event as part of their Light Up A Life Holiday event, that was usually held as a live event at NBT in Norwich each Year. Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-29-20)
More information about the event or the purchase of ornaments is available by calling Hospice at 334-3556.
The Annual Toys for Tots campaign will be kicking off next week, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 10-29-20)
Pucci said that families in need can contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1600.
New York State of Health will launch the open enrollment period starting this Sunday November 1st for 2021 Qualified Health Plans. Consumers can enroll in a health plan calling the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777, Logging onto nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or by Speaking with an enrollment assistor, which can be located at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent.
The American Hockey Board of Governors announced that they have moved the anticipated start date of the next season on February 5th 2021, due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Further details about the next season will be announced at a later date.
28 organizations were awarded grants totaling $454,200 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications are for a variety of capital projects, operations, COVID-19 related needs, and programs for Non Profit organizations around the Southern Tier, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.
Broome County Health Department announced another 4 deaths from COVID 19 Thursday, bringing their total to 98, they have had 3522 cases since March, with 2825 recoveries, and almost 5200 people are being monitored.
Chenango County Public Health announced 9 more COVID 19 positive cases Thursday, they still have 48 active cases, 278 quarantines, & 6 hospitalized. They report a total of 397 total cases since March, with 333 recoveries & 7 deaths.
Hartwick College reported two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. There are 15 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 36.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-29-20
State Police is reminding people to be aware of when someone calls and requests payment in the form of gift cards. Scammers will say you owe money to the IRS, Social Security, the U.S. Marshal’s Office or some other government entity. The scammers will even use scare tactics and say there’s a family emergency. Do not give out your personal information over the phone, do not allow someone to remotely connect to your computer, do not cash check you are not anticipating.
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they have 19 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 119 quarantined. Delaware County now has 162 total cases, 9 deaths & 134 recoveries.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, the county now has 989 total confirmed cases, 38 active cases, 0 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 751 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 34 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Oneonta Southside Mall Today from 9:00am to 2:30pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225, Colo-rectal cancer screening kits also available for men and women 50 and over.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold a virtual event as part of their Light Up A Life Holiday event, that was usually held as a live event at NBT in Norwich each Year. Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-29-20)
More information about the event or the purchase of ornaments is available by calling Hospice at 334-3556.
The Annual Toys for Tots campaign will be kicking off next week, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 10-29-20)
Pucci said that families in need can contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1600.
New York State of Health will launch the open enrollment period starting this Sunday November 1st for 2021 Qualified Health Plans. Consumers can enroll in a health plan calling the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777, Logging onto nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or by Speaking with an enrollment assistor, which can be located at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent.
The American Hockey Board of Governors announced that they have moved the anticipated start date of the next season on February 5th 2021, due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Further details about the next season will be announced at a later date.
28 organizations were awarded grants totaling $454,200 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications are for a variety of capital projects, operations, COVID-19 related needs, and programs for Non Profit organizations around the Southern Tier, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.
Broome County Health Department announced another 4 deaths from COVID 19 Thursday, bringing their total to 98, they have had 3522 cases since March, with 2825 recoveries, and almost 5200 people are being monitored.
Chenango County Public Health announced 9 more COVID 19 positive cases Thursday, they still have 48 active cases, 278 quarantines, & 6 hospitalized. They report a total of 397 total cases since March, with 333 recoveries & 7 deaths.
Hartwick College reported two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. There are 15 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 36.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-29-20
State Police is reminding people to be aware of when someone calls and requests payment in the form of gift cards. Scammers will say you owe money to the IRS, Social Security, the U.S. Marshal’s Office or some other government entity. The scammers will even use scare tactics and say there’s a family emergency. Do not give out your personal information over the phone, do not allow someone to remotely connect to your computer, do not cash check you are not anticipating.
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they have 19 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 119 quarantined. Delaware County now has 162 total cases, 9 deaths & 134 recoveries.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, the county now has 989 total confirmed cases, 38 active cases, 0 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 751 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 34 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Oneonta Southside Mall Today from 9:00am to 2:30pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225, Colo-rectal cancer screening kits also available for men and women 50 and over.
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUEBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCancer Services Program of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie countiesCOMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORKDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE OPPORTUNITIESHOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF CHENANGO COUNTYNYNY State of HealthOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSARAH GREENESOUTHSIDE MALLToys For Tots
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 — Monday 10-19-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-19-20
Governor Cuomo today announced that 78,993 tests were reported for Sunday, yielding 898 positives or a 1.13% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalization went up by 21 to 934, the number of patients in an ICU beds decreased slightly to 198, the number of patients on Ventilators went up by 4 to 106, 14 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the total to 25,659.
The Broome County Health Department reported 2825 COVID 19 cases on Monday, an increase of more than 200 since last Thursday. They report 86 deaths, 2176 recoveries, the Health Department is monitoring over 4600 people.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 313 cases of COVID 19 since March. Currently there are 49 Active Cases with 4 Hospitalizations, 223 Quarantines, 7 deaths, 246 recoveries & about 33,550 tests have been conducted.
Governor Cuomo announced the state's Micro Cluster Management strategy, designed to zero in on the cluster's origins & keep any restrictions to a much smaller area:
(Cuomo Micro Clusters)
Governor Cuomo Announces Ski Resorts Allowed to Reopen With 50 Percent Indoor Capacity Beginning November 6th. Masks will be Required When Not Eating, Drinking or Skiing, Lifts will be Restricted to Members of the Same Party, Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection of Rented Equipment and Other Health and Safety Protocols will also be Required.
The State University of New York Athletic Conference announced that they are cancelling all winter sports seasons. The sports that are impacted include the conference schedules and championships for men’s and women’s basketball, as well as men’s ice hockey. The championships for men’s and women’s swimming & diving and indoor track & field are also cancelled. SUNYAC will continue to plan for the possibility of spring sports, that decision will be made at a later date.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce "Commitment to Community Dinner" tickets are on sale until Tuesday, October 20th at Bob's Diner. The Guest Speakers will be Kerri Green; President & CEO of Commerce Chenango & Assemblyman Cliff Crouch. The dinner will begin at 6:00 on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, at Club 55, on Union Street, Sidney, more information is available at 967-8700.
Delaware County Sheriff's department announced the arrest 20 year old Jarett Griffin of Walton, following numerous complaints of roadside campaign signs being stolen. A State Forest Ranger patrolling the Steam Mill Forest in the Town of Masonville last week recovered more than 20 stolen campaign signs that were dumped on the state owned land. Griffin was charged with petit larceny following an investigation and review of video surveillance images by Deputies and the candidate; he faces court action in Town of Walton Court at a later date. The Sheriff's department encourages anyone witnessing the theft or destruction of campaign signs to report their observations to them, Delaware County Sheriff's Office.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged a Parksville man in connection with a January 2nd burglary at the Hancock County Store. Investigators noted similarities to the December 9th 2019 burglaries at the Hancock Mirabito Convenience Store and the Hancock Post Office. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 57-year-old Julius Leonard, Jr., of Parksville with 3rd degree burglary & petit larceny in relation to the Hancock Country Store burglary & for a parole violation. Leonard was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending further court action.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-19-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing Sunday, he said that the next big project will be how to deliver prospective vaccines to New Yorkers, how much federal help will there be & how do they store the vaccines that may require -80 degree refrigeration, for anywhere from 20 to 40 million doses:
(Cuomo 10-19-20)
The State had 1390 positive tests on Saturday, there were 913 hospitalized, 200 in ICU beds, 102 on ventilators, & 7 died from the virus.
Governor Cuomo announced that movie theaters outside of New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity under state guidance starting October 23. No more than 50 people are allowed in front of each screen in each movie theater at once. Theaters can only open outside of New York City in counties that have COVID-19 positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average and do not have any cluster zones. Theaters cannot reopen in Broome County due to their current cluster situation.
Delaware County Public Health announced another positive case of COVID 19 Sunday. They now report 140 cases, with 8 deaths, 121 recoveries, 96 are in quarantine, there are 11 active cases, and no one is hospitalized.
Otsego County Department of Health announced 2 new COVID 19 cases; both are in SUNY Oneonta students. Otsego County reports 927 total confirmed cases, 8 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 7 deaths, there are 744 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 21 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Sheriff's Department responded Friday to a crash where 3 people were transported to O’Connor Hospital. The 2-car, head-on collision occurred on State Highway 28 in Delhi, at 10:45 AM, 87 year-old Robert Helt of Margaretville crossed into the opposing lane and struck an on-coming car being driven 54 year-old FaithAnn Hill of Delhi. Helt was extricated from his vehicle by a homeowner and passerby immediately following the collision. Hill and a passenger in her vehicle, 31 year-old Corinne Wheeler of Delhi were extricated from their vehicle by members of the Delhi Fire Department, all 3 were transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Sheriff’s Deputies are continuing their investigation of this accident.
New York State will begin fully enforcing a ban against the distribution of plastic bags. A ban on the distribution of plastic bags in New York started March 1st, a lawsuit by the plastic bag industry then held up the state's enforcement of the bag ban. That lawsuit was rejected by the New York State Supreme Court, which issued a decision upholding the ban. The State DEC is set to begin enforcement of the plastic bag ban today.
Governor Cuomo today announced that 78,993 tests were reported for Sunday, yielding 898 positives or a 1.13% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalization went up by 21 to 934, the number of patients in an ICU beds decreased slightly to 198, the number of patients on Ventilators went up by 4 to 106, 14 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the total to 25,659.
The Broome County Health Department reported 2825 COVID 19 cases on Monday, an increase of more than 200 since last Thursday. They report 86 deaths, 2176 recoveries, the Health Department is monitoring over 4600 people.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 313 cases of COVID 19 since March. Currently there are 49 Active Cases with 4 Hospitalizations, 223 Quarantines, 7 deaths, 246 recoveries & about 33,550 tests have been conducted.
Governor Cuomo announced the state's Micro Cluster Management strategy, designed to zero in on the cluster's origins & keep any restrictions to a much smaller area:
(Cuomo Micro Clusters)
Governor Cuomo Announces Ski Resorts Allowed to Reopen With 50 Percent Indoor Capacity Beginning November 6th. Masks will be Required When Not Eating, Drinking or Skiing, Lifts will be Restricted to Members of the Same Party, Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection of Rented Equipment and Other Health and Safety Protocols will also be Required.
The State University of New York Athletic Conference announced that they are cancelling all winter sports seasons. The sports that are impacted include the conference schedules and championships for men’s and women’s basketball, as well as men’s ice hockey. The championships for men’s and women’s swimming & diving and indoor track & field are also cancelled. SUNYAC will continue to plan for the possibility of spring sports, that decision will be made at a later date.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce "Commitment to Community Dinner" tickets are on sale until Tuesday, October 20th at Bob's Diner. The Guest Speakers will be Kerri Green; President & CEO of Commerce Chenango & Assemblyman Cliff Crouch. The dinner will begin at 6:00 on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, at Club 55, on Union Street, Sidney, more information is available at 967-8700.
Delaware County Sheriff's department announced the arrest 20 year old Jarett Griffin of Walton, following numerous complaints of roadside campaign signs being stolen. A State Forest Ranger patrolling the Steam Mill Forest in the Town of Masonville last week recovered more than 20 stolen campaign signs that were dumped on the state owned land. Griffin was charged with petit larceny following an investigation and review of video surveillance images by Deputies and the candidate; he faces court action in Town of Walton Court at a later date. The Sheriff's department encourages anyone witnessing the theft or destruction of campaign signs to report their observations to them, Delaware County Sheriff's Office.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged a Parksville man in connection with a January 2nd burglary at the Hancock County Store. Investigators noted similarities to the December 9th 2019 burglaries at the Hancock Mirabito Convenience Store and the Hancock Post Office. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 57-year-old Julius Leonard, Jr., of Parksville with 3rd degree burglary & petit larceny in relation to the Hancock Country Store burglary & for a parole violation. Leonard was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending further court action.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-19-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing Sunday, he said that the next big project will be how to deliver prospective vaccines to New Yorkers, how much federal help will there be & how do they store the vaccines that may require -80 degree refrigeration, for anywhere from 20 to 40 million doses:
(Cuomo 10-19-20)
The State had 1390 positive tests on Saturday, there were 913 hospitalized, 200 in ICU beds, 102 on ventilators, & 7 died from the virus.
Governor Cuomo announced that movie theaters outside of New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity under state guidance starting October 23. No more than 50 people are allowed in front of each screen in each movie theater at once. Theaters can only open outside of New York City in counties that have COVID-19 positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average and do not have any cluster zones. Theaters cannot reopen in Broome County due to their current cluster situation.
Delaware County Public Health announced another positive case of COVID 19 Sunday. They now report 140 cases, with 8 deaths, 121 recoveries, 96 are in quarantine, there are 11 active cases, and no one is hospitalized.
Otsego County Department of Health announced 2 new COVID 19 cases; both are in SUNY Oneonta students. Otsego County reports 927 total confirmed cases, 8 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 7 deaths, there are 744 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 21 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Sheriff's Department responded Friday to a crash where 3 people were transported to O’Connor Hospital. The 2-car, head-on collision occurred on State Highway 28 in Delhi, at 10:45 AM, 87 year-old Robert Helt of Margaretville crossed into the opposing lane and struck an on-coming car being driven 54 year-old FaithAnn Hill of Delhi. Helt was extricated from his vehicle by a homeowner and passerby immediately following the collision. Hill and a passenger in her vehicle, 31 year-old Corinne Wheeler of Delhi were extricated from their vehicle by members of the Delhi Fire Department, all 3 were transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Sheriff’s Deputies are continuing their investigation of this accident.
New York State will begin fully enforcing a ban against the distribution of plastic bags. A ban on the distribution of plastic bags in New York started March 1st, a lawsuit by the plastic bag industry then held up the state's enforcement of the bag ban. That lawsuit was rejected by the New York State Supreme Court, which issued a decision upholding the ban. The State DEC is set to begin enforcement of the plastic bag ban today.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBainbridgeBAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCLUB 55CORINNE WHEELERDelaware County Public HealthDelhiFAITHANN HILLGovernor CuomoHANCOCKJULIUS LEONARD JR.Kerri GreenMARGARETVILLEMASONVILLENYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTROBERT HELT
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