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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-30-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-20
Chenango County Public Health reported 2 additional COVID-19 deaths today, bringing their total to 18. Chenango County has 137 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 521 quarantined, and they have had 1129 confirmed cases of the virus.
Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order that states that a provider can be fined up to $1 million and lose all State licenses if they are found to have committed fraud or intentionally administered a vaccine to a person who is not eligible. The order follows reports of health care providers getting the vaccines & administering them against the state's vaccination priority protocols.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Joseph Garone of South Kortright for driving while ability impaired by drugs for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, after Deputies responded to the front of the County Public Safety building after Garone's vehicle drove over a concrete parking block and became lodged by the main entrance. Garone was charged with operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, on December 4th, he was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs following their investigation of a two car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Delhi.
Broome County Health Department reported 7548 total positive COVID tests, which is about 2600 positives in the last month. Broome County reported 174 deaths, 58 of those since Thanksgiving and they have had 6567 total recoveries, which is 2365 recoveries since the end of November.
Broome County's Festival of Lights returns tonight, after crews cleaned up Otsiningo Park following recent flooding and subsequent damage. Officials said that that the New Year's Eve fireworks display should go on as scheduled at 7:00 PM; more information is available at the Spiedie Fest Facebook page.
State Police arrested 54-year-old Robert Trella on an arson charge following the investigation of a suspicious fire at 305 Pease Hill Road in the town of Barker Monday afternoon. Trella lived in the home, no one else was inside at the time of the fire, he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance & will appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-20
Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, which prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the Senior Citizens' Homeowner Exemption and Disabled Homeowner Exemption from 2020 to 2021. The Act adds to New York State's efforts to protect tenants and homeowners from the economic hardship incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cuomo will sign an Executive Order withholding pay increases for all commissioners and statewide elected officials. The statewide elected officials included in the Executive Order are the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General and the Comptroller. The State has a 15 Billion Dollar deficit from costs associated with fighting the COVID 19 pandemic.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 9 new COVID 19 cases Monday, they have 16 hospitalized, and they reported 4 new deaths from the virus, bringing their total to 16 deaths. Also, Delaware County Public Health announced 18 new COVID 19 cases Monday; they report 97 active cases with 3 hospitalized & 276 in quarantine.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 44 year old Gregory Schaub of South New Berlin on a variety of Charges after Deputies observed a vehicle with a non-functional brake light in front of them. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and a routine inquiry revealed that Schaub only possessed a non-driver’s ID and that his driving privileges in the State of New York were revoked from a previous DWI charge. Schaub was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator and operating a vehicle with insufficient stop lamps. Schaub was released on appearance tickets directing him to appear before the Town of Meredith Court on a later date.
The annual Blood Drive in Honor of Trooper Christopher Skinner will be held today at the 5 Mile Point Fire Station in Kirkwood. The Drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, Trooper Skinner was killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in Broome County in 2014.
Chenango County Public Health reported 2 additional COVID-19 deaths today, bringing their total to 18. Chenango County has 137 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 521 quarantined, and they have had 1129 confirmed cases of the virus.
Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order that states that a provider can be fined up to $1 million and lose all State licenses if they are found to have committed fraud or intentionally administered a vaccine to a person who is not eligible. The order follows reports of health care providers getting the vaccines & administering them against the state's vaccination priority protocols.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Joseph Garone of South Kortright for driving while ability impaired by drugs for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, after Deputies responded to the front of the County Public Safety building after Garone's vehicle drove over a concrete parking block and became lodged by the main entrance. Garone was charged with operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, on December 4th, he was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs following their investigation of a two car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Delhi.
Broome County Health Department reported 7548 total positive COVID tests, which is about 2600 positives in the last month. Broome County reported 174 deaths, 58 of those since Thanksgiving and they have had 6567 total recoveries, which is 2365 recoveries since the end of November.
Broome County's Festival of Lights returns tonight, after crews cleaned up Otsiningo Park following recent flooding and subsequent damage. Officials said that that the New Year's Eve fireworks display should go on as scheduled at 7:00 PM; more information is available at the Spiedie Fest Facebook page.
State Police arrested 54-year-old Robert Trella on an arson charge following the investigation of a suspicious fire at 305 Pease Hill Road in the town of Barker Monday afternoon. Trella lived in the home, no one else was inside at the time of the fire, he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance & will appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-20
Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, which prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the Senior Citizens' Homeowner Exemption and Disabled Homeowner Exemption from 2020 to 2021. The Act adds to New York State's efforts to protect tenants and homeowners from the economic hardship incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cuomo will sign an Executive Order withholding pay increases for all commissioners and statewide elected officials. The statewide elected officials included in the Executive Order are the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General and the Comptroller. The State has a 15 Billion Dollar deficit from costs associated with fighting the COVID 19 pandemic.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 9 new COVID 19 cases Monday, they have 16 hospitalized, and they reported 4 new deaths from the virus, bringing their total to 16 deaths. Also, Delaware County Public Health announced 18 new COVID 19 cases Monday; they report 97 active cases with 3 hospitalized & 276 in quarantine.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 44 year old Gregory Schaub of South New Berlin on a variety of Charges after Deputies observed a vehicle with a non-functional brake light in front of them. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and a routine inquiry revealed that Schaub only possessed a non-driver’s ID and that his driving privileges in the State of New York were revoked from a previous DWI charge. Schaub was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator and operating a vehicle with insufficient stop lamps. Schaub was released on appearance tickets directing him to appear before the Town of Meredith Court on a later date.
The annual Blood Drive in Honor of Trooper Christopher Skinner will be held today at the 5 Mile Point Fire Station in Kirkwood. The Drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, Trooper Skinner was killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in Broome County in 2014.
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.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-20-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-20-20
Chenango County Public Health reports that they have 49 active cases currently, with 223 active quarantines & 4 people are hospitalized. Department Spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 10-20-20)
Sutton said that the County has had 313 Total Confirmed Cases since March, with 246 recoveries, 7 deaths, & over 33,556 tests conducted.
Governor Cuomo announced today that over 82,000 COVID 19 tests were conducted statewide Monday, resulting in 998 Positive tests. 942 were hospitalized, Monday, 194 are in ICU beds & 99 were on Ventilators. There were 12 deaths from COVID Monday. Governor Cuomo today signed an Executive Order extending the state's moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through January 1st.
Governor Cuomo announced today that the states of Arizona & Maryland have been added to the state's COVID-19 Travel Advisory; No Areas Are Removed. $3 states are now on the list, which can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. The Governor also said that Non-Essential Interstate Travel between Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is also discouraged at this time; due to those state's having a higher rate of Infection for COVID 19.
Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 36 year old Kelly Gillet of Johnson City, for the shooting death of 39 year old John Ryan of Sherburne. Ryan's body was found at 7 Gould Drive in Sherburne, Gillet was charged with 2nd degree murder, and she faces court action shortly.
This Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM, Gavin's Pizzeria on Division Street in Sidney will be hosting the Baristacrats Coffee Bar from Afton and the pair will be donating 10% of the day's sales to the Afton VFW Building Project. The Baristacrats Coffee Bar will operate from the Gavin's Italian Ice take out window, The Afton VFW building project includes renovations to the building, which was built in 1898. Contributions can also be mailed to P.O. Box 238, Afton NY 13730."
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the graduation of the Sheriff’s newest K9 Team; Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 “Eli”. K9 Eli is named after the first Sheriff of Delaware County, Elias Butler, who served in 1797. Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 Eli were 1 of 10 teams that graduated from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Academy in Montgomery on October 9th.
Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced that 20 year old Caleb Casteline of Johnson City Pleaded Guilty today to 1st degree manslaughter, for the stabbing of Q-Quan Richardson of Binghamton at a party in the town of Union in August. Casteline is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison with 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading to the lesser charge.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office was notified Monday Night by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office of a stolen vehicle on I-81 heading for Broome County. A Broome County patrol located the vehicle on State Route 11 in the Town of Barker clocked at 125 Miles per Hour, deputies deployed tire deflating devices across the road, the vehicle ran over the device, failed to negotiate a curve & hit a house. The driver 19-year-old Franklin Chambers of Buffalo suffered facial injuries & a leg fracture, 3 occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. A bag near the scene was retrieved, with 2 handguns and counterfeit money. Deputies located 17-year-old Kiana Tucker nearby & she was taken into custody. Chambers was taken to Wilson Hospital & will be processed shortly on a number of felonies; Tucker was arraigned for several felonies & was remanded to the custody of the Erie County Youth Services Center. The investigation is ongoing.
Chenango County Public Health reports that they have 49 active cases currently, with 223 active quarantines & 4 people are hospitalized. Department Spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 10-20-20)
Sutton said that the County has had 313 Total Confirmed Cases since March, with 246 recoveries, 7 deaths, & over 33,556 tests conducted.
Governor Cuomo announced today that over 82,000 COVID 19 tests were conducted statewide Monday, resulting in 998 Positive tests. 942 were hospitalized, Monday, 194 are in ICU beds & 99 were on Ventilators. There were 12 deaths from COVID Monday. Governor Cuomo today signed an Executive Order extending the state's moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through January 1st.
Governor Cuomo announced today that the states of Arizona & Maryland have been added to the state's COVID-19 Travel Advisory; No Areas Are Removed. $3 states are now on the list, which can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. The Governor also said that Non-Essential Interstate Travel between Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is also discouraged at this time; due to those state's having a higher rate of Infection for COVID 19.
Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 36 year old Kelly Gillet of Johnson City, for the shooting death of 39 year old John Ryan of Sherburne. Ryan's body was found at 7 Gould Drive in Sherburne, Gillet was charged with 2nd degree murder, and she faces court action shortly.
This Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM, Gavin's Pizzeria on Division Street in Sidney will be hosting the Baristacrats Coffee Bar from Afton and the pair will be donating 10% of the day's sales to the Afton VFW Building Project. The Baristacrats Coffee Bar will operate from the Gavin's Italian Ice take out window, The Afton VFW building project includes renovations to the building, which was built in 1898. Contributions can also be mailed to P.O. Box 238, Afton NY 13730."
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the graduation of the Sheriff’s newest K9 Team; Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 “Eli”. K9 Eli is named after the first Sheriff of Delaware County, Elias Butler, who served in 1797. Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 Eli were 1 of 10 teams that graduated from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Academy in Montgomery on October 9th.
Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced that 20 year old Caleb Casteline of Johnson City Pleaded Guilty today to 1st degree manslaughter, for the stabbing of Q-Quan Richardson of Binghamton at a party in the town of Union in August. Casteline is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison with 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading to the lesser charge.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office was notified Monday Night by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office of a stolen vehicle on I-81 heading for Broome County. A Broome County patrol located the vehicle on State Route 11 in the Town of Barker clocked at 125 Miles per Hour, deputies deployed tire deflating devices across the road, the vehicle ran over the device, failed to negotiate a curve & hit a house. The driver 19-year-old Franklin Chambers of Buffalo suffered facial injuries & a leg fracture, 3 occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. A bag near the scene was retrieved, with 2 handguns and counterfeit money. Deputies located 17-year-old Kiana Tucker nearby & she was taken into custody. Chambers was taken to Wilson Hospital & will be processed shortly on a number of felonies; Tucker was arraigned for several felonies & was remanded to the custody of the Erie County Youth Services Center. The investigation is ongoing.
WCDO News — Wednesday 9-9-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-9-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 576 new COVID 19 cases were discovered Tuesday out of more than 63,200 tests performed statewide, a rate of .91%, the 33rd straight day that the state has had 1% or less. 463 are hospitalized, 121 are in ICU beds & 59 were on ventilators, there were 3 deaths, bringing the state death toll to 25,370 over the last 6 months.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 239 positive cases of COVID 19. They have 9 active cases with 1 hospitalization, 107 people are in quarantine, there have been 7 deaths and 209 recoveries, and they have performed over 24,600 tests.
State Police arrested 48 year old Chrisanthon Santana of Bronx on September 2nd for Criminal Possession of marihuana, after a trooper monitoring traffic on I-88 in the town of Sidney observed a vehicle make several violations. A traffic stop was initiated on State Route 8, which resulted in the discovery of over 28 pounds of marihuana. Santana was virtually arraigned and released; he faces court action in the town of Sidney court on September 24th.
State Police arrested 35 year old Vincent Palmisano Jr. of Grand Gorge for Felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unlawfully Fleeing from a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest. A trooper on patrol in Grand Gorge observed Palmisano operating a motor vehicle, who the trooper knows from past experience to be unlicensed, Palmisano failed to comply and a pursuit was initiated and Palmisano drove into a yard, jumped out the vehicle and ran into the woods.
A foot pursuit ensued with the trooper and his K9 partner, Palmisano was bit by the K9 and taken into custody, he was virtually arraigned & was remanded without bail to the Delaware County Correction Facility.
The Town of Masonville Board meeting that was postponed last week has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held this evening at 7:00 PM at the Masonville town Building.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said today that the US Senate Republicans unveiled their so-called “skinny” relief package, which protects large corporations and leaves working Americans in the lurch:
(Gillibrand 9-9-20)
Gillibrand is calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to prioritize the needs of American families in the next COVID 19 relief package that will be voted on this week.
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. On Tuesday, 16 new cases were reported; all are linked to SUNY Oneonta. The County reports 823 total confirmed cases, 701 confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students, there are no hospitalizations.
Delaware County Public Health is reporting no new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries, the known active cases remains 6, all are recovering at home. To date there have been 114 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 73 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.
State Police arrested 34 year old Robert Youngblood of South New Berlin, for Over-driving, Torturing and Injuring Animals, Criminal Contempt, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Making a False Statement. On August 16, a trooper was dispatched to Dunhams Cross Road in the town of Butternuts, where they discovered that a 6-month old pig had been shot multiple times with a pellet gun. The pig was alive but in obvious distress. Youngblood was additionally charged with violating an order of protection while he was in the trooper’s presence. Youngblood was issued appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court for September 24th & to the town of Unadilla court for September 21st.
State Senator Jim Seward announced that Mallory Delaney of Oneonta has been chosen as the 2020 New York State Senate "Woman of Distinction" from the 51st senate district. Delaney practices internal medicine in Oneonta at Bassett Healthcare Network. She has been in practice for five years, and has particular areas of interest in addiction recovery and in the care of medically complex adults.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 5 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-9-20)
Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
Delaware County Sheriff's Department arrested 6 people for a seasonal residence burglary in the Town of Andes On August 18th. Deputies responded to a seasonal home located on Shaver Hollow Road in the Town of Andes where the home owner reported discovering forced entry into his residence and the theft of a garden tractor. Deputies discovered the stolen tractor dismantled outside of a neighboring residence, they arrested 4 youths, ages 11 to 14 for 1 count each of burglary, criminal mischief & grand larceny, a 17 -year old was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, their grandmother, 61 year-old Kathleen Shaffer of Andes was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of stolen property. All face court action at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announced that 576 new COVID 19 cases were discovered Tuesday out of more than 63,200 tests performed statewide, a rate of .91%, the 33rd straight day that the state has had 1% or less. 463 are hospitalized, 121 are in ICU beds & 59 were on ventilators, there were 3 deaths, bringing the state death toll to 25,370 over the last 6 months.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 239 positive cases of COVID 19. They have 9 active cases with 1 hospitalization, 107 people are in quarantine, there have been 7 deaths and 209 recoveries, and they have performed over 24,600 tests.
State Police arrested 48 year old Chrisanthon Santana of Bronx on September 2nd for Criminal Possession of marihuana, after a trooper monitoring traffic on I-88 in the town of Sidney observed a vehicle make several violations. A traffic stop was initiated on State Route 8, which resulted in the discovery of over 28 pounds of marihuana. Santana was virtually arraigned and released; he faces court action in the town of Sidney court on September 24th.
State Police arrested 35 year old Vincent Palmisano Jr. of Grand Gorge for Felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unlawfully Fleeing from a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest. A trooper on patrol in Grand Gorge observed Palmisano operating a motor vehicle, who the trooper knows from past experience to be unlicensed, Palmisano failed to comply and a pursuit was initiated and Palmisano drove into a yard, jumped out the vehicle and ran into the woods.
A foot pursuit ensued with the trooper and his K9 partner, Palmisano was bit by the K9 and taken into custody, he was virtually arraigned & was remanded without bail to the Delaware County Correction Facility.
The Town of Masonville Board meeting that was postponed last week has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held this evening at 7:00 PM at the Masonville town Building.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said today that the US Senate Republicans unveiled their so-called “skinny” relief package, which protects large corporations and leaves working Americans in the lurch:
(Gillibrand 9-9-20)
Gillibrand is calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to prioritize the needs of American families in the next COVID 19 relief package that will be voted on this week.
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. On Tuesday, 16 new cases were reported; all are linked to SUNY Oneonta. The County reports 823 total confirmed cases, 701 confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students, there are no hospitalizations.
Delaware County Public Health is reporting no new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries, the known active cases remains 6, all are recovering at home. To date there have been 114 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 73 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.
State Police arrested 34 year old Robert Youngblood of South New Berlin, for Over-driving, Torturing and Injuring Animals, Criminal Contempt, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Making a False Statement. On August 16, a trooper was dispatched to Dunhams Cross Road in the town of Butternuts, where they discovered that a 6-month old pig had been shot multiple times with a pellet gun. The pig was alive but in obvious distress. Youngblood was additionally charged with violating an order of protection while he was in the trooper’s presence. Youngblood was issued appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court for September 24th & to the town of Unadilla court for September 21st.
State Senator Jim Seward announced that Mallory Delaney of Oneonta has been chosen as the 2020 New York State Senate "Woman of Distinction" from the 51st senate district. Delaney practices internal medicine in Oneonta at Bassett Healthcare Network. She has been in practice for five years, and has particular areas of interest in addiction recovery and in the care of medically complex adults.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 5 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-9-20)
Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
Delaware County Sheriff's Department arrested 6 people for a seasonal residence burglary in the Town of Andes On August 18th. Deputies responded to a seasonal home located on Shaver Hollow Road in the Town of Andes where the home owner reported discovering forced entry into his residence and the theft of a garden tractor. Deputies discovered the stolen tractor dismantled outside of a neighboring residence, they arrested 4 youths, ages 11 to 14 for 1 count each of burglary, criminal mischief & grand larceny, a 17 -year old was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, their grandmother, 61 year-old Kathleen Shaffer of Andes was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of stolen property. All face court action at a later date.
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WCDO News — Thursday 8-6-20
The State Health Department announced 703 new positive cases of COVID 19 on Wednesday Statewide, slightly less than 1% of all those tested. The State has had just under 419,000 cases since early March, there were 6 more deaths reported Wednesday, there have been 25,185 deaths from COVID 19 in New York.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 statistics today. They remain at 212 cases, with 134 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalization, 189 Recoveries, 7 deaths & a Total of 17,454 Tests Performed.
The Broome County Health Department added 14 more positive cases of COVID 19 today, bringing their total since March TO 1043. They no report 70 deaths, 848 recoveries, & 678 are being monitored by the Department; they have conducted over 30,300 tests.
Governor Cuomo officially became the chairman of the National Governor's Association Wednesday, replacing Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland. Cuomo served as Vice-Chairman under Hogan, he is the 1st New York Governor to become the Chairman of the Association, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson becomes the new Vice Chairman of the Association.
State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association for the illegal diversion of millions of dollars away from the mission of the organization for personal use by senior leadership, awarding contracts to the financial gain of close associates and family, trips to the Bahamas, private jets, expensive meals, and other private travel, the lawsuit seeks to shut down the NRA & recoup millions in lost assets and to stop the Wayne LaPierre & 3 other defendants from serving on the board of any not-for-profit charitable organization in New York again.
Casinos, Racinos Gyms and several other businesses have still not been given the go-ahead to re-open, when the last regions of the state reached Phase 4 a few weeks ago. Todd Chandler is the Assistant General Manager & Regional Director of Marketing for Tioga Downs; he told WCDO News that they have taken all the precautions for reopening:
(Todd Chandler 8-6-20)
Chandler said that they have invested heavily in every type of disinfecting equipment and gear for the facilities & staff; he said that if they do not reopen by October 1st, the furloughed employees would officially become unemployed.
The State Division of Consumer Protection issued guidance to New Yorkers about Census takers who will be visiting homes that haven’t yet responded to the Census beginning this week. The Office for New Americans is also hosting a Census Hotline Phone Bank Event this afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to provide information and answer questions about the Census. The Hotline can be reached at 1-800-566-7636.
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Wednesday and 1 additional recovery has been reported. The known active cases in the County is now 1. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 1 person is isolated at home, 6 people have died and 89 have fully recovered.
NYSEG announced that the company made significant progress in restoring power to customers impacted by the Tropical Storm. More than 1,900 out of the total 21,151 impacted customers in the company’s Liberty division, which includes Delaware County, are without power. The company expects to restore 95% of customers impacted in the division by 11 p.m. tonight.
The Otsego County Health Department announces free testing for COVID 19 on Today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Town of Worcester Municipal Building at 19 Katie Lane. This testing site is for people who are not sick, but want to be tested, by the nasal swab method. This is a drive up testing site. Individuals will be required to remain in their vehicle and wear a mask when pulling up to the testing tent. This testing site is for Otsego County residents only; registration is requested at 547-4279.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 statistics today. They remain at 212 cases, with 134 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalization, 189 Recoveries, 7 deaths & a Total of 17,454 Tests Performed.
The Broome County Health Department added 14 more positive cases of COVID 19 today, bringing their total since March TO 1043. They no report 70 deaths, 848 recoveries, & 678 are being monitored by the Department; they have conducted over 30,300 tests.
Governor Cuomo officially became the chairman of the National Governor's Association Wednesday, replacing Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland. Cuomo served as Vice-Chairman under Hogan, he is the 1st New York Governor to become the Chairman of the Association, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson becomes the new Vice Chairman of the Association.
State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association for the illegal diversion of millions of dollars away from the mission of the organization for personal use by senior leadership, awarding contracts to the financial gain of close associates and family, trips to the Bahamas, private jets, expensive meals, and other private travel, the lawsuit seeks to shut down the NRA & recoup millions in lost assets and to stop the Wayne LaPierre & 3 other defendants from serving on the board of any not-for-profit charitable organization in New York again.
Casinos, Racinos Gyms and several other businesses have still not been given the go-ahead to re-open, when the last regions of the state reached Phase 4 a few weeks ago. Todd Chandler is the Assistant General Manager & Regional Director of Marketing for Tioga Downs; he told WCDO News that they have taken all the precautions for reopening:
(Todd Chandler 8-6-20)
Chandler said that they have invested heavily in every type of disinfecting equipment and gear for the facilities & staff; he said that if they do not reopen by October 1st, the furloughed employees would officially become unemployed.
The State Division of Consumer Protection issued guidance to New Yorkers about Census takers who will be visiting homes that haven’t yet responded to the Census beginning this week. The Office for New Americans is also hosting a Census Hotline Phone Bank Event this afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to provide information and answer questions about the Census. The Hotline can be reached at 1-800-566-7636.
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Wednesday and 1 additional recovery has been reported. The known active cases in the County is now 1. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 1 person is isolated at home, 6 people have died and 89 have fully recovered.
NYSEG announced that the company made significant progress in restoring power to customers impacted by the Tropical Storm. More than 1,900 out of the total 21,151 impacted customers in the company’s Liberty division, which includes Delaware County, are without power. The company expects to restore 95% of customers impacted in the division by 11 p.m. tonight.
The Otsego County Health Department announces free testing for COVID 19 on Today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Town of Worcester Municipal Building at 19 Katie Lane. This testing site is for people who are not sick, but want to be tested, by the nasal swab method. This is a drive up testing site. Individuals will be required to remain in their vehicle and wear a mask when pulling up to the testing tent. This testing site is for Otsego County residents only; registration is requested at 547-4279.
ARKANSAS GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSONBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoMARYLAND GOVERNOR LARRY HOGANNATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATIONNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONNYNYSEGOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSTATE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESState Division of Consumer ProtectionTIOGA DOWNSTODD CHANDLERWAYNE La PIERREWORCESTER
WCDO News — Friday 7-17-20
Gabriel Truitt of Oneonta was sentenced to life in prison without parole in Otsego County Court this morning. Truitt was convicted earlier this year on charges of 1st & 2nd degree murder plus arson, for setting a fire at Walling Avenue in Oneonta, former Oneonta Firefighter John Heller died in the fire while helping to evacuate people from the burning building.
David Thomas of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for attempted murder. Thomas pleaded guilty to attempted murder earlier this year in connection with a domestic dispute on a woman where she suffered a neck injury; an order of protection was also filed for the victim.
Governor Cuomo announced that Hospitalizations from the Coronavirus Dropped to 765 on Thursday, the Lowest Daily Total since March 18th. there were 776 new cases of the virus yesterday, about 1% of all of those tested, bringing the total number of cases since March up to 405,551. 10 COVID-19 Deaths were reported Thursday the number of ICU patients on ventilators was down to 98.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus Numbers today, they have had a total of 178 confirmed cases, 131 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, 149 recoveries and over 13,800 tests have been performed.
Governor Cuomo announced that all restaurants and bars statewide can only serve alcohol to seated patrons. Service must be provided at the table, not at the bar, to patrons who are socially distanced by six feet or separated by physical barriers. Patrons must also order food if they are ordering alcohol. Citizens who see violations can report complaints with photos to the State Liquor Authority at sla.ny.gov.
Employees at UHS Primary Care Norwich coordinated a food and personal care product drive at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and its outpatient office locations, in order to donate the items to the Catholic Charities Roots & Wings program. Items such as diapers, formula and hygiene products were donated, 5 collection bins with over 80 items were donated & were distributed to those in need.
State Police identified the 2 women who died after a one-vehicle crash in the town of Pittsfield Wednesday as 21 year old Tehya Gonzalez of Bainbridge and 21 year old Cheyenn Aubry of Treadwell. The driver is a 26-year-old male who is facing criminal charges; his name will be released after he is formally charged. Police responded early Wednesday to a report of a vehicle that went off of County Route 13 in the town of Pittsfield.
State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3% from the previous year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Due to the shutdown from the pandemic, June tax receipts were $475 million below projections, with shortfalls in personal income, consumption and business taxes. Unemployment Insurance payments in June totaled just under $13.5 billion, compared to $135.6 million a year earlier. The report can be found at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/
Otsego County Department of Health announced 4 new cases with 2 people hospitalized, there have been 85 total confirmed cases, with 7 active cases, 73 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, and 41 people are on quarantine & 35 individuals being monitored after travel from a state with high incidence of infection
The New York State Sheriff’s Association is presenting State legislators with 10 proposals to protect law enforcement and civilians in the area. Sheriff's held press conferences throughout the state this week, they are seeking Increasing Resisting Arrest to a Class E felony, Making Failure to Retreat a Class D felony, Increasing the levels for assaulting a police officer by one degree, and making them crimes that require bail & Deem crimes against police officers as hate crimes. They also are asking for May 15th to become a state holiday to honor police officers who have died in New York State. The full list is available at nysheriffs.org.
The next Chenango County Rabies Clinic will be held today at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Pet owners are asked to enter the grounds through the gate across from Matthews Ford on East Main Street. Pre-Registration is required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9, more information is available at 337-1673.
David Thomas of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for attempted murder. Thomas pleaded guilty to attempted murder earlier this year in connection with a domestic dispute on a woman where she suffered a neck injury; an order of protection was also filed for the victim.
Governor Cuomo announced that Hospitalizations from the Coronavirus Dropped to 765 on Thursday, the Lowest Daily Total since March 18th. there were 776 new cases of the virus yesterday, about 1% of all of those tested, bringing the total number of cases since March up to 405,551. 10 COVID-19 Deaths were reported Thursday the number of ICU patients on ventilators was down to 98.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus Numbers today, they have had a total of 178 confirmed cases, 131 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, 149 recoveries and over 13,800 tests have been performed.
Governor Cuomo announced that all restaurants and bars statewide can only serve alcohol to seated patrons. Service must be provided at the table, not at the bar, to patrons who are socially distanced by six feet or separated by physical barriers. Patrons must also order food if they are ordering alcohol. Citizens who see violations can report complaints with photos to the State Liquor Authority at sla.ny.gov.
Employees at UHS Primary Care Norwich coordinated a food and personal care product drive at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and its outpatient office locations, in order to donate the items to the Catholic Charities Roots & Wings program. Items such as diapers, formula and hygiene products were donated, 5 collection bins with over 80 items were donated & were distributed to those in need.
State Police identified the 2 women who died after a one-vehicle crash in the town of Pittsfield Wednesday as 21 year old Tehya Gonzalez of Bainbridge and 21 year old Cheyenn Aubry of Treadwell. The driver is a 26-year-old male who is facing criminal charges; his name will be released after he is formally charged. Police responded early Wednesday to a report of a vehicle that went off of County Route 13 in the town of Pittsfield.
State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3% from the previous year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Due to the shutdown from the pandemic, June tax receipts were $475 million below projections, with shortfalls in personal income, consumption and business taxes. Unemployment Insurance payments in June totaled just under $13.5 billion, compared to $135.6 million a year earlier. The report can be found at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/
Otsego County Department of Health announced 4 new cases with 2 people hospitalized, there have been 85 total confirmed cases, with 7 active cases, 73 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, and 41 people are on quarantine & 35 individuals being monitored after travel from a state with high incidence of infection
The New York State Sheriff’s Association is presenting State legislators with 10 proposals to protect law enforcement and civilians in the area. Sheriff's held press conferences throughout the state this week, they are seeking Increasing Resisting Arrest to a Class E felony, Making Failure to Retreat a Class D felony, Increasing the levels for assaulting a police officer by one degree, and making them crimes that require bail & Deem crimes against police officers as hate crimes. They also are asking for May 15th to become a state holiday to honor police officers who have died in New York State. The full list is available at nysheriffs.org.
The next Chenango County Rabies Clinic will be held today at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Pet owners are asked to enter the grounds through the gate across from Matthews Ford on East Main Street. Pre-Registration is required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9, more information is available at 337-1673.
BainbridgeCatholic CharitiesCHENANGO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDSCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCHEYANN AUBRYDAVID THOMASGABRIEL TRUITTGENERAL CLINTON PARKGovernor CuomoJOHN HELLERNEW YORK STATE SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATIONNorwichOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTPittsfieldSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLITEHYA GONZALEZTREADWELLUHS CHENANGO MEMOIRAL HOSPITAL
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-16-20
Governor Cuomo today announced that some visitations will be allowed at some facilities shortly:
(Cuomo 6-16-20)
The visitations will still not be allowed in nursing homes, where the populations are still the most vulnerable for the Coronavirus.
More than 3 months into the Coronavirus pandemic, health professionals are still learning about the virus, State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker comments:
(Zucker 6-16-20)
Dr. Zucker said that they are proceeding with caution as international estimates keep increasing for expected deaths from the Coronavirus, and 22 states are still seeing their highest number of cases.
The State Health Department announced that there were 1538 patients in hospitals statewide being treated for the Coronavirus, the lowest number since mid-March. There were 25 deaths from the Virus Monday, also among the lowest numbers since mid-march. Coronavirus cases are at 384,575 since the pandemic hit New York, the death toll is 24,608.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 138 positive Coronavirus cases, there are 52 people quarantined, 1 is hospitalized, there have been 127 recoveries, 6 deaths, they have conducted 7656 tests.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold an online "Service of Remembrance" at 7:00 PM tonight on YouTube. More information about the service is available at hospicechenango.org or by calling 334-3556.
Norwich Firefighters responded at about 3:00 AM today to a fire at 37 Guernsey Street. The vacant building & a tree were reported on fire by a nearby resident, the building was a total loss, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, the investigation is continuing.
Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state has renewed an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State that has been referred to their Office, for an additional 30-day period, starting tomorrow through Thursday, July 16th. After this 30-day period, the Attorney General will reassess the needs of state residents for another possible extension.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Sidney today. The drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, at 104 River Street, appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
NYSEG announced they will begin a phased approach to resuming customer-facing work that was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first phase will begin in the coming weeks and will include work such as indoor gas line safety inspections. Employees will engage in physical social distancing from customers and one another, and will wear appropriate personal protective equipment when distancing is not possible; Health and safety checks will take place prior to employees starting their shifts. NYSEG employees will attempt contact customers to ensure no one in the household is showing COVID-19 symptoms, more information is available at nyseg.com
4 people are running for the Republican Party Nomination to run for the 122nd Assembly District, to replace the retiring Cliff Crouch. James Powers of South New Berlin are the only candidate of the 4 Republicans who has held a political office in Otsego County Government, he told WCDO News of that experience & his agenda:
(James Powers 6-16-20)
Powers faces competition from Joe Angelino, Nick Libous & Vic Furman in the Republican Primary.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 confirmed cases of corona virus Monday bringing the County total to 73. Currently, no one is hospitalized, 62 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 22 people are quarantined, and they have conducted 4,135 tests.
(Cuomo 6-16-20)
The visitations will still not be allowed in nursing homes, where the populations are still the most vulnerable for the Coronavirus.
More than 3 months into the Coronavirus pandemic, health professionals are still learning about the virus, State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker comments:
(Zucker 6-16-20)
Dr. Zucker said that they are proceeding with caution as international estimates keep increasing for expected deaths from the Coronavirus, and 22 states are still seeing their highest number of cases.
The State Health Department announced that there were 1538 patients in hospitals statewide being treated for the Coronavirus, the lowest number since mid-March. There were 25 deaths from the Virus Monday, also among the lowest numbers since mid-march. Coronavirus cases are at 384,575 since the pandemic hit New York, the death toll is 24,608.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 138 positive Coronavirus cases, there are 52 people quarantined, 1 is hospitalized, there have been 127 recoveries, 6 deaths, they have conducted 7656 tests.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold an online "Service of Remembrance" at 7:00 PM tonight on YouTube. More information about the service is available at hospicechenango.org or by calling 334-3556.
Norwich Firefighters responded at about 3:00 AM today to a fire at 37 Guernsey Street. The vacant building & a tree were reported on fire by a nearby resident, the building was a total loss, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, the investigation is continuing.
Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state has renewed an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State that has been referred to their Office, for an additional 30-day period, starting tomorrow through Thursday, July 16th. After this 30-day period, the Attorney General will reassess the needs of state residents for another possible extension.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Sidney today. The drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, at 104 River Street, appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
NYSEG announced they will begin a phased approach to resuming customer-facing work that was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first phase will begin in the coming weeks and will include work such as indoor gas line safety inspections. Employees will engage in physical social distancing from customers and one another, and will wear appropriate personal protective equipment when distancing is not possible; Health and safety checks will take place prior to employees starting their shifts. NYSEG employees will attempt contact customers to ensure no one in the household is showing COVID-19 symptoms, more information is available at nyseg.com
4 people are running for the Republican Party Nomination to run for the 122nd Assembly District, to replace the retiring Cliff Crouch. James Powers of South New Berlin are the only candidate of the 4 Republicans who has held a political office in Otsego County Government, he told WCDO News of that experience & his agenda:
(James Powers 6-16-20)
Powers faces competition from Joe Angelino, Nick Libous & Vic Furman in the Republican Primary.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 confirmed cases of corona virus Monday bringing the County total to 73. Currently, no one is hospitalized, 62 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 22 people are quarantined, and they have conducted 4,135 tests.
WCDO News — Monday 6-8-20
Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing in New York City today, where they finally entered Phase1 of the reopening, on the 100th day since the first Positive case in New Rochelle. The Governor reminded New Yorkers that other states saw increases in the number of Cases after they re-opened too quickly, New York’s number continue to shrink:
(Cuomo 6-8-20-#2)
The Governor said that on Sunday, more than 60,000 Coronavirus tests were conducted state wide, with only 1% testing positive.
New York State Department of Health announced that only about 1% of those tested for the Coronavirus this weekend tested positive. The state had only 702 new cases Sunday, bringing the state total to 378,799. 24,299 have passed away since the pandemic started in early March.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 134 total cases of the Coronavirus, with only 1 hospitalized, 101 have recovered, 99 are quarantined, there have been 5 deaths, & over 5900 tests have been performed.
The New York State Workers Compensation Board has received many questions about how the Coronavirus relates to Workers Comp claims, for both the employer & employee. The latest information has been posted at wcb.ny.gov/covid-19.
The Village of Bainbridge Department of Public Works will be working on Water Lines starting at 3:00 AM Tuesday, on East Main Street from River Street to the traffic light & West Main Street from the Traffic Light to Mount Pleasant Drive. Residents may experience loss of water service or Roily Water during the work; they expect to restore service by 6:00 AM.
School Budget votes will be counted starting tomorrow for all school districts statewide. The Bainbridge Guilford central School District has a proposed budget of 20.1 Million Dollars, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 6-8-20)
The Afton Central School District has a budget, a bus proposition, and others items for voters to decide on, including a large Capital Project, Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:
(Tim McNamara 6-8-20)
The Proposed budget for the Afton District is $16.4 Million dollars & the Building project is about 19 Million Dollar Building Project. Governor Cuomo announced over the weekend that they will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Governor Cuomo announced Sunday that the state is considering allowing outdoor Graduation ceremonies up to 150 people with social distancing later this month:
(Cuomo 6-8-20 Graduation)
Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election. Primary Ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd, the Governor will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Mario Darder of Hancock following an investigation into a domestic dispute. Deputies located an individual walking away from the scene of the reported domestic dispute, Darder possessed methamphetamine and heroin, he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear in the Tompkins Town Court on a later date.
There will be a Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution Today at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street at 11:00 AM. Arriving early will cause traffic problems & larger crowds, so please arrive at 11:00 & Stay in your vehicle.
The Sidney Central School District announced that they will be hosting a car parade for the graduating class of 2020 on Friday June 12th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Junior Senior High school. The Parade will go down West Main Street to Main, River Union Street, onto Pearl Street & back to the School grounds for a drive through Barbecue.
The Broome County Health Department announced Sunday that they have had 597 positive cases of the Coronavirus since Early March. There have been 45 deaths, 474 recoveries, 273 patients are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted more than 14,000 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there have been 77 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 15 under quarantine, 2 of the confirmed active cases in the hospital, 5 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.
(Cuomo 6-8-20-#2)
The Governor said that on Sunday, more than 60,000 Coronavirus tests were conducted state wide, with only 1% testing positive.
New York State Department of Health announced that only about 1% of those tested for the Coronavirus this weekend tested positive. The state had only 702 new cases Sunday, bringing the state total to 378,799. 24,299 have passed away since the pandemic started in early March.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 134 total cases of the Coronavirus, with only 1 hospitalized, 101 have recovered, 99 are quarantined, there have been 5 deaths, & over 5900 tests have been performed.
The New York State Workers Compensation Board has received many questions about how the Coronavirus relates to Workers Comp claims, for both the employer & employee. The latest information has been posted at wcb.ny.gov/covid-19.
The Village of Bainbridge Department of Public Works will be working on Water Lines starting at 3:00 AM Tuesday, on East Main Street from River Street to the traffic light & West Main Street from the Traffic Light to Mount Pleasant Drive. Residents may experience loss of water service or Roily Water during the work; they expect to restore service by 6:00 AM.
School Budget votes will be counted starting tomorrow for all school districts statewide. The Bainbridge Guilford central School District has a proposed budget of 20.1 Million Dollars, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 6-8-20)
The Afton Central School District has a budget, a bus proposition, and others items for voters to decide on, including a large Capital Project, Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:
(Tim McNamara 6-8-20)
The Proposed budget for the Afton District is $16.4 Million dollars & the Building project is about 19 Million Dollar Building Project. Governor Cuomo announced over the weekend that they will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Governor Cuomo announced Sunday that the state is considering allowing outdoor Graduation ceremonies up to 150 people with social distancing later this month:
(Cuomo 6-8-20 Graduation)
Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election. Primary Ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd, the Governor will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Mario Darder of Hancock following an investigation into a domestic dispute. Deputies located an individual walking away from the scene of the reported domestic dispute, Darder possessed methamphetamine and heroin, he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear in the Tompkins Town Court on a later date.
There will be a Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution Today at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street at 11:00 AM. Arriving early will cause traffic problems & larger crowds, so please arrive at 11:00 & Stay in your vehicle.
The Sidney Central School District announced that they will be hosting a car parade for the graduating class of 2020 on Friday June 12th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Junior Senior High school. The Parade will go down West Main Street to Main, River Union Street, onto Pearl Street & back to the School grounds for a drive through Barbecue.
The Broome County Health Department announced Sunday that they have had 597 positive cases of the Coronavirus since Early March. There have been 45 deaths, 474 recoveries, 273 patients are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted more than 14,000 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there have been 77 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 15 under quarantine, 2 of the confirmed active cases in the hospital, 5 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.
AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBAINBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoHANCOCKMARIO DARDERNEW ROCHELLENEW YORK STATE WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARDNYSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSIDNEY FIRE STATIONState Health DepartmentTIM McNAMARATIM RYANTOMPKINS
WCDO News — Friday 6-5-20
Governor Cuomo said today that he was disgusted at the actions of Police in Buffalo yesterday during a protest, where an elderly man was knocked to the ground, he hit his head on the ground, and Police walked passed him, even though he was visibly bleeding from the ear:
(Cuomo 6-5-20)
75 year old Martin Gugino of Buffalo is hospitalized in serious but stable condition today, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said that 2 officers have been suspended & the District Attorneys' office is investigating.
Governor Cuomo today announced the state has reached the lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yesterday, 42 people in New York passed away Thursday due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 from 8 weeks ago. The number of total hospitalizations was down yesterday to 2,728 from a record-high of 18,825 during the peak of the pandemic. The Governor also confirmed 1,075 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 376,208 confirmed cases since Early March.
With the racial unrest all over the country right now, after the recent murder by Minneapolis Police of George Floyd, Local NAACP President Lee Fisher commented about the tumultuous times we are in:
(Lee Fisher 6-5-20)
Fisher is also a retired boys’ basketball coach. He coached at Davenport for 39 years and has over 500 wins. The Full interview with Lee Fisher is available as Episode 41 of Nate Lull Podcast which can be located at the WCDOSPORTS.Com
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Long Island man Monday following their investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies and State Police responded to a domestic dispute involving weapons in the Town of Davenport, they arrested 32- year-old Abdessamad Ellouzi of Cedarhurst, for criminal possession of a weapon & menacing, for allegedly possessing and threatening family members with a dangerous instrument. Ellouzi was arraigned by teleconference in Sidney Village Court and was released; he will appear in Town of Davenport court at a later date.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 133 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. They have 1 patient hospitalized, 98 have recovered, 5, are deceased, 98 are quarantined, over 4000 tests have been conducted.
Bainbridge Town Spring Clean-Up Day is tomorrow from 9:00 am - Noon at the Town Highway garage on Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off tires, white goods and electronics. No garbage, hazardous waste or yard debris and no early drop offs!! The fee for tires up to a size 16" is $3.00, 17 - 20" $4.00 and $8.50 for tractor tires. There will also be a $10.00 fee for any appliance that contains Freon.
New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting reservations on Monday June 8th for check-in beginning June 22 on State Campgrounds. The department says campers should follow CDC social-distancing guidelines, Park Police and staff will patrol campgrounds to make sure campers are following the safety measures. No walk-up reservations allowed; congregate restroom facility will be opened with reduced capacity and cleaned following Department Of Health protocols; more information is available at parks.ny.gov/covid19.
The Susquehanna SPCA continues to receive donations for their construction project, as they seek to replace the old facility with a newer, more efficient building, Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:
(Stacie Haynes 6-5-20)
The SQSPCA is $1.2 million away from its SHELTER US Campaign target of $5 million; more information is available at 547-8111.
Otsego County is accepting applications for grant funding from qualifying Microenterprises to assist with business related activities and COVID-19 related impacts. A microenterprise is business that employs or will employ 5 or fewer persons, including the business owner or owners. The grant awards range from $3,000 to a maximum of $30,000 with a 10% equity match from the business owner. More information is available by email at Info@OtsegoNow.com, at the OTSEGONOW.COM website of by calling 607-267-4010
The Town of Masonville announced that they will have a free giveaway of masks & Hand Sanitizer tomorrow for Town Residents, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, while supplies last, the event will be held at the Masonville Town Hall.
Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, 1 additional recovery & 1 more Death. To date there have been 76 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 18 people under quarantine, 1 person is in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 64 have fully recovered.
The National Warplane Museum of Geneseo announced plans for a Southern Tier flyover Saturday with a projected take-off time of 9:30 AM. The Museum’s very own Douglas C-47, known as “Whiskey 7” will be accompanied by a P-51 Mustang named "Mad Max.” National Warplane Museum Director of Flight Operation Todd Cameron explains:
(Todd Cameron 6-5-20)
The Flyover will honor first responders, medical personnel and essential workers all across the Southern Tier of New York, including UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and the New York State Veteran's Home, Oxford.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a registered Level II Sex Offender following a sexual abuse investigation in the Town of Davenport. 45-year-old Richard Bennett of Davenport was charged with sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly subjecting a female child under the age of 17 to sexual contact, Bennett was served with an order of protection was issued by Deposit Court & was released on an appearance ticket to Town of Davenport Court at a later date. Bennett was mandated to lifetime registration as a Level II Sex Offender as a result of his 2006 conviction in Otsego County Court for 3rd degree rape, a crime that also involved a victim under the age of seventeen.
State Police arrested 49 year old Wayne Johnson of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a child as passenger and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Troopers responded to a complaint about a vehicle in the ditch off Lilley Hill Road in the town of Butternuts. Troopers located Johnson walking on Robert Williams Road with 2 children; Johnson was released on appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court on June 25th.
The Sidney United Way is offering free personal pandemic safety kits to area small business owners to distribute to their employees as they reopen. Each kit includes several masks, a pair of gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and tissues. Business owners may pick up one kit for each employee plus a bottle of hand sanitizer on again today, at SFCU in Sidney between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, SFCU in Bainbridge between 10:00 and 4:00, in Afton at the RINKER INSURANCE AGENCY between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm & in Unadilla at HOUSE OF CONSIGNMENT between 10:00 and 4:00. These items are being made available through the Sidney Area COVID-19 Relief Fund.
(Cuomo 6-5-20)
75 year old Martin Gugino of Buffalo is hospitalized in serious but stable condition today, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said that 2 officers have been suspended & the District Attorneys' office is investigating.
Governor Cuomo today announced the state has reached the lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yesterday, 42 people in New York passed away Thursday due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 from 8 weeks ago. The number of total hospitalizations was down yesterday to 2,728 from a record-high of 18,825 during the peak of the pandemic. The Governor also confirmed 1,075 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 376,208 confirmed cases since Early March.
With the racial unrest all over the country right now, after the recent murder by Minneapolis Police of George Floyd, Local NAACP President Lee Fisher commented about the tumultuous times we are in:
(Lee Fisher 6-5-20)
Fisher is also a retired boys’ basketball coach. He coached at Davenport for 39 years and has over 500 wins. The Full interview with Lee Fisher is available as Episode 41 of Nate Lull Podcast which can be located at the WCDOSPORTS.Com
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Long Island man Monday following their investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies and State Police responded to a domestic dispute involving weapons in the Town of Davenport, they arrested 32- year-old Abdessamad Ellouzi of Cedarhurst, for criminal possession of a weapon & menacing, for allegedly possessing and threatening family members with a dangerous instrument. Ellouzi was arraigned by teleconference in Sidney Village Court and was released; he will appear in Town of Davenport court at a later date.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 133 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. They have 1 patient hospitalized, 98 have recovered, 5, are deceased, 98 are quarantined, over 4000 tests have been conducted.
Bainbridge Town Spring Clean-Up Day is tomorrow from 9:00 am - Noon at the Town Highway garage on Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off tires, white goods and electronics. No garbage, hazardous waste or yard debris and no early drop offs!! The fee for tires up to a size 16" is $3.00, 17 - 20" $4.00 and $8.50 for tractor tires. There will also be a $10.00 fee for any appliance that contains Freon.
New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting reservations on Monday June 8th for check-in beginning June 22 on State Campgrounds. The department says campers should follow CDC social-distancing guidelines, Park Police and staff will patrol campgrounds to make sure campers are following the safety measures. No walk-up reservations allowed; congregate restroom facility will be opened with reduced capacity and cleaned following Department Of Health protocols; more information is available at parks.ny.gov/covid19.
The Susquehanna SPCA continues to receive donations for their construction project, as they seek to replace the old facility with a newer, more efficient building, Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:
(Stacie Haynes 6-5-20)
The SQSPCA is $1.2 million away from its SHELTER US Campaign target of $5 million; more information is available at 547-8111.
Otsego County is accepting applications for grant funding from qualifying Microenterprises to assist with business related activities and COVID-19 related impacts. A microenterprise is business that employs or will employ 5 or fewer persons, including the business owner or owners. The grant awards range from $3,000 to a maximum of $30,000 with a 10% equity match from the business owner. More information is available by email at Info@OtsegoNow.com, at the OTSEGONOW.COM website of by calling 607-267-4010
The Town of Masonville announced that they will have a free giveaway of masks & Hand Sanitizer tomorrow for Town Residents, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, while supplies last, the event will be held at the Masonville Town Hall.
Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, 1 additional recovery & 1 more Death. To date there have been 76 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 18 people under quarantine, 1 person is in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 64 have fully recovered.
The National Warplane Museum of Geneseo announced plans for a Southern Tier flyover Saturday with a projected take-off time of 9:30 AM. The Museum’s very own Douglas C-47, known as “Whiskey 7” will be accompanied by a P-51 Mustang named "Mad Max.” National Warplane Museum Director of Flight Operation Todd Cameron explains:
(Todd Cameron 6-5-20)
The Flyover will honor first responders, medical personnel and essential workers all across the Southern Tier of New York, including UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and the New York State Veteran's Home, Oxford.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a registered Level II Sex Offender following a sexual abuse investigation in the Town of Davenport. 45-year-old Richard Bennett of Davenport was charged with sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly subjecting a female child under the age of 17 to sexual contact, Bennett was served with an order of protection was issued by Deposit Court & was released on an appearance ticket to Town of Davenport Court at a later date. Bennett was mandated to lifetime registration as a Level II Sex Offender as a result of his 2006 conviction in Otsego County Court for 3rd degree rape, a crime that also involved a victim under the age of seventeen.
State Police arrested 49 year old Wayne Johnson of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a child as passenger and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Troopers responded to a complaint about a vehicle in the ditch off Lilley Hill Road in the town of Butternuts. Troopers located Johnson walking on Robert Williams Road with 2 children; Johnson was released on appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court on June 25th.
The Sidney United Way is offering free personal pandemic safety kits to area small business owners to distribute to their employees as they reopen. Each kit includes several masks, a pair of gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and tissues. Business owners may pick up one kit for each employee plus a bottle of hand sanitizer on again today, at SFCU in Sidney between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, SFCU in Bainbridge between 10:00 and 4:00, in Afton at the RINKER INSURANCE AGENCY between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm & in Unadilla at HOUSE OF CONSIGNMENT between 10:00 and 4:00. These items are being made available through the Sidney Area COVID-19 Relief Fund.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 5-26-20
Governor Cuomo held his Coronavirus briefing in New York City today, he discussed the expectation that a 2nd wave could be sped up by the reopening of the state:
(Cuomo 5-26-20)
Cuomo said that they also have to prepare for a traditional flu outbreak later this year that could be taxing to the hospital system.
The State Health Department today announced that 73 people died Monday from the Coronavirus, bringing the state death toll to 23,564, Hospitalizations were down to 4200 statewide, the total number of Coronavirus cases is up to 363,836.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27 year old Dylan Katen of Windsor for possession and use of a credit card that was stolen during a burglary of a Town of Sanford residence in 2019. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detectives learned the stolen credit card was utilized at a Deposit convenience store in December, they requested assistance from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division. The joint investigation led to Katen’s arrest, for 1 count of criminal possession of stolen property & petit larceny, he was arraigned by teleconference Friday night & was released on appearance tickets for Deposit Town Court on a later date.
The Broome County Health Department continues to see an increase in the number of Coronavirus case, they are now up to 513 positives, with 35 deaths, 341 recoveries & 361 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Chenango County Public Health is reporting 119 total positive cases of the coronavirus today, there are 50 people in quarantine, 1 person is hospitalized, there have been 5 deaths and 87 recoveries, and they have performed 3041 tests.
On June 9th Residents of the Afton Central School District will be voting on a 19 Million Dollar Building Project. Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara told WCDO News what they are proposing:
(Tim McNamara 5-26-20)
McNamara said that between state aid & a capital fund, there will be no cost to the Afton District taxpayers.
The Organizers for the Chenango Blues fest announced that this year’s event has been cancel led due to the coronavirus. The event has been moved to August 20th & 21st of 2021, more information is available at chenangobluesfest.org.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention invites community members to tune into the organization’s next meeting, on Thursday, May 28, at 6:00 PM through Zoom. The presentation, titled “A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to COVID-19,” will be led by Amanda Decker, program director and prevention specialist for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County. Call 607-746-8300 for Zoom instructions.
On Memorial Day there was no General Clinton Canoe Regatta but several locals decided that they would start at Otsego Lake and do the 70 mile course anyway; Duke Fisher was one of the organizers & Participants:
(Duke Fisher 5-26-20)
Fisher said that they echoed the time of the original paddlers from the early 60's, finishing the course in 11 to 12 hours.
The State Coronavirus numbers has had an uptick since the 1st phase of the reopening started, Governor Cuomo commented about the upstate county numbers yesterday:
(Cuomo CNY)
The Governor was also asked about the number of people who are still not wearing masks in spite of all the facts about their effectiveness:
(Cuomo Masks)
The State Health Department reported well over 362,764 coronavirus cases, the state death toll is over 23,488 since early March.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional recovery. The known active cases in the County is now 12. To date there have been 72 confirmed positive cases, with 26 people under quarantine, 5 are in the hospital, 7 are isolated at home, 4 people have died and 56 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health has received notification of 1 new confirmed positive coronavirus case Saturday, this patient did not attend the Unadilla Livestock auction May 16th. The county has 63 total confirmed cases, none one is hospitalized currently, 57 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, and 13 people are quarantined
The Otsego County Department of Health & the Susquehanna SPCA will continue to hold free weekly rabies vaccination clinics on-site for the foreseeable future. The shelter is scheduling vaccination appointments for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. and on Thursday mornings from 9-11 a.m. Individual appointments allow for proper social distancing. Registration is available by calling 547-8111, extension 108. More information is available at sqspca.org.
(Cuomo 5-26-20)
Cuomo said that they also have to prepare for a traditional flu outbreak later this year that could be taxing to the hospital system.
The State Health Department today announced that 73 people died Monday from the Coronavirus, bringing the state death toll to 23,564, Hospitalizations were down to 4200 statewide, the total number of Coronavirus cases is up to 363,836.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27 year old Dylan Katen of Windsor for possession and use of a credit card that was stolen during a burglary of a Town of Sanford residence in 2019. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detectives learned the stolen credit card was utilized at a Deposit convenience store in December, they requested assistance from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division. The joint investigation led to Katen’s arrest, for 1 count of criminal possession of stolen property & petit larceny, he was arraigned by teleconference Friday night & was released on appearance tickets for Deposit Town Court on a later date.
The Broome County Health Department continues to see an increase in the number of Coronavirus case, they are now up to 513 positives, with 35 deaths, 341 recoveries & 361 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Chenango County Public Health is reporting 119 total positive cases of the coronavirus today, there are 50 people in quarantine, 1 person is hospitalized, there have been 5 deaths and 87 recoveries, and they have performed 3041 tests.
On June 9th Residents of the Afton Central School District will be voting on a 19 Million Dollar Building Project. Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara told WCDO News what they are proposing:
(Tim McNamara 5-26-20)
McNamara said that between state aid & a capital fund, there will be no cost to the Afton District taxpayers.
The Organizers for the Chenango Blues fest announced that this year’s event has been cancel led due to the coronavirus. The event has been moved to August 20th & 21st of 2021, more information is available at chenangobluesfest.org.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention invites community members to tune into the organization’s next meeting, on Thursday, May 28, at 6:00 PM through Zoom. The presentation, titled “A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to COVID-19,” will be led by Amanda Decker, program director and prevention specialist for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County. Call 607-746-8300 for Zoom instructions.
On Memorial Day there was no General Clinton Canoe Regatta but several locals decided that they would start at Otsego Lake and do the 70 mile course anyway; Duke Fisher was one of the organizers & Participants:
(Duke Fisher 5-26-20)
Fisher said that they echoed the time of the original paddlers from the early 60's, finishing the course in 11 to 12 hours.
The State Coronavirus numbers has had an uptick since the 1st phase of the reopening started, Governor Cuomo commented about the upstate county numbers yesterday:
(Cuomo CNY)
The Governor was also asked about the number of people who are still not wearing masks in spite of all the facts about their effectiveness:
(Cuomo Masks)
The State Health Department reported well over 362,764 coronavirus cases, the state death toll is over 23,488 since early March.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional recovery. The known active cases in the County is now 12. To date there have been 72 confirmed positive cases, with 26 people under quarantine, 5 are in the hospital, 7 are isolated at home, 4 people have died and 56 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health has received notification of 1 new confirmed positive coronavirus case Saturday, this patient did not attend the Unadilla Livestock auction May 16th. The county has 63 total confirmed cases, none one is hospitalized currently, 57 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, and 13 people are quarantined
The Otsego County Department of Health & the Susquehanna SPCA will continue to hold free weekly rabies vaccination clinics on-site for the foreseeable future. The shelter is scheduling vaccination appointments for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. and on Thursday mornings from 9-11 a.m. Individual appointments allow for proper social distancing. Registration is available by calling 547-8111, extension 108. More information is available at sqspca.org.
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