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WCDO News — Thursday 12-31-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-31-20
Governor Cuomo directed State agencies to prepare emergency assets and assist local governments as needed as multiple storm systems are expected to impact locations throughout the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain through the holiday weekend. Isolated power outages may also occur; NYSEG Officials announced today that they are getting crews ready to handle weather related issues.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases, they reported 19 more active cases, giving them 150 current cases, Hospitalizations went down by 1 to 5, and Quarantines went up by 36 to 569. Chenango County has had 536 of their 1179 cases in December.
The Otsego County Health Department reported 33 new COVID 19 cases today, bringing their active total to 120, with 21 now hospitalized. They have reported just fewer than 600 new cases in December with 9 of their 17 reported deaths occurring since December 1sst.
The Broome County Health Department continues to average almost 100 new cases of COVID 19 each day in the month of December, including another 137 reported today, The County has had a total of 7959 cases since the Spring, 2646 of them have been reported since the beginning of the month, County Health Department officials said that 45 of their 176 deaths have occurred in December, COVID hospitalizations have been hovering around 100 and 3 nursing homes continue to be COVID hotspots.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-31-20
Governor Cuomo announced he is signing an Executive Order to extend the requirement that death benefits be paid out to families of frontline government workers for an additional 30 days. The legislation providing these benefits would otherwise expire Tonight, The Governor also announced that more than 200,000 New Yorkers have now been vaccinated with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and beginning next week, New York will open vaccination criteria to ambulatory care health workers and public-facing public health workers, including those administering COVID-19 tests.
Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday that the Buffalo Bills will have 6,700 fans in attendance when they host a 1st-round playoff game the weekend of January 9th & 10th. Fans will be allowed in who are wearing masks and test negative before the game, there will also be contact tracing after the game, and that the game will serve as a pilot program for how the state can safely reopen large events.
Delaware County Public Health reported a 13th death from COVID 19 Wednesday. The County had 15 new positive cases, 4 are hospitalized and 274 are quarantined.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 296 Main Street in Binghamton and arrested 42 year old Bernard Barnes, 42 year old Cora Stevens and 35 year old Leroy Poole, all of Binghamton. Investigators seized Cocaine, Fentanyl & drug packaging materials and about $1,400 in cash from alleged drug sales. Barnes, Stevens and Poole were charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia. Poole and Barnes were jailed while awaiting further court action and Stevens was released after Monday's arrests.
Governor Cuomo directed State agencies to prepare emergency assets and assist local governments as needed as multiple storm systems are expected to impact locations throughout the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain through the holiday weekend. Isolated power outages may also occur; NYSEG Officials announced today that they are getting crews ready to handle weather related issues.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases, they reported 19 more active cases, giving them 150 current cases, Hospitalizations went down by 1 to 5, and Quarantines went up by 36 to 569. Chenango County has had 536 of their 1179 cases in December.
The Otsego County Health Department reported 33 new COVID 19 cases today, bringing their active total to 120, with 21 now hospitalized. They have reported just fewer than 600 new cases in December with 9 of their 17 reported deaths occurring since December 1sst.
The Broome County Health Department continues to average almost 100 new cases of COVID 19 each day in the month of December, including another 137 reported today, The County has had a total of 7959 cases since the Spring, 2646 of them have been reported since the beginning of the month, County Health Department officials said that 45 of their 176 deaths have occurred in December, COVID hospitalizations have been hovering around 100 and 3 nursing homes continue to be COVID hotspots.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-31-20
Governor Cuomo announced he is signing an Executive Order to extend the requirement that death benefits be paid out to families of frontline government workers for an additional 30 days. The legislation providing these benefits would otherwise expire Tonight, The Governor also announced that more than 200,000 New Yorkers have now been vaccinated with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and beginning next week, New York will open vaccination criteria to ambulatory care health workers and public-facing public health workers, including those administering COVID-19 tests.
Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday that the Buffalo Bills will have 6,700 fans in attendance when they host a 1st-round playoff game the weekend of January 9th & 10th. Fans will be allowed in who are wearing masks and test negative before the game, there will also be contact tracing after the game, and that the game will serve as a pilot program for how the state can safely reopen large events.
Delaware County Public Health reported a 13th death from COVID 19 Wednesday. The County had 15 new positive cases, 4 are hospitalized and 274 are quarantined.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 296 Main Street in Binghamton and arrested 42 year old Bernard Barnes, 42 year old Cora Stevens and 35 year old Leroy Poole, all of Binghamton. Investigators seized Cocaine, Fentanyl & drug packaging materials and about $1,400 in cash from alleged drug sales. Barnes, Stevens and Poole were charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia. Poole and Barnes were jailed while awaiting further court action and Stevens was released after Monday's arrests.
WCDO News — Thursday 12-17-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-17-20
A winter storm has dumped between 24 to 40 inches of snow on the Southern tier, closing down schools, government offices & businesses throughout the region. State DOT Officials are asking people to stay off the roads so that Plow trucks can get the roads cleared quickly. Chenango & Broome Counties have called for a State of Emergency because of the storm.
Governor Cuomo announced that over 202,000 COVID tests were administered Wednesday across the state. there were 10,914 positive tests, or 5.38% of all tested. The number of People in ICU Beds was up to 6147, and there were 120 deaths from the virus Wednesday.
State Police announced that I-81 Northbound in the town of Barker in Broome County was closed off & traffic had been backed up for several miles today, due to the storm & a disabled tractor trailer truck. The road was closed northbound between exit 7 & 8, troopers in an all-terrain vehicle checked on drivers waiting for the disabled vehicle to be removed.
Chenango County Public Health had another 25 positive cases of COVID 19 reported Wednesday, they have 132 Active Cases with 7 hospitalizations, & 542 Active Quarantines. The County has had 917 Cases with 730 Total Recoveries.
The State Department of Labor today announced the state's minimum wage phase-in will continue, with the next stage taking effect on December 31st. The minimum wage will go to $12.50 an hour in the local counties.
The Franklin Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday with executive session at 5:30 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. COVID-19 restrictions remain in effect and they will limit the number of people to 17 in the cafeteria for the meeting at one time. Franklin officials announced that district residents can email the District Clerk, Donna Dean, at ddean@franklincsd.org (mailto:ddean@franklincsd.org) no later than 3:00 PM Tomorrow, to share information with the Board at Monday's meeting.
The Orpheus Theatre will hold a virtual "Home For The Holidays Cabaret" online stating this Sunday evening. Producer Director Sarah Lynn Serafin explains:
(Sarah Lynn Serafin 12-18-20)
The event will streamed online throughout the holiday season on YouTube after the premier Sunday Night.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-17-20
Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 5 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday they report 72 active cases, 1 person is hospitalized & 363 are quarantined. they have had 540 total cases with 458 recoveries and 10 deaths.
Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1% in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The decline is steeper than October's 5.2% decline, but not as significant as the double-digit declines in April, May & June at the beginning of the pandemic. Total local government collections in 2020 are down 10.1% compared to the same period in 2019.
Bassett Healthcare Network & Public Health department will hold a COVID 19 Vaccine Webinar Today from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM. The webinar is available through ZOOM, or by calling 1-646-876-9923.
State Police arrested 38 year old Herbert Bidwell Jr., of Mount Vision for Burglary and Criminal Trespass, after Troopers responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on State Highway 28 in the town of Oneonta. The residents heard glass breaking and called 9-1-1, troopers found Bidwell inside the residence, he had also entered another home nearby illegally, He was also found in possession of suspected heroin. Bidwell was processed then transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
A winter storm has dumped between 24 to 40 inches of snow on the Southern tier, closing down schools, government offices & businesses throughout the region. State DOT Officials are asking people to stay off the roads so that Plow trucks can get the roads cleared quickly. Chenango & Broome Counties have called for a State of Emergency because of the storm.
Governor Cuomo announced that over 202,000 COVID tests were administered Wednesday across the state. there were 10,914 positive tests, or 5.38% of all tested. The number of People in ICU Beds was up to 6147, and there were 120 deaths from the virus Wednesday.
State Police announced that I-81 Northbound in the town of Barker in Broome County was closed off & traffic had been backed up for several miles today, due to the storm & a disabled tractor trailer truck. The road was closed northbound between exit 7 & 8, troopers in an all-terrain vehicle checked on drivers waiting for the disabled vehicle to be removed.
Chenango County Public Health had another 25 positive cases of COVID 19 reported Wednesday, they have 132 Active Cases with 7 hospitalizations, & 542 Active Quarantines. The County has had 917 Cases with 730 Total Recoveries.
The State Department of Labor today announced the state's minimum wage phase-in will continue, with the next stage taking effect on December 31st. The minimum wage will go to $12.50 an hour in the local counties.
The Franklin Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday with executive session at 5:30 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. COVID-19 restrictions remain in effect and they will limit the number of people to 17 in the cafeteria for the meeting at one time. Franklin officials announced that district residents can email the District Clerk, Donna Dean, at ddean@franklincsd.org (mailto:ddean@franklincsd.org) no later than 3:00 PM Tomorrow, to share information with the Board at Monday's meeting.
The Orpheus Theatre will hold a virtual "Home For The Holidays Cabaret" online stating this Sunday evening. Producer Director Sarah Lynn Serafin explains:
(Sarah Lynn Serafin 12-18-20)
The event will streamed online throughout the holiday season on YouTube after the premier Sunday Night.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-17-20
Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 5 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday they report 72 active cases, 1 person is hospitalized & 363 are quarantined. they have had 540 total cases with 458 recoveries and 10 deaths.
Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1% in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The decline is steeper than October's 5.2% decline, but not as significant as the double-digit declines in April, May & June at the beginning of the pandemic. Total local government collections in 2020 are down 10.1% compared to the same period in 2019.
Bassett Healthcare Network & Public Health department will hold a COVID 19 Vaccine Webinar Today from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM. The webinar is available through ZOOM, or by calling 1-646-876-9923.
State Police arrested 38 year old Herbert Bidwell Jr., of Mount Vision for Burglary and Criminal Trespass, after Troopers responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on State Highway 28 in the town of Oneonta. The residents heard glass breaking and called 9-1-1, troopers found Bidwell inside the residence, he had also entered another home nearby illegally, He was also found in possession of suspected heroin. Bidwell was processed then transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-8-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-8-20
State Supreme Court Judge Scott DelConte ruled today that the Board of Elections for all 8 counties in the 22nd Congressional District must fix their errors in the ballot counting process. Justice DelConte said that the Board of Elections must ensure there are no more misplaced ballots, that all challenged ballots noted as challenged and all previously uncounted ballots must be counted, if those 3 items are not finished, a recount may be ordered. Vote counts had both Anthony Brinidisi & Claudia Tenney leading by about a dozen votes at various times, after more than 28,000 ballots were counted.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases locally, with 15 more positives reported Monday. Chenango County is up to 89 Active Cases, 6 are hospitalized & 430 are quarantined. Chenango County had had 739 Total Cases with 632 recoveries 13 deaths and over 47,800 tests have been conducted.
All of the local Counties have seen an increase in COVID 19 cases since the beginning of November, with more increases expected due to continuing Holliday gatherings, Heather Warner of Delaware County Public Health told WCDO news that we could see New York on Pause again if people continue to ignore guidance:
(Heather Warner 12-8-20)
Governor Cuomo has Hospitals will be Mandated to Expand Capacity by 25%, Regions to Be Designated as Red Zones if Hospital Capacity Is Projected to Become Critical, New York State is Asking Retired Doctors and Nurses to Return to Service & Indoor Dining could be Reduced to 25% in the upstate counties if a Region's Hospitalizations Do Not Stabilize in Next few Days.
Joe Angelino is getting ready to begin his 1st term as an Assemblyman, replacing Cliff Crouch, who is retiring after 25 years in the Assembly; Angelino told WCDO News that he has been to Albany recently to start the orientation:
(Angelino 12-8-20)
Angelino said that he also met with a dozen other new Assembly representatives at the Orientation, no decision have been firmed up with regards to starting a legislative session without have over 150 people meeting in 1 place, which contradicts CDC & State guidelines for COVID 19.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond said that he continues to receive phone calls regarding a grandparent scam, where someone calls an unsuspecting grandparent pretending to be a grandchild in trouble, or a law enforcement official who has arrested a grandchild. Sheriff DuMond told WCDO News that unfortunately, the caller sounds realistic:
(DuMond 12-8-20)
Sheriff DuMond said that people can report any fraud targeting older people to the Federal Trade Commission online or at 877-382-4357.
Speculation continues to swirl regarding the future of Acco Brands in Sidney, as employment has continues to decrease over the last several years, Julie McEwan is in Media Relations in Acco's Illinois headquarters, and she told WCDO News that nothing has been decided yet:
(Julie McEwan 12-8-20)
McEwan said that the company typically employs up to 500 people at their Sidney facility.
State Police arrested 27 year old Brittany Cochran of Binghamton for felony Possession of a Forged Instrument; she is accused of trying to purchase a vehicle from a private seller using counterfeit money. State Police also arrested 36 year old Hahseem McQueen of Binghamton for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, in connection with the case, both were transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing after their arrests.
Raymond Corporation’s Sales and Service Centers raised a total of $11,700 for breast cancer awareness during the 7th annual Pink Pallet Jack Project online auction. 3 Raymond powered pallet jacks were auctioned off on eBay between October 19th & the 29th, with all the proceeds split evenly between the 3 organizations, Winning bids were accepted from 3 transportation companies, with their donations going to assist patients recovering from breast cancer treatments, both physically and financially.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-8-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID 19 Monday; there has been a cluster of 12 cases associated with the Cooperstown American Legion. Otsego County reports 1440 total confirmed cases, 127 active cases, 14 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths since March.
Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 8 news COVID cases Monday, with 87 active cases 5 hospitalized & 254 are quarantined, they are up to 446 total cases with 350 recoveries & 9 deaths.
State Supreme Court Judge Scott DelConte ruled today that the Board of Elections for all 8 counties in the 22nd Congressional District must fix their errors in the ballot counting process. Justice DelConte said that the Board of Elections must ensure there are no more misplaced ballots, that all challenged ballots noted as challenged and all previously uncounted ballots must be counted, if those 3 items are not finished, a recount may be ordered. Vote counts had both Anthony Brinidisi & Claudia Tenney leading by about a dozen votes at various times, after more than 28,000 ballots were counted.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases locally, with 15 more positives reported Monday. Chenango County is up to 89 Active Cases, 6 are hospitalized & 430 are quarantined. Chenango County had had 739 Total Cases with 632 recoveries 13 deaths and over 47,800 tests have been conducted.
All of the local Counties have seen an increase in COVID 19 cases since the beginning of November, with more increases expected due to continuing Holliday gatherings, Heather Warner of Delaware County Public Health told WCDO news that we could see New York on Pause again if people continue to ignore guidance:
(Heather Warner 12-8-20)
Governor Cuomo has Hospitals will be Mandated to Expand Capacity by 25%, Regions to Be Designated as Red Zones if Hospital Capacity Is Projected to Become Critical, New York State is Asking Retired Doctors and Nurses to Return to Service & Indoor Dining could be Reduced to 25% in the upstate counties if a Region's Hospitalizations Do Not Stabilize in Next few Days.
Joe Angelino is getting ready to begin his 1st term as an Assemblyman, replacing Cliff Crouch, who is retiring after 25 years in the Assembly; Angelino told WCDO News that he has been to Albany recently to start the orientation:
(Angelino 12-8-20)
Angelino said that he also met with a dozen other new Assembly representatives at the Orientation, no decision have been firmed up with regards to starting a legislative session without have over 150 people meeting in 1 place, which contradicts CDC & State guidelines for COVID 19.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond said that he continues to receive phone calls regarding a grandparent scam, where someone calls an unsuspecting grandparent pretending to be a grandchild in trouble, or a law enforcement official who has arrested a grandchild. Sheriff DuMond told WCDO News that unfortunately, the caller sounds realistic:
(DuMond 12-8-20)
Sheriff DuMond said that people can report any fraud targeting older people to the Federal Trade Commission online or at 877-382-4357.
Speculation continues to swirl regarding the future of Acco Brands in Sidney, as employment has continues to decrease over the last several years, Julie McEwan is in Media Relations in Acco's Illinois headquarters, and she told WCDO News that nothing has been decided yet:
(Julie McEwan 12-8-20)
McEwan said that the company typically employs up to 500 people at their Sidney facility.
State Police arrested 27 year old Brittany Cochran of Binghamton for felony Possession of a Forged Instrument; she is accused of trying to purchase a vehicle from a private seller using counterfeit money. State Police also arrested 36 year old Hahseem McQueen of Binghamton for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, in connection with the case, both were transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing after their arrests.
Raymond Corporation’s Sales and Service Centers raised a total of $11,700 for breast cancer awareness during the 7th annual Pink Pallet Jack Project online auction. 3 Raymond powered pallet jacks were auctioned off on eBay between October 19th & the 29th, with all the proceeds split evenly between the 3 organizations, Winning bids were accepted from 3 transportation companies, with their donations going to assist patients recovering from breast cancer treatments, both physically and financially.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-8-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID 19 Monday; there has been a cluster of 12 cases associated with the Cooperstown American Legion. Otsego County reports 1440 total confirmed cases, 127 active cases, 14 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths since March.
Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 8 news COVID cases Monday, with 87 active cases 5 hospitalized & 254 are quarantined, they are up to 446 total cases with 350 recoveries & 9 deaths.
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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 11-5-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-5-20
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are still seeing an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 33 active cases, 211 quarantined, with 6 people hospitalized. Chenango County has had 432 total cases, 379 recoveries and 9 deaths. Also, their contact tracing team received confirmation from the Broome County Health Department that a COVID19 positive visited Lippy's Bar & Grill at 119 River Valley Lane in Greene on Thursday October 29th between 5:00 and 9:00 PM. Those who were at Lippy's at that time should closely monitor themselves for COVID symptoms, anyone who exhibits any symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.
Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 has been detected, there are 27 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is up to 58.
1 Small Business Saturday event will encompass more than 1 Saturday this year, for holiday shopping convenience locally. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 11-5-20)
Schunk said that they are still planning out the schedule for special events leading up to the holidays, and announcements will be made shortly.
Catholic Charities, other charities & the Village of Sidney are teaming up for another mass food distribution at the Sidney Fire Department Friday starting at 11:00 AM. Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities explains:
(Penny McKnight 11-5-20)
McKnight said that the September 17th Mass Food Distribution helped out about 1200 individuals from 500 families, with 12 tons of food given out.
The State Education Department announced the cancellation of the January Regents Examinations due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Education department also plans to submit a proposal at the December Board of Regents meeting to modify requirements for high school diplomas, so the Regents cancellation will not affect students about to graduate. The Education department canceled the June Regents earlier this year because of the pandemic, and modified high school diploma requirements for the Class of 2020.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-5-20
The State Health Department reported that 133,000 COVID 19 test results were reported Tuesday, yielding 2126 positives. Patient Hospitalization went up again by 26 to 1,253, the number of ICU patients increased to 284, 129 are on ventilators, there were 14 COVID Deaths.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 14 new cases of COVID 19, 2 are in college students, and there is a cluster of 10 cases related to a residential group home in Oneonta. Otsego County reports 1039 total confirmed cases with 47 active cases, 0 hospitalized, 8 deaths, and 754 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 56 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Public Health reported 8 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have 47 active cases & 181 quarantined, and they are now at 201 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 145 recoveries.
Richelle and Delana Wood of Walton held a lemonade sale at their Walton home in September to benefit the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program. The Wood Sisters indicated they wanted to recognize K9 “Ozzie” who passed away due to a medical condition earlier this year, & support the continuation of the program and our agency’s new K9, “Eli”. The girls raised $516.55 for the K9 program; $416.55 through lemonade sales as well as another $100.00 by private donation, Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 Eli received the donation from the girls at their Walton home last week.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported burglary in the Town of Walton, Deputies were informed by the victim that property stolen from a building located on County Highway 21 was found at the Cow Path Lane location. Deputies obtained and executed a search warrant and recovered the stolen property. Deputies arrested 40 year-old Robert Smith and 35 year-old Terriann Connolly, both of Walton, for 3rd degree burglary & Petty larceny. Smith was also charged with criminal possession of stolen property; both were released on appearance tickets directing them to appear in the Town of Walton Court on a later date.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are still seeing an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 33 active cases, 211 quarantined, with 6 people hospitalized. Chenango County has had 432 total cases, 379 recoveries and 9 deaths. Also, their contact tracing team received confirmation from the Broome County Health Department that a COVID19 positive visited Lippy's Bar & Grill at 119 River Valley Lane in Greene on Thursday October 29th between 5:00 and 9:00 PM. Those who were at Lippy's at that time should closely monitor themselves for COVID symptoms, anyone who exhibits any symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.
Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 has been detected, there are 27 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is up to 58.
1 Small Business Saturday event will encompass more than 1 Saturday this year, for holiday shopping convenience locally. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 11-5-20)
Schunk said that they are still planning out the schedule for special events leading up to the holidays, and announcements will be made shortly.
Catholic Charities, other charities & the Village of Sidney are teaming up for another mass food distribution at the Sidney Fire Department Friday starting at 11:00 AM. Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities explains:
(Penny McKnight 11-5-20)
McKnight said that the September 17th Mass Food Distribution helped out about 1200 individuals from 500 families, with 12 tons of food given out.
The State Education Department announced the cancellation of the January Regents Examinations due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Education department also plans to submit a proposal at the December Board of Regents meeting to modify requirements for high school diplomas, so the Regents cancellation will not affect students about to graduate. The Education department canceled the June Regents earlier this year because of the pandemic, and modified high school diploma requirements for the Class of 2020.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-5-20
The State Health Department reported that 133,000 COVID 19 test results were reported Tuesday, yielding 2126 positives. Patient Hospitalization went up again by 26 to 1,253, the number of ICU patients increased to 284, 129 are on ventilators, there were 14 COVID Deaths.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 14 new cases of COVID 19, 2 are in college students, and there is a cluster of 10 cases related to a residential group home in Oneonta. Otsego County reports 1039 total confirmed cases with 47 active cases, 0 hospitalized, 8 deaths, and 754 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 56 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Public Health reported 8 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have 47 active cases & 181 quarantined, and they are now at 201 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 145 recoveries.
Richelle and Delana Wood of Walton held a lemonade sale at their Walton home in September to benefit the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program. The Wood Sisters indicated they wanted to recognize K9 “Ozzie” who passed away due to a medical condition earlier this year, & support the continuation of the program and our agency’s new K9, “Eli”. The girls raised $516.55 for the K9 program; $416.55 through lemonade sales as well as another $100.00 by private donation, Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 Eli received the donation from the girls at their Walton home last week.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported burglary in the Town of Walton, Deputies were informed by the victim that property stolen from a building located on County Highway 21 was found at the Cow Path Lane location. Deputies obtained and executed a search warrant and recovered the stolen property. Deputies arrested 40 year-old Robert Smith and 35 year-old Terriann Connolly, both of Walton, for 3rd degree burglary & Petty larceny. Smith was also charged with criminal possession of stolen property; both were released on appearance tickets directing them to appear in the Town of Walton Court on a later date.
Catholic CharitiesCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDELANA WOODDelaware County Public HealthHartwick CollegeK9 ELINYOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHPENNY McKNIGHTRICHELLE WOODSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY FIRE DEPARTMENTSTATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTState Health DepartmentTERI SCHUNKTERRIANN CONNOLLYWalton
WCDO News — Monday 10-26-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-26-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in Albany today, the state conducted over 82,000 tests on Sunday, with 1191 new positive cases statewide. The state remains at over 1000 hospitalized, with 1059, the highest numbers since May, there are 237 in ICU Beds, 118 are on ventilators, and there were 12 more deaths Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 25,742. The Governor talked about how they continue to attack the micro clusters when they pop up, keeping the cases in a much smaller area:
(Cuomo 10-26-20)
The Governor announced today that The RealReal is working with top fashion designers, who are going to design masks; the RealReal is going to make them available through their website, and the profits from the mask sales will go to charities. The campaign goes for five weeks at RealReal.com.
The Broome County Health Department announced that they have had 233 more positive COVID 19 cases since Friday, bringing them up to 3293. They are up 94 deaths, an increase of 11 since late last week, there are 2651 recoveries and over 4700 people are being monitored by the Health department.
Chenango County Public Health continues to track COVID 19 Cases. The County now has 48 Active Cases with 5 hospitalizations and 262 quarantines. There have been 7 deaths and over 35,000 tests have been performed.
With the Passing of Country Music Legend Jerry Jeff Walker, the idea has resurfaced to memorialize the Oneonta native in his hometown. Previous administrations have liked the idea, but could not appropriate the necessary $20,000 in funding, to put up a bandstand in Muller Plaza, but Long time area broadcaster & performer Doug Decker has started a GoFundMe page to get the necessary funds for the project:
(Doug Decker 10-26-20)
Decker is hoping that some local business owners may come forward as well & help make the Jerry Jeff Walker Bandstand possible.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded Early Sunday morning, to a domestic dispute in the village of Downsville. Deputies arrested 33 year-old Amandamarie Herzog of Downsville for harassment, 2 counts of endangering welfare of child, 1 count of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and 2 felony counts of criminal mischief. Herzog was arraigned virtually & was released in her own recognizance & will appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date, an order of protection was issued for the victim.
Unadilla Village officials have decided on how they will celebrate Halloween this year safely, during the existing pandemic, Mayor Jack Insinga explains:
(Jack Insinga 10-26-20)
Mayor Insinga said that trick or treating will be allowed between 4:00 & 7:00 PM Saturday, and they are advised to keep the festivities as local as possible.
Delaware County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic-stop on State Route 8 in Masonville on last Monday, October 19th, that resulted in the arrest of 39 year-old Thomas Kamp, of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, for 1 count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & speed exceeding 55 miles per hour. Kamp was directed to appear in the Town of Masonville Court on a later date to answer the charges.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-26-20
State Police responded Friday Afternoon to a fatal crash on State Highway 206 in Triangle. 21 year old Kimberly Burdick of Whitney Point was passing 2 vehicles when she came upon 2 motorcycles traveling eastbound, the operator of 1 motorcycle was able to take evasive action, swerve and lay his bike down, he was transported to Wilson Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and has since been released. The operator of a 2nd motorcycle 49 year old Shane Poklemba of Endwell was struck by the Burdick vehicle & was pronounced dead on scene. Burdick and two children in her vehicle were not injured. The investigation is on-going, Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
The Norwich Middle School and District Offices will be closed Today after a positive COVID-19 case was reported. The district's website reported that they are closing the school to allow for contract tracing and deep cleaning.
The Broome County Health Department continues to have its COVID 19 numbers increase, highlighted by an over 5% positivity rate in their Yellow Zone Micro-Cluster. They report 3216 cases, they are up to 93 deaths, 2561 recoveries & over 4600 are being monitored.
Otsego County Department of Health announed that they had 19 cases of COVID 19 reported over the weekend, 9 of the cases are college students. The County now has 975 total confirmed cases, with 36 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 7 deaths, 751 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 30 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County reported 4 new cases of COVID-19 Friday & 2 more on Sunday, the known active cases is now 16. To date there have been 155 confirmed positive cases, with 118 people under mandatory quarantine, 12 people are isolated and receiving care at home and 4 people are in the hospital, 8 people have died and 131 have fully recovered.
New York State conducted 120,000 COVID 19 tests Saturday, there were 1632 positive tests, the state is now over 495,000 positives since March. Hospitalization went down by 30 to 1,015; there are 227 in ICU beds & 118 were intubated on Ventilators, 12 died, the state death toll is 25,730.
Country Music singer songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker, born Ronald Crosby on March 16, 1942 in Oneonta, died on Friday in Austin, Texas, from throat cancer-related complications. Walker is best known for writing the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles", which was a big hit for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band .
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in Albany today, the state conducted over 82,000 tests on Sunday, with 1191 new positive cases statewide. The state remains at over 1000 hospitalized, with 1059, the highest numbers since May, there are 237 in ICU Beds, 118 are on ventilators, and there were 12 more deaths Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 25,742. The Governor talked about how they continue to attack the micro clusters when they pop up, keeping the cases in a much smaller area:
(Cuomo 10-26-20)
The Governor announced today that The RealReal is working with top fashion designers, who are going to design masks; the RealReal is going to make them available through their website, and the profits from the mask sales will go to charities. The campaign goes for five weeks at RealReal.com.
The Broome County Health Department announced that they have had 233 more positive COVID 19 cases since Friday, bringing them up to 3293. They are up 94 deaths, an increase of 11 since late last week, there are 2651 recoveries and over 4700 people are being monitored by the Health department.
Chenango County Public Health continues to track COVID 19 Cases. The County now has 48 Active Cases with 5 hospitalizations and 262 quarantines. There have been 7 deaths and over 35,000 tests have been performed.
With the Passing of Country Music Legend Jerry Jeff Walker, the idea has resurfaced to memorialize the Oneonta native in his hometown. Previous administrations have liked the idea, but could not appropriate the necessary $20,000 in funding, to put up a bandstand in Muller Plaza, but Long time area broadcaster & performer Doug Decker has started a GoFundMe page to get the necessary funds for the project:
(Doug Decker 10-26-20)
Decker is hoping that some local business owners may come forward as well & help make the Jerry Jeff Walker Bandstand possible.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded Early Sunday morning, to a domestic dispute in the village of Downsville. Deputies arrested 33 year-old Amandamarie Herzog of Downsville for harassment, 2 counts of endangering welfare of child, 1 count of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and 2 felony counts of criminal mischief. Herzog was arraigned virtually & was released in her own recognizance & will appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date, an order of protection was issued for the victim.
Unadilla Village officials have decided on how they will celebrate Halloween this year safely, during the existing pandemic, Mayor Jack Insinga explains:
(Jack Insinga 10-26-20)
Mayor Insinga said that trick or treating will be allowed between 4:00 & 7:00 PM Saturday, and they are advised to keep the festivities as local as possible.
Delaware County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic-stop on State Route 8 in Masonville on last Monday, October 19th, that resulted in the arrest of 39 year-old Thomas Kamp, of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, for 1 count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & speed exceeding 55 miles per hour. Kamp was directed to appear in the Town of Masonville Court on a later date to answer the charges.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-26-20
State Police responded Friday Afternoon to a fatal crash on State Highway 206 in Triangle. 21 year old Kimberly Burdick of Whitney Point was passing 2 vehicles when she came upon 2 motorcycles traveling eastbound, the operator of 1 motorcycle was able to take evasive action, swerve and lay his bike down, he was transported to Wilson Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and has since been released. The operator of a 2nd motorcycle 49 year old Shane Poklemba of Endwell was struck by the Burdick vehicle & was pronounced dead on scene. Burdick and two children in her vehicle were not injured. The investigation is on-going, Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
The Norwich Middle School and District Offices will be closed Today after a positive COVID-19 case was reported. The district's website reported that they are closing the school to allow for contract tracing and deep cleaning.
The Broome County Health Department continues to have its COVID 19 numbers increase, highlighted by an over 5% positivity rate in their Yellow Zone Micro-Cluster. They report 3216 cases, they are up to 93 deaths, 2561 recoveries & over 4600 are being monitored.
Otsego County Department of Health announed that they had 19 cases of COVID 19 reported over the weekend, 9 of the cases are college students. The County now has 975 total confirmed cases, with 36 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 7 deaths, 751 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 30 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County reported 4 new cases of COVID-19 Friday & 2 more on Sunday, the known active cases is now 16. To date there have been 155 confirmed positive cases, with 118 people under mandatory quarantine, 12 people are isolated and receiving care at home and 4 people are in the hospital, 8 people have died and 131 have fully recovered.
New York State conducted 120,000 COVID 19 tests Saturday, there were 1632 positive tests, the state is now over 495,000 positives since March. Hospitalization went down by 30 to 1,015; there are 227 in ICU beds & 118 were intubated on Ventilators, 12 died, the state death toll is 25,730.
Country Music singer songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker, born Ronald Crosby on March 16, 1942 in Oneonta, died on Friday in Austin, Texas, from throat cancer-related complications. Walker is best known for writing the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles", which was a big hit for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band .
AMANDAMARIE HERZOGAUSTIN TEXASBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthDOUG DECKERDownsvilleENDWELLHartwick CollegeHONESDALE PENNSYLVANIAJERRY JEFF WALKERKIMBERLY BURDICKMASONVILLENORWICH MIDDLE SCHOOLNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHREALREAL.COMSHANE POKLEMBATHOMAS KAMPTRIANGLEUNADILLA MAYOR JACK INSINGA
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.
AftonALEXIS VAN BURENASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBAINBRIDGE LIONS CLUBBARISTACRATS COFFEE BARBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDEA NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAYDEBRA TOMPKINS-CORNETTDelaware County Public HealthERIC HALLFRANKLINGovernor CuomoGREENE COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTERJEFFREY LEWISKerri GreenMY HOME GYMNew YorkNYONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTPROSPECT HILL CEMETERYROY NABINGERSidneyWaltonWAYNE KNORRWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-21-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-21-20
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY Binghamton today, as that campus will re-open tomorrow after a 2 week pause following a high positivity rate for COVID 19:
(Jim Malatras 10-21-20)
Malatras said that the campus had a positivity rate of more than 4% on October 6th; the most recent testing was .1% at the Binghamton campus yesterday with 1 positive test out of 787. More information is available at binghamton.edu/restarting-binghamton/covid-19-dashboard.html
Governor Cuomo announced that the state tested over 124,000 people for COVID 19 Tuesday, with 2026 people testing positive. 950 are hospitalized across the state for the virus, 201 are in ICU Beds & 103 on Ventilators, 7 died from the virus Tuesday, and the state death toll is 25,679.
Chenango County Public Health had another 18 positive tests for COVID 19, bringing their total to 331. There are 48 Active Cases, 224 Active Quarantines with 4 Hospitalizations, They also report 248 Total Recoveries, 7 deaths and over 33,900 Total Tests have been Performed.
The Broome County Health Department reports 132 more COVID 19 positive cases over the last 2 days, bringing their total to 2957. They are up to 88 deaths, 2270 recoveries and over 4400 people are binging monitored by the Health Department.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed 3 narcotics search warrants in Port Crane, Binghamton, and a U-Haul storage unit in the Village of Johnson City Friday night. Investigators arrested 32 year old Worth Brown of Binghamton and 37 year old Amy Nieves of Port Crane, on a variety of drug charges, Police seized $27,000 worth of fentanyl & $78,000 in cash from suspected drug sales, along with a loaded handgun, ammunition, cocaine, Digital scales and drug packaging materials, Brown & Nieves were remanded to the Broome County jail to await further court proceedings.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-21-20
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held today starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held tomorrow starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public through "Zoom", Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register to info@delawarecounty.org. The programs will be recorded for later viewing.
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. The known active cases in the County is 12, with 2 hospitalized & 10 recovering at home. The County has had 145 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 with 69 people now under mandatory quarantine, 8 people have died and 125 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health 3 cases of COVID 19 reported Tuesday, they have had 937 total confirmed cases, with 14 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 7 deaths, 745 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 21 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for September 2020, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 12.5% to 9.7% in September 2020. Locally Chenango County reported 4.7%, Delaware County 4.8% and Otsego County 5%.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig vetoed a Mask law passed by the Common Council; the measure closely echoed a state law already forwarded by Governor Cuomo.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY Binghamton today, as that campus will re-open tomorrow after a 2 week pause following a high positivity rate for COVID 19:
(Jim Malatras 10-21-20)
Malatras said that the campus had a positivity rate of more than 4% on October 6th; the most recent testing was .1% at the Binghamton campus yesterday with 1 positive test out of 787. More information is available at binghamton.edu/restarting-binghamton/covid-19-dashboard.html
Governor Cuomo announced that the state tested over 124,000 people for COVID 19 Tuesday, with 2026 people testing positive. 950 are hospitalized across the state for the virus, 201 are in ICU Beds & 103 on Ventilators, 7 died from the virus Tuesday, and the state death toll is 25,679.
Chenango County Public Health had another 18 positive tests for COVID 19, bringing their total to 331. There are 48 Active Cases, 224 Active Quarantines with 4 Hospitalizations, They also report 248 Total Recoveries, 7 deaths and over 33,900 Total Tests have been Performed.
The Broome County Health Department reports 132 more COVID 19 positive cases over the last 2 days, bringing their total to 2957. They are up to 88 deaths, 2270 recoveries and over 4400 people are binging monitored by the Health Department.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed 3 narcotics search warrants in Port Crane, Binghamton, and a U-Haul storage unit in the Village of Johnson City Friday night. Investigators arrested 32 year old Worth Brown of Binghamton and 37 year old Amy Nieves of Port Crane, on a variety of drug charges, Police seized $27,000 worth of fentanyl & $78,000 in cash from suspected drug sales, along with a loaded handgun, ammunition, cocaine, Digital scales and drug packaging materials, Brown & Nieves were remanded to the Broome County jail to await further court proceedings.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-21-20
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held today starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held tomorrow starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public through "Zoom", Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register to info@delawarecounty.org. The programs will be recorded for later viewing.
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. The known active cases in the County is 12, with 2 hospitalized & 10 recovering at home. The County has had 145 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 with 69 people now under mandatory quarantine, 8 people have died and 125 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health 3 cases of COVID 19 reported Tuesday, they have had 937 total confirmed cases, with 14 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 7 deaths, 745 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 21 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for September 2020, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 12.5% to 9.7% in September 2020. Locally Chenango County reported 4.7%, Delaware County 4.8% and Otsego County 5%.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig vetoed a Mask law passed by the Common Council; the measure closely echoed a state law already forwarded by Governor Cuomo.
BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTBroome County Special Investigations Unit Task ForceCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoHartwick CollegeNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTPETER OBERACKERState Health DepartmentSTATE LABOR DEPARTMENTSTATE SENATOR JEN METZGERSUNY BINGHAMTONSUNY CHANCELLOR JIM MALATRASSUNY ONEONTAWORTH BROWN
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 — Thursday 10-8-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-8-20
Governor Cuomo announced that due to the increase in rapid COVID 19 testing around the state, a record 145,811 people were tested statewide Wednesday. 754 were hospitalized, 172 were in ICU beds, 67 were on Ventilators, there were 1410 positive tests, about 1% of all tested, there were 10 COVID Deaths Wednesday.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 265 positive COVID 19 cases, there are 11 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, & 116 Quarantines. They report 7 deaths, 232 recoveries, with over 30,500 tests performed.
The Broome County Health Department announced that they have 97 new COVID 19 cases to report, giving the County a total of 2140 cases since March. Health Department officials report that there are 586 active cases, they report 83 deaths, 1471 recoveries & 2452 people are being monitored by the Health Department.
The Chenango County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Thru Flu vaccination clinic in Norwich on Saturday October 17th from 11 am to 1 pm. Health Department Director of Patient Services Barbara Ryan explains:
(Barbara Ryan 10-8-20)
Ryan said that interested people must pre-register by calling 337-1660 before October 16th, to receive an appointment time. The cost is $15 for patients over 19 years of age. People are required to be in a vehicle with no more than 4 occupants, they must wear masks and they ask they people do NOT bring their pets.
Binghamton Mayor Rich David announced today that he tested positive yesterday for COVID 19. Mayor David said that he was feeling fine, but is following COVID guidelines, & he will follow the recommendations of health care providers, he will isolate at home & is working with the Health Department staff for contact tracing purposes. Several other mayors around Central New York are also reporting COVID positive tests following an in-person meeting among mayors & a press conference this week in Syracuse. The mayors of Fayetteville, Ithaca & Syracuse have also reported positive tests since that meeting.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-8-20
NYSEG is reporting many power outages from yesterday's storms. 975 Chenango County customers were without power this morning, as well as 730 Delaware County residents & over 2600 in Otsego County. Crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 1 new COVID 19 case reported Wednesday, bringing their total to 913 confirmed cases. There are 26 active cases, 1 hospitalization, there have been 7 deaths, 731 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 20 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced 1 positive case of COVID 19 Wednesday, giving the County a total of 129 since March. There are 7 active cases, all patients are isolated at home, 90 people are quarantined, and there have been 8 deaths & 114 recoveries.
Governor Cuomo announced a 2nd round of awards of more than $423,000 for the purchase and installation of equipment to deliver addiction telehealth services statewide. Expanded telepractice capacity ensures access to addiction services for individuals and families who may not otherwise seek out treatment. More than $460,000 was awarded in the first round of this funding, bringing the total amount awarded to more than $883,000.
Governor Cuomo signed into law 2 bills sponsored by Senate Agriculture Chair Jen Metzger of the local 42nd Senate District, to support New York's family farms. The first bill ensures farmers negatively affected by COVID-19 do not lose their agricultural property tax assessments due to reduced sales. The 2nd bill provides marketing assistance to promote products widely used in holiday celebrations that are produced by New York farms.
Governor Cuomo announced that due to the increase in rapid COVID 19 testing around the state, a record 145,811 people were tested statewide Wednesday. 754 were hospitalized, 172 were in ICU beds, 67 were on Ventilators, there were 1410 positive tests, about 1% of all tested, there were 10 COVID Deaths Wednesday.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 265 positive COVID 19 cases, there are 11 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, & 116 Quarantines. They report 7 deaths, 232 recoveries, with over 30,500 tests performed.
The Broome County Health Department announced that they have 97 new COVID 19 cases to report, giving the County a total of 2140 cases since March. Health Department officials report that there are 586 active cases, they report 83 deaths, 1471 recoveries & 2452 people are being monitored by the Health Department.
The Chenango County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Thru Flu vaccination clinic in Norwich on Saturday October 17th from 11 am to 1 pm. Health Department Director of Patient Services Barbara Ryan explains:
(Barbara Ryan 10-8-20)
Ryan said that interested people must pre-register by calling 337-1660 before October 16th, to receive an appointment time. The cost is $15 for patients over 19 years of age. People are required to be in a vehicle with no more than 4 occupants, they must wear masks and they ask they people do NOT bring their pets.
Binghamton Mayor Rich David announced today that he tested positive yesterday for COVID 19. Mayor David said that he was feeling fine, but is following COVID guidelines, & he will follow the recommendations of health care providers, he will isolate at home & is working with the Health Department staff for contact tracing purposes. Several other mayors around Central New York are also reporting COVID positive tests following an in-person meeting among mayors & a press conference this week in Syracuse. The mayors of Fayetteville, Ithaca & Syracuse have also reported positive tests since that meeting.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-8-20
NYSEG is reporting many power outages from yesterday's storms. 975 Chenango County customers were without power this morning, as well as 730 Delaware County residents & over 2600 in Otsego County. Crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 1 new COVID 19 case reported Wednesday, bringing their total to 913 confirmed cases. There are 26 active cases, 1 hospitalization, there have been 7 deaths, 731 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 20 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced 1 positive case of COVID 19 Wednesday, giving the County a total of 129 since March. There are 7 active cases, all patients are isolated at home, 90 people are quarantined, and there have been 8 deaths & 114 recoveries.
Governor Cuomo announced a 2nd round of awards of more than $423,000 for the purchase and installation of equipment to deliver addiction telehealth services statewide. Expanded telepractice capacity ensures access to addiction services for individuals and families who may not otherwise seek out treatment. More than $460,000 was awarded in the first round of this funding, bringing the total amount awarded to more than $883,000.
Governor Cuomo signed into law 2 bills sponsored by Senate Agriculture Chair Jen Metzger of the local 42nd Senate District, to support New York's family farms. The first bill ensures farmers negatively affected by COVID-19 do not lose their agricultural property tax assessments due to reduced sales. The 2nd bill provides marketing assistance to promote products widely used in holiday celebrations that are produced by New York farms.
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