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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-8-20

Posted 3:04 PM
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.

WCDO News — Tuesday 8-4-20

Posted 3:31 PM
Otsego County Department of Health reported another COVID 19 related death today, this brings the total number of deaths to 6. 2 new cases were reported today, giving Otsego County 109 total cases, there are 9 active cases, 3 are hospitalized, 94 have recovered, & 225 people are quarantined.


The Tropical Storm heading up the East Coast could impact parts of the Catskills today & tonight, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 8-3-20)

The National Weather service has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 6:00 AM Wednesday.


Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced today that the VA Clinic in Bainbridge will remain open.  Brindisi stated that the US House passed his legislation to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic as part of the annual Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill.  More than 3,600 Veterans reside in Chenango County.


State Police arrested 47 year old Angel Andino of Oneonta for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers observed Andino driving the wrong way on Chestnut Street extension and turn onto Main Street.  A traffic stop was initiated,  Andino failed field sobriety tests, with a B.A.C was .19%.  Andino was processed and released on appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on August 24th and turned over to the care of a sober third party.


The State Health Department reported that there were 746 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, just a slight bit above 1% of those tested, bringing the state to over 417,000 cases since March.  There were 3 deaths state wide Monday, bringing the state toll to 25, 175.  Total Hospitalizations were down to 568, ICU patients were down to 139 & 69 Patients were on Ventilators.

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Broome County Health Department announced another 10 positive cases of the COVID 19 today, giving them 1,020 cases since March, there have been 69 deaths, 817 recoveries, 660 people are being monitored by the Department, they have conducted 29, 927 tests.


Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 211 COVID 19 cases with 150 active quarantines, 1 person is hospitalized, there have been 189 recoveries & 7 deaths, they have conducted over 17,000 tests.


Delaware County Department of Public Works announced today that the Annual Clean Sweep hazardous waste disposal event will still be held, but at later dates, DPW Spokesman Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 8-4-20)

Robb said that more information about online & telephone registration for the events will be announced in the coming weeks for the December 4th & 5th events.

Delaware County received no additional cases of COVID 19 Monday, they report 1 additional recovery. The known active cases in the County remains at 4, to date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is isolated in a hospital, 6 people have died and 86 have fully recovered.


The Otsego County Health Department announces  free testing for COVID 19 on Thursday August 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Town of Worcester Municipal Building at 19 Katie Lane.  This testing site 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.


State Police arrested 51 year old Deborah Caserta of Mount Vision for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.  Troopers stopped Caserta on County Road 48 in the town of Oneonta after receiving numerous complaints in the area of an erratic driver.  Caserta was processed and issued appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court on August 25, then released to a sober third party.


The State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to a rise in online shopping complaints as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.  The Federal Trade Commission reports that during April and May, more people reported issues with online shopping than any other months on record, with more than half never receiving the products they ordered.  New Yorkers reported over 4,400 complaints and 75% resulted in monetary loss, more information is available at 800-697-1220, Consumer complaints can be filed anytime online at the Division website, www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.

WCDO News — Friday 3-13-20

Posted 3:27 PM
Governor
Cuomo & the State Health Department announced the latest situation today
regarding the Coronavirus.  The state
Health Department is in contact with the 28 private labs, to get them up to
speed for testing for the virus, they expect to double the number of testing
next to 6000 a day.  Today there are 421 confirmed
cases of the Coronavirus in New York State, 50 people are hospitalized, there
have been no deaths in New York State, and there are 41 nationwide, 31 in the
State of Washington.


Delaware
County Public Health confirmed 1 case of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 in the
County, Public Health Spokesperson Heather Warner explains:

(Heather
Warner 3-13-20)

Warner
said that they are not at liberty to disclose the location of the patient at
this time, more information about the Coronavirus is available at Delaware
county public health.com.


Delaware
County Sheriff's Office is investigating an on-line computer repair scam that
led to significant financial loss to an elderly local resident.  Investigators were contacted by The Delaware
National Bank of Delhi, the customer had fallen victim twice to an on-line
Pop-Up scam and lost thousands of dollars, the victim was stopped from further
issues by an alert UPS employee. The investigation is on-going by Delaware
County Sheriff's Investigators and San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.  Sheriff DuMond reminds the public that they
should contact the Sheriff's Office or local law enforcement if they may be the
target of a scam or identity theft.  On-line
complaint forms are available through the State Attorney General, ag.ny.gov;
the Federal Trade Commission, consumer.ftc.gov; and the FBI at ic3.gov.


Officials
with Quest Diagnostics announced that the AMBA Blood Clinic will continue as
planned tomorrow morning at the Sidney Elks Lodge.  The event will run from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM,
officials said that just over 80 people have made appointments, spread out over
the 3 1/2 hours, which falls within the parameters set by the State Health
Department Thursday.


State
Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend. This enforcement
detail begins today and runs through next Wednesday.  Drivers can expect to encounter additional
DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.
State Police will also be ticketing districted drivers who are using handheld
electronic devices, and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales
to minor’s details during the campaign.
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee & the State STOP-DWI
Foundation suggest that people download the "Have a Plan" mobile app,
to locate and call a taxi service and program a designated driver list.


The
Community Foundation for South Central New York has released a survey to assess
the COVID-19-related needs of local non-profits and the individuals and
communities they serve.   The survey will
provide information on critical operating and programming issues that are
anticipated as the COVID-19 situation progresses locally, it is located at
donorswhocare.org.


The
Chenango County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to implement a 4%
occupancy "Bed" tax in Chenango County. The new Law will provide a
dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry in
Chenango County and to reduce pressure on the property tax levy.  Chenango County has been one of just a few
counties in New York State that had not previously collected a bed tax.   Tourism is New York’s 3rd largest industry,
hosting 253 million visitors annually who spend 71.8 billion at NYS businesses
creating 114.8 billion in economic impact.

The New
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced that regional
& state championships will be postponed indefinitely.  The impacted events include Ice Hockey, Bowling
& the Boys & Girls Basketball regional & State Championships.  Officials announced the postponements were
due to the reports of the Corona Virus outbreaks across the state, to insure
the safety & health of the student athletes.


The St.
Baldrick’s Foundation will host head-shaving events tomorrow at the American
Legion in Norwich, where over 30 volunteers will shave their heads to raise
money for childhood cancer research.
The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event routinely raises over $30,000 a year,
their event starts at 6:00 PM, it is free and open to the public, more
information is available at stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich


The
Sidney Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 3rd Annual Sidney- Irish for
a Day Parade Saturday, due to health concerns related to the coronavirus.


The
Sidney Rotary Club announced that they are cancelling their Pancake Breakfast
Saturday.  The event is being cancelled
due to the Coronavirus concerns.


The
American Hockey League announced the suspension of play until further notice
due to the COVID-19 health and safety concerns of players, officials, staff and
fans.  The Binghamton Devils will post
pertinent ticketing information to social media, as well as send email updates
directly to season ticket members, sponsors and group buyers. More information
is available at the Binghamton Devils Front Office at 722-7367.

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