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WCDO News — Thursday 6-17-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21
Police in Cobleskill arrested 53 year old Raymond George for 1st degree manslaughter, for allegedly driving his vehicle into the Colonial Motel Tuesday, killing fellow Motel resident James Williams, following an argument. Police reported that 2 dogs were also killed in the incident, 11 people were displaced due to the structural damage to the building. George was arrested shortly after the incident nearby, Police determined that Williams had been sitting on a bench outside his room with his dogs, when he was struck; he was trapped in the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. George was arraigned and ordered held without bail. State Police, Schoharie County Sheriff's Department, the Schoharie County District Attorney’s Office and state corrections officials assisted with the investigation.
According to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 17,500, or 0.2%, to 7,459,100 in May 2021. By comparison, the number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.4% in May 2021. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% to 7.8% in May 2021.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senior Financial Empowerment act, to try to streamline the reporting by seniors, of phone & Email scams designed to steal their personal financial information:
(Gillibrand 6-17-21)
Senator Gillibrand stated that Millions of seniors across the country are victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with scams related to COVID-19 alone costing consumers more than $460 million. New York State seniors lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Joseph Santiago of Burlington following a traffic stop in the Town of Burlington on June 7th. Santiago was charged with Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument & Criminal Possession Controlled Substance. The Investigation revealed that Santiago, who was a passenger in the stopped vehicle, was wanted on an active bench warrant issued out of the Town of New Lisbon court, he was found to be in possession of numerous narcotics during the stop. Santiago was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on the bench warrant; he faces action in Town of Burlington court June 21st.
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a Johnson and Johnson single dose COVID Vaccine clinic tomorrow. The clinic will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department, for those 18 & older, no appointments are necessary; the clinic will be walk in only.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies return to Binghamton to play a 4 game homestand starting tonight against Portland, at the newly renamed Mirabito Stadium. Team General Manager J.B. Bayne told WCDO News that the COVID guidelines have been changed, and fans can come out to the games like they did before the Pandemic.
(J.B. Bayne 6-17-21)
Information about the team's schedule, ticket prices, promotions & roster are available at BINGRP.com.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21
Frontier Communications reported 2 work vans missing from their property at 2 Oak Avenue in the Village of Sidney on Monday; the vans were recovered Tuesday in a wooded area outside the village. Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police executed a search warrant of 5 Division Street in Sidney Wednesday; they arrested 47 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney & 24 year old Nikita Crumb of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Both were arraigned in the Village of Sidney court, Crumb was released on her own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date, Kingsbury was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. The investigation is on-going and more arrests are expected.
State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run involving a vehicle that struck 2 bicyclists on Route 26 in Cincinnatus. The deceased bicyclist is identified as 67 year old Kitt Warren of De Ruyter; the injured bicyclist is identified as 67 year old John Rutan of McGraw, who was taken to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. 2 other bicyclists were not injured and are identified as a 34-year-old female of Greene, and a 64-year-old male of Cincinnatus. The operator of the vehicle did not stop; the vehicle was located by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of Willet. The investigation is on-going; more will be released when it is available.
State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Anjelia Sturtevant was last seen at her residence in the town of Roseboom on Monday night. Anjelia was last seen wearing a pink camouflage pull over sweatshirt with a hood and may be carrying a white colored makeup bag with a gray pattern. Anjelia is 5’ 2" and weighs approximately 190 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair & multiple piercings. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.
Afton Fire fighters responded to a Commercial Building Fire at 175 Main Street last night, at the new Gavin's Pizza location that opened earlier that day. Afton received assistance from Harpursville, Masonville, Bainbridge & Coventry. Fire was located in the wall of the building, & was knocked down quickly; Mike Gavin told WCDO News that he hopes to be re-opening sometime next week.
Commerce Chenango will host their 2021 Gala This evening at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green said that awards will be given out to deserving area businesses & organizations:
(Kerri Green 5-21-21)
Green said that this will be the first in person social event for Commerce Chenango Members in over a year, due to the pandemic.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce's Third Thursday program continues with Assemblyman Joe Angelino. The event will run virtually this morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year old Scott Sieger of Oneonta following an investigation into a Forged Check. Sieger was charged with Forgery, criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Impersonation, for allegedly forging a stolen check in order to purchase a vehicle, he will appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
The mobile screening coach will be in Oneonta at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park Today, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm For "Pink in the Ballpark Night" with the Oneonta Outlaws to provide No Cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. More information or appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.
The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off today from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on West Main Street between Sunset Avenue & Circle Drive. Crews will be installing a new Water valve in that area at that time.
The Town of Unadilla reported that a few of their roads will be "briefly closed” today for chip sealing. The affected roads are Butternut Road, Sand Hill Road, Lovers Lane, Rod and Gun Club Road & Leizear Hill Road.
Police in Cobleskill arrested 53 year old Raymond George for 1st degree manslaughter, for allegedly driving his vehicle into the Colonial Motel Tuesday, killing fellow Motel resident James Williams, following an argument. Police reported that 2 dogs were also killed in the incident, 11 people were displaced due to the structural damage to the building. George was arrested shortly after the incident nearby, Police determined that Williams had been sitting on a bench outside his room with his dogs, when he was struck; he was trapped in the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. George was arraigned and ordered held without bail. State Police, Schoharie County Sheriff's Department, the Schoharie County District Attorney’s Office and state corrections officials assisted with the investigation.
According to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 17,500, or 0.2%, to 7,459,100 in May 2021. By comparison, the number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.4% in May 2021. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% to 7.8% in May 2021.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senior Financial Empowerment act, to try to streamline the reporting by seniors, of phone & Email scams designed to steal their personal financial information:
(Gillibrand 6-17-21)
Senator Gillibrand stated that Millions of seniors across the country are victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with scams related to COVID-19 alone costing consumers more than $460 million. New York State seniors lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Joseph Santiago of Burlington following a traffic stop in the Town of Burlington on June 7th. Santiago was charged with Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument & Criminal Possession Controlled Substance. The Investigation revealed that Santiago, who was a passenger in the stopped vehicle, was wanted on an active bench warrant issued out of the Town of New Lisbon court, he was found to be in possession of numerous narcotics during the stop. Santiago was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on the bench warrant; he faces action in Town of Burlington court June 21st.
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a Johnson and Johnson single dose COVID Vaccine clinic tomorrow. The clinic will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department, for those 18 & older, no appointments are necessary; the clinic will be walk in only.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies return to Binghamton to play a 4 game homestand starting tonight against Portland, at the newly renamed Mirabito Stadium. Team General Manager J.B. Bayne told WCDO News that the COVID guidelines have been changed, and fans can come out to the games like they did before the Pandemic.
(J.B. Bayne 6-17-21)
Information about the team's schedule, ticket prices, promotions & roster are available at BINGRP.com.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21
Frontier Communications reported 2 work vans missing from their property at 2 Oak Avenue in the Village of Sidney on Monday; the vans were recovered Tuesday in a wooded area outside the village. Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police executed a search warrant of 5 Division Street in Sidney Wednesday; they arrested 47 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney & 24 year old Nikita Crumb of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Both were arraigned in the Village of Sidney court, Crumb was released on her own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date, Kingsbury was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. The investigation is on-going and more arrests are expected.
State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run involving a vehicle that struck 2 bicyclists on Route 26 in Cincinnatus. The deceased bicyclist is identified as 67 year old Kitt Warren of De Ruyter; the injured bicyclist is identified as 67 year old John Rutan of McGraw, who was taken to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. 2 other bicyclists were not injured and are identified as a 34-year-old female of Greene, and a 64-year-old male of Cincinnatus. The operator of the vehicle did not stop; the vehicle was located by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of Willet. The investigation is on-going; more will be released when it is available.
State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Anjelia Sturtevant was last seen at her residence in the town of Roseboom on Monday night. Anjelia was last seen wearing a pink camouflage pull over sweatshirt with a hood and may be carrying a white colored makeup bag with a gray pattern. Anjelia is 5’ 2" and weighs approximately 190 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair & multiple piercings. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.
Afton Fire fighters responded to a Commercial Building Fire at 175 Main Street last night, at the new Gavin's Pizza location that opened earlier that day. Afton received assistance from Harpursville, Masonville, Bainbridge & Coventry. Fire was located in the wall of the building, & was knocked down quickly; Mike Gavin told WCDO News that he hopes to be re-opening sometime next week.
Commerce Chenango will host their 2021 Gala This evening at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green said that awards will be given out to deserving area businesses & organizations:
(Kerri Green 5-21-21)
Green said that this will be the first in person social event for Commerce Chenango Members in over a year, due to the pandemic.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce's Third Thursday program continues with Assemblyman Joe Angelino. The event will run virtually this morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year old Scott Sieger of Oneonta following an investigation into a Forged Check. Sieger was charged with Forgery, criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Impersonation, for allegedly forging a stolen check in order to purchase a vehicle, he will appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
The mobile screening coach will be in Oneonta at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park Today, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm For "Pink in the Ballpark Night" with the Oneonta Outlaws to provide No Cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. More information or appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.
The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off today from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on West Main Street between Sunset Avenue & Circle Drive. Crews will be installing a new Water valve in that area at that time.
The Town of Unadilla reported that a few of their roads will be "briefly closed” today for chip sealing. The affected roads are Butternut Road, Sand Hill Road, Lovers Lane, Rod and Gun Club Road & Leizear Hill Road.
AftonANJELIA STURTEVANTASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOBINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIESBRIAN KINGSBURYBURLINGTONCANCER SERVICES PROGRAMCINCINATTUSCobleskillCOLONIAL MOTELCommerce ChenangoDamaschke FieldDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDERUYTERFRONTIER COMMUNICATIONSGAVIN'S PIZZAGreeneJ.B. BAYNEJAMES WILLIAMSJOHN RUTANJoseph SantiagoKerri GreenKITT WARRENLAURENS FIRE DEPARTMENTMcGRAWNew YorkNIKITA CRUMBOneontaOneonta OutlawsOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTRAYMOND GEORGEROSEBOOMSCOTT SEIGERSidneySTATE LABOR DEPARTMENTU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDUNADILLAWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 4-22-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21
Firefighters from Sidney, Wells Bridge & Unadilla responded, at about 8:30 this morning to the report of a structure fire at the County Motel on State Route 7. The fire was largely contained to the a room at the east end of the motel structure & was under control by about 9:30, the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing, 1 person was taken to the hospital for treatment, Sidney Fire Fighters also had to respond to a Chimney Fire this morning on Pleasant Street.
The number of COVID Hospitalizations statewide is 3,567; the Lowest number of Hospitalizations since November 29, 2020. There were 811 Patients in the ICU; Lowest ICU Patients Since December 3, 2020 & 499 on ventilators, there 45 COVID-19 Deaths in the State Wednesday.
Chenango County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases today, bringing their total to 3138. The number of Active Cases is 120, there are 599 Active Quarantines & 9 Hospitalized there have been 2855 Recoveries.
A covid vaccination CLINIC for Veterans, & their spouses, will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Bainbridge. The clinic will be held at VA Outpatient Clinic at 109 North Main Street, more information or registration is available at 967-8590, option 1.
The Sidney United Way, Catholic Charities & other organizations announced that 77 Volunteers unloaded thousands of pounds in food, during the Community Mass Food Giveaway Tuesday in Sidney. 486 Households which included 1414 People received the food at the back of the River Street Fire Station.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Friday Networking event to be held virtually on Friday May 7th @ 12:00 Noon. Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to other members in speed-dating style. To register go to delawarecounty.org.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum announced their 2021 raffle, of 1970 Candy Apple Red Ford Mustang convertible. The drawing will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 7th in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win & no purchase or donation is necessary, To enter and for Official Rules visit classiccarmuseum.org, Tickets must be purchased or postmarked by 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 30th.
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first dose only vaccination clinic on April 29th at the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown. This clinic will be using the MODERNA Vaccine, to vaccinate individuals age 18 and older. Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health Website at otsegocounty.com.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21
Governor Cuomo announced today that People ages 60 and older in New York state don't have to make COVID vaccine appointments anymore. The Governor announced that that age group can walk into any mass vaccination site starting Friday and get a shot, the closest site will be at SUNY Binghamton.
Delaware County Public Health reported 5 new Covid 19 Cases Wednesday out of 468 tested, or 1% of all tested. Delaware County had 99 active cases, 13 hospitalized & 228 quarantined.
Firefighters from Sidney, Wells Bridge & Unadilla responded, at about 8:30 this morning to the report of a structure fire at the County Motel on State Route 7. The fire was largely contained to the a room at the east end of the motel structure & was under control by about 9:30, the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing, 1 person was taken to the hospital for treatment, Sidney Fire Fighters also had to respond to a Chimney Fire this morning on Pleasant Street.
The number of COVID Hospitalizations statewide is 3,567; the Lowest number of Hospitalizations since November 29, 2020. There were 811 Patients in the ICU; Lowest ICU Patients Since December 3, 2020 & 499 on ventilators, there 45 COVID-19 Deaths in the State Wednesday.
Chenango County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases today, bringing their total to 3138. The number of Active Cases is 120, there are 599 Active Quarantines & 9 Hospitalized there have been 2855 Recoveries.
A covid vaccination CLINIC for Veterans, & their spouses, will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Bainbridge. The clinic will be held at VA Outpatient Clinic at 109 North Main Street, more information or registration is available at 967-8590, option 1.
The Sidney United Way, Catholic Charities & other organizations announced that 77 Volunteers unloaded thousands of pounds in food, during the Community Mass Food Giveaway Tuesday in Sidney. 486 Households which included 1414 People received the food at the back of the River Street Fire Station.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Friday Networking event to be held virtually on Friday May 7th @ 12:00 Noon. Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to other members in speed-dating style. To register go to delawarecounty.org.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum announced their 2021 raffle, of 1970 Candy Apple Red Ford Mustang convertible. The drawing will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 7th in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win & no purchase or donation is necessary, To enter and for Official Rules visit classiccarmuseum.org, Tickets must be purchased or postmarked by 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 30th.
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first dose only vaccination clinic on April 29th at the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown. This clinic will be using the MODERNA Vaccine, to vaccinate individuals age 18 and older. Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health Website at otsegocounty.com.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21
Governor Cuomo announced today that People ages 60 and older in New York state don't have to make COVID vaccine appointments anymore. The Governor announced that that age group can walk into any mass vaccination site starting Friday and get a shot, the closest site will be at SUNY Binghamton.
Delaware County Public Health reported 5 new Covid 19 Cases Wednesday out of 468 tested, or 1% of all tested. Delaware County had 99 active cases, 13 hospitalized & 228 quarantined.
WCDO News — Thursday 1-28-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-28-21
State Attorney General Letitia James today released a report on her office's ongoing investigations into nursing homes' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. James said that a larger number of nursing home residents died from COVID-19 than the State Department of Health's published nursing home data reflected and may have been undercounted by as much as 50%, and that the Government guidance requiring the admission of COVID patients into nursing homes put all residents & staff at increased risk. State Assemblyman Joe Angelino comments:
(Angelino 1-28-21)
State Senator Peter Oberacker said that he thinks that The Governor Executive powers need to be scaled back or rescinded & that Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker needs to resign:
(Senator Oberacker 1-28-21)
The investigations also revealed that nursing homes' lack of compliance with infection control protocols put residents at increased risk of harm, and facilities that had lower pre-pandemic staffing ratings had higher COVID-19 fatality rates. Attorney General James is conducting ongoing investigations into more than 20 nursing homes that had Insufficient personal protective equipment, insufficient COVID-19 testing for residents and staff, & Governor Cuomo's state reimbursement model for nursing homes gave a financial incentive to owners of for-profit nursing homes to increase their own profit instead of investing in higher levels of staffing and PPE.
Bassett Healthcare Network & the state Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing in February at Oneonta Health Center at 125 Main Street specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required at 433-6510, the testing will be offered Saturday, February 6th & Saturday, February 20th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Chenango County Public Health reported 2 more COVID 19 deaths today, bringing their total up to 39. The County reports 179 Active Cases, 512 Quarantines & 17 Hospitalizations.
The State Health Department reported Additional cases of the UK variant have been identified throughout New York State. The new cases have been found in Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Saratoga, Tompkins, Niagara, Onondaga, Essex and Warren Counties, bringing the statewide total to 42 known cases.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado announced the reintroduction of their "Rebuild Rural America Act” which would deliver federal resources directly to rural communities as they respond to, and recover from, the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, Congressman Delgado explained during a ZOOM press Conference this morning:
(Congressman Delgado 1-28-21)
Gillibrand and Delgado said that they will urge their Congressional counterparts to include the Rebuild Rural America framework in the upcoming coronavirus Stimulus package in order to deliver at least $50 billion in direct relief to small towns and rural communities.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved of the purchase of property to begin the construction of new Department of Public Works facilities. Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Sue McIntyre comments:
(Sue McIntyre 1-28-21)
McIntyre said that the projects will be going out for bid shortly; she said that the existing Page Avenue structure in Delhi is beyond the point of repair at a reasonable cost to County Taxpayers.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-28-21
Chenango County Public Health administered 615 doses of Moderna vaccine; they began with the first eligible groups, which included doctors, nurses, as well as law enforcement, fire personnel, EMS & adult care facilities. Clinics were also held at the Broad Street Methodist Church & Bartle’s Pharmacy in Oxford.
The Sidney Central School District reported 2 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 teacher and 1 Kindergarten student have tested positive. The last time the student was on campus was Wednesday, January 20th. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time. The exposure has been minimized in this case
Delaware County Public Health reported 15 new COVID cases Wednesday; they report 20 hospitalizations, 163 active cases & 329 quarantined.
Otsego County Health Department reported 20 new COVID cases Wednesday, with 17 hospitalized & 1 new death reported. The County has had 9 deaths since January 1st & 28 since last spring.
State Police are looking to connect unclaimed items with their rightful owners. Last August, the items were discovered in possession of individuals that were arrested at a motel in Oneonta, Troopers believe that the items were taken from storage units, sheds or possibly vehicles last summer in the Oneonta area. The items include jewelry, electronics, tools and household items. State Police are inviting anyone who believes they may have items taken to stop by the barracks at 199 Oneida Street; Oneonta on Wednesday, February 3rd between 1:00 & 3:00 PM, more information is available at 432-3211.
State Attorney General Letitia James today released a report on her office's ongoing investigations into nursing homes' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. James said that a larger number of nursing home residents died from COVID-19 than the State Department of Health's published nursing home data reflected and may have been undercounted by as much as 50%, and that the Government guidance requiring the admission of COVID patients into nursing homes put all residents & staff at increased risk. State Assemblyman Joe Angelino comments:
(Angelino 1-28-21)
State Senator Peter Oberacker said that he thinks that The Governor Executive powers need to be scaled back or rescinded & that Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker needs to resign:
(Senator Oberacker 1-28-21)
The investigations also revealed that nursing homes' lack of compliance with infection control protocols put residents at increased risk of harm, and facilities that had lower pre-pandemic staffing ratings had higher COVID-19 fatality rates. Attorney General James is conducting ongoing investigations into more than 20 nursing homes that had Insufficient personal protective equipment, insufficient COVID-19 testing for residents and staff, & Governor Cuomo's state reimbursement model for nursing homes gave a financial incentive to owners of for-profit nursing homes to increase their own profit instead of investing in higher levels of staffing and PPE.
Bassett Healthcare Network & the state Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing in February at Oneonta Health Center at 125 Main Street specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required at 433-6510, the testing will be offered Saturday, February 6th & Saturday, February 20th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Chenango County Public Health reported 2 more COVID 19 deaths today, bringing their total up to 39. The County reports 179 Active Cases, 512 Quarantines & 17 Hospitalizations.
The State Health Department reported Additional cases of the UK variant have been identified throughout New York State. The new cases have been found in Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Saratoga, Tompkins, Niagara, Onondaga, Essex and Warren Counties, bringing the statewide total to 42 known cases.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado announced the reintroduction of their "Rebuild Rural America Act” which would deliver federal resources directly to rural communities as they respond to, and recover from, the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, Congressman Delgado explained during a ZOOM press Conference this morning:
(Congressman Delgado 1-28-21)
Gillibrand and Delgado said that they will urge their Congressional counterparts to include the Rebuild Rural America framework in the upcoming coronavirus Stimulus package in order to deliver at least $50 billion in direct relief to small towns and rural communities.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved of the purchase of property to begin the construction of new Department of Public Works facilities. Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Sue McIntyre comments:
(Sue McIntyre 1-28-21)
McIntyre said that the projects will be going out for bid shortly; she said that the existing Page Avenue structure in Delhi is beyond the point of repair at a reasonable cost to County Taxpayers.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-28-21
Chenango County Public Health administered 615 doses of Moderna vaccine; they began with the first eligible groups, which included doctors, nurses, as well as law enforcement, fire personnel, EMS & adult care facilities. Clinics were also held at the Broad Street Methodist Church & Bartle’s Pharmacy in Oxford.
The Sidney Central School District reported 2 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 teacher and 1 Kindergarten student have tested positive. The last time the student was on campus was Wednesday, January 20th. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time. The exposure has been minimized in this case
Delaware County Public Health reported 15 new COVID cases Wednesday; they report 20 hospitalizations, 163 active cases & 329 quarantined.
Otsego County Health Department reported 20 new COVID cases Wednesday, with 17 hospitalized & 1 new death reported. The County has had 9 deaths since January 1st & 28 since last spring.
State Police are looking to connect unclaimed items with their rightful owners. Last August, the items were discovered in possession of individuals that were arrested at a motel in Oneonta, Troopers believe that the items were taken from storage units, sheds or possibly vehicles last summer in the Oneonta area. The items include jewelry, electronics, tools and household items. State Police are inviting anyone who believes they may have items taken to stop by the barracks at 199 Oneida Street; Oneonta on Wednesday, February 3rd between 1:00 & 3:00 PM, more information is available at 432-3211.
ASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBassett Healthcare NetworkCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCONGRESSMAN ANTONIO DELGADODelaware county department of Public WorksDelaware County Public HealthNew YorkOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTState Health DepartmentSTATE POLICE ONEONTA BARRACKSSTATE SENATOR PETER OBERACKERSUE MCINTYREUS SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDO