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WCDO News — Friday 9-3-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, administrators and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination, with either a CDC vaccine card or the Excelsior Pass. The Governor also announced that the State Department of Health has finalized and released official guidance for classroom instruction regarding Facemasks, which closely echoes the CDC guidance which districts were advised to follow. More information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be showcasing its school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 7, at 5:00 pm. The event is being held in conjunction with the school’s annual open house, Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim will offer remarks. Available Care will include Annual physical exams, Immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term illnesses, mental health services & Preventive dental care
CDO Workforce, serving Chenango, Delaware, Otsego counties, is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, on Tuesday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
The Mid York Concert band is looking for area musicians to join, with rehearsals starting this month in Norwich, Band conductor Mark Sands explains:
(Mark Sands 9-3-21)
Anyone interested in joining the band can call sands at 334-4307, or email him: Midyorkcb@gmail.com, rehearsals will start Tuesday September 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norwich Middle School band room.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:
(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)
Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced. Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018. Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased. The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.
The Summer Fest/ Bainbridge Days event will be held today & tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-3-21)
The activities will start this afternoon at 5:00 PM, and continue on Saturday at 9:00 AM, with Events will be in the park and on Main Street.
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego County announced the Rothenberger Run for Recovery event on Saturday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, Spokesman Kyle LaFever explains:
(Kyle LaFever 9-3-21)
Registration for the virtual or in-person run is available at rothenbergerrun.itsyourrace.com/register; online registration will remain open until this morning at 9:00 AM. Day of registration will be held from 7:30am-8:30am in Neahwa Park on Saturday, September 4th. Packet Pickup will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or at day of registration.
6zero7 Events presents the Afton Open Air Market, Labor Day edition featuring music, food and local vendors participating, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 9-3-21)
The event will be set up at its usual location next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7 just outside of the village of Afton, Starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.
The remainder of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies series with Richmond has been canceled as COVID 19 testing and contact tracing continues. Fans with tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday’s games can exchange their tickets to go to any future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
Delaware County Public Health reported 63 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 84 active cases, 6 Hospitalized and 122 quarantined. Delaware County has had 2742 total cases, with 2606 recoveries & 52 deaths during the pandemic.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the public has the ability to view or listen to the meeting and as long as the meeting is recorded and later transcribed. This change will reduce the need for congregation at public meetings while the Delta variant is prevalent, while ensuring public business can continue.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, administrators and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination, with either a CDC vaccine card or the Excelsior Pass. The Governor also announced that the State Department of Health has finalized and released official guidance for classroom instruction regarding Facemasks, which closely echoes the CDC guidance which districts were advised to follow. More information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be showcasing its school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 7, at 5:00 pm. The event is being held in conjunction with the school’s annual open house, Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim will offer remarks. Available Care will include Annual physical exams, Immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term illnesses, mental health services & Preventive dental care
CDO Workforce, serving Chenango, Delaware, Otsego counties, is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, on Tuesday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
The Mid York Concert band is looking for area musicians to join, with rehearsals starting this month in Norwich, Band conductor Mark Sands explains:
(Mark Sands 9-3-21)
Anyone interested in joining the band can call sands at 334-4307, or email him: Midyorkcb@gmail.com, rehearsals will start Tuesday September 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norwich Middle School band room.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:
(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)
Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced. Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018. Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased. The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.
The Summer Fest/ Bainbridge Days event will be held today & tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-3-21)
The activities will start this afternoon at 5:00 PM, and continue on Saturday at 9:00 AM, with Events will be in the park and on Main Street.
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego County announced the Rothenberger Run for Recovery event on Saturday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, Spokesman Kyle LaFever explains:
(Kyle LaFever 9-3-21)
Registration for the virtual or in-person run is available at rothenbergerrun.itsyourrace.com/register; online registration will remain open until this morning at 9:00 AM. Day of registration will be held from 7:30am-8:30am in Neahwa Park on Saturday, September 4th. Packet Pickup will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or at day of registration.
6zero7 Events presents the Afton Open Air Market, Labor Day edition featuring music, food and local vendors participating, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 9-3-21)
The event will be set up at its usual location next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7 just outside of the village of Afton, Starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.
The remainder of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies series with Richmond has been canceled as COVID 19 testing and contact tracing continues. Fans with tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday’s games can exchange their tickets to go to any future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
Delaware County Public Health reported 63 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 84 active cases, 6 Hospitalized and 122 quarantined. Delaware County has had 2742 total cases, with 2606 recoveries & 52 deaths during the pandemic.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the public has the ability to view or listen to the meeting and as long as the meeting is recorded and later transcribed. This change will reduce the need for congregation at public meetings while the Delta variant is prevalent, while ensuring public business can continue.
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WCDO News — Friday 8-27-21
P.M. NEWS Friday 8-27-21
State Police responded to a crash between a motorcycle and vehicle on Conklin Road/ State Route 7 in the town of Conklin. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene, he has been identified as 21 year old Tristan Thor of Vestal. The investigation indicates that 44 year old Seth Delvillano of Binghamton was traveling north on Conklin Road when he crossed over into the southbound lane and struck the motorcycle head-on, the investigation is on-going.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest number of cases reported since March. There have been 2 deaths this week from COVID-19. The County reported 93 active cases, with 4 hospitalized, the Delta variant is suspected in more than 95% of the current cases. Otsego County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, the CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommend everyone wear a mask indoors in public. They urge those who have not been vaccinated to do so as quickly as possible, sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
State ethics regulators have asked State Attorney General Letitia James to investigate who may have illegally leaked information about a closed-door vote to Governor Cuomo’s office in 2019. The Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, voted to refer the matter to Attorney General James for a criminal investigation, if she accepts the referral, they would attempt to figure out who provided Cuomo's office with legally protected information from the ethics panel regarding a complaint against Cuomo's former top aide, Joseph Percoco.
The “Share The Bounty” program will return in Sidney, after the program was forced to shut down due to the COVID 19 pandemic last year, Spokesperson Kate Porter explains:
(Kate Porter 8-27-21)
The first "Share The Bounty" Dinner will be on Thursday September 23rd, at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Center on Liberty Street in Sidney.
Chenango Arts Council is seeking memorabilia, yearbooks and other items from the years its 27 West Main Street location served as the Norwich City Middle and High Schools. Submitted items will be displayed in the gallery exhibit “Back to School”, and items will be returned once the show closes. Those interested in sharing their memorabilia will be please deliver it to the Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich by September 10th, the exhibit will open with a public reception on Friday, September 17th at 5:30pm. The exhibit will run until October 1st. More information is available at 336-2787 or info@chenangoarts.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-27-21
The Chenango River Theater will be back with live performances today at the facility in Greene, Spokesman Bill Lelbach commented about the controversial topic of "Ben Butler":
(Bill Lelbach 8-27-21)
"Ben Butler" starts tonight & runs through September 19th at their facility in Greene, tickets for “Ben Butler” or the following show: “The Craftsman” are available at chenangorivertheatre.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that Family Farm Day is tomorrow. Participating farms in Schoharie, Otsego and Delaware Counties will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 41 farms & Farmers Markets are participating, a map of those farms is located at viewer.mapme.com/familyfarmday.
An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held at the Sidney Fire department Training center on River Street today from 11:00 to 4:00 PM. A Blood drive is also being held today at the Elm Park Methodist Church on Chestnut Street in Oneonta from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and a blood drive is also being held in Norwich today at the Broad Street Methodist Church from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration is available at redcrossblood.org.
Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 54 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 65 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 117 quarantined, they have had 2679 positive cases with 52 deaths since the pandemic began.
Delaware County's Board of Elections has received funding from a grant to change their system thanks. The Board is planning to create more access with a new early voting site at an undetermined location & they are working on securing a Technology Innovation and Election Resource Grant to purchase an absentee ballot scanner and additional software.
The 6th annual Binghamton Porchfest takes place Sunday, from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM, featuring performances from 164 local and regional bands, staged on 58 residential front porches, yards, and in the neighborhood surrounding Recreation Park. The full schedule of performances and an interactive map can be found at binghamtonporchfest.com.
State Police responded to a crash between a motorcycle and vehicle on Conklin Road/ State Route 7 in the town of Conklin. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene, he has been identified as 21 year old Tristan Thor of Vestal. The investigation indicates that 44 year old Seth Delvillano of Binghamton was traveling north on Conklin Road when he crossed over into the southbound lane and struck the motorcycle head-on, the investigation is on-going.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest number of cases reported since March. There have been 2 deaths this week from COVID-19. The County reported 93 active cases, with 4 hospitalized, the Delta variant is suspected in more than 95% of the current cases. Otsego County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, the CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommend everyone wear a mask indoors in public. They urge those who have not been vaccinated to do so as quickly as possible, sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
State ethics regulators have asked State Attorney General Letitia James to investigate who may have illegally leaked information about a closed-door vote to Governor Cuomo’s office in 2019. The Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, voted to refer the matter to Attorney General James for a criminal investigation, if she accepts the referral, they would attempt to figure out who provided Cuomo's office with legally protected information from the ethics panel regarding a complaint against Cuomo's former top aide, Joseph Percoco.
The “Share The Bounty” program will return in Sidney, after the program was forced to shut down due to the COVID 19 pandemic last year, Spokesperson Kate Porter explains:
(Kate Porter 8-27-21)
The first "Share The Bounty" Dinner will be on Thursday September 23rd, at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Center on Liberty Street in Sidney.
Chenango Arts Council is seeking memorabilia, yearbooks and other items from the years its 27 West Main Street location served as the Norwich City Middle and High Schools. Submitted items will be displayed in the gallery exhibit “Back to School”, and items will be returned once the show closes. Those interested in sharing their memorabilia will be please deliver it to the Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich by September 10th, the exhibit will open with a public reception on Friday, September 17th at 5:30pm. The exhibit will run until October 1st. More information is available at 336-2787 or info@chenangoarts.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-27-21
The Chenango River Theater will be back with live performances today at the facility in Greene, Spokesman Bill Lelbach commented about the controversial topic of "Ben Butler":
(Bill Lelbach 8-27-21)
"Ben Butler" starts tonight & runs through September 19th at their facility in Greene, tickets for “Ben Butler” or the following show: “The Craftsman” are available at chenangorivertheatre.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that Family Farm Day is tomorrow. Participating farms in Schoharie, Otsego and Delaware Counties will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 41 farms & Farmers Markets are participating, a map of those farms is located at viewer.mapme.com/familyfarmday.
An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held at the Sidney Fire department Training center on River Street today from 11:00 to 4:00 PM. A Blood drive is also being held today at the Elm Park Methodist Church on Chestnut Street in Oneonta from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and a blood drive is also being held in Norwich today at the Broad Street Methodist Church from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration is available at redcrossblood.org.
Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 54 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 65 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 117 quarantined, they have had 2679 positive cases with 52 deaths since the pandemic began.
Delaware County's Board of Elections has received funding from a grant to change their system thanks. The Board is planning to create more access with a new early voting site at an undetermined location & they are working on securing a Technology Innovation and Election Resource Grant to purchase an absentee ballot scanner and additional software.
The 6th annual Binghamton Porchfest takes place Sunday, from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM, featuring performances from 164 local and regional bands, staged on 58 residential front porches, yards, and in the neighborhood surrounding Recreation Park. The full schedule of performances and an interactive map can be found at binghamtonporchfest.com.
American red CrossATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBill LelbachBINGHAMTON PORCHFESTBROAD STREET METHODIST CHURCHCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCHENANGO RIVER THEATERConklinDELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelaware County Public HealthELM PARK METHODIST CHURCHGovernor CuomoJCOPEJOSEPH PERCOCONew YorkNorwichOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSacred Heart ChurchSETH DELVILLANOSHARE THE BOUNTYSidneySIDNEY FIRE DEPARTMENTTRISTAN THORVESTALWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 1-25-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-25-21
The supply of Vaccines coming from the federal government has been consistently around 250,000 a week to New York State over the last few weeks; Governor Cuomo said that those who received their first dose will get their second dose:
(Cuomo 1-25-21)
The State tested over 219,000 people Sunday with 12,008 positive tests, which was about 5.5% of all tested. Hospitalization went back up slightly to 8730, ICU Patients went up slightly to 1522 and the number on Ventilators went back up to 1005, there were 161 COVID deaths Sunday.
Delaware County Public Health held its’ first COVID-19 vaccine clinic last Thursday, vaccinating people from group 1B. People who received the first dose of vaccine must return to same location to receive the second dose. Employers in Delaware County seeking COVID-19 vaccinations for their staff that are listed in Phase 1B can email their contact information to Delaware County Public Health at dcph@co.delaware.ny.us.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID numbers this morning; they report 239 active cases, 22 are hospitalized, there are 647 quarantined.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 21 new cases of COVID Sunday, with 256 Active cases, 18 hospitalized & 1 new death.
The Village of Bainbridge will present the Village's Police Reform Commission report for Public Comment through a ZOOM Meeting This Wednesday night. Bainbridge Mayor Phil wade explains:
(Phil Wade 1-25-21)
The ZOOM link is available for the Wednesday Night meeting on the VillageofBainbridge.org website; the meeting will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
The Barstool Fund has been set up by Barstool Sports.com, to raise money for small businesses struggling to survive due to the pandemic. Locally, Interskate 88 in Oneonta received substantial funding, owner Eric Nelson comments:
(Eric Nelson 1-25-21)
More information about contributing to the fund to help small businesses or what other small businesses received funds, go to barstoolsports.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-25-21
The total week 6 federal allocation of vaccine delivery to providers was completed over the weekend. New York's health care distribution sites have received 1,304,050 first doses and administered 88% or 1,144,000 first dose vaccinations. Delivery of the week 7 allocation from the federal government does not begin until the middle of this week.
Delaware County Public Health reported 29 new cases Friday, 13 new COVID cases Saturday, & 18 news cases Sunday, with 160 active cases, 20 hospitalizations & 367 are quarantined.
The Sidney central School district was notified that 2 6th grade students have tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the students were on campus was Tuesday, January 19th. 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.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras joined SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig Sunday to reopen campus for the spring semester. On Sunday, students moved back to campus housing for pre-semester COVID testing and quarantining before the Spring Semester start date of in-person classes of February 1st. The SUNY system has announced it will be increasing the frequency of mandatory COVID-19 testing at schools. All students, staff, and faculty who frequent the campuses will be tested weekly for the start of the semester, prior to the start of in-person classes, there will be mandatory mask-wearing & there will be no Spring Break this semester.
The supply of Vaccines coming from the federal government has been consistently around 250,000 a week to New York State over the last few weeks; Governor Cuomo said that those who received their first dose will get their second dose:
(Cuomo 1-25-21)
The State tested over 219,000 people Sunday with 12,008 positive tests, which was about 5.5% of all tested. Hospitalization went back up slightly to 8730, ICU Patients went up slightly to 1522 and the number on Ventilators went back up to 1005, there were 161 COVID deaths Sunday.
Delaware County Public Health held its’ first COVID-19 vaccine clinic last Thursday, vaccinating people from group 1B. People who received the first dose of vaccine must return to same location to receive the second dose. Employers in Delaware County seeking COVID-19 vaccinations for their staff that are listed in Phase 1B can email their contact information to Delaware County Public Health at dcph@co.delaware.ny.us.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID numbers this morning; they report 239 active cases, 22 are hospitalized, there are 647 quarantined.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 21 new cases of COVID Sunday, with 256 Active cases, 18 hospitalized & 1 new death.
The Village of Bainbridge will present the Village's Police Reform Commission report for Public Comment through a ZOOM Meeting This Wednesday night. Bainbridge Mayor Phil wade explains:
(Phil Wade 1-25-21)
The ZOOM link is available for the Wednesday Night meeting on the VillageofBainbridge.org website; the meeting will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
The Barstool Fund has been set up by Barstool Sports.com, to raise money for small businesses struggling to survive due to the pandemic. Locally, Interskate 88 in Oneonta received substantial funding, owner Eric Nelson comments:
(Eric Nelson 1-25-21)
More information about contributing to the fund to help small businesses or what other small businesses received funds, go to barstoolsports.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-25-21
The total week 6 federal allocation of vaccine delivery to providers was completed over the weekend. New York's health care distribution sites have received 1,304,050 first doses and administered 88% or 1,144,000 first dose vaccinations. Delivery of the week 7 allocation from the federal government does not begin until the middle of this week.
Delaware County Public Health reported 29 new cases Friday, 13 new COVID cases Saturday, & 18 news cases Sunday, with 160 active cases, 20 hospitalizations & 367 are quarantined.
The Sidney central School district was notified that 2 6th grade students have tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the students were on campus was Tuesday, January 19th. 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.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras joined SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig Sunday to reopen campus for the spring semester. On Sunday, students moved back to campus housing for pre-semester COVID testing and quarantining before the Spring Semester start date of in-person classes of February 1st. The SUNY system has announced it will be increasing the frequency of mandatory COVID-19 testing at schools. All students, staff, and faculty who frequent the campuses will be tested weekly for the start of the semester, prior to the start of in-person classes, there will be mandatory mask-wearing & there will be no Spring Break this semester.