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WCDO News — Thursday 11-19-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-19-20
Otsego County Department of Health is announcing a potential COVID 19 exposure at the Copper Fox at 7 Market Street in Oneonta. Anyone who spent time at the bar between November 12th through November 17th should monitor for symptoms, if you have developed symptoms, get tested and isolate yourself. The Copper Fox is closed for a minimum of 7 days and all staff will be tested, more information is available at 547-4231.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 518 total cases of COVID 19 since March. They currently report 55 active cases, 3 hospitalizations & 363 quarantines, they have had 10 deaths, 458 recoveries & over 41,700 tests have been conducted.
Bassett Healthcare Network is tightening visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals and long-term care facilities as COVID-19 cases continue to rise regionally and statewide. Effective Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, only individuals considered essential to the medical care of a patient will be allowed at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown; A.O. Fox Hospital, in Sidney & Oneonta; Little Falls Hospital, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, and O’ Connor Hospital in Delhi. Visitation is also suspended at the Bassett network’s two long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities – A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, and Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services in Herkimer.
After the absentee ballots were counted, 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado has won re-election over Republican Kyle Van De Water. In the 22nd Congressional District, Republican Claudia Tenney's lead has shrunk to about 2,000 votes over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi; more than 68,000 absentee ballots were requested in the 22nd district this year.
The State Health Department reminds New Yorkers that if you get a call from NYS Contact Tracing, answer it. Contact tracers are working around the clock to trace clusters and inform people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID. Also, legitimate Tracers will never ask for your Social Security Number or financial information; if someone does, hang up.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-car property damage accident on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester last Friday, where a vehicle and trailer driven by 32-year-old Stephen Depuy of Downsville was making a turn from State Highway 206 on to Hill Top Drive when his trailer was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by 84 year-old Eugene Marner of Franklin. Deputies charged Depuy with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and being an unlicensed driver. Marner was ticketed for speed not reasonable and prudent. Both drivers were released on traffic summonses directing them to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date to answer their charges.
The 14th annual Benefit Auction of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society takes place online at 32Auctions.com/GOHSBenefitAuction through Saturday. Society Executive Director Bob Brzozowski comments:
(Bob Brzozowski 11-19-20)
Bidding ends on Saturday November 21 at 5:00 PM, more information is available by email at info@OneontaHistory.org or by calling 432-0960.
People have been captivated by the story of the little owl that was transported to New York City from West Oneonta last week, on the Tree that is being set up for the Christmas holidays in Rockefeller Center. Susan O'Hanley of the Delaware Otsego Audubon Society told WCDO News that they believe that the owl was on the tree through the whole process & made the trip to the city:
(Susan O'Hanley 11-19-20)
O'Hanley said that many have commented to the Society that the Owl should be brought back to West Oneonta, the Society members feel that the additional travel would be too stressful & that he will assimilate to the Owl population in the Hudson Valley.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-19-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 18 new COVID cases Wednesday, the number of cases in the county since March is up to 1128, with 58 active cases, 1 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 760 cases are now linked to SUNY Oneonta & 67 at Hartwick College.
Delaware County Public Health had 3 new cases of COVID 19 to report Wednesday, with 53 active cases, 6 are hospitalized, and 197 are quarantined. Delaware County has had 289 cases, 227 recoveries & 9 deaths.
Oneonta City School District was made aware of a positive COVID-19 staff member at the Oneonta Middle School, several staff members are close contacts to 2 additional positive COVID cases resulting in quarantines through the Thanksgiving break. All Oneonta schools will go fully remote beginning today through at least Monday, November 30th.
The Norwich High School and Middle School will have remote instruction today, after the District discovered a positive COVID-19 student case at the high school, and a middle school teacher's family member had tested positive. The buildings will be closed today for contact tracing and deep cleaning, and they are working with Health officials in order to re-open for in-person instruction on Friday. The Gibson and Browne Elementary schools will remain open, and will follow the normal schedule.
Governor Cuomo, as well as the Governors of surrounding states, announced they will encourage residential colleges and universities in their respective states to provide testing for all students traveling home for Thanksgiving break to the maximum extent possible before they leave campus. Any student who tests positive will be encouraged to isolate on campus before they can travel or detail arrangements of their safe travel home with the local department of health.
Sidney Police responded to a 911 call of a domestic dispute at a business in the Village of Sidney Tuesday, they arrested 43 year old Anthony Fiorillo of Sidney for Criminal contempt, Harassment & Trespassing. Fiorillo was arraigned in the Village of Sidney court & was released to appear in court at a later date.
State Police are appealing to the public to help locate the driver of a tractor trailer that sideswiped a troop car in Broome County Tuesday night at approximately 6:46 pm. A trooper was assisting Broome County Sheriff’s with a traffic crash on Interstate 81 northbound near milepost 34.5 in the town of Lisle. The marked State Police vehicle was on the right side of the road with all of its emergency lights activated when it was sideswiped by a tractor trailer without stopping. The trooper was not inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Anyone that has any information contact State Police at 775-1241.
Otsego County Department of Health is announcing a potential COVID 19 exposure at the Copper Fox at 7 Market Street in Oneonta. Anyone who spent time at the bar between November 12th through November 17th should monitor for symptoms, if you have developed symptoms, get tested and isolate yourself. The Copper Fox is closed for a minimum of 7 days and all staff will be tested, more information is available at 547-4231.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 518 total cases of COVID 19 since March. They currently report 55 active cases, 3 hospitalizations & 363 quarantines, they have had 10 deaths, 458 recoveries & over 41,700 tests have been conducted.
Bassett Healthcare Network is tightening visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals and long-term care facilities as COVID-19 cases continue to rise regionally and statewide. Effective Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, only individuals considered essential to the medical care of a patient will be allowed at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown; A.O. Fox Hospital, in Sidney & Oneonta; Little Falls Hospital, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, and O’ Connor Hospital in Delhi. Visitation is also suspended at the Bassett network’s two long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities – A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, and Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services in Herkimer.
After the absentee ballots were counted, 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado has won re-election over Republican Kyle Van De Water. In the 22nd Congressional District, Republican Claudia Tenney's lead has shrunk to about 2,000 votes over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi; more than 68,000 absentee ballots were requested in the 22nd district this year.
The State Health Department reminds New Yorkers that if you get a call from NYS Contact Tracing, answer it. Contact tracers are working around the clock to trace clusters and inform people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID. Also, legitimate Tracers will never ask for your Social Security Number or financial information; if someone does, hang up.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-car property damage accident on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester last Friday, where a vehicle and trailer driven by 32-year-old Stephen Depuy of Downsville was making a turn from State Highway 206 on to Hill Top Drive when his trailer was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by 84 year-old Eugene Marner of Franklin. Deputies charged Depuy with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and being an unlicensed driver. Marner was ticketed for speed not reasonable and prudent. Both drivers were released on traffic summonses directing them to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date to answer their charges.
The 14th annual Benefit Auction of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society takes place online at 32Auctions.com/GOHSBenefitAuction through Saturday. Society Executive Director Bob Brzozowski comments:
(Bob Brzozowski 11-19-20)
Bidding ends on Saturday November 21 at 5:00 PM, more information is available by email at info@OneontaHistory.org or by calling 432-0960.
People have been captivated by the story of the little owl that was transported to New York City from West Oneonta last week, on the Tree that is being set up for the Christmas holidays in Rockefeller Center. Susan O'Hanley of the Delaware Otsego Audubon Society told WCDO News that they believe that the owl was on the tree through the whole process & made the trip to the city:
(Susan O'Hanley 11-19-20)
O'Hanley said that many have commented to the Society that the Owl should be brought back to West Oneonta, the Society members feel that the additional travel would be too stressful & that he will assimilate to the Owl population in the Hudson Valley.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-19-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 18 new COVID cases Wednesday, the number of cases in the county since March is up to 1128, with 58 active cases, 1 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 760 cases are now linked to SUNY Oneonta & 67 at Hartwick College.
Delaware County Public Health had 3 new cases of COVID 19 to report Wednesday, with 53 active cases, 6 are hospitalized, and 197 are quarantined. Delaware County has had 289 cases, 227 recoveries & 9 deaths.
Oneonta City School District was made aware of a positive COVID-19 staff member at the Oneonta Middle School, several staff members are close contacts to 2 additional positive COVID cases resulting in quarantines through the Thanksgiving break. All Oneonta schools will go fully remote beginning today through at least Monday, November 30th.
The Norwich High School and Middle School will have remote instruction today, after the District discovered a positive COVID-19 student case at the high school, and a middle school teacher's family member had tested positive. The buildings will be closed today for contact tracing and deep cleaning, and they are working with Health officials in order to re-open for in-person instruction on Friday. The Gibson and Browne Elementary schools will remain open, and will follow the normal schedule.
Governor Cuomo, as well as the Governors of surrounding states, announced they will encourage residential colleges and universities in their respective states to provide testing for all students traveling home for Thanksgiving break to the maximum extent possible before they leave campus. Any student who tests positive will be encouraged to isolate on campus before they can travel or detail arrangements of their safe travel home with the local department of health.
Sidney Police responded to a 911 call of a domestic dispute at a business in the Village of Sidney Tuesday, they arrested 43 year old Anthony Fiorillo of Sidney for Criminal contempt, Harassment & Trespassing. Fiorillo was arraigned in the Village of Sidney court & was released to appear in court at a later date.
State Police are appealing to the public to help locate the driver of a tractor trailer that sideswiped a troop car in Broome County Tuesday night at approximately 6:46 pm. A trooper was assisting Broome County Sheriff’s with a traffic crash on Interstate 81 northbound near milepost 34.5 in the town of Lisle. The marked State Police vehicle was on the right side of the road with all of its emergency lights activated when it was sideswiped by a tractor trailer without stopping. The trooper was not inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Anyone that has any information contact State Police at 775-1241.
AO FOX HOSPITAL TRI-TOWN CAMPUSCLAUDIA TENNEYDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE-OTSEGO AUDUBON SOCIETYFRANKLINGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHartwick CollegeherkimerLISLENORWICH HIGH SCHOOLNORWICH MIDDLE SCHOOLNYONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHROCKEFELLER CENTERSidneySTEPHEN DEPUY
WCDO News — Thursday 10-29-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-29-20
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold a virtual event as part of their Light Up A Life Holiday event, that was usually held as a live event at NBT in Norwich each Year. Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-29-20)
More information about the event or the purchase of ornaments is available by calling Hospice at 334-3556.
The Annual Toys for Tots campaign will be kicking off next week, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 10-29-20)
Pucci said that families in need can contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1600.
New York State of Health will launch the open enrollment period starting this Sunday November 1st for 2021 Qualified Health Plans. Consumers can enroll in a health plan calling the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777, Logging onto nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or by Speaking with an enrollment assistor, which can be located at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent.
The American Hockey Board of Governors announced that they have moved the anticipated start date of the next season on February 5th 2021, due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Further details about the next season will be announced at a later date.
28 organizations were awarded grants totaling $454,200 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications are for a variety of capital projects, operations, COVID-19 related needs, and programs for Non Profit organizations around the Southern Tier, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.
Broome County Health Department announced another 4 deaths from COVID 19 Thursday, bringing their total to 98, they have had 3522 cases since March, with 2825 recoveries, and almost 5200 people are being monitored.
Chenango County Public Health announced 9 more COVID 19 positive cases Thursday, they still have 48 active cases, 278 quarantines, & 6 hospitalized. They report a total of 397 total cases since March, with 333 recoveries & 7 deaths.
Hartwick College reported two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. There are 15 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 36.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-29-20
State Police is reminding people to be aware of when someone calls and requests payment in the form of gift cards. Scammers will say you owe money to the IRS, Social Security, the U.S. Marshal’s Office or some other government entity. The scammers will even use scare tactics and say there’s a family emergency. Do not give out your personal information over the phone, do not allow someone to remotely connect to your computer, do not cash check you are not anticipating.
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they have 19 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 119 quarantined. Delaware County now has 162 total cases, 9 deaths & 134 recoveries.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, the county now has 989 total confirmed cases, 38 active cases, 0 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 751 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 34 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Oneonta Southside Mall Today from 9:00am to 2:30pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225, Colo-rectal cancer screening kits also available for men and women 50 and over.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold a virtual event as part of their Light Up A Life Holiday event, that was usually held as a live event at NBT in Norwich each Year. Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-29-20)
More information about the event or the purchase of ornaments is available by calling Hospice at 334-3556.
The Annual Toys for Tots campaign will be kicking off next week, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 10-29-20)
Pucci said that families in need can contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1600.
New York State of Health will launch the open enrollment period starting this Sunday November 1st for 2021 Qualified Health Plans. Consumers can enroll in a health plan calling the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777, Logging onto nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or by Speaking with an enrollment assistor, which can be located at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent.
The American Hockey Board of Governors announced that they have moved the anticipated start date of the next season on February 5th 2021, due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Further details about the next season will be announced at a later date.
28 organizations were awarded grants totaling $454,200 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications are for a variety of capital projects, operations, COVID-19 related needs, and programs for Non Profit organizations around the Southern Tier, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.
Broome County Health Department announced another 4 deaths from COVID 19 Thursday, bringing their total to 98, they have had 3522 cases since March, with 2825 recoveries, and almost 5200 people are being monitored.
Chenango County Public Health announced 9 more COVID 19 positive cases Thursday, they still have 48 active cases, 278 quarantines, & 6 hospitalized. They report a total of 397 total cases since March, with 333 recoveries & 7 deaths.
Hartwick College reported two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. There are 15 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 36.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-29-20
State Police is reminding people to be aware of when someone calls and requests payment in the form of gift cards. Scammers will say you owe money to the IRS, Social Security, the U.S. Marshal’s Office or some other government entity. The scammers will even use scare tactics and say there’s a family emergency. Do not give out your personal information over the phone, do not allow someone to remotely connect to your computer, do not cash check you are not anticipating.
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they have 19 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 119 quarantined. Delaware County now has 162 total cases, 9 deaths & 134 recoveries.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, the county now has 989 total confirmed cases, 38 active cases, 0 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 751 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 34 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Oneonta Southside Mall Today from 9:00am to 2:30pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225, Colo-rectal cancer screening kits also available for men and women 50 and over.
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUEBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCancer Services Program of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie countiesCOMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORKDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE OPPORTUNITIESHOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF CHENANGO COUNTYNYNY State of HealthOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSARAH GREENESOUTHSIDE MALLToys For Tots
WCDO News — Monday 10-12-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-12-20
Governor Cuomo announced that the state has administered 12 million COVID 19 tests, with over 91,000 tested Sunday, with 1029 positive tests. there were 13 COVID related deaths Sunday, giving the state 25,587 deaths since March. Hospitalizations, Patients in an ICU Bed & patients on ventilators have all been increasing in the last 2 weeks.
The Broome County Health Department announced another 93 positive COVID 19 cases Monday afternoon, giving them a total of 2386. They report 83 deaths, 1687 recoveries, and they are monitoring 3768 people. A full list of places where COVID 19 positive cases have been confirmed is available at gobroomecounty.com/hd/coronavirus/public_statements.
Municipalities with Police Department have been mandated by Governor Cuomo, to meet with their communities & change Policing procedures, if deemed necessary with a commission of local residents. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade told WCDO News that they have had their preliminary ZOOM meeting, and said that they hope to nail everything down shortly:
(Phil Wade 10-12-20)
Wade said that the next ZOOM meeting will be on October 27th. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News that they are forming their commission currently, Oneonta City Police & their community are well underway with their process.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, 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.
State Police arrested 73 year old Darrel Rich for 1st degree assault, in connection with a shooting in the town of Fenton on Saturday. State police reported that a 58-year-old woman was shot and was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Rich was processed and transported to Broome County Central Arraignment, the shooting remains under investigation.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-12-20
The Masonville Fire Department responded to a barn fire in Masonville Sunday on State Route 206. The fire started around 4:30 PM Sunday, 16 fire departments responded, the barn was filled with Hay, no people or animals were injured, it was completely destroyed, Delaware County Emergency Services is investigating the cause.
Governor Cuomo announced that 118,254 tests were conducted for COVID 19 Saturday, with 1143 positive tests. Hospitalizations are up to 820, 186 were in ICU, 84 were intubated, there were 5 deaths from Covid Saturday, Total Deaths are up to 25,574.
The Binghamton area has been designated as a Yellow zone, since the discovery of clusters in the City. Yellow Zone restrictions include no more than 25 people at a gathering, indoors or outdoors, houses of worship can have 50% maximum capacity, non essential businesses remain open, Indoor & Outdoor Dining are permitted with 4 maximum per table, Schools are Open with Mandatory weekly testing of students and school personnel, in accordance with DOH guidance.
Delaware County Public Health announced 3 new positive test for COVID 19 for the weekend, giving the county 132 positive cases since March. 8 active cases are all recovering at home, 91 are quarantined, there have been 8 deaths and 116 recoveries.
Delaware County Public Health is offering seasonal flu vaccine for County residents, who are income eligible on Tuesday October 13, between 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Health Department located at 99 Main Street in Delhi. Appointments are required, more information is available at 832-5200.
The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a cease & desist order was in place for the New York Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair at 397 County Highway 15 in Mount Vision Friday through yesterday. The event is in violation of 2 Executive Orders where events must limit all non-essential gatherings to 50 or fewer. Violation of the restrictions comes with a $15,000 fine and individuals who attend the event and do not wear face coverings may be subjected to a $1,000 fine, The issue has been turned over to law enforcement.
The Bainbridge Rotary Club will have a “Doug's Fish Fry" To Go Fundraiser from 11:00 to 6:00 today, Bainbridge Rotary Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 10-12-20
The event's proceeds will benefit Rotary Club Projects such as BG Student Scholarships, BG School Clubs, The Bainbridge Free Library, The Community Chest, Head Start & for Bainbridge Emergency Squad equipment.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state has administered 12 million COVID 19 tests, with over 91,000 tested Sunday, with 1029 positive tests. there were 13 COVID related deaths Sunday, giving the state 25,587 deaths since March. Hospitalizations, Patients in an ICU Bed & patients on ventilators have all been increasing in the last 2 weeks.
The Broome County Health Department announced another 93 positive COVID 19 cases Monday afternoon, giving them a total of 2386. They report 83 deaths, 1687 recoveries, and they are monitoring 3768 people. A full list of places where COVID 19 positive cases have been confirmed is available at gobroomecounty.com/hd/coronavirus/public_statements.
Municipalities with Police Department have been mandated by Governor Cuomo, to meet with their communities & change Policing procedures, if deemed necessary with a commission of local residents. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade told WCDO News that they have had their preliminary ZOOM meeting, and said that they hope to nail everything down shortly:
(Phil Wade 10-12-20)
Wade said that the next ZOOM meeting will be on October 27th. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News that they are forming their commission currently, Oneonta City Police & their community are well underway with their process.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, 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.
State Police arrested 73 year old Darrel Rich for 1st degree assault, in connection with a shooting in the town of Fenton on Saturday. State police reported that a 58-year-old woman was shot and was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Rich was processed and transported to Broome County Central Arraignment, the shooting remains under investigation.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-12-20
The Masonville Fire Department responded to a barn fire in Masonville Sunday on State Route 206. The fire started around 4:30 PM Sunday, 16 fire departments responded, the barn was filled with Hay, no people or animals were injured, it was completely destroyed, Delaware County Emergency Services is investigating the cause.
Governor Cuomo announced that 118,254 tests were conducted for COVID 19 Saturday, with 1143 positive tests. Hospitalizations are up to 820, 186 were in ICU, 84 were intubated, there were 5 deaths from Covid Saturday, Total Deaths are up to 25,574.
The Binghamton area has been designated as a Yellow zone, since the discovery of clusters in the City. Yellow Zone restrictions include no more than 25 people at a gathering, indoors or outdoors, houses of worship can have 50% maximum capacity, non essential businesses remain open, Indoor & Outdoor Dining are permitted with 4 maximum per table, Schools are Open with Mandatory weekly testing of students and school personnel, in accordance with DOH guidance.
Delaware County Public Health announced 3 new positive test for COVID 19 for the weekend, giving the county 132 positive cases since March. 8 active cases are all recovering at home, 91 are quarantined, there have been 8 deaths and 116 recoveries.
Delaware County Public Health is offering seasonal flu vaccine for County residents, who are income eligible on Tuesday October 13, between 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Health Department located at 99 Main Street in Delhi. Appointments are required, more information is available at 832-5200.
The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a cease & desist order was in place for the New York Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair at 397 County Highway 15 in Mount Vision Friday through yesterday. The event is in violation of 2 Executive Orders where events must limit all non-essential gatherings to 50 or fewer. Violation of the restrictions comes with a $15,000 fine and individuals who attend the event and do not wear face coverings may be subjected to a $1,000 fine, The issue has been turned over to law enforcement.
The Bainbridge Rotary Club will have a “Doug's Fish Fry" To Go Fundraiser from 11:00 to 6:00 today, Bainbridge Rotary Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 10-12-20
The event's proceeds will benefit Rotary Club Projects such as BG Student Scholarships, BG School Clubs, The Bainbridge Free Library, The Community Chest, Head Start & for Bainbridge Emergency Squad equipment.
BAINBRIDGE MAYOR PHIL WADEILBAINBRIDGE ROTARY CLUBBinghamtonBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTDARREL RICHDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelaware County Public HealthFentonGovernor CuomoJEN METZGERJIM BARBERJUNE WHITEMIKE MARTUCCIMount VisionNew YorkNEW YORK HARVEST FESTIVAL AND FREEDOM FAIRNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTPETER OBERACKERSIDNEY MAYOR ANDY MATVIAKWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 9-2-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-2-20
Governor Cuomo announced that the state had an infection rate for COVID 19 under 1% for the 26th day in a row, with 708 cases or .8% out of over 88,000 tests, testing positive Tuesday. The total number of cases since March is at 436,218, there were 5 COVID-19 Deaths reported, the state death toll is at 25,336. The State Health Department reported 445 hospitalizations, 117 ICU patients and 61 patients on ventilators from the virus.
This morning SUNY Oneonta received test results for additional students screened on campus for COVID-19. 44 new cases were confirmed & College staff worked until late Tuesday night to contact affected students and move them to isolation on campus. The total number of confirmed cases within our campus community now stands at 289. A total of 125 students are in isolation and 54 are in quarantine on campus.
Resident Assistants at SUNY Oneonta have posted a series of demands on Instagram, calling for pay increases, increasing protections for any Resident Assistant that has to go into quarantine as a result of their regular required meeting with students in on campus dorms, the group is giving SUNY Oneonta President Barbara Jean Morris 5 days to meet their demands or they will reduce to “emergency only” status.
3 sites opened up today & will continue tomorrow in Oneonta for free rapid testing for COVID 19, following the outbreak at SUNY Oneonta. The site will be open Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy Street, The Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street & the St. James Church at 305 Main Street. Testing is by appointment only by calling 833-NYSTRNG.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office held a K9 Monument dedication ceremony in remembrance of K9 "Ozzie" on Monday, who served in the department for 7 years before his passing earlier this year. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 9-2-20)
Sheriff DuMond said that Donations to the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program can be made by check payable to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, attention K9 Fund, and mailed to 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite 1, Delhi, NY 13753.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today. They have had 229 positive cases since March, with 4 cases active, 2 people are hospitalized, 78 people are in quarantine, they have had 7 deaths, 205 Recoveries & they have performed 23,189 tests.
Gyms & Fitness Centers around the state are re-opening with many safety protocols in place, Mike Banks of My Home Gym on State Route 7 between Sidney & Bainbridge told WCDO News what they are doing to keep everyone safe:
(Mike Banks 9-2-20)
Gyms & Fitness Centers were among the last businesses to re-opening in New York State after getting shutdown earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic hit.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department investigated a domestic dispute in the Town of Stamford Saturday, which resulted in the arrest of 66 Wayne Johnson of Stamford for Menacing, unlawful imprisonment, & endangering the welfare of a child. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that Johnson was intoxicated & had threatened to use a firearm to hurt a number of people in the residence, and he had also blocked all points of entry into the house. Johnson was virtually arraigned, & was issued appearance tickets for Stamford court at a later date, and order of protection was issued for the victims.
The Town of Masonville announced that tonight's board meeting, scheduled for 7:00 PM has been cancelled, no rescheduled date was announced.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-2-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta students, with 53 new cases were reported Tuesday, 50 of the cases were in SUNY Oneonta students, 2 cases in the community and 1 case in a Hartwick College student. SUNY Oneonta reportedly had 295 cases on Tuesday afternoon, the county now has 357 total confirmed cases, there are No hospitalizations.
Hartwick College announced that they will switch to all-remote instruction for the next 14 days through September 15th. Both Hartwick students who have tested positive are isolating at their homes outside of the City of Oneonta. Contact tracing is being conducted by the Department of Health & the College’s Perrella Health Center. Residential students were informed that they should plan to remain on campus. Dining services continue, and all students not in quarantine will continue to have access to the campus and its facilities. The College had a Reopening Plan that included preparation for a hybrid semester of limited in-person and remote learning, plus testing of every campus member, socially-distanced classrooms and campus offices, Students were required to bring a negative test with them before entry to campus, and students were tested again upon returning to campus. All employees were also tested last week; they will be tested every 2 weeks.
Delaware County Public Health received three positive lab reports for COVID-19. The County reports 110 total cases, 98 recoveries, 6 active cases isolated at home, 36 are quarantined, & there have been 6 deaths.
State Police made an arrest Friday after a driver drove the wrong way on I-88 for 7 miles near the city of Oneonta. Multiple motorists were forced off the roadway and had to take evasive action when a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-88, A Senior Investigator attempted to stop the vehicle and after close to seven miles was able to get the driver into a U-turn near exit 16. 72 year old Steven Wiedeman of Otego was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs; he was issued appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on September 28th.
Governor Cuomo announced that 2 more states have been added to the state's Travel Advisory, which requires 14 mandatory quarantines from those visiting New York from those state. Alaska and Montana now Meet the Metrics to Qualify for Travel Advisory & No Areas were Removed from the list, which can be found at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state had an infection rate for COVID 19 under 1% for the 26th day in a row, with 708 cases or .8% out of over 88,000 tests, testing positive Tuesday. The total number of cases since March is at 436,218, there were 5 COVID-19 Deaths reported, the state death toll is at 25,336. The State Health Department reported 445 hospitalizations, 117 ICU patients and 61 patients on ventilators from the virus.
This morning SUNY Oneonta received test results for additional students screened on campus for COVID-19. 44 new cases were confirmed & College staff worked until late Tuesday night to contact affected students and move them to isolation on campus. The total number of confirmed cases within our campus community now stands at 289. A total of 125 students are in isolation and 54 are in quarantine on campus.
Resident Assistants at SUNY Oneonta have posted a series of demands on Instagram, calling for pay increases, increasing protections for any Resident Assistant that has to go into quarantine as a result of their regular required meeting with students in on campus dorms, the group is giving SUNY Oneonta President Barbara Jean Morris 5 days to meet their demands or they will reduce to “emergency only” status.
3 sites opened up today & will continue tomorrow in Oneonta for free rapid testing for COVID 19, following the outbreak at SUNY Oneonta. The site will be open Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy Street, The Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street & the St. James Church at 305 Main Street. Testing is by appointment only by calling 833-NYSTRNG.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office held a K9 Monument dedication ceremony in remembrance of K9 "Ozzie" on Monday, who served in the department for 7 years before his passing earlier this year. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 9-2-20)
Sheriff DuMond said that Donations to the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program can be made by check payable to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, attention K9 Fund, and mailed to 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite 1, Delhi, NY 13753.
Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today. They have had 229 positive cases since March, with 4 cases active, 2 people are hospitalized, 78 people are in quarantine, they have had 7 deaths, 205 Recoveries & they have performed 23,189 tests.
Gyms & Fitness Centers around the state are re-opening with many safety protocols in place, Mike Banks of My Home Gym on State Route 7 between Sidney & Bainbridge told WCDO News what they are doing to keep everyone safe:
(Mike Banks 9-2-20)
Gyms & Fitness Centers were among the last businesses to re-opening in New York State after getting shutdown earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic hit.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department investigated a domestic dispute in the Town of Stamford Saturday, which resulted in the arrest of 66 Wayne Johnson of Stamford for Menacing, unlawful imprisonment, & endangering the welfare of a child. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that Johnson was intoxicated & had threatened to use a firearm to hurt a number of people in the residence, and he had also blocked all points of entry into the house. Johnson was virtually arraigned, & was issued appearance tickets for Stamford court at a later date, and order of protection was issued for the victims.
The Town of Masonville announced that tonight's board meeting, scheduled for 7:00 PM has been cancelled, no rescheduled date was announced.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-2-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta students, with 53 new cases were reported Tuesday, 50 of the cases were in SUNY Oneonta students, 2 cases in the community and 1 case in a Hartwick College student. SUNY Oneonta reportedly had 295 cases on Tuesday afternoon, the county now has 357 total confirmed cases, there are No hospitalizations.
Hartwick College announced that they will switch to all-remote instruction for the next 14 days through September 15th. Both Hartwick students who have tested positive are isolating at their homes outside of the City of Oneonta. Contact tracing is being conducted by the Department of Health & the College’s Perrella Health Center. Residential students were informed that they should plan to remain on campus. Dining services continue, and all students not in quarantine will continue to have access to the campus and its facilities. The College had a Reopening Plan that included preparation for a hybrid semester of limited in-person and remote learning, plus testing of every campus member, socially-distanced classrooms and campus offices, Students were required to bring a negative test with them before entry to campus, and students were tested again upon returning to campus. All employees were also tested last week; they will be tested every 2 weeks.
Delaware County Public Health received three positive lab reports for COVID-19. The County reports 110 total cases, 98 recoveries, 6 active cases isolated at home, 36 are quarantined, & there have been 6 deaths.
State Police made an arrest Friday after a driver drove the wrong way on I-88 for 7 miles near the city of Oneonta. Multiple motorists were forced off the roadway and had to take evasive action when a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-88, A Senior Investigator attempted to stop the vehicle and after close to seven miles was able to get the driver into a U-turn near exit 16. 72 year old Steven Wiedeman of Otego was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs; he was issued appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on September 28th.
Governor Cuomo announced that 2 more states have been added to the state's Travel Advisory, which requires 14 mandatory quarantines from those visiting New York from those state. Alaska and Montana now Meet the Metrics to Qualify for Travel Advisory & No Areas were Removed from the list, which can be found at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
ALASKABainbridgeBARBARA JEAN MORRISCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF CRAIG DUMONDFoothills Performing Arts CenterHartwick CollegeK9 OZZIEKP OZZIEMASONVILLEMIKE BANKSMONTANAMY HOME GYMNew YorkOneontaONEONTA ARMORYST. JAMES CHURCHStamfordState Health DepartmentSTEVEN WEIDEMANSUNY ONEONTAWAYNE JOHNSONWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-5-20
State Police responded to a 2-car fatal crash on State Highway 8 in the town of New Berlin Tuesday afternoon at about 2:45 PM. Troopers said that a vehicle traveling northbound operated by 31 year old Kerri Bunnelle of Little Falls, crossed over into the opposite lane of traffic and struck a vehicle head-on driven by 43 year old Mathew Fredericks of Herkimer, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Bunnelle was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. The investigation is on-going.
Governor Cuomo announced Tuesday's results regarding the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic. There were 636 new positive cases yesterday, or .87% of those tested statewide, bringing the state wide total to 418,225. There were 4 COVID-19 Deaths, bringing the toll since March to 25,179. Patient Hospitalizations were down to 564, the number of ICU patients was down to 134, there were 69 patients on Ventilators.
Chenango County released their latest COVID 19 statistics today, with 1 new positive, giving them 212 cases since March. Chenango County has 136 people in Quarantine, 1 person is hospitalization, and there have been 189 Recoveries, 7 deaths, & 17,275 tests Performed.
Broome County Health Department announced that they had 9 more positive COVID 19 cases today, bringing their total to 1029. They report 829 recoveries, 69 deaths, 703 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Governor Cuomo announced that State Police and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols over the next week to crack down on speeding across the state. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in 34% of all fatal crashes from January to May this year, compared to 30% of fatal crashes during the same period in 2019, The "Speed Awareness Week" enforcement campaign is part of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's ongoing efforts to improve safety on New York roadways.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at the Oneonta Country Club on Thursday, August 20th, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. The event will follow all Social Distancing Guidelines and Safety Protocols. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the CommunityFoundation of Otsego County. More information is available at 432-4500.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed the US Senate's lack of renewing the CARES Act that lapsed August 1st, which led to state and local governments cutting services, & families face lesser or no unemployment benefits & families have been unable to pay their rent and face eviction.
(Gillibrand 8-5-20)
Gillibrand also said that New Yorkers returning to work are also challenged by a growing child care crisis and reduced transportation due to budget shortfalls which limited service, plus millions of jobs have not yet come back since closing in the early days of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Otsego Now established a State Disaster Emergency Grant Program for Otsego County, with financial assistance from the Community Foundation of Otsego County and the Cooperstown Foundation. Small businesses and not-for-profit corporations with fewer than 50 employees are eligible for grants up to $500 for the purpose of acquiring personal protective equipment or installing fixtures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, More information is available otsegonow.com.
The Cancer Services Program has a free mobile coach cancer screening event today at the Morris Fire Department from 9:00am to 2:00 pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older. More information is available at 1-888-345-0225.
The Regatta Row 2020 Art Trail on North and West Main streets in Bainbridge will be coming to an end this week. The online auction of the chairs and paddles is closing at 10:00 pm Friday, at 32auctions.com/rr2020chairs and www.32auctions.com/rr2020paddles. To vote for People's choice chair go to jerichoarts.com and click on the link on the homepage.
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Tuesday and 2 additional recoveries have been reported. The known active cases in the County is now 2. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 17 people under mandatory quarantine, 2 people are isolated at home and no one is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 88 have fully recovered.
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company presented the Village of New Berlin with a $150,000 donation to the New Berlin Firehouse project; which will be a 7,000 square-foot firehouse with 6 garage bays, offices, meeting rooms and training area, construction is slated to begin later this year.
Governor Cuomo announced Tuesday's results regarding the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic. There were 636 new positive cases yesterday, or .87% of those tested statewide, bringing the state wide total to 418,225. There were 4 COVID-19 Deaths, bringing the toll since March to 25,179. Patient Hospitalizations were down to 564, the number of ICU patients was down to 134, there were 69 patients on Ventilators.
Chenango County released their latest COVID 19 statistics today, with 1 new positive, giving them 212 cases since March. Chenango County has 136 people in Quarantine, 1 person is hospitalization, and there have been 189 Recoveries, 7 deaths, & 17,275 tests Performed.
Broome County Health Department announced that they had 9 more positive COVID 19 cases today, bringing their total to 1029. They report 829 recoveries, 69 deaths, 703 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Governor Cuomo announced that State Police and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols over the next week to crack down on speeding across the state. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in 34% of all fatal crashes from January to May this year, compared to 30% of fatal crashes during the same period in 2019, The "Speed Awareness Week" enforcement campaign is part of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's ongoing efforts to improve safety on New York roadways.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at the Oneonta Country Club on Thursday, August 20th, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. The event will follow all Social Distancing Guidelines and Safety Protocols. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the CommunityFoundation of Otsego County. More information is available at 432-4500.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed the US Senate's lack of renewing the CARES Act that lapsed August 1st, which led to state and local governments cutting services, & families face lesser or no unemployment benefits & families have been unable to pay their rent and face eviction.
(Gillibrand 8-5-20)
Gillibrand also said that New Yorkers returning to work are also challenged by a growing child care crisis and reduced transportation due to budget shortfalls which limited service, plus millions of jobs have not yet come back since closing in the early days of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Otsego Now established a State Disaster Emergency Grant Program for Otsego County, with financial assistance from the Community Foundation of Otsego County and the Cooperstown Foundation. Small businesses and not-for-profit corporations with fewer than 50 employees are eligible for grants up to $500 for the purpose of acquiring personal protective equipment or installing fixtures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, More information is available otsegonow.com.
The Cancer Services Program has a free mobile coach cancer screening event today at the Morris Fire Department from 9:00am to 2:00 pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older. More information is available at 1-888-345-0225.
The Regatta Row 2020 Art Trail on North and West Main streets in Bainbridge will be coming to an end this week. The online auction of the chairs and paddles is closing at 10:00 pm Friday, at 32auctions.com/rr2020chairs and www.32auctions.com/rr2020paddles. To vote for People's choice chair go to jerichoarts.com and click on the link on the homepage.
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Tuesday and 2 additional recoveries have been reported. The known active cases in the County is now 2. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 17 people under mandatory quarantine, 2 people are isolated at home and no one is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 88 have fully recovered.
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company presented the Village of New Berlin with a $150,000 donation to the New Berlin Firehouse project; which will be a 7,000 square-foot firehouse with 6 garage bays, offices, meeting rooms and training area, construction is slated to begin later this year.
BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCancer Services Program of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie countiesCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF OTSEGO COUNTYDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoKERRI BUNNELLELITTLE FALLSMATHEW FREDERICKSNew BerlinNew YorkONEONTA COUNTRY CLUBOTSEGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOTSEGO NOWPREFERRED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYREGATTA ROW 2020U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 7-31-20
Governor Cuomo announced that Hospitalizations from COVID 19 have dropped to 576, the lowest number since March 17th. The number of patients on respirators has dropped to 70; there were 5 deaths from the virus Thursday statewide, the death toll is up to 25,150. 644 people tested positive Thursday, about .9% of all tested, bringing the Statewide Total to 415,014.
Raymond Corporation in Greene has had their manufacturing portion of their facility closed Thursday & today, after an employee tested positive for COVID 19. The Company released a statement, reporting that a few additional tests are pending among those who had contact with the employee, The decision was made to shut down manufacturing operations to sanitize and disinfect in accordance with recommended protocols, the company stated that they will continue to work closely with local authorities and health care providers to protect the health of their employees.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 206 total confirmed cases of COVID 19 since March, with 162 Active Quarantines, 1 current Hospitalization, 7 deaths, and over 16,200 Tests have been performed.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Prospect Terrace Fire Company in Binghamton this afternoon, as she repeated her call for legislation to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services like Fire Departments, Police Departments & other emergency Services, and offset lost revenues and increased costs from the COVID-19 emergency. Gillibrand also called for the Trump Administration to renew the $600 week unemployment to those unemployed due to the pandemic, those benefits along with provisions that keep people from being evicted, expire at midnight tonight.
Governor Cuomo announced more than $30 million to enhance COVID-19 contact tracing and flu prevention in advance of the fall flu season. The majority of funds are available to counties in the form of grants, & they can be used to increase local health department staffing capacity for enhanced detection, surveillance and prevention of COVID-19. The Governor also announced $2 million in additional immunization funds to expand flu vaccination rates statewide to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system in the event of a severe flu season.
The Arc Otsego presented Golden Artist Colors as 1 of the statewide recipients of The Arc New York 2020 Employer Recognition Award. Golden Artist Colors produces paints used by artists worldwide, there are 2 individuals who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities currently employed, and Golden Artists have been employing individuals with disabilities from The Arc Otsego since 2000.
Development Chenango Corporation has assisted County Businesses recently to make renovations or expand their operation, & they have announced a new loan opportunity for Chenango County businesses needing financial help due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explain:
(Kerri Green 7-31-20)
Green said that more information is available by calling her at 334-1404 or by email: kgreen@chenangony.org.
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they will have a testing site today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, at the Exeter Town Barn on State Highway 28 in Schuyler Lake. The testing site is limited to people who are NOT sick, but want to be tested for the Coronavirus, The testing will be by a nasal swab. The testing site will be drive up only, individuals are required to stay in their vehicle & wear a face mask. Pre-Registration is required at 547-4279.
Delaware County received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Thursday and 1 additional recovery, the known active cases is 4. To date there have been 94 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 37 people under mandatory quarantine and 1 person under precautionary quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is hospitalized, 6 people have died and 84 have fully recovered.
The Afton Fair Board announced that even though there is no fair at the Fairgrounds this year, those who love Fair Food will be able to buy it Today through Sunday, Board Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 7-23-20)
The drive through food event will be held today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 to 8:00 PM & Sunday the 2nd from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM.
Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center will host a Silent Auction and Family Fishing Day Tomorrow. The Family Fishing day is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the Silent Auction is from 9 am – 3 pm. Both events are free to enter and open to the public. Proceeds raised from the Silent Auction fund the organization’s annual operating budget. More information is available on the Friends of Rogers Facebook page.
Raymond Corporation in Greene has had their manufacturing portion of their facility closed Thursday & today, after an employee tested positive for COVID 19. The Company released a statement, reporting that a few additional tests are pending among those who had contact with the employee, The decision was made to shut down manufacturing operations to sanitize and disinfect in accordance with recommended protocols, the company stated that they will continue to work closely with local authorities and health care providers to protect the health of their employees.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 206 total confirmed cases of COVID 19 since March, with 162 Active Quarantines, 1 current Hospitalization, 7 deaths, and over 16,200 Tests have been performed.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Prospect Terrace Fire Company in Binghamton this afternoon, as she repeated her call for legislation to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services like Fire Departments, Police Departments & other emergency Services, and offset lost revenues and increased costs from the COVID-19 emergency. Gillibrand also called for the Trump Administration to renew the $600 week unemployment to those unemployed due to the pandemic, those benefits along with provisions that keep people from being evicted, expire at midnight tonight.
Governor Cuomo announced more than $30 million to enhance COVID-19 contact tracing and flu prevention in advance of the fall flu season. The majority of funds are available to counties in the form of grants, & they can be used to increase local health department staffing capacity for enhanced detection, surveillance and prevention of COVID-19. The Governor also announced $2 million in additional immunization funds to expand flu vaccination rates statewide to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system in the event of a severe flu season.
The Arc Otsego presented Golden Artist Colors as 1 of the statewide recipients of The Arc New York 2020 Employer Recognition Award. Golden Artist Colors produces paints used by artists worldwide, there are 2 individuals who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities currently employed, and Golden Artists have been employing individuals with disabilities from The Arc Otsego since 2000.
Development Chenango Corporation has assisted County Businesses recently to make renovations or expand their operation, & they have announced a new loan opportunity for Chenango County businesses needing financial help due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explain:
(Kerri Green 7-31-20)
Green said that more information is available by calling her at 334-1404 or by email: kgreen@chenangony.org.
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they will have a testing site today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, at the Exeter Town Barn on State Highway 28 in Schuyler Lake. The testing site is limited to people who are NOT sick, but want to be tested for the Coronavirus, The testing will be by a nasal swab. The testing site will be drive up only, individuals are required to stay in their vehicle & wear a face mask. Pre-Registration is required at 547-4279.
Delaware County received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Thursday and 1 additional recovery, the known active cases is 4. To date there have been 94 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 37 people under mandatory quarantine and 1 person under precautionary quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is hospitalized, 6 people have died and 84 have fully recovered.
The Afton Fair Board announced that even though there is no fair at the Fairgrounds this year, those who love Fair Food will be able to buy it Today through Sunday, Board Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 7-23-20)
The drive through food event will be held today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 to 8:00 PM & Sunday the 2nd from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM.
Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center will host a Silent Auction and Family Fishing Day Tomorrow. The Family Fishing day is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the Silent Auction is from 9 am – 3 pm. Both events are free to enter and open to the public. Proceeds raised from the Silent Auction fund the organization’s annual operating budget. More information is available on the Friends of Rogers Facebook page.
Afton FairARC OTSEGOBinghamtonCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCommerce ChenangoDelaware County Public HealthDevelopment Chenango CorporationGolden Artists ColorsGovernor CuomoGreeneKerri GreenNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTRAYMOND CORPORATIONRHONDA BARRIGERROGERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTERU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-23-20
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for existing rural broadband funding to be spent as millions of families continue to adjust to a new normal of online learning, work, and health care due to the COVID-19 crisis.
(Gillibrand 6-23-20)
Gillibrand is calling on the Trump administration to spend the allocated money now as thousands of Rural New Yorkers still have poor broadband internet service or no service at all.
Governor Cuomo along with Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut & Phil Murphy of New Jersey, are considering adopting a mandatory quarantine for visitors from states with increases in their Coronavirus Numbers. New York State has the lowest rate of infection at .77, and less than 1% of people tested have the virus, both are the lowest numbers of all 50 states. In the beginning of the pandemic, states like Florida required New York Visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks, now Florida, along with Texas, Arizona and 19 other states have registered their highest numbers for Coronavirus cases in recent weeks.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 140 total confirmed cases, with 23 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 131 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, and over 9300 tests have been conducted.
Bassett Healthcare Network will partially lift visitation restrictions at their hospital locations this week. Bassett’s hospital locations will begin permitting 1 visitor at a time per admitted patient between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 PM daily, starting tomorrow except for O’Connor Hospital, which has already started allowing visitors. All people who enter buildings must wear a mask and participate in screening procedures, including temperature checks and a brief questionnaire. More information is available at bassett.org/safe-care.
Commerce Chenango will present their next webinar regarding the potential Phase 4 Reopening this Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Presenters include Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green, members of the Chenango County Health Department, and Chenango County Emergency Services Manager Matt Beckwith & Jessica Moquin of the Chenango County Historical Society. Preregistration is required by emailing register@chenangony.org.
Primary voting is being held today across New York State. All Chenango County Voters will vote Today at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office in the town of Norwich, while Otsego, Delaware & Broome counties have cut back on the number of polling places, the information can be found on the county websites, or by calling Broome County Board of Elections: 778-2172, Delaware County Board of Elections: 832-5321 or the Otsego County Board of Elections: 547-4247
Otsego County Department of Health announced 1 New case of the Coronavirus Monday, they now have 74 total confirmed cases, no one is hospitalized, 65 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 26 people are quarantined, 314 people released from quarantine, they have conducted 4,754 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new case of COVID-19, To date there have been 81 confirmed positive cases, 9 people are quarantined, 1 person is in the hospital, 2 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 73 have fully recovered.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 20-year-old Noah Shambaugh of Oneonta Sunday in relation to a domestic dispute earlier this year. On March 30th, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Delhi, The complaint was referred to Delaware County Court for further action and Deputies received a criminal summons and order of protection, Shambaugh was located in the City of Oneonta Sunday where he was arrested & was directed to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
The Chenango Memorial Hospital Women’s Health Series goes virtual with a talk on Virtual Visits. Dr. Kurt Harding, the Primary Care Medical Director at CMH will be presenting at 6:00 PM Today by Zoom, for more information or to register, call 337-4239.
(Gillibrand 6-23-20)
Gillibrand is calling on the Trump administration to spend the allocated money now as thousands of Rural New Yorkers still have poor broadband internet service or no service at all.
Governor Cuomo along with Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut & Phil Murphy of New Jersey, are considering adopting a mandatory quarantine for visitors from states with increases in their Coronavirus Numbers. New York State has the lowest rate of infection at .77, and less than 1% of people tested have the virus, both are the lowest numbers of all 50 states. In the beginning of the pandemic, states like Florida required New York Visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks, now Florida, along with Texas, Arizona and 19 other states have registered their highest numbers for Coronavirus cases in recent weeks.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 140 total confirmed cases, with 23 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 131 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, and over 9300 tests have been conducted.
Bassett Healthcare Network will partially lift visitation restrictions at their hospital locations this week. Bassett’s hospital locations will begin permitting 1 visitor at a time per admitted patient between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 PM daily, starting tomorrow except for O’Connor Hospital, which has already started allowing visitors. All people who enter buildings must wear a mask and participate in screening procedures, including temperature checks and a brief questionnaire. More information is available at bassett.org/safe-care.
Commerce Chenango will present their next webinar regarding the potential Phase 4 Reopening this Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Presenters include Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green, members of the Chenango County Health Department, and Chenango County Emergency Services Manager Matt Beckwith & Jessica Moquin of the Chenango County Historical Society. Preregistration is required by emailing register@chenangony.org.
Primary voting is being held today across New York State. All Chenango County Voters will vote Today at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office in the town of Norwich, while Otsego, Delaware & Broome counties have cut back on the number of polling places, the information can be found on the county websites, or by calling Broome County Board of Elections: 778-2172, Delaware County Board of Elections: 832-5321 or the Otsego County Board of Elections: 547-4247
Otsego County Department of Health announced 1 New case of the Coronavirus Monday, they now have 74 total confirmed cases, no one is hospitalized, 65 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 26 people are quarantined, 314 people released from quarantine, they have conducted 4,754 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new case of COVID-19, To date there have been 81 confirmed positive cases, 9 people are quarantined, 1 person is in the hospital, 2 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 73 have fully recovered.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 20-year-old Noah Shambaugh of Oneonta Sunday in relation to a domestic dispute earlier this year. On March 30th, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Delhi, The complaint was referred to Delaware County Court for further action and Deputies received a criminal summons and order of protection, Shambaugh was located in the City of Oneonta Sunday where he was arrested & was directed to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
The Chenango Memorial Hospital Women’s Health Series goes virtual with a talk on Virtual Visits. Dr. Kurt Harding, the Primary Care Medical Director at CMH will be presenting at 6:00 PM Today by Zoom, for more information or to register, call 337-4239.
Bassett Healthcare NetworkCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITALCommerce ChenangoCONNECTICUT GOVERNOR NED LAMONTDelaware County Public HealthDelhiGovernor CuomoJESSICA MOQUINKerri GreenMATT BECKWITHNEW JERSEY GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHYNew YorkNOAH SHAMBAUGHNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 6-19-20
Governor Cuomo concluded his 111 day string of Coronavirus briefings today in Albany; he reminded New Yorkers that although the state now has the lowest infection rate, 22 states are still seeing large increases in positive cases & New Yorkers must remain vigilant:
(Cuomo 6-19-20)
The state has 1284 people hospitalized, & is averaging about 25 deaths daily, the state death toll is 24, 686. New York has had a total of 386,556 positive Coronavirus cases, currently just less than 1% are testing positive.
The Chenango County Agricultural Society announced that they have decided to cancel the 173rd Chenango County Fair in Norwich this year. The fair is being canceled due to continuing concerns from the Coronavirus pandemic.
The State Department of Labor announced that the state economy added 137,300 Private sector jobs in May to 6.6 Million jobs. The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 15.3% to 14.5% in May, the number of unemployed New Yorkers decreased by 76,300.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 139 positive Coronavirus cases since early March. Currently, 39 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths and 130 recoveries, and they have conducted over 8200 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers Friday, they have 627 total cases, 49 deaths, 535 recoveries, 172 are being monitored by the department, and they have conducted over 17,420 tests.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a more than $1 million grant for Opportunities for Chenango. The funds are administered through the Department of Health and Human Services, & will be used for the Head Start Program.
Nick Libous is once again running for the Republican Party nomination in the 122nd Assembly District, following the announcement that Cliff Crouch was retiring after 25 years in the Assembly. Libous Told WCDO News what his priorities are:
(Nick Libous 6-19-20)
Libous faces 3 other Republicans in the June 23rd Primary, James Powers, Vic Furman & Joe Angelino.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 2 additional recoveries, there have been 80 confirmed positive cases, 10 people are quarantined, 1 person is in the hospital, 1 is isolated at home, 5 people have died and 73 have fully recovered.
Early Voting for next Tuesday's primaries will run through Sunday, Question about early voting, or the polling sites on Tuesday can be found on the county websites of by calling Broome County Board of Elections: 778-2172, Chenango County Board of Elections: 337-1760, Delaware County Board of Elections: 832-5321 or the Otsego County Board of Elections: 547-4247
Otsego County is in receipt of hand sanitizer from New York State to be distributed to businesses that prove they have completed the business affirmation required on the NY Forward website. Any business may request and receive two gallons of hand sanitizer and one pump for their business. Businesses can contact the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services at 547-4227.
(Cuomo 6-19-20)
The state has 1284 people hospitalized, & is averaging about 25 deaths daily, the state death toll is 24, 686. New York has had a total of 386,556 positive Coronavirus cases, currently just less than 1% are testing positive.
The Chenango County Agricultural Society announced that they have decided to cancel the 173rd Chenango County Fair in Norwich this year. The fair is being canceled due to continuing concerns from the Coronavirus pandemic.
The State Department of Labor announced that the state economy added 137,300 Private sector jobs in May to 6.6 Million jobs. The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 15.3% to 14.5% in May, the number of unemployed New Yorkers decreased by 76,300.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 139 positive Coronavirus cases since early March. Currently, 39 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths and 130 recoveries, and they have conducted over 8200 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers Friday, they have 627 total cases, 49 deaths, 535 recoveries, 172 are being monitored by the department, and they have conducted over 17,420 tests.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a more than $1 million grant for Opportunities for Chenango. The funds are administered through the Department of Health and Human Services, & will be used for the Head Start Program.
Nick Libous is once again running for the Republican Party nomination in the 122nd Assembly District, following the announcement that Cliff Crouch was retiring after 25 years in the Assembly. Libous Told WCDO News what his priorities are:
(Nick Libous 6-19-20)
Libous faces 3 other Republicans in the June 23rd Primary, James Powers, Vic Furman & Joe Angelino.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 2 additional recoveries, there have been 80 confirmed positive cases, 10 people are quarantined, 1 person is in the hospital, 1 is isolated at home, 5 people have died and 73 have fully recovered.
Early Voting for next Tuesday's primaries will run through Sunday, Question about early voting, or the polling sites on Tuesday can be found on the county websites of by calling Broome County Board of Elections: 778-2172, Chenango County Board of Elections: 337-1760, Delaware County Board of Elections: 832-5321 or the Otsego County Board of Elections: 547-4247
Otsego County is in receipt of hand sanitizer from New York State to be distributed to businesses that prove they have completed the business affirmation required on the NY Forward website. Any business may request and receive two gallons of hand sanitizer and one pump for their business. Businesses can contact the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services at 547-4227.
BROOME COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSBROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCHENANGO COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCONGRESSMAN ANTHONY BRINDISIDELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSDelaware County Public HealthGovernor Andrew CuomoJAMES POWERSJOE ANGELINONICK LIBOUSNYOTSEGO COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSOtsego County Office of Emergency ServicesVIC FURMANWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 3-26-20
Governor Cuomo announced that
they are still looking to get enough Ventilators into the state to address the
expected increase in Coronavirus cases over the next 3 weeks:
(Cuomo 3-26-20)
Cuomo said that the added
problem is that the normal usage for ventilators by patients is 3 days, but for
Corona Virus patients it has been 11 to 13 days. The current amount of Coronavirus cases in
New York State is 37,258, with 385 deaths, over 5300 are hospitalized, just
under 1300 are in an ICU bed, & 1517 patients have been discharged.
The State Budget is due in a few
days, with the numbers expected to be drastically lowered following the blow to
the economy from the coronavirus.
Governor Cuomo said that the state started out with a 7 billion dollar
deficit in the next budget, the coronavirus added between 10 to 15 billion
dollars to that total, the federal stimulus money gives the state only 5
billion dollars.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies and Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded Monday Evening
to a reported tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of County Highway 2
and East Terry Clove Road in the Town of Delhi. 35 year-old David Stanton of
Oneonta was the operator of the tractor trailer loaded with logs; it
jack-knifed on the slush covered roadway and partially rolled onto its side as
Stanton attempted a left turn. Stanton
was not injured in the accident, but the highway remained closed for several
hours for the cleanup.
Governor Cuomo announced that a
mental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. We can't
underestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health. I'm proud
that over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to help
with New York's Coronavirus response. For free emotional support, consultation
and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.
Binghamton Police arrested 34
year old Lucas Pruitt of Binghamton in connection with 2 recent armed
robberies. Pruitt was charged with 2
counts of 2nd degree robbery for the march 9th robbery at the Kwik Fill at 263
Main Street, and the March 15th robbery at the Speedway at 63 Main Street. Pruitt is being held in the city lockup
pending arraignment.
The State Division of Consumer
Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of the novel
coronavirus. Scammers are using techniques such as falsely claiming to be
online sellers of popular goods; setting up fake charities; sending fake emails
and texts that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal
information and using robocalls to pitch coronavirus treatments and work at
home schemes. More information is
available at 800-697-1220, or dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Delaware County Public Health
announced that the current total of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19
cases received in Delaware County is 5, excluding the 3 cases transferred to
the county where the individuals are actually residing. Public Health SpokespersonHeather
Warner told WCDO News that while these numbers may seem low, there is still a
threat to all who do not practice handwashing, social distancing and the other
suggestions by health officials:
(Heather Warner 3-26-20)
Warner said that there are 2
cases that are recovering at home here in Delaware County, 3 cases are isolated
and receiving medical care in a hospital.
There are 8 people under mandatory quarantine and 5 people under
precautionary quarantine.
The Otsego County Department of
Health is investigating two more lab confirmed cases of COVID 19. One case is a
close contact to a confirmed case and one was tested out of county. The
investigations are ongoing and all contacts are being notified and quarantined.
The number of lab confirmed cases is 4.
A list of Delaware County food
pantries is available online, that are served by Delaware Opportunities. The
list is available at delawareopportunities.org/homeless-assistance
State Police and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department were
dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a tractor trailer with a dump
trailer Wednesday at approximately 1:44 p.m., on County Road 22 in Schuyler
Lake. An initial investigation reveals
that the tractor trailer with the dump trailer was traveling on County Road 22
when 47 year old Clarence Travis of Exeter stepped into the path & was
struck. Travis was taken to a Utica Hospital
& succumbed to his injuries, the driver of the tractor trailer was not
injured, and the incident remains under investigation.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering
low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small
businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the
Coronavirus. Applicants may apply
online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download
applications at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela or call (800) 659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will host his 2nd Coronavirus
Telephone Town Hall this afternoon, where he will be joined by Local Health
Care Experts & Officials to Field Questions Regarding Global Pandemic. Brindisi's Telephone town hall will begin at
3:30 this afternoon, constituents are advised to RSVP at
Brindisi.House.gov/live to receive a call, or they can call 855-614-0159, the
call will be streamed at Brindisi.house.gov/live.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced
that their Brisben and North Norwich Facilities are both closed until further
notice. The Landfill in the Town of
Pharsalia is Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and
haulers. Saturday the landfill will be
open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, more information is
available at 337-1792
The Sidney Town Clerk’s office announced that they will be
closed to the public next week due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that all payments,
dog licenses, handicap placard applications, and any other services needed from
the Town Clerk’s Office may be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town
Office at 44 Grand Street. More
information is available at 561-2334, 237-6394 or by Email:
Clerk@townofsidney.com
they are still looking to get enough Ventilators into the state to address the
expected increase in Coronavirus cases over the next 3 weeks:
(Cuomo 3-26-20)
Cuomo said that the added
problem is that the normal usage for ventilators by patients is 3 days, but for
Corona Virus patients it has been 11 to 13 days. The current amount of Coronavirus cases in
New York State is 37,258, with 385 deaths, over 5300 are hospitalized, just
under 1300 are in an ICU bed, & 1517 patients have been discharged.
The State Budget is due in a few
days, with the numbers expected to be drastically lowered following the blow to
the economy from the coronavirus.
Governor Cuomo said that the state started out with a 7 billion dollar
deficit in the next budget, the coronavirus added between 10 to 15 billion
dollars to that total, the federal stimulus money gives the state only 5
billion dollars.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies and Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded Monday Evening
to a reported tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of County Highway 2
and East Terry Clove Road in the Town of Delhi. 35 year-old David Stanton of
Oneonta was the operator of the tractor trailer loaded with logs; it
jack-knifed on the slush covered roadway and partially rolled onto its side as
Stanton attempted a left turn. Stanton
was not injured in the accident, but the highway remained closed for several
hours for the cleanup.
Governor Cuomo announced that a
mental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. We can't
underestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health. I'm proud
that over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to help
with New York's Coronavirus response. For free emotional support, consultation
and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.
Binghamton Police arrested 34
year old Lucas Pruitt of Binghamton in connection with 2 recent armed
robberies. Pruitt was charged with 2
counts of 2nd degree robbery for the march 9th robbery at the Kwik Fill at 263
Main Street, and the March 15th robbery at the Speedway at 63 Main Street. Pruitt is being held in the city lockup
pending arraignment.
The State Division of Consumer
Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of the novel
coronavirus. Scammers are using techniques such as falsely claiming to be
online sellers of popular goods; setting up fake charities; sending fake emails
and texts that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal
information and using robocalls to pitch coronavirus treatments and work at
home schemes. More information is
available at 800-697-1220, or dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Delaware County Public Health
announced that the current total of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19
cases received in Delaware County is 5, excluding the 3 cases transferred to
the county where the individuals are actually residing. Public Health SpokespersonHeather
Warner told WCDO News that while these numbers may seem low, there is still a
threat to all who do not practice handwashing, social distancing and the other
suggestions by health officials:
(Heather Warner 3-26-20)
Warner said that there are 2
cases that are recovering at home here in Delaware County, 3 cases are isolated
and receiving medical care in a hospital.
There are 8 people under mandatory quarantine and 5 people under
precautionary quarantine.
The Otsego County Department of
Health is investigating two more lab confirmed cases of COVID 19. One case is a
close contact to a confirmed case and one was tested out of county. The
investigations are ongoing and all contacts are being notified and quarantined.
The number of lab confirmed cases is 4.
A list of Delaware County food
pantries is available online, that are served by Delaware Opportunities. The
list is available at delawareopportunities.org/homeless-assistance
State Police and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department were
dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a tractor trailer with a dump
trailer Wednesday at approximately 1:44 p.m., on County Road 22 in Schuyler
Lake. An initial investigation reveals
that the tractor trailer with the dump trailer was traveling on County Road 22
when 47 year old Clarence Travis of Exeter stepped into the path & was
struck. Travis was taken to a Utica Hospital
& succumbed to his injuries, the driver of the tractor trailer was not
injured, and the incident remains under investigation.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering
low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small
businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the
Coronavirus. Applicants may apply
online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download
applications at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela or call (800) 659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will host his 2nd Coronavirus
Telephone Town Hall this afternoon, where he will be joined by Local Health
Care Experts & Officials to Field Questions Regarding Global Pandemic. Brindisi's Telephone town hall will begin at
3:30 this afternoon, constituents are advised to RSVP at
Brindisi.House.gov/live to receive a call, or they can call 855-614-0159, the
call will be streamed at Brindisi.house.gov/live.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced
that their Brisben and North Norwich Facilities are both closed until further
notice. The Landfill in the Town of
Pharsalia is Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and
haulers. Saturday the landfill will be
open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, more information is
available at 337-1792
The Sidney Town Clerk’s office announced that they will be
closed to the public next week due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that all payments,
dog licenses, handicap placard applications, and any other services needed from
the Town Clerk’s Office may be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town
Office at 44 Grand Street. More
information is available at 561-2334, 237-6394 or by Email:
Clerk@townofsidney.com
BinghamtonCHENANGO COUNTY DPWCLARENCE TRAVISCONGRESSMAN ANTHONY BRINDISIDAVID STANTONDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE OPPORTUNITIESEXETERGovernor CuomoHEATHER WARNERNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSidneySIDNEY TOWN CLERK SHEILA PAULState Division of Consumer ProtectionU.S. Small Business Administration
WCDO News — Monday 3-23-20
The
total number of Coronavirus cases in New York State jumped up by another 5700
since Sunday, bringing the total above 20,800.
Governor Cuomo will sign an executive order to mandate that hospitals
increase capacity by 50%, and he is still asking the federal Government to
invoke a wartime law to mandate that companies make needed healthcare items
like masks, scrubs & ventilators, to stop the bidding war between the
states that are trying to acquire these items:
(Cuomo
3-23-20)
Tomorrow,
testing will begin on anti-malaria drugs to see if they can help lower the
number of Coronavirus cases across the state.
Otsego
County Health Department announced that they have had their first positive
Coronavirus test. The individual was in
close contact with another person who had tested positive in another county,
that person is quarantined & close contacts have been notified.
The New
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced today that they
are officially cancelling the 2020 winter state championships. The sports that
were still left to play were boys and girls basketball, bowling and ice hockey.
Plans are being developed to honor and formally recognize the students and
teams who qualified to participate in these championship events. The status of
the spring state championships will be determined on or prior to Monday, April
27th.
The New
York State Academy of Family Physicians has released a new statement linking
Tobacco use and Covid-19. New Research
indicates that Patients who use tobacco are 14 times more likely to have
Covid-19 progression; they support the total ban for Tobacco products due to
the coronavirus pandemic. Those thinking
about quitting can call the Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
Delaware
County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Mole is asking people from outside
of the county, to not visit here at this time.
Mole also reminded residents that Congregations of more than 50 persons
are a direct violation of the Governor's Executive Order & it could quickly
overwhelm the County healthcare system if there is a large influx of
coronavirus cases.
New
York State put out a call for retired healthcare professionals to enlist in the
state's Coronavirus response & they also called on qualified medical &
nursing school students to enlist.
Governor Cuomo stated that 30,000 people have responded, but more are
needed, they can enlist health.ny.gov/assistance
State
Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch are not happy with a mailing
sent out by Republican Assembly Candidate Nick Libous, Assemblyman Crouch
comments:
(Cliff
Crouch 3-23-20)
Assemblyman
Crouch announced that he would not seek re-election after 25 years in the State
Assembly, leading to a number of candidates coming forward to replace him,
& he promptly endorsed former Norwich police chief, Fireman & Military
combat veteran Joe Angelino for his Assembly Seat.
President
Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for New York due to the
coronavirus outbreak. The FEMA announced
federal disaster assistance is available to New York to supplement coronavirus
recovery efforts. The move makes federal
crisis counseling funds available to affected individuals in all areas of the
state.
Delaware
County received 2 new positive reports Saturday, 1 positive case do not reside
in Delaware County; the case was transferred to New York City Health
Department. Currently, Delaware County has 2 confirmed positive cases of
COVID-19, they are unrelated. Delaware County Public Health Services in
partnership with the New York State Department of Health, local hospitals and
healthcare providers is actively investigating these cases and providing
guidance on reducing the spread (i.e., quarantine, cleaning and other recommendations)
as appropriate.
Broome
County Executive Jason Garnar announced Saturday that the 1st person in Broome
County has died from the coronavirus in Lourdes Hospital. The individual was a
new case in addition to those 2 previously announced late last week; the Broome
County Health Department is trying to locate all those who came in contact with
the deceased for testing & possible quarantine.
The
Bainbridge Guilford Central School district announced that 1 member of their
staff has tested positive for the Coronavirus, they do not believe that there
was any contact at the school & there should be no risk to staff or
students at this time. The investigation
is ongoing.
The
Delaware County Clerk has announced that All Department of Motor Vehicles
Offices will be closed as of Monday March 23, 2020 until further notice. This is in compliance with the Executive
Order of Governor Cuomo on March 20, 2020.
This order supersedes the previous posting of reduced hours for
Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in Delaware County.
Governor
Cuomo announced that those who run a New York State business that collects
sales tax, that were supposed to file Quarterly tax return on Friday, will not be penalized if they didn't pay, due
to the COVID-19 crisis, which led to layoffs, & business closures.
Delaware
County officials announced that due to the Coronavirus situation, they will not
be requiring businesses to pay for occupancy tax at this time.
There
will be an emergency Red Cross Blood Drive at the Sidney Fireman's Training
Center on River Street in Sidney Today, from 10:00 Am to 3:00 PM.
The
Sidney Village Board will meet Monday at 7:00 PM; the meeting is closed to the
public but will be streamed live on Facebook.
total number of Coronavirus cases in New York State jumped up by another 5700
since Sunday, bringing the total above 20,800.
Governor Cuomo will sign an executive order to mandate that hospitals
increase capacity by 50%, and he is still asking the federal Government to
invoke a wartime law to mandate that companies make needed healthcare items
like masks, scrubs & ventilators, to stop the bidding war between the
states that are trying to acquire these items:
(Cuomo
3-23-20)
Tomorrow,
testing will begin on anti-malaria drugs to see if they can help lower the
number of Coronavirus cases across the state.
Otsego
County Health Department announced that they have had their first positive
Coronavirus test. The individual was in
close contact with another person who had tested positive in another county,
that person is quarantined & close contacts have been notified.
The New
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced today that they
are officially cancelling the 2020 winter state championships. The sports that
were still left to play were boys and girls basketball, bowling and ice hockey.
Plans are being developed to honor and formally recognize the students and
teams who qualified to participate in these championship events. The status of
the spring state championships will be determined on or prior to Monday, April
27th.
The New
York State Academy of Family Physicians has released a new statement linking
Tobacco use and Covid-19. New Research
indicates that Patients who use tobacco are 14 times more likely to have
Covid-19 progression; they support the total ban for Tobacco products due to
the coronavirus pandemic. Those thinking
about quitting can call the Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
Delaware
County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Mole is asking people from outside
of the county, to not visit here at this time.
Mole also reminded residents that Congregations of more than 50 persons
are a direct violation of the Governor's Executive Order & it could quickly
overwhelm the County healthcare system if there is a large influx of
coronavirus cases.
New
York State put out a call for retired healthcare professionals to enlist in the
state's Coronavirus response & they also called on qualified medical &
nursing school students to enlist.
Governor Cuomo stated that 30,000 people have responded, but more are
needed, they can enlist health.ny.gov/assistance
State
Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch are not happy with a mailing
sent out by Republican Assembly Candidate Nick Libous, Assemblyman Crouch
comments:
(Cliff
Crouch 3-23-20)
Assemblyman
Crouch announced that he would not seek re-election after 25 years in the State
Assembly, leading to a number of candidates coming forward to replace him,
& he promptly endorsed former Norwich police chief, Fireman & Military
combat veteran Joe Angelino for his Assembly Seat.
President
Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for New York due to the
coronavirus outbreak. The FEMA announced
federal disaster assistance is available to New York to supplement coronavirus
recovery efforts. The move makes federal
crisis counseling funds available to affected individuals in all areas of the
state.
Delaware
County received 2 new positive reports Saturday, 1 positive case do not reside
in Delaware County; the case was transferred to New York City Health
Department. Currently, Delaware County has 2 confirmed positive cases of
COVID-19, they are unrelated. Delaware County Public Health Services in
partnership with the New York State Department of Health, local hospitals and
healthcare providers is actively investigating these cases and providing
guidance on reducing the spread (i.e., quarantine, cleaning and other recommendations)
as appropriate.
Broome
County Executive Jason Garnar announced Saturday that the 1st person in Broome
County has died from the coronavirus in Lourdes Hospital. The individual was a
new case in addition to those 2 previously announced late last week; the Broome
County Health Department is trying to locate all those who came in contact with
the deceased for testing & possible quarantine.
The
Bainbridge Guilford Central School district announced that 1 member of their
staff has tested positive for the Coronavirus, they do not believe that there
was any contact at the school & there should be no risk to staff or
students at this time. The investigation
is ongoing.
The
Delaware County Clerk has announced that All Department of Motor Vehicles
Offices will be closed as of Monday March 23, 2020 until further notice. This is in compliance with the Executive
Order of Governor Cuomo on March 20, 2020.
This order supersedes the previous posting of reduced hours for
Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in Delaware County.
Governor
Cuomo announced that those who run a New York State business that collects
sales tax, that were supposed to file Quarterly tax return on Friday, will not be penalized if they didn't pay, due
to the COVID-19 crisis, which led to layoffs, & business closures.
Delaware
County officials announced that due to the Coronavirus situation, they will not
be requiring businesses to pay for occupancy tax at this time.
There
will be an emergency Red Cross Blood Drive at the Sidney Fireman's Training
Center on River Street in Sidney Today, from 10:00 Am to 3:00 PM.
The
Sidney Village Board will meet Monday at 7:00 PM; the meeting is closed to the
public but will be streamed live on Facebook.
American red CrossASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBROOME COUNTY EXECUTIVE JASON GARNARDELAWARE COUNTY CLERKDelaware County Public HealthFEMAGovernor CuomoJOE ANGELINONew YorkNEW YORK STATE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANSOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTPRESIDENT TRUMPSIDNEY VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEESSTATE SENATOR FRED AKSHARWCDO
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