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WCDO News — Monday 12-28-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-28-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in Albany today; he discussed the priorities for those getting the vaccine over the next 2 weeks:
(Cuomo 12-28-20)
So far, 140,000 have been vaccinated in the state, another 259,000 are coming this week from both Pfizer & Moderna, 28,600 are coming to the Southern Tier Counties.
The State had an uptick in the positivity rate of COVID 19 tests Sunday, at 8.3%, which was significantly higher than the 7 day average of over 5%. Over 124,000 were tested Sunday, with over 10,300 testing positive. The number of Hospitalizations, ICU Patient’s and patients on Ventilators continues to climb and there were 114 deaths Sunday attributed to the virus.
Chenango County Public Health reported 88 new COVID 19 cases since last Thursday; they are up to 1108 cases, with 9 hospitalized, 138 Active Cases, 511 Quarantines and 16 deaths.
The state Legislature is expected to pass an emergency bill in a special session this week that would extend an eviction moratorium and strengthen a variety of laws for renters and homeowners due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislative leaders will pass the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act to keep people in their homes and help small landlords through May 1st 2021, Governor Cuomo said today that he will sign the bill into law.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Brandon Hannah of Norwich for Criminal Contempt. Hannah is accused of violating an order of protection; he was remanded to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 bond.
35 year old Heather Prince of Mt Upton was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 2 counts of Petit Larceny, 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information & 2 counts of Identity Theft. Prince is accused of taking 2 separate victim's credit card information while working at a local business & then she allegedly used the credit cards to make unlawful money transactions. Prince was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS Monday 12-28-20
The Town of Sidney will be holding a Special Meeting and receive public comments and act on the proposed Annexation request from the Village of Sidney for 2 parcels totaling 5.6 acres along County Route 4 in Sidney. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.
Former state Assemblyman Bill Magee died on Christmas Eve, at a nursing home in Morrisville, he was 81. Magee served from 1990 to 2018 in the State Assembly, representing a district that included Madison, Otsego and Oneida counties. He recently had the COVID virus, though an official cause of death has not been released.
Delaware County Public Health announced that the 11th & 12th patients have died of Covid-19 related complications. County officials announced 40 new cases since last Thursday, Christmas Eve, with 86 active cases, 3 hospitalized, 252 quarantined.
Otsego County Health Department announced new COVID numbers Saturday, they report 114 Active cases, 29 new cases, 16 are hospitalized, and they have had 12 deaths reported.
New York State Health Department reported a 5.8% positivity Rate for COVID Saturday, with over 130,000 tested & 7623 positives. Hospitalizations, ICU patients & Patients on Ventilators all continue to increase, there were 115 Deaths Saturday.
Delaware County DPW announced that Bridge 136 over Dug Road/ Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Brook in the town of Deposit have been closed due to flooding. Inspections are underway and the bridge will be re-opened when it is deemed safe.
Otsiningo Park in Broome County will remain closed until further notice, due to flooding & subsequent repairs that are needed because of the flooding.
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in Albany today; he discussed the priorities for those getting the vaccine over the next 2 weeks:
(Cuomo 12-28-20)
So far, 140,000 have been vaccinated in the state, another 259,000 are coming this week from both Pfizer & Moderna, 28,600 are coming to the Southern Tier Counties.
The State had an uptick in the positivity rate of COVID 19 tests Sunday, at 8.3%, which was significantly higher than the 7 day average of over 5%. Over 124,000 were tested Sunday, with over 10,300 testing positive. The number of Hospitalizations, ICU Patient’s and patients on Ventilators continues to climb and there were 114 deaths Sunday attributed to the virus.
Chenango County Public Health reported 88 new COVID 19 cases since last Thursday; they are up to 1108 cases, with 9 hospitalized, 138 Active Cases, 511 Quarantines and 16 deaths.
The state Legislature is expected to pass an emergency bill in a special session this week that would extend an eviction moratorium and strengthen a variety of laws for renters and homeowners due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislative leaders will pass the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act to keep people in their homes and help small landlords through May 1st 2021, Governor Cuomo said today that he will sign the bill into law.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Brandon Hannah of Norwich for Criminal Contempt. Hannah is accused of violating an order of protection; he was remanded to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 bond.
35 year old Heather Prince of Mt Upton was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 2 counts of Petit Larceny, 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information & 2 counts of Identity Theft. Prince is accused of taking 2 separate victim's credit card information while working at a local business & then she allegedly used the credit cards to make unlawful money transactions. Prince was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS Monday 12-28-20
The Town of Sidney will be holding a Special Meeting and receive public comments and act on the proposed Annexation request from the Village of Sidney for 2 parcels totaling 5.6 acres along County Route 4 in Sidney. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.
Former state Assemblyman Bill Magee died on Christmas Eve, at a nursing home in Morrisville, he was 81. Magee served from 1990 to 2018 in the State Assembly, representing a district that included Madison, Otsego and Oneida counties. He recently had the COVID virus, though an official cause of death has not been released.
Delaware County Public Health announced that the 11th & 12th patients have died of Covid-19 related complications. County officials announced 40 new cases since last Thursday, Christmas Eve, with 86 active cases, 3 hospitalized, 252 quarantined.
Otsego County Health Department announced new COVID numbers Saturday, they report 114 Active cases, 29 new cases, 16 are hospitalized, and they have had 12 deaths reported.
New York State Health Department reported a 5.8% positivity Rate for COVID Saturday, with over 130,000 tested & 7623 positives. Hospitalizations, ICU patients & Patients on Ventilators all continue to increase, there were 115 Deaths Saturday.
Delaware County DPW announced that Bridge 136 over Dug Road/ Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Brook in the town of Deposit have been closed due to flooding. Inspections are underway and the bridge will be re-opened when it is deemed safe.
Otsiningo Park in Broome County will remain closed until further notice, due to flooding & subsequent repairs that are needed because of the flooding.
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-28-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Local law enforcement agencies participated in a traffic safety saturation detail last Thursday, organized by the State Police. 21 law enforcement members were involved in the detail that took place in Sidney, Agencies involved included the State Police, Village of Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Delaware County Probation Department, State Parole officers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 21 traffic tickets were issued, there was 1 DWI, a violation of the Safe Act, 2 arrests for Criminal Possession of Methamphetamines, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and a probation violation.
A small explosion at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown Tuesday injured 2 construction workers. the explosion occurred near the hospital’s receiving dock when a contractor was transporting equipment in an exterior stairwell connected to a construction site, 1 workers suffered severe injuries & was reported to Upstate medical Center in Syracuse, a 2nd construction worker was treated at Bassett for his injuries. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage was minimal, hospital operations were not affected.
Chobani announced that they are raising their minimum hourly wage from $13 to $15, starting in the first quarter of 2021, at the headquarters in Norwich, and at their Greek yogurt plants in South Edmeston and in Twin Falls, Idaho. Employees already making more than $15 an hour will see their pay increase by comparable amounts. Chobani’s average hourly rate at the facilities will be about $19 an hour.
The Village of Sidney will have "Trick or Treat" hours Saturday for Halloween from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-28-20)
Mayor Matviak told WCDO News that the full list of recommendations for Halloween is available at the village's Facebook page, or on their weekly Small Town Connects Email.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 388 COVID 19 cases, with 45 Active Cases, 263 in Quarantine & 6 Hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 7deaths and they have conducted 35,774 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced that they have had another 173 COVID 19 cases since Monday. They report 94 deaths, 2816 recoveries and over 4900 people are being monitored by the Health department. The State Health Department announced that the "Yellow Zone" in the southern part of Broome County had a 15% positivity rate for COVID testing on Monday.
Hartwick College reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. College officials confirm that there are 13 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is now up to 34.
The Bainbridge Rotary Club will hold their annual Pancake Day; take out only, on Election Day November 3rd, at the Back of Bob's Diner. Rotary spokesperson June White said that it is part of the Rotary's effort to eradicate polio in the last 2 countries where it exists:
(June White 10-28-20)
White said that people must wear their masks and practice social distancing at the event next Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 98,413 test results were reported Monday, yielding 1,509 positive cases statewide. The state has 1083 Hospitalized, there are 233 in ICU Beds, 120 are on ventilators, and there were 15 more deaths Monday, bringing the state death toll to 25,758.
Governor Cuomo announced that California has been added to New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed; Non-Essential Interstate Travel to and from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania is discouraged. The List can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 5 cases of COVID 19 reported today as well as another death related to the virus, giving the County 8 deaths since March, all were over 60. The Current Otsego Numbers: 986 total confirmed cases, 40 active cases, with no one hospitalized, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 32 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, with 17 active cases, 4 of those are hospitalized, and 119 are quarantined. The County reports a total of 160 cases, 134 recoveries, 9 deaths and over 23,500 tests have been performed.
State Police arrested 56 year old Edward Hillery of Afton for 3rd degree Assault, following a report of an assault on Main Street in the village of Afton. Hillery allegedly punched a 70-year-old victim multiple times then pulled the victim to the ground and kicked the victim. The victim did sustain injuries and was checked out by Greene EMS but did not want to be transported. Hillery was virtually arraigned and released on his own recognizance. The judge issued an order of protection.
State Police arrested 38 year old Nathaniel Lavender of Sweeny, Texas for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after a trooper on patrol on Oak Street in the town of Deposit observed a vehicle with a vehicle and traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Lavender’s license has been suspended a total of 18 times, he was processed & was released on appearance tickets to the town of Deposit court on November 23rd.
Local law enforcement agencies participated in a traffic safety saturation detail last Thursday, organized by the State Police. 21 law enforcement members were involved in the detail that took place in Sidney, Agencies involved included the State Police, Village of Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Delaware County Probation Department, State Parole officers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 21 traffic tickets were issued, there was 1 DWI, a violation of the Safe Act, 2 arrests for Criminal Possession of Methamphetamines, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and a probation violation.
A small explosion at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown Tuesday injured 2 construction workers. the explosion occurred near the hospital’s receiving dock when a contractor was transporting equipment in an exterior stairwell connected to a construction site, 1 workers suffered severe injuries & was reported to Upstate medical Center in Syracuse, a 2nd construction worker was treated at Bassett for his injuries. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage was minimal, hospital operations were not affected.
Chobani announced that they are raising their minimum hourly wage from $13 to $15, starting in the first quarter of 2021, at the headquarters in Norwich, and at their Greek yogurt plants in South Edmeston and in Twin Falls, Idaho. Employees already making more than $15 an hour will see their pay increase by comparable amounts. Chobani’s average hourly rate at the facilities will be about $19 an hour.
The Village of Sidney will have "Trick or Treat" hours Saturday for Halloween from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-28-20)
Mayor Matviak told WCDO News that the full list of recommendations for Halloween is available at the village's Facebook page, or on their weekly Small Town Connects Email.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 388 COVID 19 cases, with 45 Active Cases, 263 in Quarantine & 6 Hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 7deaths and they have conducted 35,774 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced that they have had another 173 COVID 19 cases since Monday. They report 94 deaths, 2816 recoveries and over 4900 people are being monitored by the Health department. The State Health Department announced that the "Yellow Zone" in the southern part of Broome County had a 15% positivity rate for COVID testing on Monday.
Hartwick College reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. College officials confirm that there are 13 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is now up to 34.
The Bainbridge Rotary Club will hold their annual Pancake Day; take out only, on Election Day November 3rd, at the Back of Bob's Diner. Rotary spokesperson June White said that it is part of the Rotary's effort to eradicate polio in the last 2 countries where it exists:
(June White 10-28-20)
White said that people must wear their masks and practice social distancing at the event next Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 98,413 test results were reported Monday, yielding 1,509 positive cases statewide. The state has 1083 Hospitalized, there are 233 in ICU Beds, 120 are on ventilators, and there were 15 more deaths Monday, bringing the state death toll to 25,758.
Governor Cuomo announced that California has been added to New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed; Non-Essential Interstate Travel to and from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania is discouraged. The List can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 5 cases of COVID 19 reported today as well as another death related to the virus, giving the County 8 deaths since March, all were over 60. The Current Otsego Numbers: 986 total confirmed cases, 40 active cases, with no one hospitalized, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 32 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, with 17 active cases, 4 of those are hospitalized, and 119 are quarantined. The County reports a total of 160 cases, 134 recoveries, 9 deaths and over 23,500 tests have been performed.
State Police arrested 56 year old Edward Hillery of Afton for 3rd degree Assault, following a report of an assault on Main Street in the village of Afton. Hillery allegedly punched a 70-year-old victim multiple times then pulled the victim to the ground and kicked the victim. The victim did sustain injuries and was checked out by Greene EMS but did not want to be transported. Hillery was virtually arraigned and released on his own recognizance. The judge issued an order of protection.
State Police arrested 38 year old Nathaniel Lavender of Sweeny, Texas for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after a trooper on patrol on Oak Street in the town of Deposit observed a vehicle with a vehicle and traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Lavender’s license has been suspended a total of 18 times, he was processed & was released on appearance tickets to the town of Deposit court on November 23rd.
WCDO News — Monday 9-28-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-28-20
Governor Cuomo announced today that the residential tenant eviction protection has been extended to January 1st. The state's Safe Harbor Act protects tenants from COVID-related residential evictions and foreclosures. Last week, the governor also announced an emergency moratorium on evictions and foreclosures for commercial tenants is being extended through October 20th.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers Monday. They have had 249 cases since March; currently there are 2 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, 73 Active Quarantines 227 Recoveries, 7 deaths and over 28,600 Tests Performed.
The Broome County Health Department’s contact tracing team has interviewed a confirmed positive COVID19 case who reported having participated in the New York Off-Road Association Boondocks event in Pitcher. The confirmed positive individual was there September 19th & 20th. The Broome County Health Department also reported that a positive COVID case was from a person who was at the Old Union Hotel at 246 Clinton Street in Binghamton on Monday, September 21 between 4:00 and 8:30 PM. The Health Department asks anyone who was at either location during those periods to quarantine until October 6th, anyone exhibiting symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact a medical provider.
Hartwick College today reported no new cases of COVID-19 have been detected among students or staff. The current number of active cases is down to 2, their total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 18.
This is the final week of the Hospice & Palliative care of Chenango County's "The Greatest Dinner that Never Was" fundraiser. Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO news about this week's schedule of events:
(Sarah Green 9-28-20)
More information is available by calling their office at 334-3556, or going to their website HospiceChenango.org/Events or their Facebook page.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold 2 virtual Meet the State Senate Candidates forums for local State Senate seats. State Senate District 51's event, featuring Democrat Jim Barber and Republican Peter Oberacker, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12 noon. The State Senate 42nd District's forum, featuring incumbent Democrat Jen Metzger and Republican Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public via Zoom, Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register at delawarecounty.org.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that the Deadline is this Wednesday to vote for their CITIZEN & BUSINESS OF THE YEAR awards. Votes can be cast by sending an email to bainbridge.chamber@yahoo.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-28-20
Delaware County Sheriff's Department & State Police investigated a 2-car fatal accident Friday morning in Delhi. Killed were 74 year old Sandra Elmore and her passenger, 80 year old Eugene Mills, both of Downsville. Elmore was driving north on state Route 10 when her car crossed over into the southbound lane and collided with a car driven by 32 year old Michael Beilby of East Meredith. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by members of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division and State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.
Governor Cuomo reported 866 COVID 19 cases on Saturday out of more than 84,000 tests conducted, bringing the Statewide Total to 455,626. Patient Hospitalizations were back up to 541, there were 155 patients in ICU beds, & 59 on ventilators, there were 6 Deaths Saturday, the state death toll is 25,456
Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 58-year-old Gary Stevens of Delhi for Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child and 1st degree Rape; he is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a child less than 11 years of age. Stevens was remanded without bail to the Delaware County Jail after his arraignment. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed in this case.
Delaware County Sheriff Office arrested 21 year old Sean Gillespie of Bovina following an investigation into the forgery of personal checks that were stolen from a Town of Bovina home. Deputies charged Gillespie with 3rd degree grand larceny and 18 counts each of criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of a forged instrument & offering a false instrument for filing, for allegedly stealing nearly $4000 by using 18 stolen and forged checks, he was arraigned virtually & was released on his own recognizance pending his appearance in the Town of Delhi court on a later date.
Governor Cuomo announced today that the residential tenant eviction protection has been extended to January 1st. The state's Safe Harbor Act protects tenants from COVID-related residential evictions and foreclosures. Last week, the governor also announced an emergency moratorium on evictions and foreclosures for commercial tenants is being extended through October 20th.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers Monday. They have had 249 cases since March; currently there are 2 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, 73 Active Quarantines 227 Recoveries, 7 deaths and over 28,600 Tests Performed.
The Broome County Health Department’s contact tracing team has interviewed a confirmed positive COVID19 case who reported having participated in the New York Off-Road Association Boondocks event in Pitcher. The confirmed positive individual was there September 19th & 20th. The Broome County Health Department also reported that a positive COVID case was from a person who was at the Old Union Hotel at 246 Clinton Street in Binghamton on Monday, September 21 between 4:00 and 8:30 PM. The Health Department asks anyone who was at either location during those periods to quarantine until October 6th, anyone exhibiting symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact a medical provider.
Hartwick College today reported no new cases of COVID-19 have been detected among students or staff. The current number of active cases is down to 2, their total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 18.
This is the final week of the Hospice & Palliative care of Chenango County's "The Greatest Dinner that Never Was" fundraiser. Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO news about this week's schedule of events:
(Sarah Green 9-28-20)
More information is available by calling their office at 334-3556, or going to their website HospiceChenango.org/Events or their Facebook page.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold 2 virtual Meet the State Senate Candidates forums for local State Senate seats. State Senate District 51's event, featuring Democrat Jim Barber and Republican Peter Oberacker, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12 noon. The State Senate 42nd District's forum, featuring incumbent Democrat Jen Metzger and Republican Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public via Zoom, Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register at delawarecounty.org.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that the Deadline is this Wednesday to vote for their CITIZEN & BUSINESS OF THE YEAR awards. Votes can be cast by sending an email to bainbridge.chamber@yahoo.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-28-20
Delaware County Sheriff's Department & State Police investigated a 2-car fatal accident Friday morning in Delhi. Killed were 74 year old Sandra Elmore and her passenger, 80 year old Eugene Mills, both of Downsville. Elmore was driving north on state Route 10 when her car crossed over into the southbound lane and collided with a car driven by 32 year old Michael Beilby of East Meredith. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by members of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division and State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.
Governor Cuomo reported 866 COVID 19 cases on Saturday out of more than 84,000 tests conducted, bringing the Statewide Total to 455,626. Patient Hospitalizations were back up to 541, there were 155 patients in ICU beds, & 59 on ventilators, there were 6 Deaths Saturday, the state death toll is 25,456
Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 58-year-old Gary Stevens of Delhi for Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child and 1st degree Rape; he is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a child less than 11 years of age. Stevens was remanded without bail to the Delaware County Jail after his arraignment. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed in this case.
Delaware County Sheriff Office arrested 21 year old Sean Gillespie of Bovina following an investigation into the forgery of personal checks that were stolen from a Town of Bovina home. Deputies charged Gillespie with 3rd degree grand larceny and 18 counts each of criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of a forged instrument & offering a false instrument for filing, for allegedly stealing nearly $4000 by using 18 stolen and forged checks, he was arraigned virtually & was released on his own recognizance pending his appearance in the Town of Delhi court on a later date.
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