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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-6-20
The State Health Department tested 96,359 New Yorkers for COVID 19 Monday, with 1393 new positives reported, the state total since March is over 466,900. Hospitalizations increased again to 705 statewide, there are 158 patients in ICU Beds & 72 are on Ventilators. There were 9 more deaths reported from the Virus Monday, the state death toll was up to 25,536.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers this morning; they are up to 262 active cases, with 9 active cases & 3 hospitalizations & 100 Active Quarantines. Chenango county reports 7 deaths, 231 recoveries & they have conducted over 30,300 tests since March.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich today announced that they have re-instated visitor restrictions, following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Chenango County and the Southern Tier. The Visitor Restrictions will be at the hospital and all of its off-site locations, with some limited restrictions regarding end of life patients & pediatric care. In addition, all patients, staff, vendors and visitors will continue to be screened upon arrival at any UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital location. More information about the policy is available at 337-4111, more information on COVID-19 or to be evaluated online through the UHS Virtual Walk-in, or visit online at nyuhs.org.
Broome County Health Department announced that they have 66 more COVID 19 positive cases Tuesday; they report a total of 1929 cases. They report 82 deaths, 1389 recoveries & 2330 people are being monitored by the Health Department
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Monday that the County has taken a former BC Transit bus, stripped it of its seats & installed a laboratory, and will be going all over the County administering Rapid COVID 19 tests, for county residents exhibiting symptoms of the virus. More information is available at apps.health.ny.gov or by calling 211.
This Friday is the last day New Yorkers can register to vote in the 2020 General Election. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State and the county, city or village in which you are registering for at least 30 days before the election; and be at least 18 years old on or by November 3rd. Learn the ways you can register to vote, or check to make sure you are registered at elections.ny.gov.
The Raymond Corporation observed National Manufacturing Day last Friday with more than 2,000 student registrants from around the country during an interactive digital event. National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry, This year was the first year Raymond’s Manufacturing Day was an entirely digital event, enabling students to discover observe advanced manufacturing operations, the virtual event far exceeded their usual in person attendance of about 250 students each year, manufacturers expect to fill 4.6 million high-skill, high-tech jobs over the next decade.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the inclusion of the Restart Act to support live event venues that are struggling to recover after a summer of limited or no operations due to the COVID 19:
(Gillibrand 10-6-20)
Senator Gillibrand said that the Restart Act has wide support on both sides of the Aisle, but there is no timetable currently for the next Relief Bill to pass the Legislature & get signed by the President.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York has received a $25,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to the Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Fund for related needs in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties. More information about the foundation is available at donorswhocare.org.
State Senator Jim Seward & local officials gathered Monday to dedicate a part of State Route 205 in the town of Hartwick to Sergeant John Kempe Winslow of Hartwick. Winslow was killed in the line of duty in July of 1969 in Vietnam, he was 22 years old.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers this morning; they are up to 262 active cases, with 9 active cases & 3 hospitalizations & 100 Active Quarantines. Chenango county reports 7 deaths, 231 recoveries & they have conducted over 30,300 tests since March.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich today announced that they have re-instated visitor restrictions, following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Chenango County and the Southern Tier. The Visitor Restrictions will be at the hospital and all of its off-site locations, with some limited restrictions regarding end of life patients & pediatric care. In addition, all patients, staff, vendors and visitors will continue to be screened upon arrival at any UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital location. More information about the policy is available at 337-4111, more information on COVID-19 or to be evaluated online through the UHS Virtual Walk-in, or visit online at nyuhs.org.
Broome County Health Department announced that they have 66 more COVID 19 positive cases Tuesday; they report a total of 1929 cases. They report 82 deaths, 1389 recoveries & 2330 people are being monitored by the Health Department
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Monday that the County has taken a former BC Transit bus, stripped it of its seats & installed a laboratory, and will be going all over the County administering Rapid COVID 19 tests, for county residents exhibiting symptoms of the virus. More information is available at apps.health.ny.gov or by calling 211.
This Friday is the last day New Yorkers can register to vote in the 2020 General Election. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State and the county, city or village in which you are registering for at least 30 days before the election; and be at least 18 years old on or by November 3rd. Learn the ways you can register to vote, or check to make sure you are registered at elections.ny.gov.
The Raymond Corporation observed National Manufacturing Day last Friday with more than 2,000 student registrants from around the country during an interactive digital event. National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry, This year was the first year Raymond’s Manufacturing Day was an entirely digital event, enabling students to discover observe advanced manufacturing operations, the virtual event far exceeded their usual in person attendance of about 250 students each year, manufacturers expect to fill 4.6 million high-skill, high-tech jobs over the next decade.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the inclusion of the Restart Act to support live event venues that are struggling to recover after a summer of limited or no operations due to the COVID 19:
(Gillibrand 10-6-20)
Senator Gillibrand said that the Restart Act has wide support on both sides of the Aisle, but there is no timetable currently for the next Relief Bill to pass the Legislature & get signed by the President.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York has received a $25,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to the Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Fund for related needs in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties. More information about the foundation is available at donorswhocare.org.
State Senator Jim Seward & local officials gathered Monday to dedicate a part of State Route 205 in the town of Hartwick to Sergeant John Kempe Winslow of Hartwick. Winslow was killed in the line of duty in July of 1969 in Vietnam, he was 22 years old.
BROOME COUNTY EXECUTIVE JASON GARNARBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHcommunity foundation of south central New YorkGovernor CuomoGreeneHARTWICKLOCKHEED MARTINNew YorkNorwichSERGEANT JOHN KEMPE WINSLOWState senator Jim SewardTHE RAYMOND CORPORATIONU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDUHS Chenango Memorial HospitalWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 9-11-20
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-20
Governor Cuomo announced that Thursday was the 35th straight day that New York State's COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent. There were 880 new cases diagnosed Thursday out of 89,722 tests, the number of positive tests since March is 442,791. The number of patients hospitalized for the virus was 474, with 120 in ICU beds & 54 on ventilators. There were 5 deaths Thursday, bringing the state Death Toll to 25,382.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 242 COVID 19 cases since March, with 10 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, 114 Quarantines 7 deaths, 210 recoveries & a total of 24,832 tests performed.
The Broome County Health Department announced Friday that they are reporting a total of 1293 COVID 19 cases since March. They now report 82 deaths, 1149 recoveries, 423 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 46,000 tests.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York has released the results of their most recent survey of the needs of local non-profits as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In August, as a follow-up to an earlier survey done, the Foundation surveyed local organizations including non-profits, school districts, economic development agencies and others, 111 responded with ongoing concerns about lost revenue, cash flow, the mental health of employees and clients, and the expectation that their circumstances will likely be worse in 2021. More information about the Foundation can be found on its website at www.donorswhocare.org.
Commerce Chenango hosted the very first ‘Sofa Soiree’ on Thursday evening, in a Zoom celebration of member businesses and individuals, who were chosen by their peers for accomplishments throughout this past year. Winners were announced in a variety of categories, Employer of the Year was NBT Bank, New Business award went to Hidden Springs Brewhouse, the Non-Profit award went to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the good Neighbor award went to Shane Butler of the Chenango County Planning Department and Emerging Professional award went to Julia Miller of the Blueox Corporation.
State Police are reminding residents to keep valuables out of their vehicles and to keep their unattended vehicles locked. Troopers in the Oneonta area have recently responded to numerous complaints of vehicles that have been gone through and items have been taken. Police remind residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 911.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar submitted his proposed county budget by Zoom Thursday. Broome County is facing hard economic times due to the economic shutdown following the COVID 19 pandemic earlier this year, a no -frills budget with a small tax decrease was forwarded by Garnar for consideration by the Broome County Legislature, all New York Counties are waiting to see if the next federal COVID relief package will finally contain aid to state & local governments.
The Board of Directors for the Village Bountiful have decided that they will open their new market in the Willow Bend Plaza at 1004 State Highway 7 in Unadilla later this month, Spokesperson Jakkie Bickos explains:
(Jakkie Bickos 9-11-20)
Bickos said that more information about the store or membership is available at villagebountiful.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. Over the past 2 days 14 new cases have been reported. Currently, there are 829 total confirmed cases with 665 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, there were 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College, and 2 have since recovered. 268 active cases are currently residing in the county, and there are no hospitalizations.
Delaware County is reporting 2 new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries today. The known active cases in the County as of today is 8, all are isolated at home. To date there have been 116 confirmed positive cases of COVID19 in Delaware County, with 69 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.
The State Labor Department announced that payments for the Lost Wages Assistance program, which provides an additional $300 in weekly benefits to unemployed New Yorkers, will begin next week. Up to 2.4 million New Yorkers are eligible for the program, including 435,000 who must submit an additional certification to qualify, the Certification System Launches today, Payments Begin on a Rolling Basis Next Week.
The American Red Cross is hosting a "Never Forget 9/11" Blood Drive today at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. All Blood types are needed; the drive runs from 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM, Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org.
Colorscape Chenango announced that they do a "Virtual” Arts Festival on September 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on YouTube. Spokesperson Roz DeRensis explains:
(Roz DeRensis 9-11-20)
The link will be at colorscape.org Saturday morning, starting at 11:00 AM. There will also be cooking demos, & Music performances, the schedule of events for the virtual Festival can be found at www.colorscape.org.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 3 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-11-20)
Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, from 1:00 to 3:30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that Thursday was the 35th straight day that New York State's COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent. There were 880 new cases diagnosed Thursday out of 89,722 tests, the number of positive tests since March is 442,791. The number of patients hospitalized for the virus was 474, with 120 in ICU beds & 54 on ventilators. There were 5 deaths Thursday, bringing the state Death Toll to 25,382.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 242 COVID 19 cases since March, with 10 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, 114 Quarantines 7 deaths, 210 recoveries & a total of 24,832 tests performed.
The Broome County Health Department announced Friday that they are reporting a total of 1293 COVID 19 cases since March. They now report 82 deaths, 1149 recoveries, 423 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 46,000 tests.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York has released the results of their most recent survey of the needs of local non-profits as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In August, as a follow-up to an earlier survey done, the Foundation surveyed local organizations including non-profits, school districts, economic development agencies and others, 111 responded with ongoing concerns about lost revenue, cash flow, the mental health of employees and clients, and the expectation that their circumstances will likely be worse in 2021. More information about the Foundation can be found on its website at www.donorswhocare.org.
Commerce Chenango hosted the very first ‘Sofa Soiree’ on Thursday evening, in a Zoom celebration of member businesses and individuals, who were chosen by their peers for accomplishments throughout this past year. Winners were announced in a variety of categories, Employer of the Year was NBT Bank, New Business award went to Hidden Springs Brewhouse, the Non-Profit award went to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the good Neighbor award went to Shane Butler of the Chenango County Planning Department and Emerging Professional award went to Julia Miller of the Blueox Corporation.
State Police are reminding residents to keep valuables out of their vehicles and to keep their unattended vehicles locked. Troopers in the Oneonta area have recently responded to numerous complaints of vehicles that have been gone through and items have been taken. Police remind residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 911.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar submitted his proposed county budget by Zoom Thursday. Broome County is facing hard economic times due to the economic shutdown following the COVID 19 pandemic earlier this year, a no -frills budget with a small tax decrease was forwarded by Garnar for consideration by the Broome County Legislature, all New York Counties are waiting to see if the next federal COVID relief package will finally contain aid to state & local governments.
The Board of Directors for the Village Bountiful have decided that they will open their new market in the Willow Bend Plaza at 1004 State Highway 7 in Unadilla later this month, Spokesperson Jakkie Bickos explains:
(Jakkie Bickos 9-11-20)
Bickos said that more information about the store or membership is available at villagebountiful.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. Over the past 2 days 14 new cases have been reported. Currently, there are 829 total confirmed cases with 665 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, there were 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College, and 2 have since recovered. 268 active cases are currently residing in the county, and there are no hospitalizations.
Delaware County is reporting 2 new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries today. The known active cases in the County as of today is 8, all are isolated at home. To date there have been 116 confirmed positive cases of COVID19 in Delaware County, with 69 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.
The State Labor Department announced that payments for the Lost Wages Assistance program, which provides an additional $300 in weekly benefits to unemployed New Yorkers, will begin next week. Up to 2.4 million New Yorkers are eligible for the program, including 435,000 who must submit an additional certification to qualify, the Certification System Launches today, Payments Begin on a Rolling Basis Next Week.
The American Red Cross is hosting a "Never Forget 9/11" Blood Drive today at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. All Blood types are needed; the drive runs from 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM, Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org.
Colorscape Chenango announced that they do a "Virtual” Arts Festival on September 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on YouTube. Spokesperson Roz DeRensis explains:
(Roz DeRensis 9-11-20)
The link will be at colorscape.org Saturday morning, starting at 11:00 AM. There will also be cooking demos, & Music performances, the schedule of events for the virtual Festival can be found at www.colorscape.org.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 3 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-11-20)
Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, from 1:00 to 3:30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-10-20
Governor Cuomo announced a Friday deadline for school districts that have not submitted plans for in-person learning yet. Currently, 107 school districts have not submitted a plan for the fall, last Friday Governor Cuomo said that all school district should be able to re-open in September, but they must submit plans to be approved by the Health Department & the State Education Department. Local schools that did not submit a plan include: Cooperstown, Richfield Springs & Worcester in Otsego County, and Andes & Margaretville in Delaware County.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357 in Franklin Sunday evening, 51 year old Ronald Roof of Franklin was charged with Felony DWI, & aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle among many other charges. Deputies & EMS crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle over an embankment, on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin, the operator of the vehicle had fled from the scene on foot. Deputies located Roof, the
investigation revealed that his driving privilege was revoked from a prior alcohol related offense and for failure to answer to summonses. Roof was released & is scheduled to reappear in the Franklin Town Court on a later date.
Driving with a broken windshield and a suspended license resulted in a Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arresting a Delhi man last Wednesday evening and charging him with Driving While ability impaired by drugs and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Deputies observed a vehicle being operated on Phoebe Lane in the Village of Delhi with a broken windshield, they stopped the vehicle, which was driven by 30-year-old John Regazzi of Delhi, who was accused of driving while
impaired, along with several other lesser charges. Regazzi was processed and released and was directed to appear in the Delhi Town Court at a later date.
The Susquehanna SPCA announced that they have met & surpassed a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge in support of its SHELTER US Campaign. So far they have raised over $123,000, bringing the shelter $223,000 closer to the project's roughly $5 million price tag. In celebration of the milestone, the shelter is giving back to the community with reduced adoption fees through this Friday, August 14th.
The State Health Department announced 476 positive COVID 19 cases Sunday, or .88% of those tested. The total number of cases so far is 421,336, the total number of deaths is 25,204. Hospitalizations, Intubations & the number of patients in ICU beds continues to decline.
Chenango County Public Health announced that over the weekend, they increased their total of COVID 19 cases by 4 to 216. They report 130 current quarantines, 195 recoveries, 7 deaths , 1 person is hospitalized, and they have conducted just over 18,000 tests.
Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood will hold their next race tonight with the 56th running of the Heath Memorial. The grandstand will be closed to spectators per current NYS Covid-19 Guidelines. The Race will be Broadcast live at dirttrackdigest.tv. for a fee, more information is available at 651-4421.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is hosting our very first "Drive Thru Job Fair!" this Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the parking lot of Damaschke Field. 25 local area employers will participate, Job Seekers will just drive in, follow the signs and traffic flow and remain in the car with your face mask on as you drive to each employer. There is no fee to job seekers.
Area Chambers of Commerce & Local Governments are urging people to complete the 2020 Census as soon as possible. The Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year and helps to keep taxes lower, the census can be found online at 2020census.gov.
State Police responded Friday to a reported of a shooting at 1205 Conklin Road in the town of Conklin. Troopers immediately located two female victims in the parking lot. 38 year old Alison Salisbury of Binghamton was shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene. 42 year old Shannon Brooks of Conklin was shot in the hand and transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center where she was treated and released. State Police arrested 45 year old Lance Johnson of Binghamton man for 2nd degree Murder & 2nd degree Attempted Murder, & is being held in the Broome County Jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo gave an update on the state's progress in lowering the number of COVID 19 cases statewide. On Sunday, the number of ICU Patients Dropped to 131, a New Low since March 16, .78% of those tested was COVID-19 Positive; the Lowest One-Day Percentage Reported Positive since Pandemic Began, there were 7 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Total hospitalizations were at 548. The 515 Additional Cases gives the state 420,860."
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Friday and 1 additional recovery, which brings the number of active cases to 0. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 14 people now under mandatory quarantine. 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Hosts A Roundtable with Tourism Leaders to Discuss How to Build Back Better, at 1:00 PM at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Library on Fair Street in Cooperstown.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357 in Franklin Sunday evening, 51 year old Ronald Roof of Franklin was charged with Felony DWI, & aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle among many other charges. Deputies & EMS crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle over an embankment, on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin, the operator of the vehicle had fled from the scene on foot. Deputies located Roof, the
investigation revealed that his driving privilege was revoked from a prior alcohol related offense and for failure to answer to summonses. Roof was released & is scheduled to reappear in the Franklin Town Court on a later date.
Driving with a broken windshield and a suspended license resulted in a Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arresting a Delhi man last Wednesday evening and charging him with Driving While ability impaired by drugs and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Deputies observed a vehicle being operated on Phoebe Lane in the Village of Delhi with a broken windshield, they stopped the vehicle, which was driven by 30-year-old John Regazzi of Delhi, who was accused of driving while
impaired, along with several other lesser charges. Regazzi was processed and released and was directed to appear in the Delhi Town Court at a later date.
The Susquehanna SPCA announced that they have met & surpassed a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge in support of its SHELTER US Campaign. So far they have raised over $123,000, bringing the shelter $223,000 closer to the project's roughly $5 million price tag. In celebration of the milestone, the shelter is giving back to the community with reduced adoption fees through this Friday, August 14th.
The State Health Department announced 476 positive COVID 19 cases Sunday, or .88% of those tested. The total number of cases so far is 421,336, the total number of deaths is 25,204. Hospitalizations, Intubations & the number of patients in ICU beds continues to decline.
Chenango County Public Health announced that over the weekend, they increased their total of COVID 19 cases by 4 to 216. They report 130 current quarantines, 195 recoveries, 7 deaths , 1 person is hospitalized, and they have conducted just over 18,000 tests.
Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood will hold their next race tonight with the 56th running of the Heath Memorial. The grandstand will be closed to spectators per current NYS Covid-19 Guidelines. The Race will be Broadcast live at dirttrackdigest.tv. for a fee, more information is available at 651-4421.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is hosting our very first "Drive Thru Job Fair!" this Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the parking lot of Damaschke Field. 25 local area employers will participate, Job Seekers will just drive in, follow the signs and traffic flow and remain in the car with your face mask on as you drive to each employer. There is no fee to job seekers.
Area Chambers of Commerce & Local Governments are urging people to complete the 2020 Census as soon as possible. The Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year and helps to keep taxes lower, the census can be found online at 2020census.gov.
State Police responded Friday to a reported of a shooting at 1205 Conklin Road in the town of Conklin. Troopers immediately located two female victims in the parking lot. 38 year old Alison Salisbury of Binghamton was shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene. 42 year old Shannon Brooks of Conklin was shot in the hand and transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center where she was treated and released. State Police arrested 45 year old Lance Johnson of Binghamton man for 2nd degree Murder & 2nd degree Attempted Murder, & is being held in the Broome County Jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo gave an update on the state's progress in lowering the number of COVID 19 cases statewide. On Sunday, the number of ICU Patients Dropped to 131, a New Low since March 16, .78% of those tested was COVID-19 Positive; the Lowest One-Day Percentage Reported Positive since Pandemic Began, there were 7 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Total hospitalizations were at 548. The 515 Additional Cases gives the state 420,860."
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Friday and 1 additional recovery, which brings the number of active cases to 0. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 14 people now under mandatory quarantine. 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Hosts A Roundtable with Tourism Leaders to Discuss How to Build Back Better, at 1:00 PM at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Library on Fair Street in Cooperstown.
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WCDO News — Thursday 7-30-20
Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that they will be holding their household Hazardous waste collection day in August, DPW Spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:
(Dustin Hendricks 7-30-20
Those who would like to register can call Hendricks at 337-1792, or email him at dhendricks@co.chenango.ny.us.
Broome County Department of Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today, with 12 new cases bringing their number of positives to 975. They have had 66 deaths since March, with 770 recoveries & 713 are being monitored by the Department.
Otsego County Department of Health announced today that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the city of Oneonta Wednesday, 4 people were exposed & are undergoing post-rabies exposure treatments. Anyone seeking more information about rabies can call the health department at 547-4230 or visit the County health department website.
Otsego County Health Department reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 today, giving them a total of 102 since March. There are 10 active cases, with 3 hospitalized, 205 are under quarantine since March, 5 have died & 87 have recovered.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are now up to 205 COVID 19 cases since March, with 7 deaths, 186 recoveries, there are 147 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalizations, and they have performed over 16,100 tests.
The State Health Department announced that 777 people tested positive for COVID 19 yesterday, giving the state a total of 414,370 cases since March. There were 13 deaths attributed to the virus Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 25,145.
Delaware County received 1 new positive test result for COVID-19 Wednesday & 4 additional recoveries. The known active cases is 5, To date there have been 94 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 38 people under mandatory quarantine and 6 people under precautionary quarantine. 4 people are isolated at home and 1 is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 83 have fully recovered.
The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Unadilla Bishop Lot on Today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to provide no cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older. Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 or older and can be sent by mail. More information or appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
Nurse Practitioner Kathy Anderson of the UHS Primary Care of Oxford, spent 9 days in Honduras in 2018 on a medical mission, she will share her experiences with a special virtual presentation being offered as part of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2020 Women’s Health Series. The Zoom event will be this afternoon at 12:30 PM, to register call 337-4239 or email makenzie.ballard@nyuhs.org.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will host a Zoom Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM on A Trauma Sensitive Approach to COVID-19 presented by Amanda Martin Decker of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County. More information is available at 437-4274; the meeting will also be available by phone at 1-646-558-8656.
Congressman Antonio Delgado announced today that $2.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to airports in his 19th congressional district, including the Albert Sam Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta. Delgado stated that the Oneonta airport received $70,000 for pavement projects.
(Dustin Hendricks 7-30-20
Those who would like to register can call Hendricks at 337-1792, or email him at dhendricks@co.chenango.ny.us.
Broome County Department of Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today, with 12 new cases bringing their number of positives to 975. They have had 66 deaths since March, with 770 recoveries & 713 are being monitored by the Department.
Otsego County Department of Health announced today that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the city of Oneonta Wednesday, 4 people were exposed & are undergoing post-rabies exposure treatments. Anyone seeking more information about rabies can call the health department at 547-4230 or visit the County health department website.
Otsego County Health Department reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 today, giving them a total of 102 since March. There are 10 active cases, with 3 hospitalized, 205 are under quarantine since March, 5 have died & 87 have recovered.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are now up to 205 COVID 19 cases since March, with 7 deaths, 186 recoveries, there are 147 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalizations, and they have performed over 16,100 tests.
The State Health Department announced that 777 people tested positive for COVID 19 yesterday, giving the state a total of 414,370 cases since March. There were 13 deaths attributed to the virus Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 25,145.
Delaware County received 1 new positive test result for COVID-19 Wednesday & 4 additional recoveries. The known active cases is 5, To date there have been 94 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 38 people under mandatory quarantine and 6 people under precautionary quarantine. 4 people are isolated at home and 1 is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 83 have fully recovered.
The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Unadilla Bishop Lot on Today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to provide no cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older. Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 or older and can be sent by mail. More information or appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
Nurse Practitioner Kathy Anderson of the UHS Primary Care of Oxford, spent 9 days in Honduras in 2018 on a medical mission, she will share her experiences with a special virtual presentation being offered as part of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2020 Women’s Health Series. The Zoom event will be this afternoon at 12:30 PM, to register call 337-4239 or email makenzie.ballard@nyuhs.org.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will host a Zoom Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM on A Trauma Sensitive Approach to COVID-19 presented by Amanda Martin Decker of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County. More information is available at 437-4274; the meeting will also be available by phone at 1-646-558-8656.
Congressman Antonio Delgado announced today that $2.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to airports in his 19th congressional district, including the Albert Sam Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta. Delgado stated that the Oneonta airport received $70,000 for pavement projects.
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WCDO News — Friday 7-17-20
Gabriel Truitt of Oneonta was sentenced to life in prison without parole in Otsego County Court this morning. Truitt was convicted earlier this year on charges of 1st & 2nd degree murder plus arson, for setting a fire at Walling Avenue in Oneonta, former Oneonta Firefighter John Heller died in the fire while helping to evacuate people from the burning building.
David Thomas of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for attempted murder. Thomas pleaded guilty to attempted murder earlier this year in connection with a domestic dispute on a woman where she suffered a neck injury; an order of protection was also filed for the victim.
Governor Cuomo announced that Hospitalizations from the Coronavirus Dropped to 765 on Thursday, the Lowest Daily Total since March 18th. there were 776 new cases of the virus yesterday, about 1% of all of those tested, bringing the total number of cases since March up to 405,551. 10 COVID-19 Deaths were reported Thursday the number of ICU patients on ventilators was down to 98.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus Numbers today, they have had a total of 178 confirmed cases, 131 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, 149 recoveries and over 13,800 tests have been performed.
Governor Cuomo announced that all restaurants and bars statewide can only serve alcohol to seated patrons. Service must be provided at the table, not at the bar, to patrons who are socially distanced by six feet or separated by physical barriers. Patrons must also order food if they are ordering alcohol. Citizens who see violations can report complaints with photos to the State Liquor Authority at sla.ny.gov.
Employees at UHS Primary Care Norwich coordinated a food and personal care product drive at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and its outpatient office locations, in order to donate the items to the Catholic Charities Roots & Wings program. Items such as diapers, formula and hygiene products were donated, 5 collection bins with over 80 items were donated & were distributed to those in need.
State Police identified the 2 women who died after a one-vehicle crash in the town of Pittsfield Wednesday as 21 year old Tehya Gonzalez of Bainbridge and 21 year old Cheyenn Aubry of Treadwell. The driver is a 26-year-old male who is facing criminal charges; his name will be released after he is formally charged. Police responded early Wednesday to a report of a vehicle that went off of County Route 13 in the town of Pittsfield.
State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3% from the previous year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Due to the shutdown from the pandemic, June tax receipts were $475 million below projections, with shortfalls in personal income, consumption and business taxes. Unemployment Insurance payments in June totaled just under $13.5 billion, compared to $135.6 million a year earlier. The report can be found at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/
Otsego County Department of Health announced 4 new cases with 2 people hospitalized, there have been 85 total confirmed cases, with 7 active cases, 73 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, and 41 people are on quarantine & 35 individuals being monitored after travel from a state with high incidence of infection
The New York State Sheriff’s Association is presenting State legislators with 10 proposals to protect law enforcement and civilians in the area. Sheriff's held press conferences throughout the state this week, they are seeking Increasing Resisting Arrest to a Class E felony, Making Failure to Retreat a Class D felony, Increasing the levels for assaulting a police officer by one degree, and making them crimes that require bail & Deem crimes against police officers as hate crimes. They also are asking for May 15th to become a state holiday to honor police officers who have died in New York State. The full list is available at nysheriffs.org.
The next Chenango County Rabies Clinic will be held today at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Pet owners are asked to enter the grounds through the gate across from Matthews Ford on East Main Street. Pre-Registration is required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9, more information is available at 337-1673.
David Thomas of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for attempted murder. Thomas pleaded guilty to attempted murder earlier this year in connection with a domestic dispute on a woman where she suffered a neck injury; an order of protection was also filed for the victim.
Governor Cuomo announced that Hospitalizations from the Coronavirus Dropped to 765 on Thursday, the Lowest Daily Total since March 18th. there were 776 new cases of the virus yesterday, about 1% of all of those tested, bringing the total number of cases since March up to 405,551. 10 COVID-19 Deaths were reported Thursday the number of ICU patients on ventilators was down to 98.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus Numbers today, they have had a total of 178 confirmed cases, 131 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, 149 recoveries and over 13,800 tests have been performed.
Governor Cuomo announced that all restaurants and bars statewide can only serve alcohol to seated patrons. Service must be provided at the table, not at the bar, to patrons who are socially distanced by six feet or separated by physical barriers. Patrons must also order food if they are ordering alcohol. Citizens who see violations can report complaints with photos to the State Liquor Authority at sla.ny.gov.
Employees at UHS Primary Care Norwich coordinated a food and personal care product drive at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and its outpatient office locations, in order to donate the items to the Catholic Charities Roots & Wings program. Items such as diapers, formula and hygiene products were donated, 5 collection bins with over 80 items were donated & were distributed to those in need.
State Police identified the 2 women who died after a one-vehicle crash in the town of Pittsfield Wednesday as 21 year old Tehya Gonzalez of Bainbridge and 21 year old Cheyenn Aubry of Treadwell. The driver is a 26-year-old male who is facing criminal charges; his name will be released after he is formally charged. Police responded early Wednesday to a report of a vehicle that went off of County Route 13 in the town of Pittsfield.
State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3% from the previous year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Due to the shutdown from the pandemic, June tax receipts were $475 million below projections, with shortfalls in personal income, consumption and business taxes. Unemployment Insurance payments in June totaled just under $13.5 billion, compared to $135.6 million a year earlier. The report can be found at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/
Otsego County Department of Health announced 4 new cases with 2 people hospitalized, there have been 85 total confirmed cases, with 7 active cases, 73 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, and 41 people are on quarantine & 35 individuals being monitored after travel from a state with high incidence of infection
The New York State Sheriff’s Association is presenting State legislators with 10 proposals to protect law enforcement and civilians in the area. Sheriff's held press conferences throughout the state this week, they are seeking Increasing Resisting Arrest to a Class E felony, Making Failure to Retreat a Class D felony, Increasing the levels for assaulting a police officer by one degree, and making them crimes that require bail & Deem crimes against police officers as hate crimes. They also are asking for May 15th to become a state holiday to honor police officers who have died in New York State. The full list is available at nysheriffs.org.
The next Chenango County Rabies Clinic will be held today at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Pet owners are asked to enter the grounds through the gate across from Matthews Ford on East Main Street. Pre-Registration is required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9, more information is available at 337-1673.
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WCDO News — Friday 6-5-20
Governor Cuomo said today that he was disgusted at the actions of Police in Buffalo yesterday during a protest, where an elderly man was knocked to the ground, he hit his head on the ground, and Police walked passed him, even though he was visibly bleeding from the ear:
(Cuomo 6-5-20)
75 year old Martin Gugino of Buffalo is hospitalized in serious but stable condition today, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said that 2 officers have been suspended & the District Attorneys' office is investigating.
Governor Cuomo today announced the state has reached the lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yesterday, 42 people in New York passed away Thursday due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 from 8 weeks ago. The number of total hospitalizations was down yesterday to 2,728 from a record-high of 18,825 during the peak of the pandemic. The Governor also confirmed 1,075 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 376,208 confirmed cases since Early March.
With the racial unrest all over the country right now, after the recent murder by Minneapolis Police of George Floyd, Local NAACP President Lee Fisher commented about the tumultuous times we are in:
(Lee Fisher 6-5-20)
Fisher is also a retired boys’ basketball coach. He coached at Davenport for 39 years and has over 500 wins. The Full interview with Lee Fisher is available as Episode 41 of Nate Lull Podcast which can be located at the WCDOSPORTS.Com
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Long Island man Monday following their investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies and State Police responded to a domestic dispute involving weapons in the Town of Davenport, they arrested 32- year-old Abdessamad Ellouzi of Cedarhurst, for criminal possession of a weapon & menacing, for allegedly possessing and threatening family members with a dangerous instrument. Ellouzi was arraigned by teleconference in Sidney Village Court and was released; he will appear in Town of Davenport court at a later date.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 133 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. They have 1 patient hospitalized, 98 have recovered, 5, are deceased, 98 are quarantined, over 4000 tests have been conducted.
Bainbridge Town Spring Clean-Up Day is tomorrow from 9:00 am - Noon at the Town Highway garage on Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off tires, white goods and electronics. No garbage, hazardous waste or yard debris and no early drop offs!! The fee for tires up to a size 16" is $3.00, 17 - 20" $4.00 and $8.50 for tractor tires. There will also be a $10.00 fee for any appliance that contains Freon.
New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting reservations on Monday June 8th for check-in beginning June 22 on State Campgrounds. The department says campers should follow CDC social-distancing guidelines, Park Police and staff will patrol campgrounds to make sure campers are following the safety measures. No walk-up reservations allowed; congregate restroom facility will be opened with reduced capacity and cleaned following Department Of Health protocols; more information is available at parks.ny.gov/covid19.
The Susquehanna SPCA continues to receive donations for their construction project, as they seek to replace the old facility with a newer, more efficient building, Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:
(Stacie Haynes 6-5-20)
The SQSPCA is $1.2 million away from its SHELTER US Campaign target of $5 million; more information is available at 547-8111.
Otsego County is accepting applications for grant funding from qualifying Microenterprises to assist with business related activities and COVID-19 related impacts. A microenterprise is business that employs or will employ 5 or fewer persons, including the business owner or owners. The grant awards range from $3,000 to a maximum of $30,000 with a 10% equity match from the business owner. More information is available by email at Info@OtsegoNow.com, at the OTSEGONOW.COM website of by calling 607-267-4010
The Town of Masonville announced that they will have a free giveaway of masks & Hand Sanitizer tomorrow for Town Residents, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, while supplies last, the event will be held at the Masonville Town Hall.
Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, 1 additional recovery & 1 more Death. To date there have been 76 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 18 people under quarantine, 1 person is in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 64 have fully recovered.
The National Warplane Museum of Geneseo announced plans for a Southern Tier flyover Saturday with a projected take-off time of 9:30 AM. The Museum’s very own Douglas C-47, known as “Whiskey 7” will be accompanied by a P-51 Mustang named "Mad Max.” National Warplane Museum Director of Flight Operation Todd Cameron explains:
(Todd Cameron 6-5-20)
The Flyover will honor first responders, medical personnel and essential workers all across the Southern Tier of New York, including UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and the New York State Veteran's Home, Oxford.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a registered Level II Sex Offender following a sexual abuse investigation in the Town of Davenport. 45-year-old Richard Bennett of Davenport was charged with sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly subjecting a female child under the age of 17 to sexual contact, Bennett was served with an order of protection was issued by Deposit Court & was released on an appearance ticket to Town of Davenport Court at a later date. Bennett was mandated to lifetime registration as a Level II Sex Offender as a result of his 2006 conviction in Otsego County Court for 3rd degree rape, a crime that also involved a victim under the age of seventeen.
State Police arrested 49 year old Wayne Johnson of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a child as passenger and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Troopers responded to a complaint about a vehicle in the ditch off Lilley Hill Road in the town of Butternuts. Troopers located Johnson walking on Robert Williams Road with 2 children; Johnson was released on appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court on June 25th.
The Sidney United Way is offering free personal pandemic safety kits to area small business owners to distribute to their employees as they reopen. Each kit includes several masks, a pair of gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and tissues. Business owners may pick up one kit for each employee plus a bottle of hand sanitizer on again today, at SFCU in Sidney between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, SFCU in Bainbridge between 10:00 and 4:00, in Afton at the RINKER INSURANCE AGENCY between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm & in Unadilla at HOUSE OF CONSIGNMENT between 10:00 and 4:00. These items are being made available through the Sidney Area COVID-19 Relief Fund.
(Cuomo 6-5-20)
75 year old Martin Gugino of Buffalo is hospitalized in serious but stable condition today, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said that 2 officers have been suspended & the District Attorneys' office is investigating.
Governor Cuomo today announced the state has reached the lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yesterday, 42 people in New York passed away Thursday due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 from 8 weeks ago. The number of total hospitalizations was down yesterday to 2,728 from a record-high of 18,825 during the peak of the pandemic. The Governor also confirmed 1,075 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 376,208 confirmed cases since Early March.
With the racial unrest all over the country right now, after the recent murder by Minneapolis Police of George Floyd, Local NAACP President Lee Fisher commented about the tumultuous times we are in:
(Lee Fisher 6-5-20)
Fisher is also a retired boys’ basketball coach. He coached at Davenport for 39 years and has over 500 wins. The Full interview with Lee Fisher is available as Episode 41 of Nate Lull Podcast which can be located at the WCDOSPORTS.Com
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Long Island man Monday following their investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies and State Police responded to a domestic dispute involving weapons in the Town of Davenport, they arrested 32- year-old Abdessamad Ellouzi of Cedarhurst, for criminal possession of a weapon & menacing, for allegedly possessing and threatening family members with a dangerous instrument. Ellouzi was arraigned by teleconference in Sidney Village Court and was released; he will appear in Town of Davenport court at a later date.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 133 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. They have 1 patient hospitalized, 98 have recovered, 5, are deceased, 98 are quarantined, over 4000 tests have been conducted.
Bainbridge Town Spring Clean-Up Day is tomorrow from 9:00 am - Noon at the Town Highway garage on Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off tires, white goods and electronics. No garbage, hazardous waste or yard debris and no early drop offs!! The fee for tires up to a size 16" is $3.00, 17 - 20" $4.00 and $8.50 for tractor tires. There will also be a $10.00 fee for any appliance that contains Freon.
New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting reservations on Monday June 8th for check-in beginning June 22 on State Campgrounds. The department says campers should follow CDC social-distancing guidelines, Park Police and staff will patrol campgrounds to make sure campers are following the safety measures. No walk-up reservations allowed; congregate restroom facility will be opened with reduced capacity and cleaned following Department Of Health protocols; more information is available at parks.ny.gov/covid19.
The Susquehanna SPCA continues to receive donations for their construction project, as they seek to replace the old facility with a newer, more efficient building, Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:
(Stacie Haynes 6-5-20)
The SQSPCA is $1.2 million away from its SHELTER US Campaign target of $5 million; more information is available at 547-8111.
Otsego County is accepting applications for grant funding from qualifying Microenterprises to assist with business related activities and COVID-19 related impacts. A microenterprise is business that employs or will employ 5 or fewer persons, including the business owner or owners. The grant awards range from $3,000 to a maximum of $30,000 with a 10% equity match from the business owner. More information is available by email at Info@OtsegoNow.com, at the OTSEGONOW.COM website of by calling 607-267-4010
The Town of Masonville announced that they will have a free giveaway of masks & Hand Sanitizer tomorrow for Town Residents, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, while supplies last, the event will be held at the Masonville Town Hall.
Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, 1 additional recovery & 1 more Death. To date there have been 76 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 18 people under quarantine, 1 person is in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 64 have fully recovered.
The National Warplane Museum of Geneseo announced plans for a Southern Tier flyover Saturday with a projected take-off time of 9:30 AM. The Museum’s very own Douglas C-47, known as “Whiskey 7” will be accompanied by a P-51 Mustang named "Mad Max.” National Warplane Museum Director of Flight Operation Todd Cameron explains:
(Todd Cameron 6-5-20)
The Flyover will honor first responders, medical personnel and essential workers all across the Southern Tier of New York, including UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and the New York State Veteran's Home, Oxford.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a registered Level II Sex Offender following a sexual abuse investigation in the Town of Davenport. 45-year-old Richard Bennett of Davenport was charged with sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly subjecting a female child under the age of 17 to sexual contact, Bennett was served with an order of protection was issued by Deposit Court & was released on an appearance ticket to Town of Davenport Court at a later date. Bennett was mandated to lifetime registration as a Level II Sex Offender as a result of his 2006 conviction in Otsego County Court for 3rd degree rape, a crime that also involved a victim under the age of seventeen.
State Police arrested 49 year old Wayne Johnson of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a child as passenger and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Troopers responded to a complaint about a vehicle in the ditch off Lilley Hill Road in the town of Butternuts. Troopers located Johnson walking on Robert Williams Road with 2 children; Johnson was released on appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court on June 25th.
The Sidney United Way is offering free personal pandemic safety kits to area small business owners to distribute to their employees as they reopen. Each kit includes several masks, a pair of gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and tissues. Business owners may pick up one kit for each employee plus a bottle of hand sanitizer on again today, at SFCU in Sidney between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, SFCU in Bainbridge between 10:00 and 4:00, in Afton at the RINKER INSURANCE AGENCY between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm & in Unadilla at HOUSE OF CONSIGNMENT between 10:00 and 4:00. These items are being made available through the Sidney Area COVID-19 Relief Fund.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-1-20
Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing in Albany today, he was asked about when schools might re-open:
(Cuomo 5-1-20)
Governor Cuomo was also asked about how grocery retailers should deal with consumers how refuse to wear masks into those establishments:
(Cuomo grocery stores)
The State now has 308,000 cases of the Coronavirus, 18,610 have died, hospitalizations from remained steady at about 11,600, but the number of patients in ICU on ventilators continues to decline.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they have 98 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, with 75 people quarantined, 7 hospitalized, 68 people have recovered & there have been 4 deaths.
The Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 285 Coronavirus cases, with 22 deaths reported. 241 are quarantined, 172 have recovered.
State Police in Troop “C” remind the public that there has been an increase in the number of reports of counterfeit $100 bills that people have been trying to pass in retail establishments throughout the Troop C area. Troopers have responded to several complaints in February, March and April, Local police agencies have also witnessed an increase in counterfeit bills. Retailers & their employees are advised to contact law enforcement if they suspect that patrons are trying to pass counterfeit bills.
Hospitals all over the state have had to make many changes when the Coronavirus went through New York State in the last 2 months, Chris Kisacky is Vice President of Coordination & Development of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich< she told WCDO News about the changes they've had to make:
(Chris Kisacky 5-1-20)
Kisacky said that the staff at Chenango Memorial Hospital has embraced all of the changes put in place in the last 2 months because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Delaware County Public Health is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday & 1 person has been discharged from care, which means there are 11 active cases in the county. To date there have been 72 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 25 people under mandatory quarantine. 12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county. 2 are isolated in a hospital, 9 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 45 have fully recovered.
(Cuomo 5-1-20)
Governor Cuomo was also asked about how grocery retailers should deal with consumers how refuse to wear masks into those establishments:
(Cuomo grocery stores)
The State now has 308,000 cases of the Coronavirus, 18,610 have died, hospitalizations from remained steady at about 11,600, but the number of patients in ICU on ventilators continues to decline.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they have 98 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, with 75 people quarantined, 7 hospitalized, 68 people have recovered & there have been 4 deaths.
The Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 285 Coronavirus cases, with 22 deaths reported. 241 are quarantined, 172 have recovered.
State Police in Troop “C” remind the public that there has been an increase in the number of reports of counterfeit $100 bills that people have been trying to pass in retail establishments throughout the Troop C area. Troopers have responded to several complaints in February, March and April, Local police agencies have also witnessed an increase in counterfeit bills. Retailers & their employees are advised to contact law enforcement if they suspect that patrons are trying to pass counterfeit bills.
Hospitals all over the state have had to make many changes when the Coronavirus went through New York State in the last 2 months, Chris Kisacky is Vice President of Coordination & Development of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich< she told WCDO News about the changes they've had to make:
(Chris Kisacky 5-1-20)
Kisacky said that the staff at Chenango Memorial Hospital has embraced all of the changes put in place in the last 2 months because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Delaware County Public Health is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday & 1 person has been discharged from care, which means there are 11 active cases in the county. To date there have been 72 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 25 people under mandatory quarantine. 12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county. 2 are isolated in a hospital, 9 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 45 have fully recovered.
WCDO News — Monday 4-27-20
Governor Cuomo today addressed the issue of upstate farmers dumping milk they can't sell & food banks unable to keep up with the demand for food & milk in areas of high unemployment since the Coronavirus issue began in Early March:
(Cuomo 4-27-20)
The Governor said that 4 companies will be assisting with that issue, including Chobani. Governor Cuomo announced Monday that the state has over 291,000 cases of the Coronavirus, 12,819 are hospitalized, another 337 people died Sunday, the state death toll up to 17,303.
The Broome County Health Department announced Monday that they now have 261 positive Coronavirus cases, they report 17 deaths, 117 recoveries & 254 people are quarantined.
Chenango County Public Health announced Sunday that they have 93 confirmed cases, with 115 quarantined, 6 Hospitalizations, 61 recoveries & 3 Total Deaths.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced more than $36 million for medical institutions in the 22nd district. Brindisi secured these funds through the bipartisan CARES Act. This is the second round of funding for the facilities and Brindisi vowed to fight for more dollars moving forward. Locally, Lourdes Hospital receives $6,599,000, Chenango Memorial Hospital gets $1,382,000 & the UHS Hospitals get $12,502,000
The State Board of Elections announced that they have canceled the state’s Democratic presidential primary on Monday, as the state cannot afford the potential of large gatherings at polling places in the face of the coronavirus epidemic. Senator Bernie Sanders & Former Vice President Joe Biden were the last 2 Democrats in the hunt, until Sanders dropped out & threw his support to Biden, making the June 23rd Primary unnecessary. 42 of the state's 62 counties will still have other Primary races to vote on at the June 23rd elections.
The Otsego County Health Department announced that the free rabies clinics that were scheduled in the month of May have been cancelled. The full list of Rabies clinics is available at the Otsego County Website; additional changes may be announced at a later date.
Gavin's Pizza in Sidney is giving away free pizzas while supplies last, Owner Mike Gavin explains:
(Gavin 4-27-20)
Gavin's pizza is located on Division Street in Sidney, they have been open for take out & deliveries due to the Coronavirus situation.
State Police and the Oneonta City Police Department announced arrests in Friday's 4 gas station robberies in Otsego County & 2 other burglaries. 41 year old Bryan Ruple of Otego was arrested on a number of charges for the 4 gas station robberies & the burglaries at Losie’s Gun Shop in the town of Davenport & the Oneonta Dollar Tree. State Police also arrested 41 year old Derrick Gray of Laurens for his role in the convenience store robberies. Ruple and Gray were held at the Oneonta City Police Department lock up pending court action.
Governor Cuomo outlined a potential timeline after May 15th when the "New York on Pause" may end:
(Cuomo 4-27-20)
State Budget Director Robert Mujica discussed the timeline for school budget planning & potential cuts in state aid to education:
(Mujica 4-27-20)
The state has 288,000 cases of the Coronavirus, Hospitalizations were down to 12,800, there were another 367 deaths Saturday, bring the state death toll to 16,966
The State Department of Labor announced that it has distributed $3.1 billion in unemployment benefits to New Yorkers since the coronavirus pandemic started impacting New York businesses in early March. In total, more than 1.4 million New Yorkers have submitted completed applications for unemployment benefits since the crisis began, including traditional unemployment insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. More information is available at dol.ny.gov.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there are 68 confirmed positive cases, 36 people are under mandatory quarantine and 1 person under precautionary quarantine. 10 cases have been transferred out of the county, 2 are in a hospital, 13 are isolated at home, 4 people are deceased and 39 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health announced Sunday that they have 1 new Coronavirus case, bringing the total to 58. 3 people are hospitalized, 45 have recovered, there have been 4 deaths, 15 people are in quarantine & 209 have been released from quarantine.
(Cuomo 4-27-20)
The Governor said that 4 companies will be assisting with that issue, including Chobani. Governor Cuomo announced Monday that the state has over 291,000 cases of the Coronavirus, 12,819 are hospitalized, another 337 people died Sunday, the state death toll up to 17,303.
The Broome County Health Department announced Monday that they now have 261 positive Coronavirus cases, they report 17 deaths, 117 recoveries & 254 people are quarantined.
Chenango County Public Health announced Sunday that they have 93 confirmed cases, with 115 quarantined, 6 Hospitalizations, 61 recoveries & 3 Total Deaths.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced more than $36 million for medical institutions in the 22nd district. Brindisi secured these funds through the bipartisan CARES Act. This is the second round of funding for the facilities and Brindisi vowed to fight for more dollars moving forward. Locally, Lourdes Hospital receives $6,599,000, Chenango Memorial Hospital gets $1,382,000 & the UHS Hospitals get $12,502,000
The State Board of Elections announced that they have canceled the state’s Democratic presidential primary on Monday, as the state cannot afford the potential of large gatherings at polling places in the face of the coronavirus epidemic. Senator Bernie Sanders & Former Vice President Joe Biden were the last 2 Democrats in the hunt, until Sanders dropped out & threw his support to Biden, making the June 23rd Primary unnecessary. 42 of the state's 62 counties will still have other Primary races to vote on at the June 23rd elections.
The Otsego County Health Department announced that the free rabies clinics that were scheduled in the month of May have been cancelled. The full list of Rabies clinics is available at the Otsego County Website; additional changes may be announced at a later date.
Gavin's Pizza in Sidney is giving away free pizzas while supplies last, Owner Mike Gavin explains:
(Gavin 4-27-20)
Gavin's pizza is located on Division Street in Sidney, they have been open for take out & deliveries due to the Coronavirus situation.
State Police and the Oneonta City Police Department announced arrests in Friday's 4 gas station robberies in Otsego County & 2 other burglaries. 41 year old Bryan Ruple of Otego was arrested on a number of charges for the 4 gas station robberies & the burglaries at Losie’s Gun Shop in the town of Davenport & the Oneonta Dollar Tree. State Police also arrested 41 year old Derrick Gray of Laurens for his role in the convenience store robberies. Ruple and Gray were held at the Oneonta City Police Department lock up pending court action.
Governor Cuomo outlined a potential timeline after May 15th when the "New York on Pause" may end:
(Cuomo 4-27-20)
State Budget Director Robert Mujica discussed the timeline for school budget planning & potential cuts in state aid to education:
(Mujica 4-27-20)
The state has 288,000 cases of the Coronavirus, Hospitalizations were down to 12,800, there were another 367 deaths Saturday, bring the state death toll to 16,966
The State Department of Labor announced that it has distributed $3.1 billion in unemployment benefits to New Yorkers since the coronavirus pandemic started impacting New York businesses in early March. In total, more than 1.4 million New Yorkers have submitted completed applications for unemployment benefits since the crisis began, including traditional unemployment insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. More information is available at dol.ny.gov.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there are 68 confirmed positive cases, 36 people are under mandatory quarantine and 1 person under precautionary quarantine. 10 cases have been transferred out of the county, 2 are in a hospital, 13 are isolated at home, 4 people are deceased and 39 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health announced Sunday that they have 1 new Coronavirus case, bringing the total to 58. 3 people are hospitalized, 45 have recovered, there have been 4 deaths, 15 people are in quarantine & 209 have been released from quarantine.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 4-14-20
Governor Cuomo announced today that the Governors from 7 states will be coordinating their efforts to come up with plans to re-open the economy, without risking public health:
(Cuomo 4-14-20)
The State has almost 202,208 cases of the Coronavirus with 18,697 people hospitalized, which is essentially a flat number for the last 5 days, but another 778 people died Monday, bring the state death toll to 10,894.
State Police arrested 26 year old Steven Carpenter of Niagara Falls for Criminal Trespass, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Impersonation. Troopers were assisting the village of Sidney Police with an investigation at the Speedway on State Routes 7 and 8 in the town of Bainbridge, troopers spotted Carpenter on a bicycle, he ran inside the house of an unsuspecting homeowner then out a window, across the road and down an embankment and out of sight. Carpenter was ultimately located, he gave troopers a false name and date of birth, and he was wanted on a parole warrant from Steuben County. Carpenter was transported to the village of Sidney police department, He was then turned over to State Police where he was issued appearance tickets to the town of Bainbridge court, and he was then turned over to the Chenango County Jail and held without bail for the parole warrant.
Commerce Chenango has teamed up with UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital to provide meals to their staff as they combat the Coronavirus locally. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green Comments:
(Kerri Green 4-14-20)
A donation can be made by going to the “Fueling the Frontline” Go Fund Me page & by doing a search for Commerce Chenango; Donations can also be sent to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, More information is available at 334-1402, or at commercechenango.com.
Delaware County Board of Elections is reminding residents of the Election Changes from Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo. The April 28th Presidential Election has been postponed until June 23, however, the Yellow mail check cards were mailed before the Governor changed the election date. There is no early voting for the April 28th Primary. If you are eligible to vote in the June 23rd Primary but do not want to vote in person because of COVID-19 you may obtain an absentee ballot, You may check the box “Temporary illness or physical disability” as a reason for voting absentee on the absentee application, which are by download from co.delaware.ny.us, by calling the Elections Office at 832-5321 or requesting by email at: boe.move@co.delaware.ny.us.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a skunk has tested positive for Rabies. The skunk was located injured on the side of a road, it was removed & Sent to the state lab in Albany. 1 person who was exposed to the rabid skunk & is undergoing post exposure treatment. More information about rabies is available at otsegocounty.com.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a New York delegation letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue calling for action from the USADA to assist dairy farmers. The letters asks to Create a direct payment program for dairy farmers equivalent, Establish a Temporary Milk Disposal Reimbursement program, Create a voucher program through the Milk Donation Program to allow for the facilitation of milk donated by grocery stores and other venues to local and regional food banks & make sure that dairy processors have access to loan programs that can help them continue to operate during the Coronavirus crisis.
The Sidney Town Board announced today that their next meeting has been rescheduled for April 29th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will not be open to the public, but it will be available on Zoom, more information is available at the Town of Sidney web page.
State Senator Jim Seward has been discharged from Albany Medical Center, following a bout with the Coronavirus. Senator Seward will continue convalescing at home.
Delaware County has received 5 new positive test results Monday for the Coronavirus, the County now has 53 confirmed positive cases, there are an additional 40 people under mandatory quarantine, 6 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county to where the person resides. Of the 47 confirmed positive cases still in Delaware County 4 are isolated in a hospital, 28 are isolated and recovering safely at their homes, 3 people are deceased and 12 have fully recovered and are no longer in isolation.
Otsego County has released an update on the Coronavirus pandemic, they have 45 confirmed cases with 5 hospitalized, 19 have recovered and are off isolation & there have been 2 deaths. 49 people on mandatory quarantine, 3 people on precautionary quarantine 102 people have been released from quarantine.
Broome County now has 146 Positive Coronavirus cases, they now have 8 deaths, 27 recoveries, and 218 are in quarantine, they have administered 1038 tests.
Chenango County Public Health reported Tuesday 65 Positive cases of the Coronavirus, after getting 2 more positive tests. Chenango County reports 9 Hospitalizations, 22 Recoveries, there are 227 people under quarantine, and they have tested 361 people so far.
Amphenol Aerospace has begun producing 75 face shields a week for local healthcare workers as they combat the coronavirus pandemic. The face shields are manufactured in Amphenol's prototype lab, more information for healthcare workers to obtain the face shields is available, by contacting Neal Wobbe at 563-5687.
(Cuomo 4-14-20)
The State has almost 202,208 cases of the Coronavirus with 18,697 people hospitalized, which is essentially a flat number for the last 5 days, but another 778 people died Monday, bring the state death toll to 10,894.
State Police arrested 26 year old Steven Carpenter of Niagara Falls for Criminal Trespass, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Impersonation. Troopers were assisting the village of Sidney Police with an investigation at the Speedway on State Routes 7 and 8 in the town of Bainbridge, troopers spotted Carpenter on a bicycle, he ran inside the house of an unsuspecting homeowner then out a window, across the road and down an embankment and out of sight. Carpenter was ultimately located, he gave troopers a false name and date of birth, and he was wanted on a parole warrant from Steuben County. Carpenter was transported to the village of Sidney police department, He was then turned over to State Police where he was issued appearance tickets to the town of Bainbridge court, and he was then turned over to the Chenango County Jail and held without bail for the parole warrant.
Commerce Chenango has teamed up with UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital to provide meals to their staff as they combat the Coronavirus locally. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green Comments:
(Kerri Green 4-14-20)
A donation can be made by going to the “Fueling the Frontline” Go Fund Me page & by doing a search for Commerce Chenango; Donations can also be sent to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, More information is available at 334-1402, or at commercechenango.com.
Delaware County Board of Elections is reminding residents of the Election Changes from Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo. The April 28th Presidential Election has been postponed until June 23, however, the Yellow mail check cards were mailed before the Governor changed the election date. There is no early voting for the April 28th Primary. If you are eligible to vote in the June 23rd Primary but do not want to vote in person because of COVID-19 you may obtain an absentee ballot, You may check the box “Temporary illness or physical disability” as a reason for voting absentee on the absentee application, which are by download from co.delaware.ny.us, by calling the Elections Office at 832-5321 or requesting by email at: boe.move@co.delaware.ny.us.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a skunk has tested positive for Rabies. The skunk was located injured on the side of a road, it was removed & Sent to the state lab in Albany. 1 person who was exposed to the rabid skunk & is undergoing post exposure treatment. More information about rabies is available at otsegocounty.com.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a New York delegation letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue calling for action from the USADA to assist dairy farmers. The letters asks to Create a direct payment program for dairy farmers equivalent, Establish a Temporary Milk Disposal Reimbursement program, Create a voucher program through the Milk Donation Program to allow for the facilitation of milk donated by grocery stores and other venues to local and regional food banks & make sure that dairy processors have access to loan programs that can help them continue to operate during the Coronavirus crisis.
The Sidney Town Board announced today that their next meeting has been rescheduled for April 29th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will not be open to the public, but it will be available on Zoom, more information is available at the Town of Sidney web page.
State Senator Jim Seward has been discharged from Albany Medical Center, following a bout with the Coronavirus. Senator Seward will continue convalescing at home.
Delaware County has received 5 new positive test results Monday for the Coronavirus, the County now has 53 confirmed positive cases, there are an additional 40 people under mandatory quarantine, 6 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county to where the person resides. Of the 47 confirmed positive cases still in Delaware County 4 are isolated in a hospital, 28 are isolated and recovering safely at their homes, 3 people are deceased and 12 have fully recovered and are no longer in isolation.
Otsego County has released an update on the Coronavirus pandemic, they have 45 confirmed cases with 5 hospitalized, 19 have recovered and are off isolation & there have been 2 deaths. 49 people on mandatory quarantine, 3 people on precautionary quarantine 102 people have been released from quarantine.
Broome County now has 146 Positive Coronavirus cases, they now have 8 deaths, 27 recoveries, and 218 are in quarantine, they have administered 1038 tests.
Chenango County Public Health reported Tuesday 65 Positive cases of the Coronavirus, after getting 2 more positive tests. Chenango County reports 9 Hospitalizations, 22 Recoveries, there are 227 people under quarantine, and they have tested 361 people so far.
Amphenol Aerospace has begun producing 75 face shields a week for local healthcare workers as they combat the coronavirus pandemic. The face shields are manufactured in Amphenol's prototype lab, more information for healthcare workers to obtain the face shields is available, by contacting Neal Wobbe at 563-5687.
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WCDO News — Monday 4-13-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-13-20
Governor Cuomo announced today that the state has over 195,000 cases of the Coronavirus, there are still 18,825 people hospitalized, and 671 people died Easter Sunday, bring the state total up to 10,056. Cuomo said that he will be coordinating with surrounding states regarding when & how to re-open the economy:
(Cuomo 4-13-20)
Governor Cuomo held a Conference Call this afternoon with other Northeast Governors, regarding how & when to get the economy started again. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy commented:
(Governor Murphy 4-13-20)
Governor Cuomo said that each states economic development experts & Health Department experts will form a coalition to study how other countries rebounded after the Coronavirus, and how to enact a successful Re-Opening plan that in each of the Northeast States at the same time, at the most prudent.
U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that she is sponsoring a provision in the next Coronavirus relief bill to help out the struggling farmers across the state:
(Gillibrand 4-13-20)
Senator Gillibrand said that Farmers have been ignored in the previous Coronavirus stimulus bills, at time when they are suffering their worst outcomes since the 2008 Recession, with the Coronavirus.
The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees announced that they are cancelling the board meeting & public hearings scheduled for tonight. A new date will be announced shortly. Also, the Shade Tree Committee has decided to cancel the Arbor Day Celebration held on Friday, April 24th, 2020 due to health concerns related to COVID-19, commonly called coronavirus.
Commerce Chenango has teamed up with UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital to provide meals to their staff as they combat the Coronavirus locally. Through the Chenango Foundation, Commerce Chenango is accepting donations to help feed our Chenango County frontline workers, & to purchase those meals from Chenango County restaurants, who are also struggling at this time. A donation can be made by going to the "Fueling the Frontline" Go Fund Me page & by doing a search for Commerce Chenango, 100% of the proceeds will go to providing meals. Donations can also be sent to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, 13815 and please reference "Fueling the Frontline". More information is available at 334-1402, or at commercechenango.com
A.M. NEWS Monday 4-13-20
Governor Cuomo announced that the State has over 180,000 cases of the Coronavirus, they have reported well over 9,385 deaths so far. The Governor also said that he will be working with neighboring states & local Governments on coordinating plans to re-open the economy, when the time is right:
(Cuomo 4-13-20)
Governor Cuomo also said that no plans have been made yet regarding the re-opening of schools that idea will be discussed on April 29th, and will be dependent on the state Health Department numbers.
There are 48 confirmed positive cases of the Coronavirus in Delaware County, 3 people are deceased and 12 have recovered, 5 positive cases were transferred back to their home county, 4 are in a hospital, 23 are isolated at home.
The Otsego County Department of Health has 43 confirmed cases, there have been 2 deaths, 6 were hospitalized, 16 have recovered, 78 people were on quarantine, and 77 have been released from quarantine.
The Broome County Health Department is up to 133 have positive Coronavirus cases, there are now 7 deaths in Broome County 248 are quarantined & 26 people have recovered.
Chenango County announced their current Coronavirus numbers this afternoon, they have 65 positive cases, 10 Hospitalizations, 21 Recoveries, and there are 257 people under quarantine.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 65 year old Jack Burgess of Davenport for allegedly making inappropriate advances toward a female under the age of 16 through text and social media communications. Burgess was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, he was arraigned by a remote, virtual appearance on Friday, he was released pending future court action & an Order of Protection was issued for the victim.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, The Village of Afton will be conducting their monthly board meeting through Zoom, the next meeting tonight at 7:00 PM.
Governor Cuomo announced today that the state has over 195,000 cases of the Coronavirus, there are still 18,825 people hospitalized, and 671 people died Easter Sunday, bring the state total up to 10,056. Cuomo said that he will be coordinating with surrounding states regarding when & how to re-open the economy:
(Cuomo 4-13-20)
Governor Cuomo held a Conference Call this afternoon with other Northeast Governors, regarding how & when to get the economy started again. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy commented:
(Governor Murphy 4-13-20)
Governor Cuomo said that each states economic development experts & Health Department experts will form a coalition to study how other countries rebounded after the Coronavirus, and how to enact a successful Re-Opening plan that in each of the Northeast States at the same time, at the most prudent.
U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that she is sponsoring a provision in the next Coronavirus relief bill to help out the struggling farmers across the state:
(Gillibrand 4-13-20)
Senator Gillibrand said that Farmers have been ignored in the previous Coronavirus stimulus bills, at time when they are suffering their worst outcomes since the 2008 Recession, with the Coronavirus.
The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees announced that they are cancelling the board meeting & public hearings scheduled for tonight. A new date will be announced shortly. Also, the Shade Tree Committee has decided to cancel the Arbor Day Celebration held on Friday, April 24th, 2020 due to health concerns related to COVID-19, commonly called coronavirus.
Commerce Chenango has teamed up with UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital to provide meals to their staff as they combat the Coronavirus locally. Through the Chenango Foundation, Commerce Chenango is accepting donations to help feed our Chenango County frontline workers, & to purchase those meals from Chenango County restaurants, who are also struggling at this time. A donation can be made by going to the "Fueling the Frontline" Go Fund Me page & by doing a search for Commerce Chenango, 100% of the proceeds will go to providing meals. Donations can also be sent to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, 13815 and please reference "Fueling the Frontline". More information is available at 334-1402, or at commercechenango.com
A.M. NEWS Monday 4-13-20
Governor Cuomo announced that the State has over 180,000 cases of the Coronavirus, they have reported well over 9,385 deaths so far. The Governor also said that he will be working with neighboring states & local Governments on coordinating plans to re-open the economy, when the time is right:
(Cuomo 4-13-20)
Governor Cuomo also said that no plans have been made yet regarding the re-opening of schools that idea will be discussed on April 29th, and will be dependent on the state Health Department numbers.
There are 48 confirmed positive cases of the Coronavirus in Delaware County, 3 people are deceased and 12 have recovered, 5 positive cases were transferred back to their home county, 4 are in a hospital, 23 are isolated at home.
The Otsego County Department of Health has 43 confirmed cases, there have been 2 deaths, 6 were hospitalized, 16 have recovered, 78 people were on quarantine, and 77 have been released from quarantine.
The Broome County Health Department is up to 133 have positive Coronavirus cases, there are now 7 deaths in Broome County 248 are quarantined & 26 people have recovered.
Chenango County announced their current Coronavirus numbers this afternoon, they have 65 positive cases, 10 Hospitalizations, 21 Recoveries, and there are 257 people under quarantine.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 65 year old Jack Burgess of Davenport for allegedly making inappropriate advances toward a female under the age of 16 through text and social media communications. Burgess was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, he was arraigned by a remote, virtual appearance on Friday, he was released pending future court action & an Order of Protection was issued for the victim.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, The Village of Afton will be conducting their monthly board meeting through Zoom, the next meeting tonight at 7:00 PM.
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