WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-11-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 11, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-11-21

Sidney Village Police, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office & State Parole arrested 40 year old James Reigles of Sidney Tuesday on 5 counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance & 1 count of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.  Police seized methamphetamines, suboxone packing materials & drug paraphernalia during a search of Reigles’ residence.   Reigles was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, he was released on his own recognizance & was then turned over to New York State Parole, more charges may be forthcoming & the investigation is ongoing.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 17 new COVID 19 cases today, they have had a total of 2527 cases in the year since COVID hit New York State, they report 75 Active Cases, 257 Quarantines & 9 hospitalized.

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Domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after entering New York from another U.S. State or U.S. Territory starting April 1st.   The State Department of Health still recommends quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution, Mandatory quarantine remains in effect for international travelers. All travelers must continue to fill out the Traveler Health Form at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory. Individuals should continue to wear masks, practice socially distancing and avoid gatherings.

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The Binghamton Devils today announced the regular-season game against the Hershey Bears, originally scheduled for Friday at 7:00 PM, has been moved to Wednesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM.  Yesterday’s game was stopped after the 1st period due to COVID 19 issues with the team.

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SUNY Oneonta’s educational technology specialist program has been named among the Top 50 Master’s in K-12 Education Degree Programs for 2021 by Intelligent.com. SUNY Oneonta’s graduates meet the educational requirements to be recommended for professional teaching certification, they are also eligible for initial certification as Educational Technology Specialists.  The rankings are calculated through a scoring system that evaluates student engagement, the potential return on investment, the complete Top 50 list can be found intelligent.com.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 3-11-21

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet by Webcast on Today, at 10:30 A.M.  The Siting Board agenda includes the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, to construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford.  The webcast can be accessed on the Internet at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.html.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 18 new COVID cases out of 358 tested Wednesday, they report 13 hospitalized, 125 active cases and 265 quarantined. 

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The Sidney Central School District was just notified that a 9th grade student and a staff have tested positive for COVID-19. They have not been on campus since 2/25 and 3/3 respectively. The Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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The mobile screening coach will be in the Delhi Price Chopper Parking Lot today, from 9:00am to 2:30pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over.  Take-home colorectal cancer screening kits available for men and women 50 and over.  Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.

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The Otsego County Department of Health announced that in light of Governor Cuomo’s announcement, local health departments can vaccinate anyone that is eligible & the county will no longer collect names or emails. Beginning next week, all clinic announcements will be made on the Otsego County Public Health mobile app, Facebook, The Otsego county website or through local media.  The Otsego Health Department Mobile App can be downloaded free at the iOS/Android app store.

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Otsego Express announced that Route 1 will not operate Today and Friday. 

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-10-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 10, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-10-21

Chenango County Public Health announced 5 positive COVID 19 tests today.  They report 2510 total cases with 2288 recoveries, there are 76 active cases, 8 hospitalizations and 261 quarantined. 

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they will no longer collect names or emails for COVID-19 clinics.   COVID-19 clinic announcements will be made on Public Health’s Facebook page and press releases.   Registration links for clinics will be available at delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19.  Delaware County Public Health is holding a COVID-19 Clinic on tomorrow MARCH 11th, for Essential 1B Workers and People with Underlying Health Conditions 18 and older ONLY, more information is available at delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19. 

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Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich received & administered their first doses last week for the Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine, they are hopeful that more of those arrive, along with the Moderna vaccine, Vice President of clinical service David Finney explains:

(David Finney 3-10-21)

Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that the vaccine eligibility list was increased to include those 60 & older, down from the previous 65+ requirement.  New Yorkers will be able to make appointments through the Am I Eligible tool or by calling the NYS Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be holding a virtual program to coincide with its History Center exhibition, “Up from the Ashes: Oneonta Shaped by Fire”. The Zoom program will be held on Wednesday March 24 at 6:30 PM.   The Zoom link can be found at OneontaHistory.org or Facebook.com/OneontaHistory or on Instagram “@OneontaHistorical Society”.   “Up from the Ashes” will remain on display at the History Center at 183 Main Street through Saturday May 1; more information is available at 432-0960.

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The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced that an additional $15 million is available to help eligible New Yorkers facing a home heating emergency. Households that have already received emergency assistance from HEAP can apply for a 2nd round of benefits if they are in danger of running out of fuel or having their service disconnected when the statewide moratorium on utility shutoffs expires at the end of March, the deadline to apply for both the regular and emergency HEAP benefits was extended until April 30. More information is available at otda.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-10-21

State Police responded last Friday to a fatal garage fire in the town of Bainbridge.  87-year-old Lloyd Darling of Bainbridge did not survive.  A trooper was dispatched to the fire in a garage on County Highway 38 called in by people passing by.  1 person attempted to put out the flames with fire extinguishers, the trooper used his fire extinguisher, Guilford, Bainbridge and Sidney Fire Departments put the remaining fire out.  The Chenango County Fire Bureau responded to the scene to investigate the fire, which does not appear to be suspicious.  The incident remains under investigation.

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On March 2nd, State Troopers, Sidney Police, Sidney EMS and Sidney Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a 1-vehicle crash on I-88 in the town of Sidney.   38 year old Richard Robinson of Utica failed to negotiate a curve and drove into the median.  The vehicle continued along the median, then struck an earth embankment and became airborne, overturned and rolled.  Robinson was transported by LifeNet to Upstate Medical Center for a head injury.   The accident remains under investigation.

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New York State of Health announced that across all Marketplace programs, enrollment increased by nearly 885,000 people from the end of the 2020 Open Enrollment Period last year, to the end of February this year.  There are now 5.8 million people enrolled in coverage through NY State of Health, approximately 1/3rd of all New Yorkers. 

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 East Meredith juveniles for allegedly engaging in repeated physical and verbal harassment at the Charlotte Valley Central School in the Town of Davenport.  The Investigation revealed that from October of 2020 through February 4th, the 2 juveniles had repeatedly engaged in conduct that placed the victim in fear of physical injury.  Deputies charged the juveniles with harassment; they were issued juvenile appearance tickets directing them to report to the Delaware County Probation Department at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 6 new COVID cases out of 165 tested Tuesday, there are 120 active cases, 12 hospitalized & 291 in quarantine.   Delaware County Public Health has vaccinated 1,359 people.  

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-9-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 9, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-9-21

US Senators Chuck Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand announced today the breakdown of stimulus package money to New York Residents & to local governments, Senator Gillibrand commented:

(Gillibrand 3-9-21)

In the stimulus bill, Broome County gets 36.9 Million dollars, Chenango County 9.1 million, Delaware County 8.5 million & Otsego County 11.5 Million dollars, the state gets $12.6 billion in direct fiscal relief, New York cities will get $6.14 billion, counties will receive $3.9 billion, and smaller cities, towns and villages will receive $825 million. New York State will also receive $358 million from the state and local fund for building out broadband infrastructure.

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Governor Cuomo announced today that there will be more people eligible for COVID Vaccines in the coming weeks, at a press conference in Syracuse this morning:

(Cuomo 3-9-21)

Eligible New Yorkers will be able to schedule appointments at state vaccination sites by utilizing New York’s ‘Am I Eligible’ website or by calling the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX.

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Otsego County Department of Health announced that they are able to vaccinate those individuals that are homebound and unable to get out of the house and travel to a vaccination clinic.   Homebound residents or family should email their contact information to covidvaccine@otsegocounty.com; include person’s name, physical address and phone number. More information is also available by calling Otsego County Office for the Aging at 547-4232.  Daily updates regarding COVID 19 or the vaccines can go to otsegocounty.com.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 12 new Positive COVID cases out of 111 tested Monday, they have 124 active cases, 11 hospitalized and 266 quarantined. 

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Chenango County Public Health reported 3 new COVID cases today; they have had a total of 2505 cases since last year.  Currently Chenango County reports 69 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 242 quarantined.

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The sentencing of Anais Soto of Oneonta in Otsego County Court has been delayed a 2nd time, Soto pleaded guilty to a 1st degree burglary charge in connection with the robbery & murder of Kenneth Robinson in Worcester, and the subsequent arson of Robinson’s home in October 2019.  A new sentencing hearing for Soto was scheduled for May 10th.  Others arrested in connection with the Robinson case included his son, Dylan Robinson, plus Alexander Borgreen, Alexis Lotterman of Walton & Tatiana Febo of Downsville; Nicolas Meridy has already been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for his role in the case.

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36 year old John Adams of Oneonta has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for downloading child pornography.  Adams must register as a sex offender after his prison term concluded he will also be on probation for 10 years and was ordered to pay $3,000 in fines and fees.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-9-21

Governor Cuomo announced that over 146,000 New Yorkers were tested for COVID 10 Sunday with, just over 5300 testing positive, or 3.6% positive.  4,830 Patients are Hospitalized Statewide, with 1,005 Patients in the ICU; 669 on ventilators, there were 64 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

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The Otsego County Health Department announced that they had 30 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, they have 202 active cases, 6 hospitalized, they had 1 new death from the virus,  they have had 1350 cases of COVID since January 1st with 34 deaths since the beginning of the year, and 53 deaths total since last year.

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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that a 10th grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been on campus since Wednesday, March 3rd. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-8-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 8, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-8-21
The push continues to get New Yorkers vaccinated against COVID 19 as quickly as possible, State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker commented at a press conference at the rapid vaccination site at the Javitz Center in New York City this morning:

(Zucker 3-8-21)

Mass vaccination sites are scheduled to begin opening in the upstate rural counties, the State University at Oneonta is scheduled to be one of those sites.

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins & Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, are both calling for Governor Cuomo to resign, as allegations against Cuomo now exist from 4 women. Governor Cuomo said he will not resign, and said that he must be accorded due process, and he will cooperate with the investigation by Attorney General Letitia James office.

Chenango County Public Health reported 41 new COVID 19 cases since Friday, for a total of 2502 since the pandemic began; they report 75 active cases, 6 hospitalized & 275 quarantined. Chenango County has had 2270 recoveries, and they have administered over 84,700 tests.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35 year old Daniel Chisholm of Downsville Sunday afternoon in Delhi. Deputies observed a vehicle traveling north on Meredith Street at an excessive speed, Chisholm was stopped & a routine DMV inquiry revealed that Chisholm’ driving privileges had been suspended since 2019. Chisholm was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator, speeding & having an obstructed driver’s view, he will face action in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-8-21

The Otsego County Department of Health reported 147 new COVID 19 cases between Monday & Friday of last week, 47% of the new cases were among college students & college employees. 46 new cases were reported Friday, Otsego County reported 174 active cases, 1284 total cases in 2021, 9 were hospitalized & there have been 33 deaths in 2021.

Delaware County Public Health reported 24 new positive COVID 19 cases Friday our of 356 tested, 13 new positive COVID 19 cases Saturday, out of 474 tested, & 17 out of 244 tested Sunday, they reported 123 active cases, 10 hospitalized & 334 quarantined.

The State Health Department reported Saturday, that they had 4,789 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; the Lowest total since December 6, 999 Patients in the ICU; the lowest since December 9th & there were 682 on ventilators. There were 227,768 tested with 6,789 positive Saturday, the Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.98% for COVID testing on Saturday, there were 59 COVID-19 Deaths.

Governor Cuomo announced Sunday that restaurants outside of New York City can move to 75% indoor capacity starting March 19th, New York City Restaurants Will Remain at 35 Percent Capacity.

State Police reported that 15 year old Adrianna Leidecker was located late last week & was in good health. Leidecker left her home in Kirkwood late Monday or early Tuesday.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-5-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 5, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-5-21

State Police are asking for the public to help locate a missing teen from the Town of Kirkwood.  15 year old Adrianna Leidecker is described as a white female 5’8″ tall, about 149 pounds with blond hair & blue eyes, she allegedly left with mate at night on March 1st or early March 2nd, anyone with information is asked to call state Police a 775-1241.

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Chenango County Public Health reported another 9 new COVID positive Tests, bringing their total to 2461 since the pandemic hit New York State about 1 year ago.  Chenango County reports 67 active cases, 267 quarantined and 6 hospitalized, there have been 2253 recoveries and over 83,000 tests conducted.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported higher than expected personal income tax collections and the prospect of significant aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget, as amended by the Governor.   DiNapoli stated that New York is receiving at least $9 billion in federal Pandemic aid however the budget assumes an additional $6 billion in unrestricted federal relief and stimulus aid will be received evenly over the next two fiscal years.  The General Fund balance is projected to decline to $5.7 billion by the end of the fiscal year, down by 36% since March 2020, and the lowest year-end balance since 2014.

Otsego County Department of Health announced today that workers in any of the eligible groups to be vaccinated, that want an alert of COVID vaccine clinics, can email COVIDvaccine@otsegocounty.com.  Officials said that once you have emailed your contact information you will be notified by email of the next available clinic for the 1b eligible workers. You can find the list of those eligible at the Otsego County Health Department website.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-5-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 14 new COVID cases Thursday out of 281 tested, there are 96 active cases, and 10 hospitalized & 416 are quarantined.  They have vaccinated 1248 people so far.

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The first doses of the newly approved Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to be given in Chenango County were administered Thursday at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. The single-dose vaccine, developed by Johnson & Johnson, received emergency use authorization from the Food & Drug Administration on February 27th.  To be added to the vaccination list, those 65 and older can call 337-4888 or email their name, address, phone number and eligibility to cmh.vax@nyuhs.org.  Also, visitations resumed today at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich & Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.  1 visitor will be allowed per patient for up to 4 hours, visitors will be required to wear a mask, use a designated entrance, and be screened by personnel before going to see a patient, visitors under age 18 won’t be permitted.  Visiting Hours at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and from 4:00 to 6:00 PM daily.  Specific details about visitation will be published at nyuhs.org and healthcare.ascension.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-4-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 4, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-4-21

Delaware County officials announced that, Effective immediately the construction of the new Delaware County Behavioral Medicine building in Walton is being shut down as a precautionary measure, after 2 contractors working on the building have tested positive for COVID-19 and several coworkers are now quarantined.  The shutdown is in effect through March 15, the delay is not expected to impact the timeline for completion.

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Chenango County Public Health had 9 COVID 19 positive tests announced today.  They report  62 Active Cases, 245 Active Quarantines, 6 are hospitalized and there have been a Total of 2452 Confirmed Cases since the start of the pandemic in New York State a year ago.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is continuing partial visitation for inpatients at its hospitals, including A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center and O’Connor Hospital, with new hours beginning March 8th.   Visitation hours will be 3:00 to 7:00 PM daily, including weekends, Visitors may present 1 at a time, with a maximum of 2 persons per patient each day and a total of 4 hours per patient. All visitors must be screened for admittance, including temperature checks and a short questionnaire & all visitors must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including a mask.  Visitation remains suspended at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, Valley Health Services in Herkimer, and all outpatient locations across the network. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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COVID 19 testing continues statewide, with over 270,000 tests conducted Wednesday, with 7593 positives, for a 2.8% Positivity Rate, the Lowest Since November 21st, there were 5,177 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; the Lowest Since December 9th, there were 1,043 Patients in the ICU; the Lowest Since December 13 & 712 were on ventilators, the Lowest Since December 29th.  There were 60 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Wednesday.

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The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or “SNAP” will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for March. Roughly half of all households participating in SNAP will receive the supplemental allotment later this month, which will result in an infusion of roughly $100 million into the state’s economy.  More information is available at otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19 or mybenefits.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-4-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 10 new COVID cases Wednesday out of 376 tested.  They report 97 positive cases with 11 hospitalized & 401 quarantined.

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Delaware County Public Health reported that a raccoon in the Town of Middletown has tested positive for rabies. One person was bitten by the rabid raccoon and has begun Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis.  Raccoons, foxes, skunks, and bats are considered a primary carrier of the rabies virus in the United States.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Bassett Hospital has just announced a two-day clinic this weekend to administer 1,200 doses of anti-COVID vaccines the county Health Department received for people over 65.  Vaccination clinics will be on Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, at the Clark Sports Center.  To make an appointment, call 1-833-697-4829 or go to the State Health Department website.

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The Sidney Central School District was notified that a 1st grade, 2nd grade and 8th grade student have tested positive for COVID-19. The students have not been on campus since February 26th, Delaware County Health Department conducted an investigation and contact tracing, there will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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Rural Health Network of South Central New York’s mobility management program, Get-there, has provided transportation assistance to 7000 individuals for health related needs since 2013.  On February 5th, a UHS Wellness Coordinator phoned Get-there looking for a way to get a 59 year old Endicott resident with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio today.  Get there Spokesman Bill Wagner explains:

(Bill Wagner 3-4-21)

Wagner said that Wings Pilot and founder Joe DeMarco, Sr. will fly the plane to Cleveland & back, he also has a similar plan to bring another patient to Philadelphia & back prior to the Cleveland flight.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-3-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 3, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-3-21

Governor Cuomo, against the advice of attorneys, made a statement & an apology today regarding the accusations by 3 women who claimed that Governor Cuomo sexually harassed or made them feel uncomfortable:

(Cuomo 3-3-21)

Attorney General Letitia James is overseeing the investigation into the allegations against Governor Cuomo; he said he would cooperate fully with the investigation.

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New York State will begin administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at state-run mass vaccination sites later this week. The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine is a single dose vaccine, and the New York State Fair site will begin administering the vaccine this Friday. The State Health Department tested over 218,000 people Tuesday with 3.5% testing positive, the number of hospitalizations, Patients in an ICU Bed & Patients on Ventilators continues to decrease; there were 75 deaths from COVID Tuesday.

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The State will begin lessening restrictions on social gatherings in the next few weeks, State Budget Director Robert Mujica explained at the Governor COVID Briefing in Albany this afternoon:

(Mujica 3-3-21)

Mujica said that mask wearing & social distancing will continue with these new guidelines.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 9 new COVID 19 positive cases today, they have 59 Active Cases, 229 Active Quarantines & 5 hospitalized, they have had 2443 cases since the pandemic hit the state last March, with 2235 recoveries & 63 Deaths.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-3-21

Max the Pit Bull Mix has been staying at the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on State Route 28 in Cooperstown for 444 days as of today, Society Executive Director Stacie Haynes will trade places with Max all day today by staying in a kennel at the shelter to raise awareness to adopt dogs from shelters, as quickly as possible:

(Stacie Haynes 3-1-21)

The event can be viewed on the SSPCA Facebook Page, more information about the shelter, or Max, is available at 547-8111.

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The Sidney School District was just notified that a 6th grader & a 4th grader have tested positive for COVID-19. The students have not been on campus since the last week in February, the Delaware County Health Department conducted the investigation and contact tracing, there will be no change to the instructional model at Sidney.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 7 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, out of 220 tested.  11 were hospitalized, there are 91 active cases and 354 quarantined, and to date Delaware County Public Health has vaccinated 1,033 people.  

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-2-21

by wcdonews Posted on March 2, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-2-21

The State Department of Health has added hotel workers to the vaccine eligibility list, and they further refined which restaurant workers and hired drivers can get vaccines.  People added to the vaccine list include Restaurant employees, including workers in permitted soup kitchen and congregate meal programs, Restaurant delivery workers, Public-facing hotel workers & For-hire vehicle drivers.  More information is available at am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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Chenango County Public Health has confirmed 10 additional Chenango resident deaths attributed to COVID-19 recently.  Officials reported that the total represents a culmination of weeks of record requests and reviews and not a sudden acute loss of life. The County now reports 63 deaths from the virus in the year since the virus was discovered in New York State.  Currently, the county has 64 Active Cases, 223 Active Quarantines & 8 Hospitalized. 

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It’s been a year since the first COVID case was confirmed in New York State, Currently; Broome County has had a total of 14,451 positive cases, with 314 deaths. There have been over 13,300 recoveries.  Statewide, over 38 million have been tested for COVID, with over 1.6 million testing positive, there have been 38,660 deaths.

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NYSEG crews responded to power outages from last night’s high winds.  NYSEG reported that over 2000 Chenango County customers were without power last night for several hours, with much smaller outages reported in other area counties.   Most of the power in the local counties was restored by earlier this afternoon.

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The Glimmerglass Festival announced today it will build an outdoor stage on the festival grounds, where it will present 4 operas between July 15th & August 17th.  Tickets go on sale March 31st; more information is available at glimmerglass.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-2-21

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 men Monday for possessing controlled substances in the Town of Otselic.  The Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop on Coakley Road in the Town of Otselic, 31 year old Chad Youngs was operating a rental vehicle, without a license, Youngs was found to be in possession of 69 bags of heroin, methamphetamine, packaging material, and a digital scale. Youngs was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 2 counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, A passenger, 30 year old Zachary Bumpus was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; both men were issued appearance tickets for Town of Otselic Court at a later date. 

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The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held this evening.  Volunteers are needed for a variety of items for this year’s event; tonight’s meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 12 new COVID 19 cases Monday out of 126 tested; they have 98 active cases, 11 hospitalized & 366 in quarantine.  Delaware County has had 1534 cases in the year since COVID first was diagnosed in New York State.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle for traveling 80 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone Friday in Hancock.   The driver of the vehicle was 60 year-old Lisanne Swim of New Milford, Connecticut, a routine inquiry of State DMV records revealed that Swim’s Driver’s License was revoked in 2009 as a result of an alcohol related offense. Swim was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding; she was released & will appear in the Hancock Town Court on a later date.

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A 3rd woman has come forward & claimed that Governor Cuomo made unwanted advances to her at a September 2019 wedding.  33 year old Anna Ruch told the New York Times about the incident; State Attorney General Letitia James is already investigating 2 other reports that former aides to the Governor were sexually harassed by him.

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