WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-13-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-13-21

Governor Cuomo unveiled his Green Technology proposals in his 3rd State of The State Address today, outlining a plan to get the state away from fossil fuels & into sustainable renewable energies, by using the SUNY SYSTEM & Training workers for the next technologies:

(Cuomo 1-13-21)

Cuomo’s plan also calls for new Offshore Wind farms, Many new Solar Farms & new transmission lines through the state to bring the energy where it will be needed.

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Governor Cuomo announced that Following new guidance from the CDC, New York is now including individuals age 65 and up as eligible to schedule appointments to receive the vaccine. Immunocompromised New Yorkers are also eligible to receive the vaccine. Eligible people can find vaccination locations near them through New York’s “Am I Eligible” tool. The eligibility change brings the number of eligible New Yorkers to at least 7 million people, but the state is still only receiving 300,000 doses per week from the federal government of the COVID Vaccine.

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Chenango County Public reported 2 more COVID 19 deaths today, and 38 new cases of the virus. The County has 211 active cases, 519 in quarantine & 20 hospitalized, out of 1558 total cases.

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The State Health Department identified 8 more cases of the UK Variant of COVID 19 in New York State, there are now 12 cases in New York and 80 cases in the U.S. The UK variant is more contagious than other variants, although it is not believed to be more deadly, New Yorkers are asked to continue to exercise caution.

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Freshman Assemblyman Joe Angelino weighed in this week on his thoughts following the Governor’s State of the State Addresses:

(Angelino 1-13-21)

Angelino replaced Cliff Crouch in the Assembly, who retired after serving 25 year in the Assembly.

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The Village of Sidney Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Committee will hold a ZOOM meeting tonight at 6:00 PM for the community to hear about the village’s Police Reform plans. Links to the ZOOM meeting can be found at Villageofsidney.org or on the village’s Facebook page. Police Departments across the state have to have their passed plans submitted to the state by April 1st.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-13-21

Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Total Vaccine Doses Administered is 645,037, the state tested 196,671 with 15,214 testing Positive, which was 7.73% of all tested. Patient Hospitalization increased to 8,926, the Number in an ICU increased to 1,492 & 909 are on ventilators. there were 164 deaths Tuesday.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that an 18th person has died of Covid-19 related complications. The County reported 13 new cases Tuesday, with 168 active cases, 6 hospitalized & 329 quarantined.

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State Police have released additional information regarding Sunday Nights chase from Sidney to Masonville. The driver of the vehicle was 38 year old Steven Baker of Sidney, he has been charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Baker was released from A.O Fox Hospital and arraigned virtually. He was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail. Baker’s female passenger has been released from the hospital and has not been charged at this time, the investigation continues.

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State Trooper Mitchell Reed was dispatched on the morning of January 7th to the report of a man working for a tree removal service in Margaretville when his leg got caught in a wood chipper. Two others helped the man free his leg then applying a belt to his leg, Trooper Reed arrived on scene he used his division issued tourniquet to slow the bleeding before Margaretville EMS arrived. The man was transported to Margaretville Hospital then later transferred to Albany Medical for treatment.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-12-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 12, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1=12=21

Governor Cuomo held the 2nd part of the State of the State address earlier today, where he announced a plan for the academic world & former CEO’s of large companies, to assist in getting New Yorkers back to work or retrained, after the economy took a major hit from the COVID pandemic.

(Cuomo 1-12-21)

The Governor & the State Legislature will have to tackle a new state budget that starts with a 15 Billion Dollar deficit from the COVID shutdown.

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The Village of Sidney Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Committee will hold a ZOOM meeting Wednesday night for the community to hear about the village’s Police Reform plans, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Matviak 1-12-21)

Governor Cuomo last year challenged Police Departments across the state to meet with the communities they serve, in order to make reforms on Police policies, the plans are due to the state by April 1st.

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U.S. Senators Charles Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference today to announce their Direct Support For Communities Act to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services, retain vital frontline workers, and offset lost revenues and increased costs from the COVID-19 emergency:

(Schumer/Gillibrand 1-12-21)

State and local governments have faced devastating revenue losses due to the pandemic and previous stimulus bills have not addressed the revenue loss by the state, New York State is facing a $15 Billion dollar deficit due to their COVID relief efforts.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their current numbers regarding COVID 19.  They have 214 Active Cases, with 12 hospitalized, 506 quarantined out of 1520 total cases.  they have conducted almost 60,000 tests since last spring.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-12-21

Governor Cuomo announced that 203,904 New Yorkers were Tested for COVID Sunday with 13,714 positives, or 6.72%.  Patient hospitalizations were up again by 161 to 8,645, the Number in an ICU went down slightly to 1,426, 891 were on ventilators and 170 died.

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Delaware County Public Health Reported a 17th death from COVID 19 Monday.  Delaware County reported 27 positives, 165 active cases and 6 are hospitalized & 269 are quarantined.

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The Sidney Central School district has been notified that one 5th grade student has tested positive for COVID-19, The student has not been on campus since Wednesday, January 6th. 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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State Police assisted the Village of Sidney Police Sunday Night after a vehicle failed to comply for a traffic stop after entering I-88 at exit 9 in the Village of Sidney.  The vehicle exited at Bainbridge onto State Highway 206, the vehicle intentionally struck a State Police vehicle in Masonville, causing damage. The vehicle continued onto Parker Hollow Road where it left the roadway & took off again, it located a short time later on its roof on Pine Hill Road.  The male driver was transported to A.O Fox Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The female passenger was transported to Wilson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The investigation continues, charges are pending.  More will be released when it is available.

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Governor Cuomo announced that following successful implementation of the pilot plan to open Bills Stadium to fans last week, Buffalo Bills fans can attend the team’s 2nd home playoff game on Saturday, January 16. Under this continued demonstration, approximately 6,700 fans will be allowed to attend the game only after first obtaining a negative COVID-19 test result and adhering to all public health precautions. Contact tracing will also be conducted after the game and tailgating remains prohibited.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-11-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 11, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-11-21

Governor Cuomo held a Virtual State of the State Address today, outlining the immediate future of dealing with COVID testing & Vaccinations, as well as several other proposals for 2021:

(Cuomo 1-11-21)

Other proposals include expanding access to Tele-medicine for all New Yorkers, Prohibiting Disconnections by Utility Companies during a state of emergency, modernizing the Office of Professional Medical conduct and pushing for additional Green Technologies and transitioning to renewable energy sources.

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New York State is moving on to the next phase of people for vaccinations against the COVID virus. All of those eligible in Phase 1A have not been completed due to he slow rollout of vaccines, New York is already starting to vaccinate those in Phase 1B this week, using the State Fairgrounds, doctors’ offices, county health departments and about 1,200 pharmacies to get doses to those in Phase 1B. More information is available at am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 109 more COVID cases since Friday, bringing their total to 1502. They have 239 Active Cases with 17 hospitalized, 532 are Quarantined.

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Preliminary plans are in the works for a 2021 General Clinton Canoe Regatta; Chairman John Harmon announced that there will be a Kick off meeting Tuesday January 19 at 7:00 PM at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge. Everyone is welcome to attend & share ideas; more information is available by contact Harmon at 237-6008.

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The Norwich St. Baldrick’s annual head shaving fundraiser to fight childhood cancers will be a virtual event this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Details are still be worked out, tentative plans call for those getting shaved & have it broadcast on Facebook Live, on Saturday, March 13th. People can sign up at Stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich.

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Sidney Village Department of Public Works announced this afternoon that there is a water leak near the intersection of Circle Drive & Manatee. Water will be shut off to all of the area apartments complexes on Circle Drive, repairs are expected to be completed by 6:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-11-21

Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state’s COVID-19 pandemic numbers. On Saturday, over 246,000 New Yorkers were tested for the virus, with 15,355 testing positive, that was 6.22% of all tested. Hospitalizations went down slightly to 8,484, the number in ICU beds was 1436, with 892 on Ventilators, and there were 151 deaths Saturday from the virus.

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Delaware County Public Health announced 29 new cases of COVID 19 Friday & 25 new cases of COVID 19 Saturday, & 9 positives Sunday. There are a total of 147 active cases in the County with 4 hospitalized, 279 are quarantined.

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Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 25 new cases of COVID 19 Saturday, with 154 active cases & 15 Hospitalized. The Department announced a potential COVID 19 exposure at Nancy’s Bar in Schenevus, anyone who was at the bar between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on January 1st should monitor for symptoms, & if symptoms develop, get tested and self-isolate, more information is available at 607-547-4231

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Sidney Fire Fighters were called to a kitchen range fire at 23 Sharon Street Sunday night at about 6:30 PM. The kitchen was severely damaged; the Sidney Fire Department was assisted by the Bainbridge and Masonville Fire Departments.

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The New York Lottery announced a 2nd-prize ticket for the January 8 Mega Millions drawing was sold in BINGHAMTON. The ticket is worth a guaranteed $2,000,000, & was purchased at LOVE’S TRAVEL STOP at 2 Industrial Park Drive.

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The mobile screening coach will be at the Oneonta Southside Mall Today from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments are required at 1-888-345-0225, colorectal cancer screening kits also available for men and women 50 and over.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-8-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 8, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-8-21

Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing today in Albany, he said that the Hospitals need extra help in ramping up the vaccinations of 1A & 1B workers, starting Monday, they will get that help:

(Cuomo 1-8-21)

The Governor said that there were over 243,000 COVID tests administered Thursday, with over 18,700 positives, 8500 hospitalizations, over 1400 in an ICU & 912 on ventilators, there were 161 deaths Thursday from the virus.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 7 news deaths form COVID-19 Thursday, bringing their death toll to 28, they had 36 new cases reported, bringing the total number of cases to 1393. Chenango County has 190 total cases, 15 are hospitalized, and 452 are quarantined.

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The Broome County Health Department continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases, with more than 1100 new cases since start of the New Year. They are up to 9090 cases and 189 deaths from the virus, 58 of the deaths have come since the end of November. The county has had over 7400 recoveries and they are monitoring over 220 people.

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Bainbridge Guilford School Superintendent Tim Ryan is holding a Zoom Meeting with parents today, regarding how the school district is dealing with the uptick in Chenango County COVID cases, he told WCDO News that their hybrid model seems to be working well:

(Tim Ryan 1-8-21)

Ryan said that they have had 4 students recently test positive, 2 of those were remote only students & they did not expose anyone in the school itself.

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Governor Cuomo announced that New York has administered approximately 430,000 vaccine doses, New York hospitals had previously jumped from administering an average of 10,000 doses per day to approximately a high of 50,000 per day on Wednesday & Thursday. Hospital staffs are in the first phase for getting the COVID 19 vaccines.

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A new session of Congress is underway but the seat for the New York 22nd District in the House of Representatives remains empty. Oswego County Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte continues to review challenged ballots, the most recent tally had Republican Claudia Tenney with a slim lead over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi, there will be no Representative in the 22nd district until Judge DelConte renders a final decision on the disputed ballots.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration dates, and to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If gift cards expire, the money would get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. New Yorkers should visit osc.state.ny.us to see if they are owed money from unused Gift cards or for other reasons. The state currently has 16 Billion Dollars in unclaimed funds.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-8-21

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding President Donald Trump be removed from office immediately following a violent protest in Washington D.C. Wednesday.

(Schumer 1-8-21)

5 people were killed, many were injured & there were over 50 arrests after rioters supporting President Trump breached the US Capitol building to defy the election results as members of congress validated the electoral votes Wednesday.

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Governor Cuomo released statistics regarding Wednesday’s statewide COVID 19 tests; over 238,000 tests were conducted with over 17,600 positive, which was 7.39% of all tested, there were 8,548 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide with 1,424 Patients in the ICU; & 859 Intubated on ventilators, 197 COVID-19 Deaths were reported Wednesday.

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The Sidney Central School District reported 2 new COVID 19 cases, they report 2 middle school students are presumed positive, they have not been on campus since Monday, January 4th. The Delaware County Health officials have 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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Delaware County Public Health reported another death from COVID 19, they have had 16 deaths. they had 24 new cases Thursday, with 5 now hospitalized and 237 quarantined.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 25 new cases of COVID Thursday, they have 16 hospitalized and there were 2 more deaths, bringing the County total to 20.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-7-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 7, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-7-21

Chenango County Public Health reported 20 more COVID 19 cases & 3 more deaths from the virus today. The County reports 194 Active Cases, 14 hospitalized & 458 Quarantines, they are up to 1357 Confirmed Cases of the virus, there have been 21 deaths.

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Governor Cuomo announced a change in the schedule for the Delivering of the State of The State Address. The Governor said that he will hold the event virtually on Monday; it was originally expected to be delivered yesterday.

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Vaccinations are continuing at a higher rate than the rate announced last week, Governor Cuomo commented yesterday in Albany:

(Cuomo 1-7-21)

Vaccinations are being given to people in the Phase 1A category, which includes residents and staff of nursing homes and other congregate care facilities as well as doctors, nurses, and all health care workers that come into contact with the public, including individuals administering the COVID vaccine. Phase 1B will include teachers and education workers, police, firefighters, public safety workers, public transit workers, and people 75-and-older. More information is available at ny.gov/vaccine.

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47 year old Kristina Hand of Morris pleaded Guilty in US District Court, to 2 counts of Federal Program Theft for stealing thousands of dollars from her former employer, the Morris Central School District. Hand was the Treasurer for the Morris Central School District & stole at least $22,000 in checks made payable to the school district in 2018 and 2019. Hand was fired last February 2020 & was arrested last September.

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Members of New York’s National Guard are going to Washington, D.C., to help with the peaceful transition of presidential power, after yesterday’s breach of the Capital during a joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College votes. Governor Cuomo sent 1,000 troops that are expected to be deployed for 2 weeks; Joe Biden will be inaugurated on January 2oth.

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2 men were hospitalized after a stabbing outside the state Capitol in Albany during a protest of the Presidential election results, at about the same time of the Breach of the US Capital in Washington. State Police arrested a Rensselaer man for the stabbing of 2 men, ages 36 & 40, both victims were hospitalized for injuries sustained by the stabbing.

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Binghamton Police are investigating the suspected homicide of 60 years old Anthony Cebula, who was found, deceased January 4th at 1 Chelsea Square. Police are treating the case as a homicide as there were signs that the assailant may have tried to start Cebula’s residence on fire unsuccessfully.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-7-21

Otsego County Department of Health had 27 new COVID cases reported Wednesday, they have 19 hospitalized and they reported 1 new death, their total number of deaths to 18.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 25 new COVID cases Wednesday of COVID 19. They are up to 151 active cases with 2 hospitalized & 220 quarantined.

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The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of COVID-19 economic stimulus payments, scammers will be sending phishing emails, texts and phone calls and using social media to try to steal economic impact payments and your personal information. More information is available at dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection or on their Facebook page.

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Senator Gillibrand is calling on an investigation of yesterday’s breach of the US Capital by Pro-Trump demonstrators, who tried to disrupt the certification of the electoral votes for the Presidency:

(Gillibrand 1-7-21)

Senator Gillibrand said that those with information regarding Wednesday Violent mob should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI or at tips.FBI.gov.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-6-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 6, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-6-21

Governor Cuomo announced legislation to authorize mobile sports wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State. State budget director Robert Mujica said that some states like New Jersey have a system where they collect about 45 million dollars a year, where the New York State is looking at a way to gain 300 million dollars a year by setting up the program much like the New York State Lottery:

(Robert Mujica 1-6-21)

Mujica said that Under Governor Cuomo’s proposal, the State Gaming Commission will issue a request for proposals to select and license a sports operator or platform to offer mobile sports wagering, they must have a partnership with one of the existing licensed commercial casinos & the Commission will also require any entity operating mobile wagering apps include safeguards against abuses and addiction.

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Governor Cuomo announced a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive system to oversee and regulate cannabis in New York as part of the 2021 State of the State:

(Cuomo 1-6-21)

Under the Governor’s proposal, a new Office of Cannabis Management would be created to oversee the new adult-use program, as well as the State’s existing medical and cannabinoid hemp programs, the legalization is expected to generate more than $300 million in tax revenue.

NY State of Health announced today that it is not too late to get health insurance coverage for 2021, even though the December 31 enrollment deadline has passed. The Marketplace is reminding consumers to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan by January 15 for coverage effective February 1.

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State health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker today announced that the United Kingdom COVID Variant discovered in an employee of a Saratoga Springs jewelry store was found through Contact Tracing. Dr. Zucker said that an acquaintance of the Employee had been to The United Kingdom recently & passed the virus onto the Saratoga Springs worker, who had NOT traveled abroad. The State Health department continues to see the state’s positivity rate on COVID tests over 8% with over 16,600 positives on Tuesday, out of more than 197,000 tests. Hospitalizations continue to climb to 8665, the number in ICU patients is over 1400 and the number on Ventilators is up to 877, 161 died from COVID Tuesday in New York State.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new Cases of Covid 19 Today, after reporting 30 new cases yesterday. The number of Active Cases is 185, the number of quarantined in Chenango County decreases slightly to 482, there are 11 hospitalized, they have reported over 1330 cases since last Spring.

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Former Andes Town Supervisor Martin Donnelly has passed away. Donnelly served as Andes Supervisor from 1998 to 2015, he was 83.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-6-21

Governor Cuomo said that 911,000 Vaccines Will Be Distributed to Providers By End of Week, with a Total of 3,762 Vaccination Sites Currently Enrolled as Part of Statewide Network, 636 Sites Statewide Currently Vaccinating Eligible New Yorkers, which will soon include Essential Worker Groups such as Police, Fire, Education and Transit Workers.

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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting has been moved to the Trackside Diner on Main Street.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Aaron Wickham after Deputies observed a motorcycle on State Highway 7 in the Town of Afton with no license plate. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the motorcycle and a pursuit ensued. Wickham continued through the Village of Afton, he was eventually taken into custody west of Afton. Wickham was charged with Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and several other traffic offenses. Wickham was released on appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.

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A Town of Pitcher resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on an active Arrest Warrant. Deputies arrested 37 year old Joshua Whaley, with assistance from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Whaley had an active warrant stemming from a Domestic Dispute, he was charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt, 2nd degree Assault, Criminal Possession of a weapon

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-5-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 5, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-5-21

Governor Cuomo announced today that the State Positivity rate was at 8.3% of all tested for COVID 19 Monday.  Over 152,000 New Yorkers were tested statewide Monday, with 12,666 testing positive, hospitalization went up to almost 8600, there were 149 deaths.

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A Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was assaulted on County Road 10 in the Town of Pharsalia Monday night. 44 year old Seymour Shaver was wanted on an active arrest warrant from a previous incident, the Deputy approached Shaver and attempted to take him into custody,  Shaver struck the Deputy several times & fled the scene.  The Deputy was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital and was transported to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse with serious, non-life threatening injuries.  This Afternoon, Sheriff Cutting announced that Shaver was taken into custody in Pharsalia without incident in connection with the assault of the Deputy.

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Chenango County Public Health added 12 new Active Cases bringing their total to 188, with 10 hospitalizations, & 497 Active Quarantines.  Chenango County Public Health also reported that There is a limited amount of vaccines in Chenango County and the vaccine has been designated by NYS for only the priority groups listed in Phase 1a, Chenango County health department has not received any vaccine, but they anticipate the 1st delivery in a week or so.

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State Police announced today that they continue to investigate the 1980 murder of 30-year-old Barry Marquart of Binghamton.  On November 9, 1980, State Police in Oneonta were contacted Marquart’s father, who stated his son Barry had been missing from his Binghamton apartment by his roommate.   Marquart’s car was found parked at the Exit 5 rest area on Interstate 81, Troopers found Marquart’s body in the Chenango River, an autopsy determined the victim had blows to his head and face.  The case remains open 40 years later, anyone with information is asked to call State Police in Sidney at 561-7400.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that her first bill in the new Congress will be her Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act in order to aid the country’s lagging vaccine distribution campaign.

(Gillibrand 1-5-21)

Senator Gillibrand said that in New York State, only 236,941 of 774,075 doses available have been given. Federal aid is urgently needed to assist state and local health departments and providers who are already overburdened by mass testing and contact tracing efforts and a deadly holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-5-21

Some new laws went into effect January 1st, among them: The state will be increasing the minimum wage from $11.80 an hour to $12.50 an hour. Workers in the fast-food industry will see an increase from $13.75 an hour to $14.50 an hour.  Also Workers who are eligible will now have access to up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid time off, mainly this is for those with a newborn, or those recovering from or assisting a loved one who is ill with COVID or other serious illnesses, or to assist a loved one who’s family member is deployed overseas. 

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The state is also amending some election laws this year.   A recount in elections statewide will be automatically done when the margin of victory for a candidate 0.2% of all votes cast. Recounts for all other elections will be done if the margin of victory is 0.5% of all votes cast. The recounts would be done manually.

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New York State has launched a new ‘Am I Eligible ” app to help New Yorkers determine their COVID Vaccine eligibility, connect them with administration centers, and schedule appointments. To access the app, go to: covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the first confirmed case of the UK strain of COVID-19 virus has been detected in Saratoga Springs, it was detected by the Department of Health’s Wadsworth laboratory & the strain was traced back to an individual affiliated with a Saratoga Springs jewelry store and all individuals who visited the store from December 18 through December 24 are encouraged to contact the Department of Health and receive a COVID-19 test immediately.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 12 more new cases of COVID Monday; they have 119 active cases, 4 hospitalized & 209 quarantined.

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The Binghamton Devils will play the 2020-21 season in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center, which is home to the New Jersey Devils.  The AHL announced that 4 teams have been granted provisional relocations for the 2020-21 season due to COVID concerns, including the Binghamton Devils.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-4-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 4, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-4-21

Governor Cuomo held a COVID briefing in Albany today, he said that the next priority group of Health care Workers will be getting the COVID vaccines next:

(Cuomo 1-4-21)

The Governor also released a list of Hospitals that have vaccinated the highest & lowest percentage of their COVID Vaccines, one of the lowest in the state was the AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, and officials with Tri-Town said that they have vaccinated about 30% so far and are planning to expedite vaccinations by the end of the week.

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The State Health Department reported that there were more than 134,000 COVID tests Sunday, with over 11,200 people testing positive, which was 8.25% of all tested. Hospitalizations continue to increase, up to 8251 Sunday, there were 170 deaths in the state.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 176 Active COVID Cases, 8 are hospitalized, there are 563 Active Quarantines 563 & there have been 18 deaths, 1087 Recoveries and 1296 confirmed cases since the pandemic his last spring.

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NYSEG crews are successfully restoring power throughout the region, following last night’s heavy wet snow. This Afternoon NYSEG reported that there were 200 Customers without power in Broome, Chenango & Otsego Counties combined, & over 600 in Delaware County were without power, about half of that was in the village of Sidney.

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The Power Outage has affected Amphenol’s plant at 191 Delaware Avenue in Sidney since last night, where the 1st shift today did not have to report. Amphenol Human Resources Spokesperson Sheri Youngs explains:

(Sheri Youngs 1-4-21)

Youngs said that NYSEG expects to have the power restored there by 6:00 tonight.

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The Otsego County Chamber Of Commerce will hold a Virtual State of The State meeting with area lawmakers tomorrow morning at 9:00 through Zoom. The Keynote speaker will be Congressman Antonio Delgado, Other panelists will be Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig, Newly elected State Senator Peter Oberacker & Assemblyman John Salka.

A.M. NEWS Monday 1-4-21

Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state’s COVID-19 pandemic statistics. On Saturday, over 142,000 tests were conducted, with 11,368 positives, which was just fewer than 8% positive. Patient Hospitalization increased to 7,963, the Number of ICU patients increased to 1,344 with 815 on ventilators, there were 138 deaths.

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Delaware County Public Health reported that a 14th & 15th person has died of Covid-19 related complications. There were 48 new cases Thursday through Sunday, with 3 hospitalized, 112 active cases, 214 quarantined & 752 total cases of COVID 19.

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Broome County’s rapid testing site will be available at Binghamton’s Recreation Park beginning today for the next two weeks. Testing is available from 1:00 to 7: 00 PM, for those experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, registration is required at 2-1-1 or covid19screening.health.ny.gov.

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State Senator Pete Oberacker took the oath of office Friday for the 51st district. The office was previously occupied by James Seward who retired at the end of 2020 after more than 30 years in the Senate.

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Due to the power outage in Sidney, the Amphenol plant at 191 Delaware Avenue 1st shift employees do not have to report until 9:00 AM, Maintenance & Plating will report as normal.

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