WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-12-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 12, 2020

State Police arrested 26 year old Matthew Haigis of Deposit, Friday for 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Troopers responded to a report of a physical dispute at a residence on North Sanford Road in the town of Deposit, Haigis left the scene, the victim reported that Haigis broke into the residence, obstructed the victim’s breathing and broke a cellphone during an altercation, Haigis also violated an order of protection.   A trooper located Haigis operating a vehicle in Deposit, he was taken in custody, & he was transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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State Police have charged 26 year old Shane Santiago of Otego for 2 counts of 2nd degree Manslaughter, in connection with a July 15th early morning accident that killed 2 area women.   The investigation revealed that Santiago was driving an SUV, when the vehicle went off of Otsego County Highway 13 in Pittsfield, causing the death of Cheyenn Aubry of Treadwell & Tehya Gonzalez of Bainbridge, Santiago suffered minor injuries, he was arrested Tuesday, he was arraigned virtually and remanded on $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 bond, the investigation into the crash continues.

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Governor Cuomo announced that 87,776 COVID-19 tests were reported to New York State Tuesday, a new 1-day record high for tests in a single day. There were 700 new cases confirmed Tuesday, .88% of all those tested.  Currently there are 558 patients hospitalized for COVID 19, the number of ICU patients has dropped to 123, the number of Patients on Ventilators is at 62.  There were 7 deaths reported, bringing the state death toll to 25,218

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 218 total cases of COVID 19 since March, with 126 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalization, 196 Total Recoveries & 7 deaths, they have performed over 18,700 tests.

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Oneonta City Officials announced that crews will install a new curb along the north side of Center Street from Yager Avenue to West Street, excluding the sections between Maple Street to Elm Street and Ivy Court to Central Avenue.  The work began today & is expected to be completed August 27th, depending on the weather.  More information is available by calling the Department of Public Service at 432-2100 or by email to dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us.

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State Police arrested 45 year old Jeremy Squires of Norwich Saturday for2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Contempt, 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief & Endangering the Welfare of a Child.   Troopers were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic on County Highway 35 in the town of Guilford, Squires had already left the scene, and the victim reported that Squires broke into the home, struck the victim & prevented the victim from calling for help.  The victim was transported to Chenango County Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Troopers located Squires in the city of Norwich, and he was arrested, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

The Sidney Central School District will hold 3 informational meetings for parents in regard to the district’s reopening plan tomorrow at 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM on  in the high school auditorium, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 8-12-20)

The sessions will run no more than 45 minutes; a recording of the parent information session will also be posted on the school website & social media.  Reservations for the in person meetings are available at 561-7703, a face cover is required Social distancing guidelines will also be in place.  A survey available on the school website & social media starting Thursday as well, it will be the official survey for attending school in September and will be available through Tuesday, August 18.

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Broome County Health Department announced their COVID 19 numbers Tuesday.  They are up to 1,086 positive test results, with 70 deaths, 909 recoveries & 579 people are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Delaware County received 1 new positive test result for COVID-19 Tuesday however; no additional recoveries have been reported. There is 1 active case, who is recovering at home. To date there have been 97 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 11 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-11-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 11, 2020

The State Health Department announced that 667 people tested positive for COVID 19 statewide Monday, bringing the state total to 422,003.  The number of fatalities went up slightly to 25,211.  Governor Cuomo added more states to New York’s coronavirus quarantine list, and removed others.  People traveling from Hawaii, South Dakota and the U.S. Virgin Islands will now be required to self-quarantine for 14 days, Cuomo said that Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington have been removed from the list,  which is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.

A trooper and 3 civilians were transported to area hospitals after a 3-car crash on I-88 in Otsego County Monday at about 5:05 PM.  Police stated that a trooper from the Oneonta barracks had a vehicle stopped for a traffic infraction on the shoulder of I-88 east in the town of Maryland, when a 3rd vehicle failed to Move Over and crashed into the State Police vehicle, which had all of its lights activated, the momentum pushed the troop car into the vehicle that was stopped.  The unidentified trooper was transported to Bassett Medical Center for head and neck injuries, the occupants of the stopped vehicle,   21-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania were taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta for head and neck injuries & the driver that struck the troop car, a 32-year-old female of Richmondville was also taken to Fox Hospital for knee & arm injuries.  The crash is still under investigation, police remind motorists to slow down & Move over for all emergency vehicles parked on the shoulder of state highways.

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Democrat Rick Shaw of Downsville is running for the 122nd State Assembly District that is being vacated this year with the retirement of long time Assemblyman Cliff Crouch.  Shaw told WCDO News about his background & what he hopes to accomplish if he is elected to the Assembly:

(Rick Shaw 8-11-20)

Shaw faces Republican Joe Angelino of Norwich, who beat out 3 other Republican candidates by a large margin in the June 23rd Primary.

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Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are at 216 positive cases of COVID 19 since March, with 119 Active Quarantines, 1 person is in a hospital, there have been 7 deaths, 196 Recoveries & over 18,200 tests have been conducted.

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Children who lost food benefits due to COVID-19 school closures can access meals through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The benefits require no application and will be automatically issued to kids who would have received free or reduced-price meals through the federal school lunch. If a child is eligible but has not received a P-EBD card or benefits by the end of the week, more information is available at 1-833-452-0096 or hungersolutionsny.org.

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Bassett Healthcare Network announced the opening of a new school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School, serving pre-K through 12th grade students in that district.  This is Bassett’s 21st school-based health center, the program has been funded through a grant and money secured by State Senator Jim Seward, as well as by the Clark Foundation.   More information is available at 844-255-7242.

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Day 2 of public hearings by Health, Aging, and Investigations & Government Operations Committees of the State Senate and Assembly were held yesterday, regarding the conflicting numbers of COVID 19 positive patients at nursing homes & hospitals in the early part of the pandemic.  There was conflicting testimony about whether or not there was sufficient personal protective equipment in nursing homes & whether or not they are ready for a 2nd surge of cases.  There was also a conflict earlier in the pandemic when nursing homes & hospitals would claim the same person as deceased during a transfer and other conflicts when such patients were not counted toward the COVID 19 deaths.  Testimony can be heard at nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings.

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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation requiring all passengers in motor vehicles over the age of 16 to wear a seat belt. Currently, passengers aged 16 and older are only required to wear a seat belt in the front passenger seat next to the driver.   The new law takes effect November 1.

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The Cooperstown Village law passed a Mandatory Masks measure into law Monday Night.  The law was taken from the existing state law, but gives more specific times & locations for the mandatory policy, mostly around the downtown businesses, during their normal business hours.

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Catholic Charities at the Sidney Civic Center announced today that they have extended the registration period for their free backpack & school Supplies promotion for Sidney Central School District Students.  The deadline has been extended through Friday August 21st; more information is available at 604-4071.

Delaware County received no new positive test results for COVID-19, the known active cases in the County is 0. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 with 12 people under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.

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Village of Bainbridge water users may experience periods of water interruption today, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.  Crews will be working on water lines during this time and water may become discolored.  Running the faucet should alleviate roily or brown water.  More information is available at 967-7373.

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50 year-old Richard Millard pleaded guilty to arson Monday for the fire at Home Central in Vestal on February 13th.  There were no injuries in the fire; the company will rebuild the warehouse.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-10-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 10, 2020

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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 FRIDAY 8-7-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 7, 2020

Governor Cuomo today announced that based on each region’s infection rate, schools across the state are permitted to open this fall. Every region’s infection rate is below the threshold necessary by the State’s standards to open schools. The Department of Health will review submitted reopening plans from school districts and notify districts of their status on Monday. Out of 749 school districts across the state, 127 have not yet submitted plans to the Department of Health and another 50 are incomplete or deficient.  The determination of how individual districts reopen, whether in-person or a hybrid model will be made by local school districts under strict Department of Health guidelines. 

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The State Health Department announced that another 714 positive COVID 19 tests were diagnosed Thursday, bringing the state total to 419, 642 since March.  There were 5 more deaths attributed to COVID 19, bringing the state death toll to 25,190.  The percentage of those testing positive was still around 1%, the number of hospitalized patients and patients on ventilators continues to decline.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that a few more positive COVID 19 cases were diagnosed, bringing their total up to 1,043.  They report 70 deaths, 848 recoveries and 678 are being monitored by the department. which has conducted over 30,300 tests since March.

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Governor Cuomo signed an executive order extending the eviction moratorium enacted back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That order officially expired at midnight on August 5th; Cuomo’s extension keeps it alive through September 4th.  Governor Cuomo said that there would be no evictions due to non-payment of rent as long COVID 19 continues to be an issue.

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Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 statistics today, they are still at 212 total cases, with 135 Quarantined, 1 patient is hospitalized, there have been 191 Recoveries, 7 deaths & they have performed over 17,500 tests.

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The Regatta Row 2020 Art Trail on North and West Main streets in Bainbridge will be coming to an end, as the online auction of the chairs and paddles is closing at 10:00 pm tonight at 32auctions.com.  To vote for People’s choice chair go to jerichoarts.com and click on the link on the homepage.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today at the Fireman’s Training Center on River Street.  The Blood Drive will be held from 1:00 until 6:00 PM, Appointments are requested at RED CROSS BLOOD.Org, 1-800 RED-CROSS or with the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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An Open Air Market will be held at Echo Lake Saturday, which if free to the public.  The event is hosted by 6zero7 it runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 185 Echo Lane in the town of Bainbridge.  More Information is available at 242-8473.

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In March, the Chenango United Way opened a COVID-19 Response Fund to collect donations in response to the pandemic that adversely affected local families. Donations have exceeded $85,000, over $71,000 has been allocated to local organizations battling Food Security, Rent, Utilities, & Mental Health needs for individuals struggling with the emotional & economic impact of COVID 19

Delaware County received no new positive test results for COVID-19 today and no additional recoveries have been reported. The known active cases in the County remains at 1. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases,  with 16 people under mandatory quarantine, 1 person is isolated at home, no one is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 89 have fully recovered.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-6-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 6, 2020

The State Health Department announced 703 new positive cases of COVID 19 on Wednesday Statewide, slightly less than 1% of all those tested.  The State has had just under 419,000 cases since early March, there were 6 more deaths reported Wednesday, there have been 25,185 deaths from COVID 19 in New York.

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Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 statistics today.  They remain at 212 cases, with 134 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalization, 189 Recoveries, 7 deaths & a Total of 17,454 Tests Performed.

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The Broome County Health Department added 14 more positive cases of COVID 19 today, bringing their total since March TO 1043.  They no report 70 deaths, 848 recoveries, & 678 are being monitored by the Department; they have conducted over 30,300 tests.

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Governor Cuomo officially became the chairman of the National Governor’s Association Wednesday, replacing Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland.  Cuomo served as Vice-Chairman under Hogan, he is the 1st New York Governor to become the Chairman of the Association, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson becomes the new Vice Chairman of the Association.

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State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association for the illegal diversion of millions of dollars away from the mission of the organization for personal use by senior leadership, awarding contracts to the financial gain of close associates and family, trips to the Bahamas, private jets, expensive meals, and other private travel, the lawsuit seeks to shut down the NRA & recoup millions in lost assets and to stop the Wayne LaPierre & 3 other defendants from serving on the board of any not-for-profit charitable organization in New York again.

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Casinos, Racinos Gyms and several other businesses have still not been given the go-ahead to re-open, when the last regions of the state reached Phase 4 a few weeks ago.  Todd Chandler is the Assistant General Manager & Regional Director of Marketing for Tioga Downs; he told WCDO News that they have taken all the precautions for reopening:

(Todd Chandler 8-6-20)

Chandler said that they have invested heavily in every type of disinfecting equipment and gear for the facilities & staff; he said that if they do not reopen by October 1st, the furloughed employees would officially become unemployed.

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The State Division of Consumer Protection issued guidance to New Yorkers about Census takers who will be visiting homes that haven’t yet responded to the Census beginning this week.   The Office for New Americans is also hosting a Census Hotline Phone Bank Event this afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to provide information and answer questions about the Census.  The Hotline can be reached at 1-800-566-7636.

Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Wednesday and 1 additional recovery has been reported. The known active cases in the County is now 1. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 1 person is isolated at home, 6 people have died and 89 have fully recovered.

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NYSEG announced that the company made significant progress in restoring power to customers impacted by the Tropical Storm.  More than 1,900 out of the total 21,151 impacted customers in the company’s Liberty division, which includes Delaware County, are without power. The company expects to restore 95% of customers impacted in the division by 11 p.m. tonight.

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The Otsego County Health Department announces  free testing for COVID 19 on Today  from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Town of Worcester Municipal Building at 19 Katie Lane.  This testing site is for people who are not sick, but want to be tested, by the nasal swab method.   This is a drive up testing site. Individuals will be required to remain in their vehicle and wear a mask when pulling up to the testing tent.  This testing site is for Otsego County residents only; registration is requested at 547-4279.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-5-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 5, 2020

State Police responded to a 2-car fatal crash on State Highway 8 in the town of New Berlin Tuesday afternoon at about 2:45 PM.  Troopers said that a vehicle traveling northbound operated by 31 year old Kerri Bunnelle of Little Falls, crossed over into the opposite lane of traffic and struck a vehicle head-on driven by 43 year old Mathew Fredericks of Herkimer, who was pronounced dead at the scene.  Bunnelle was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. The investigation is on-going.

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Governor Cuomo announced Tuesday’s results regarding the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic. There were 636 new positive cases yesterday, or .87% of those tested statewide, bringing the state wide total to 418,225.  There were 4 COVID-19 Deaths, bringing the toll since March to 25,179.    Patient Hospitalizations were down to 564, the number of ICU patients was down to 134, there were 69 patients on Ventilators.

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Chenango County released their latest COVID 19 statistics today, with 1 new positive, giving them 212 cases since March.  Chenango County has 136 people in Quarantine, 1 person is hospitalization, and there have been 189 Recoveries, 7 deaths, & 17,275 tests Performed.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they had 9 more positive COVID 19 cases today, bringing their total to 1029.  They report 829 recoveries, 69 deaths, 703 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Governor Cuomo announced that State Police and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols over the next week to crack down on speeding across the state. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in 34% of all fatal crashes from January to May this year, compared to 30% of fatal crashes during the same period in 2019, The “Speed Awareness Week” enforcement campaign is part of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s ongoing efforts to improve safety on New York roadways.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at the Oneonta Country Club on Thursday, August 20th, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.  The event will follow all Social Distancing Guidelines and Safety Protocols.   A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the CommunityFoundation of Otsego County.  More information is available at 432-4500.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed the US Senate’s lack of renewing the CARES Act that lapsed August 1st, which led to state and local governments cutting services, & families face lesser or no unemployment benefits & families have been unable to pay their rent and face eviction.

(Gillibrand 8-5-20)

Gillibrand also said that New Yorkers returning to work are also challenged by a growing child care crisis and reduced transportation due to budget shortfalls which limited service, plus millions of jobs have not yet come back since closing in the early days of the COVID 19 pandemic.

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Otsego Now established a State Disaster Emergency Grant Program for Otsego County, with financial assistance from the Community Foundation of Otsego County and the Cooperstown Foundation. Small businesses and not-for-profit corporations with fewer than 50 employees are eligible for grants up to $500 for the purpose of acquiring personal protective equipment or installing fixtures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, More information is available otsegonow.com.

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The Cancer Services Program has a free mobile coach cancer screening event today at the Morris Fire Department from 9:00am to 2:00 pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older.  More information is available at 1-888-345-0225.

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The Regatta Row 2020 Art Trail on North and West Main streets in Bainbridge will be coming to an end this week.   The online auction of the chairs and paddles is closing at 10:00 pm Friday, at 32auctions.com/rr2020chairs and www.32auctions.com/rr2020paddles.  To vote for People’s choice chair go to jerichoarts.com and click on the link on the homepage.

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Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Tuesday and 2 additional recoveries have been reported. The known active cases in the County is now 2. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases,  with 17 people under mandatory quarantine, 2 people are isolated at home and no one is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 88 have fully recovered.

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Preferred Mutual Insurance Company presented the Village of New Berlin with a $150,000 donation to the New Berlin Firehouse project; which will be a  7,000 square-foot firehouse with 6 garage bays, offices, meeting rooms and training area, construction is slated to begin later this year.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-4-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 4, 2020

Otsego County Department of Health reported another COVID 19 related death today, this brings the total number of deaths to 6. 2 new cases were reported today, giving Otsego County 109 total cases, there are 9 active cases, 3 are hospitalized, 94 have recovered, & 225 people are quarantined.

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The Tropical Storm heading up the East Coast could impact parts of the Catskills today & tonight, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 8-3-20)

The National Weather service has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced today that the VA Clinic in Bainbridge will remain open.  Brindisi stated that the US House passed his legislation to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic as part of the annual Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill.  More than 3,600 Veterans reside in Chenango County.

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State Police arrested 47 year old Angel Andino of Oneonta for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers observed Andino driving the wrong way on Chestnut Street extension and turn onto Main Street.  A traffic stop was initiated,  Andino failed field sobriety tests, with a B.A.C was .19%.  Andino was processed and released on appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on August 24th and turned over to the care of a sober third party.

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The State Health Department reported that there were 746 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, just a slight bit above 1% of those tested, bringing the state to over 417,000 cases since March.  There were 3 deaths state wide Monday, bringing the state toll to 25, 175.  Total Hospitalizations were down to 568, ICU patients were down to 139 & 69 Patients were on Ventilators.

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Broome County Health Department announced another 10 positive cases of the COVID 19 today, giving them 1,020 cases since March, there have been 69 deaths, 817 recoveries, 660 people are being monitored by the Department, they have conducted 29, 927 tests.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 211 COVID 19 cases with 150 active quarantines, 1 person is hospitalized, there have been 189 recoveries & 7 deaths, they have conducted over 17,000 tests.

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Delaware County Department of Public Works announced today that the Annual Clean Sweep hazardous waste disposal event will still be held, but at later dates, DPW Spokesman Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 8-4-20)

Robb said that more information about online & telephone registration for the events will be announced in the coming weeks for the December 4th & 5th events.

Delaware County received no additional cases of COVID 19 Monday, they report 1 additional recovery. The known active cases in the County remains at 4, to date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is isolated in a hospital, 6 people have died and 86 have fully recovered.

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The Otsego County Health Department announces  free testing for COVID 19 on Thursday August 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Town of Worcester Municipal Building at 19 Katie Lane.  This testing site for people who are not sick but want to be tested, by the nasal swab method.   This is a drive up testing site. Individuals will be required to remain in their vehicle and wear a mask when pulling up to the testing tent.  This testing site is for Otsego County residents only, registration is requested at 547-4279.

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State Police arrested 51 year old Deborah Caserta of Mount Vision for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.  Troopers stopped Caserta on County Road 48 in the town of Oneonta after receiving numerous complaints in the area of an erratic driver.  Caserta was processed and issued appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court on August 25, then released to a sober third party.

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The State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to a rise in online shopping complaints as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.  The Federal Trade Commission reports that during April and May, more people reported issues with online shopping than any other months on record, with more than half never receiving the products they ordered.  New Yorkers reported over 4,400 complaints and 75% resulted in monetary loss, more information is available at 800-697-1220, Consumer complaints can be filed anytime online at the Division website, www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-3-20

by wcdonews Posted on August 3, 2020

Governor Cuomo today announced that while the numbers relating to COVID 19 in New York State are good, there are still threats that could make the numbers go back up, and that Law Enforcement & the State Liquor Authority have their hands full:

(Cuomo 8-3-20)

The Governor said that there were 536 people hospitalized statewide for the virus, there were 136 in ICU’s 62 were on Ventilators & 3 died on Sunday, all amongst the lowest numbers since the pandemic hit in early March.  There have been over 416,000 positive cases, over 6 million tests have been administered, and 25,172 have died from the virus.

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A Tropical Storm is heading up the East Coast & could impact parts of New York State tomorrow, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 8-3-20)

The National Weather service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday.

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Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock announced that they received 481 responses which covers 830 students, to their survey, sent out to parents regarding what they are planning to regarding schooling their children this fall, , That amount covered a significant sample size of about 75% of the school population.  Bullock told WCDO News that the information compiled from the survey was sent to the state by in the district’s re-opening plan by last Friday’s deadline, he believes that there is room for many but not all students within the existing square footage in the district:

(Eben Bullock 8-3-20)

Governor Cuomo & the state education department, state health department will put together the guidelines for school districts around the state in the coming weeks.  The Sidney District plans to for virtual informational forums to be shared the week of August 10th.

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Catholic Charities in Sidney announced that they are offering free school supplies to Sidney School District Students again this fall, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-3-20)

More information is available at the Catholic Charities office at the Sidney Civic Center or by calling 604-4071.

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Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they are up to 211 total cases, with 172 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalization, 188 Recoveries, 7 deaths and just under 17,000 test conducted.

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Otsego County Department of Health announced another new COVID 19 positive test new case today, bringing their total to 107 confirmed cases.  There are 11 active cases with 3 hospitalized, 91 have recovered there have been 5 deaths.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the state would postpone a voter referendum on the $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act that was originally scheduled to be on the ballot on November 3rd.  The Governor said that the state would postpone the vote on the bond act due to the state’s financially difficulties that were made more difficult by the pandemic & the subsequent shutdown of the economy. 

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Governor Cuomo today announced that the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the DEC and Parks & Trails New York have awarded grants to support not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of 29 State Parks, historic sites and public lands. Locally, the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne will receive $36,000 to improve the exhibits at the center.

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The Deadline to register for the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is today.  The tournament is a key fundraiser; they have raised funds for various non-profit organizations and programs including “Odyssey of the Mind” program and B-G Student Council.  The tournament will be held Sunday, at noon, more information or registration is available through John Payne at 316-6854 or Terri DeRoche at 434-2400.

Governor Cuomo announced that the number of Hospitalizations from COVID 19 dropped to 556 Saturday, there were 3 Deaths Statewide.  There were 531 new positive tests Saturday, or 0.9% of those tested, bringing the Statewide Total to 416,298, there have been 6 million diagnostic tests conducted since March. The ICU numbers are down to 143. The number of intubated down slightly to 71.

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Delaware County Public Health received 1 positive lab report for COVID-19 this weekend, giving the county 96 total positive tests.  86 have recovered, 4 are recovering at home, no one is hospitalized, 40 are quarantined & 6 have died since March.

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The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that they will be closed again today, to allow for further planning, after confirmation of more COVID 19 positive cases among the initial group tested.  The Forklift Manufacturer closed last Thursday & Friday to sanitize & Disinfect the facility in accordance with CDC guidelines, only essential employees will report to work today.  Raymond officials said that they will continue to work with local healthcare providers.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office announced that the Congressman will Host another Telephone Town Hall with local guests, today at 5:00 p.m.  Constituents are encouraged to RSVP to brindisi.house.gov/live to receive the call or dial-in at 5:00 p.m. on August 3rd to 855-614-0159

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