WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-18-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 18, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-18-22

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a 216.3 Billion Dollar budget plan for the 22-23 fiscal year earlier today:

(Kathy Hochul 1-18-22)

State Budget Director Robert Mujica said that the state has learned its lesson about having money set aside for a rainy day:

(Robert Mujica 1-18-22)

State lawmakers have until April 1st to get the state budget passed on time.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has a commanding lead over other prospective Democrats in the race for Governor this year. Hochul has the support of 46% of Democrats, 11% favor New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and 6% support Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi, with 24% unsure, according to a new Siena College poll of registered New York State voters released today.

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Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced today that he will NOT run for New York Governor. Recent polls showed DeBlasio way down in the pack among Democrats, he served 2 terms as Mayor of New York City.

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Chenango County Health Department reported large decreases in their COVID 19 numbers in their latest report. There are 210 active cases in Chenango County, a third of those are vaccinated, there are 286 quarantined & 2 hospitalized. Chenango County has had just over 7900 COVID 19 cases since the pandemic hit 2 years ago.

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The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross Western New York Region is accepting nominations through January 31 for its 13th annual Real Heroes event. Local heroes across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, & surrounding counties will be honored in May. To access the nomination form and a description of award categories, visit redcross.org/SouthernTierRealHeroes.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-18-22

DCMO BOCES will host a job fair Today, as they look to fill a variety of positions. The job fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & also from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the DCMO Support Services Center behind the main Alan Pole Campus building on County Road 32 in North Norwich.

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Governor Hochul will deliver the Executive Budget Proposal Today at 11:00 AM. A livestream will be available at governor.ny.gov, comments will follow online by Budget Director Robert Mujica on ZOOM.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend, more information about the chamber is available at 607-967-8700 or bainbridgeny.org/chamber-of-commerce.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-17-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 17, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-17-22

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older on Thursday at 97 Main Street, Delhi, Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for walk-ins only. Moderna boosters will be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for those who registered at apps2.health.ny.gov. Individuals who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines are now eligible for a single booster dose 5 months or more after initial series. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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The Grandparent Scam continues to pop up, where scammers try to rip off the elderly by posing. by phone as a troubled grandchild, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond said that his Office has investigated this scam too many times:

(Sheriff DuMond 1-17-22)

Sheriff DuMond said that several people have unwittingly sent money to scammers in this instance, State Police announced that they are investigating another “grandparent scam” in Endwell where the scammer showed up in a Jeep, pictured on the state Police website that took advantage of a victim, causing a significant monetary loss. Investigators are looking for the public’s help at (607) 775-1241.

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Tax receipts for the first 9 months of State Fiscal Year exceeded projections, totaling $84.4 billion, significantly higher than the most recent forecast by the Division of the Budget. While tax collections have exceeded forecast throughout the current fiscal year, December results are also affected by a newly established tax structure that allows certain taxpayers to make state business tax payments that are deductible from federal taxes, rather than making state income tax payments that are not deductible from federal taxes.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend, more information about the chamber is available at 607-967-8700 or bainbridgeny.org/chamber-of-commerce.

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The Hartwick College campus will be closed today, due to inclement weather. All classes, athletic events, and other activities at the College scheduled for today are canceled. Yager Museum will also be closed.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-17-22

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 9 Kattelville Road in Chenango Bridge at around 6:40 pm. Friday, they found 29-year-old Randy Glezen of Lisle bleeding on the floor with multiple stab wounds and a neighbor performing CPR, then a deputy took over, however, Glezen succumbed to his injuries. 20-year-old Christian Smith-Bartlett is charged with Murder and Assault, and he was sent to the Broome County Jail to await court action.

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Governor Hochul will deliver the Executive Budget Proposal Tuesday at 11:00 AM. A livestream will be available at governor.ny.gov.

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State Police will be hosting a car seat check event at the Deposit Fire Station on January 25, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments are preferred but drive-ups are welcome, call (607)561-7605 or email at shannon.hartz@troopers.ny.gov.

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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that the COVID test site in the Village of Milford will be closed today, due to inclement weather. Milford test site will reopen again on Wednesday, January 19.

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The State Health Department & the Governor’s Office announced that the COVID testing positivity rate statewide decreased to 12.9% Saturday. The state tested 397,524 people Saturday with 51,264 positive tests, Patient Hospitalization dropped by over 450 to 11,713; ICU patients dropped by 40 to 1613, the number of ventilators went up slightly to 910, and there were 154 deaths in Hospitals & Nursing Homes from COVID Saturday.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 650 new COVID 19 cases from January 8th to the 14th. There were 7 hospitalized, 479 active cases, there were 4 more deaths associated with the virus in Delaware County last week.

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Bassett Healthcare Network officials announced that for the safety of patients and staff, visitation at O’Connor Hospital is temporarily suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BASSETT.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-14-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 14, 2022

P.M. NEWS Friday 1-14-22

A winter storm could impact the Southern Tier Sunday in to Monday, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-14-22)

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Sunday afternoon into Monday afternoon.

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Nasir Azmat began his 60 day jail term, after appearing in town of Sidney Court Thursday. Azmat accepted a plea deal last October in the Town of Sidney court, he pleaded guilty to overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals & was sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by 3 years of probation; he cannot own, possess or register animals during the 3 year probation. Azmat will also be placed on the Delaware County Animal Abuse Registry. Azmat was charged in February 2020 after Delaware County Sheriff’s Office found 20 dogs in deplorable conditions on Azmat’s property, the dog were allegedly used for dog-fighting.

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The Chenango County Health Department confirmed the 100th COVID-19 attributed death today. Chenango County Health Department has also changed their protocols to go along with new State guidelines, with an emphasis on home testing & reporting the findings to the Health Department. Vaccine registrations, Home test reporting as well as Quarantine and Isolation information can be found at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health. Chenango County reported 578 active cases, 840 quarantines & 4 hospitalizations.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic at the Edmeston Central School gymnasium on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Vaccinations offered include the Pfizer and Moderna 1st, 2nd, and booster shots; Pediatric Pfizer COVID Vaccines, as well as Flu shots; the event is open to the public. Recipients do not need to be established Bassett patients & no appointments are necessary. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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DCMO BOCES will host a job fair next Tuesday, as they look to fill a variety of positions. The job fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & also from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, at the DCMO Support Services Center behind the main Alan Pole Campus building on County Road 32 in North Norwich.

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Former long time WDLA co-owner Amos Finch of Walton passed away Tuesday, following a lengthy illness. Finch was born in Sidney Center, In 1975 he purchased WDLA, and later added stations in Deposit & Delhi, before selling them in 2000. Private arrangements were conducted by CH Landers Funeral Chapel of Sidney, and he will be buried at Highland Cemetery in Sidney Center in the spring. Condolences may be shared online at landersfh.com and memorials may be sent to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, in Oneonta.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-14-22

State Police Bureau arrested 50 year old Kenneth Drumm of Windsor for the felony of Sexual Abuse. Drumm was charged after an investigation revealed he had inappropriate contact with a child younger than the age of 13. Drumm was arrested and processed and was turned over to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing. A full stay away order was issued to the victim.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced additional resources from the federal government will arrive in New York State, providing relief to hospitals and emergency services during the COVID-19 winter surge. Governor Hochul announced that 30 National Ambulance Contract Teams will be arriving in upstate regions beginning THIS Sunday, to provide backfill for local emergency services and hospital transports.

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The State Health Department announced that the Positivity rate on recent COVID testing has been declining. On Wednesday over 356,000 were tested with over 60,300 positives, for a positivity rate now fewer than 17%, patient hospitalizations went down by over 200 to 12,452, ICU patients went up by 22 to 1615 and the number of ventilators went up by 15 to 845, there were 195 deaths attributed to COVID in nursing homes & Hospitals.

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Otsego County Department of Health is continuing to see the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started almost two years ago. It is critical that everyone continues with social distancing, wearing masks and getting vaccinated. If you test positive for COVID, isolate for at least 5 days and notify your close contacts. If you are unvaccinated or have not received a booster dose and have been in close contact with someone who is positive you should quarantine for at least 5 days. Contact tracing will continue in certain settings such as schools, daycares, hospitals, nursing homes and other congregate settings. The Otsego County Health Department reports 183 New cases Thursday with 8 hospitalizations, active cases will no longer be reported, as it is not possible to get an accurate number with the current limited contact tracing and case investigation. More information is available at the Health Department website at otsegocounty.com.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-13-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 13, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-13-22

The 2022 Legislative session is underway in Albany, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino, one of the few former Law Enforcement officers now in the legislature, wants to be part of the process to change the controversial Bail Reform Law passed 2 years ago:

(Joe Angelino 1-13-22)

Assemblyman Angelino said that other big issues this include dealing with the ongoing pandemic, and the issue of worker shortages brought on by the pandemic.

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Chenango County Health Department confirmed the 99th COVID-19 attributed death in the County since that pandemic began 2 years ago.  Chenango County reported 722 Active Cases 722, 35% are vaccinated, they have 8 hospitalized, and none of those were vaccinated.  1053 are Quarantined, vaccine information or how to report a positive home test for COVID, can be found at the Chenango County Health Department website.

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A Woodstove was the likely cause of a fire on State Route 23 in Davenport Center Wednesday that displaced the Guernsey-Ryder family of 6.  Several Area Fire companies responded to the blaze that was reported just before Noon Wednesday by a passing motorist, the house at 12324 State Route 23 was destroyed & the family was not home, but the families’ dogs died in the fire.  The East Meredith Fire Department is collecting items for the family; they will post additional information regarding clothing sized for the family on their Facebook page.

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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that the KN95 masks will be made available Free for distribution to the public, beginning today at the Richfield Springs Fire Department on East James Street from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and again on Saturday, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 pm or until supplies last.

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New York high school seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for New York Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Youth Scholarship. Statewide winners can earn up to $3,000 towards their future education.  For more information, including the online application, go to New York Farm Bureau’s website at www.nyfb.org or call the New York Farm Bureau office at 1-800-342-4143 for more information.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 1-13-22

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 & older today at 97 Main Street, Delhi.  Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for walk-ins only.  Moderna boosters will be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov. There will be No Johnson & Johnson vaccines available for this clinic. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics at the Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will be held today, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Vaccinations offered will be the Moderna COVID-19 booster doses, for Patients 18 or older.  Appointments are required at 607-563-7080; more information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License applicants. The initiative would allow qualified 3rd parties to offer the road tests, which would create more testing locations statewide and expand capacity at the existing state-run sites, reducing the time it takes to get qualified CDL drivers on the road.  The DMV will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, January 26, through WebEx from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Monday to a report of a crossbow bolt found stuck in the front lawn of a Walton residence.   50-year-old Bryan Cosma of Walton had discharged crossbow bolt into the air, within 250 feet of a neighboring dwelling. Cosma was charged with Illegal Discharge of a Crossbow; he was released on an appearance ticket, and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

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State Police BCI unit arrested 26 year old Simon Braungard of Windsor for Sexual Abuse, following an investigation where he is accused of forcibly subjecting a victim to sexual contact on January 5th.  Braungard was transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-12-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 12, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-12-22

Delaware Valley Humane Society announced that they raised over $126,000 through their annual Staffworks Save a Life Campaign, Director Erin Insinga told WCDO news what the shelter will use the money for this year:

(Erin Insinga 1-12-22)

The Staffworks campaign ran in December where they match donations given by the public to the Humane Society, the previous 2 years of the campaign, they raised over $93,000 & $71,000 for upgrades & operational expenses.

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The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey Team returns home this weekend, spokesman Rob Lippolis told WCDO about this weekend’s activities:

(Rob Lippolis 1-12-22)

Home games will be this Friday & Sunday, more information about tickets at the Visions Veteran’s Memorial Arena, or the Friday Night Lupo’s Hockey Jersey Auction is available at binghamtonblackbears.com

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Tuesday to a report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. 30-year old Michael Laureanti of Delhi, rear ended another vehicle and fled from the crash scene, he was located & further investigation revealed that Laureanti was operating the vehicle at the time of the accident while his driver’s license was suspended due to a failure to pay child support. Laureanti was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident, he was released on traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The Robert Mason Recreation Center Ice Skating Rink in Norwich will be opening, hours will be from 4:00 to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Ice skating and skate rentals are free of charge.

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For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The tax cap limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2%. School districts may override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. The 2% levy limit affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2022,

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As the rise of the Omicron variant continues to threaten the safety of our nation’s health care workforce, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden administration to continue and make permanent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency COVID-19 protections for health care workers, after OSHA let the temporary requirements to lapse:

(Gillibrand 1-12-22)

Gillibrand said that the safety measures must be re-instated as soon as possible, as more than 120,000 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 nationwide, further straining overworked health care workers and hospitals facing severe staffing shortages.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-12-22

The Chenango County District Attorney’s Office reported that Cody Coleman of Smithville Flats, appeared in Chenango County Court on December 20th to accept that plea bargain, for the murder of his 16 year old Girlfriend Amelia Wakefield in May of 2019. The case was scheduled to go to trial in May of 2020, but was delayed by the COVID 19 pandemic. Chenango County District Attorney’s office offered a plea deal, the charge was lessened from murder to manslaughter, Coleman is scheduled to be sentenced on February 28th in Chenango County Court.

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Delaware County Public Health is migrating away from individual case investigation and contact tracing, following a decision by the state Health Department yesterday to stop contact tracing. Delaware County Public Health stated that they are asking county residents to Initiate self-Quarantine or self-Isolation management, Information may be accessed at delcony.us & delawarecountypublichealth.com. more information is available at 607-832-5200.

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CDO Workforce is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Economic Development to host a ZOOM webinar: “Workforce Services for Businesses”. The ZOOM meeting is this morning at 11:00 for those who pre-registered.

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On Monday, the State Legislature rejected the 2 two sets of district maps submitted by the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission, so more work is ahead to solidify final voting-district lines, The Commission has 1 more chance to draw new voting-district maps for congressional and state legislative races.

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COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics at the Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will be held this afternoon & tomorrow. Clinic Times will be today, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM & Tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Vaccinations offered will be the Moderna COVID-19 booster doses, for Patients 18 or older. Appointments are required at 607-563-7080, More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-11-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 11, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-11-22

State Police arrested 2 men Saturday for 1st degree Robbery following the report of an armed Robbery in Davenport Friday. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint, their investigation revealed that 2 men known to the victim threatened, pistol whipped and stole items from him. Investigators arrested 42 year old Ryan Flood of Davenport, he was found to be in possession of an unregistered and loaded gun, he was charged with Robbery, & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Police later arrested 34 year old Timothy White of Oneonta for Robbery, Both were arraigned and remanded to Delaware County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded January 3rd, to a residence in the Town of Hamden to execute an Arrest Warrant on 30-year-old Shane Tweedie of Hamden. Tweedie is charged with 3rd degree Assault in connection with a Domestic Dispute in November. Tweedie locked himself inside his residence, refused to comply, brandished a knife and threatened responding Deputies with a weapon; Deputies subsequently made entry into the residence and took Tweedie into custody without further incident. Tweedie was arrested on the Arrest Warrant, and was additionally charged with Menacing and Obstruction of Governmental Administration, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail or $2,500 secured bond.

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The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, as Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Donors of all blood types – especially type O; are urged to make an appointment now to give in the weeks ahead, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported 1 new death from COVID 19 in their latest report, bringing their total to 97 since the pandemic began. Otsego County has 959 active cases, with 92 added Monday, they have 6 hospitalized. Otsego County Health Department also has a feature on their website to report a positive COVID test from a home testing kit.

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The Chenango County Health Department added 6 more deaths to their total of COVID 19 deaths today. Last week the health Department team was able to confirm COVID-19 as the contributing cause of death for 6 County, they passed away between November 21st & December 27 of 2021. Currently, Chenango County has 802 active cases, 43% are vaccinated, they report 1180 quarantined, 10 are hospitalized, all of those are unvaccinated. Vaccine sites can be found at the Chenango County Health Department website or at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that all the New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowed of amount of food for January. All the homes that participate in SNAP, including those that already are on the level maximum of benefits, will receive one assignment further by the end of this month, providing approximately $ 230 million in funding federal to the economy of the state. More information is available at mybenefits.ny.gov.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-11-22

The State Health Department reported that over 282,000 were tested for COVID Sunday, with over 54,000 positives, for a positivity rate of 19.35%. Over 12,000 are hospitalized, over 1500 are in an ICU unit and almost 800 are on ventilators, there were 135 deaths in hospitals & nursing homes from COVID Sunday.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a multi-agency initiative led by the New York State Department of Public Service to encourage eligible New Yorkers to sign up for the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, a newly-launched program that provides discounts of up to $30 a month toward internet service for low-income families. More Information is available at acpbenefit.org.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is holding COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics at A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney this Wednesday & Thursday. Patients are asked to arrive at 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney and come in the front doors to the far right in the front of the building. Clinic Times will be Wednesday, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM & Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Vaccinations offered will be the Moderna COVID-19 booster doses, and Patients must be 18 or older. Appointments are required at 607-563-7080, Patients are asked to bring their insurance prescription cards and vaccination cards. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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Due to a continued high level of cases of COVID-19, the City of Oneonta will continue to hold meetings of the Common Council and all boards and commissions in a virtually through January 25th. More details can be located at oneonta.ny.us, All meetings will be available for viewing, in real-time, at youtube.com/cityofoneonta.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-10-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 10, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-10-22

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect through tomorrow morning, area Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments about the danger of frostbite & Hypothermia in extreme cold weather conditions:

(Rich Townsend 1-10-22)

The Nation weather Service has the Wind Chill Advisory from 1:00 AM Tuesday to 10:00 AM Tuesday.

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Chenango County Health department continues to report a major increase in COVID 19 cases; they have 840 active cases, 1254 quarantined, with 10 patients hospitalized. Vaccine clinics can be located through the health department website or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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Firefighters from area department responded Sunday night to a fire at a house an garage on Riverstone Road near Otsego County route 58 in the town of Oneonta. Otsego County Fire officials reported that Oneonta Firefighters received Mutual Aid from Milford, Pindars Corners, West Oneonta, Laurens, Otego & Schenevus departments; both structures were destroyed, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The Colonial Bar and restaurant, Dos Rios & The Stone Fox all re-opened Friday, after being closed following accusations of sexual misconduct against a member or Members of the ownership group of the 3 establishments. The Binghamton Police Department is investigating claims, no arrests have been announced, and the restaurant group announced on its Facebook page that they have revised their management team, hired an outside law firm and a Human Resources firm.

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The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the IRS kick off to the tax season begins on January 24th this year. The deadline for filing federal income tax this year will be April 18th, instead of the usual April 15th.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-10-22

Governor Kathy Hochul announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older. The guidance, following action by the CDC, recommends that people, including the newly authorized 12-15 year-old age group, who received the Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose at least 5 months after their 2nd dose; the previous recommended interval was 6 months. Moderately to severely immunocompromised 5-11-year-olds can receive an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their 2nd dose. The CDC recommended the same change to a 5 month booster interval for the Moderna vaccine, which is only authorized for people 18 years and older.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 252 new COVID cases on Thursday & Friday, they now have 697 active cases, 14 hospitalized & there was 1 new death reported.

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The State Department of Health supports “Test to Stay” as a strategy that allows asymptomatic unvaccinated school-based close contacts, such as students, teachers or staff, to avoid school exclusion by testing negative through serial testing using rapid or antigen tests. Delaware County Public Health is allowing school districts to implement Test to Stay; It is the decision of each individual school district to implement the program, as early as today. Sidney Central School District will begin the Test To Stay Program today.

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The City of Oneonta Fire Department announced that they responded to 3422 calls for service last year. 55 of the calls were for Fires, 2 for Over-pressure or ruptures, there were 2472 EMS calls, and 370 calls were canceled while in route, 336 False Alarms, 16 Natural Disasters & 6 Special Incidents among those calls.

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State Police announced that During the month of December, 37 impaired drivers were taken off the roadways of Troop C. Troop C encompasses seven counties; Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-7-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 7, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-7-22

Oneonta Fire Department responded to a fire at the Motel 88 on Chestnut Street Thursday afternoon.  The fire was started in an unoccupied room, 2 adjacent rooms suffered damage, it was knocked down in less than an hour, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Edmeston Central School announced that they had over 25% of the school quarantined due to COVID-19.  The Edmeston District went to remote learning Thursday & will stay remote through next Friday, in-person learning will start again on Tuesday, January 18th.  All after school activities and games have been postponed.

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Binghamton Police are investigation the shooting of an 18 year old Binghamton High School Male Student, near the High School Thursday morning at about 11:15.  The victim was taken to an area hospital, the School district implemented lockdowns at all buildings, Binghamton Police arrested a 17 year old suspect for attempted murder & criminal use of a fire arm, the investigation is ongoing.

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New Yorkers will again have the chance to apply for pandemic rental aid and temporary protection from eviction.  A State Supreme Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering New York to reopen its application portal at otda.ny.gov, for rent relief in 3 business days. The state stopped accepting rental assistance applications in November.  The ruling protects families vulnerable to eviction when New York’s statewide moratorium expires January 15th.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion, if not the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last 7 years, the amount returned to DiNapoli’s office in unused gift cards has risen sharply from $5.8 million in 2014 to $16 million in 2021.  After five years of dormancy, money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds as abandoned property.

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New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission met January 3 to approve new maps that would shape those districts for the next 10 years, but ended the meeting with two separate proposals.  The Commission sent its 2 plans to lawmakers for consideration during the 2022 session.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-7-22

State Police released more details about Wednesday arrest of 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney, who was wanted for 1st degree Assault in Oneonta on December 30 & also charged for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property,  Sidney Police Department spotted Masi in a stolen vehicle and attempted to stop him, he failed to comply and fled from Sidney Police and Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies on State Route 8 in the town of Masonville, Troopers attempted to stop Masi, who again failed to comply, he was stopped on State Highway 17 in Hancock and was taken into custody.  Masi was processed on the Stolen Property charge, was arraigned & was released & ordered to appear in Hancock Village Court at a later date; he was then turned over to troopers, was arraigned on the Assault charge & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50,000 bail or $500,000 bond.

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The State Health Department & the Governor’s Office announced that the Omicron Variant of COVID 19 continues to spread quickly.  Over 377,000 were tested Wednesday, with 84,202 positives, for a 22.3% positivity rate.  Patient Hospitalization increased by 317 to 11,184, Patients in ICU bed were up to just over 1,400 with 695 on ventilators and 130 New deaths reported by healthcare facilities from COVID.

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SUNY Oneonta will host one of the state’s 10 new COVID-19 community testing sites,  which opens today,  in the training room of the college’s new Emergency Services Building, located at the lower end of campus, and is open to anyone in the community who is experiencing mild to moderate COVID symptoms. Appointments are required and must be scheduled in advance. Testing, which is saliva-based, is provided at no cost to individuals. The site will be open from 8:30 am to noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The Oneonta site is scheduled to operate through the end of February.  Appointments for testing at the Oneonta site can be scheduled at bit.ly/covid-test-oneonta.

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OTSEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES announced that KN95 masks will be made available, FREE for distribution to the public, beginning today at the American Legion COVID test site in the Village of Milford, located at 86 West Main Street in Milford, as well as the SUNY Oneonta COVID test site.  An additional distribution site is being established at the Richfield Springs Fire Department in the coming week.

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Delaware County is 1 of 6 counties in New York State chosen to receive support from the State Health Department to conduct COVID vaccination clinics. Personnel from The State and the National Guard will support the county operated clinics beginning today in Sidney at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, as well as on Saturday & January 28th and 29th. The second clinic will be in Stamford at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center, from 11AM-7PM, on January 14th, 15th & February 4th and 5th. The third location at the Hancock Central School Bus Garage, from 11AM-7PM on January 21st, 22nd, February 11th and 12th. More Information is available at 607-832-5200.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that this year’s manager will be Reid Brignac, who retired as a major league player in 2018.  The Pitching Coach will be Jerome Williams who pitched in the majors for 11 seasons, the Hitting Coach will be Tommy Joseph, who played with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016 & 2017, and Bench Coach is Mariano Duncan, who played on championship teams in Cincinnati in 1990 & the NY Yankees in 1996.

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