WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-29-21

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-29-21

The State Health Department reported that statewide COVID hospitalizations have dropped to 2934 on Wednesday, the lowest since November 23rd, there were 691 ICU patients, with 425 on Ventilators, 38 died from COVID, the positivity rate of those tested for the virus Wednesday was 1.8%.   45.6% of New Yorkers have completed at least one COVID vaccine dose, 1 in 3 are fully vaccinated.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 9 new COVID cases today, 112 active case, 5 hospitalizations & 483 quarantined.  Chenango County has had 3238 Cases with 2962 recoveries & over 105,000 tests conducted.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County is concluding their annual Spring plant sale Fundraiser shortly, with pick-ups of orders next week, Hospice spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 4-29-21)

Green said that the orders are due in by tomorrow April 30th, more information is available at 334-3556 or at hospicechenango.org.

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will hold its first walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Awestruck Tap Room in the Sidney Industrial Park.  Chenango Memorial Vice President of Clinical Services David Finney told WCDO News that now is the time to get the COVID Vaccine:

(David Finney 4-29-21)

Finney said that Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged, anyone who wishes to reserve a spot can call Awestruck at 232-1143.  The CMH Vaccine Team will return to Awestruck on Thursday, May 27 to administer the 2nd dose of the Moderna vaccine to those who attend tomorrow’s clinic.   Those interested in scheduling an appointment at one of UHS Chenango Memorial’s upcoming vaccine clinics, can call their COVID Vaccine Line at 337-4888.

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Binghamton Fire Investigators believe that an electric baseboard heater near a couch is to blame for Tuesday’s fire at 74 Front Street.  Members of the SUNY Men’s Lacrosse team had been living in the house, the building was demolished after the fire & subsequent investigation, and no injuries were reported.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-29-21

Beginning Today, all New York State mass vaccination sites will open to eligible New Yorkers 16 years of age & older for walk-in vaccination on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.  The walk-in appointments are reserved for 1st doses only, 2nd-dose appointments will be scheduled immediately after New Yorkers receive their first dose.

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Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford is calling a special public hearing regarding zoning laws. The public hearing will be Today at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Building located at 44 Grand Street, Sidney.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first dose only vaccination clinic Today at the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown.  This clinic will be using the MODERNA Vaccine, to vaccinate individuals age 18 and older.  Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health Website at otsegocounty.com.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-28-21

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-28-21

State Police arrested 35 year old Randy Deese of Unadilla following verbal argument that turned physical & resulted in injures to the victim, in Unadilla Tuesday morning.  State police received a 911 hang up call; the victim then came to Troop C to report the incident & was taken to AO Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney for treatment.   Deese is accused of choking the victim, causing the victim to lose consciousness and forcing the victim to sexual contact.  Deese was taken into custody in Liberty & was brought back to Troop C, and was charged with 1st degree rape, strangulation, coercion, stalking criminal possession of a weapon, forcible touching & assault among other charges, he was arraigned and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.  His next court appearance is scheduled in May.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that the 12:00 AM food and beverage service curfew will be lifted for outdoor dining areas on May 17 and for indoor dining areas on May 31.  The 1:00 AM curfew for catered events where attendees have provided proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test will be lifted on May 17, with the curfew for all catered events set to be lifted May 31.   Catered events can resume at residences beginning May 3 above the State’s residential gathering limit of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, as long as the events are staffed by a licensed caterer, are permitted by the municipality, and adhere to guidance regarding masks, and social distancing. Also on May 3, the guidance for dancing among attendees at catered events will be aligned with neighboring states.

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Binghamton Fire Fighters responded to a blaze at 74 Front Street yesterday, that destroyed housing used by SUNY Binghamton Men’s Lacrosse team.  The structure was a total loss & had to be demolished late yesterday.  All occupants escaped, no injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 10 new COVID cases today, with 113 active cases, 6 hospitalized & 483 Active Quarantines.  They have had 3229 Total Confirmed Cases with just under 3000 Total Recoveries.  This week, Public Health has 100 first COVID Vaccine doses for this week and 200 second doses.  The website has been updated and a link to register for appointments each week will be provided at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health

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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced that due to delays in equipment delivery, they have postponed the planned work at the Cannonsville Dam to repair the valve in the release chamber. The announcement avoids the need to shut off the release for the 3-day period; it will be rescheduled at a later date.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Delaware County. State Police said that a clerk at the Mirabito Quickway on Delaware Avenue in Sidney sold alcohol to a minor & was issued an appearance ticket.  Mirabito Quickway store in Sidney, Delhi & Franklin were in compliance.  During Underage Drinking Initiative, retail establishments are checked utilizing a trooper in plain clothes and 1 or several underaged operatives who cannot lie about their age, when asked for ID, they must show their real ID.

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Go Cart Racing is returning to Action Park East on River Valley Lane in the town of Greene next month, after a long layoff, local businessman Brandon Clapperton is reviving the races, and is receiving interest from young & old:

(Brandon Clapperton 4-28-21)

Clapperton said that more information is available on the Action Park East Facebook page.

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Commerce Chenango reminds members to vote on which chamber business, organization or individual deserves one of Commerce Chenango’s annual awards.  More information is available at commercechenango.com.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-28-21

The State Senate passed bills to protect clean water, & calls for testing for emerging contaminants in drinking water across the state.  The Senate’s action comes as Siena College publishes a new poll revealing that 64% of New Yorkers are “very concerned” about water pollution in New York.  Approximately 2,000 small water utilities in New York have not tested for potentially harmful chemicals like strontium, chromium-6, and many other toxic chemicals.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with United State Small Business Association representatives to present a Free 1-hour webinar on May 13th at 10:00 AM, to provide an overview and details about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, for eligible restaurants & bars impacted by COVID-19.  The SBA will open applications on Monday, May 3rd, for the $28.6 billion Fund, to register for the webinar, go to delawarecounty.org.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 7 positive COVID tests Tuesday out of 218 tested, they have 93 active cases, 19 hospitalized & they are down to 162 quarantined.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-27-21

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-27-21

Governor Cuomo visited SUNY Binghamton today and he announced that beginning Thursday, all New York State mass vaccination sites will be Open to eligible New Yorkers 16 and older, for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar urged Broome County Residents to take advantage of this change:

(Garnar 4-27-21)

The Governor also announced the mass vaccination site located at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City will move inside the building at the same address, to allow for increased capacity and will be less impacted by any adverse weather conditions.  The Governor stated that the metrics that the state is following will allow for re-opening to continue:

(Cuomo 4-27-21)

The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to likewise allow walk-in appointments and for eligible New Yorkers.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 6 new COVID 19 cases today, bringing their total up to 3219.  They reported 116 active cases, 6 hospitalizations & 455 quarantines.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold a fundraising bake sale this Sunday at 11:00 AM.  The event will be held at the Fire Station Field at the corner of Routes 35 & 23 in Sidney Center

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39 organizations in the Southern Tier region were awarded grants totaling $276,168 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications will be used for a variety of capital projects, operations, COVID-19 related needs, and programming.  Organizations funded included, among others; museums, theater groups, libraries, school districts, human service agencies, animal welfare, and recreational programs.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 6 new COVID 19 cases today, bringing their total up to 3219.  They reported 116 active cases, 6 hospitalizations & 455 quarantines.

The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold a fundraising bake sale this Sunday at 11:00 AM.  The event will be held at the Fire Station Field at the corner of Routes 35 & 23 in Sidney Center

39 organizations in the Southern Tier region were awarded grants totaling $276,168 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications will be used for a variety of capital projects, operations, COVID-19 related needs, and programming.  Organizations funded included, among others; museums, theater groups, libraries, school districts, human service agencies, animal welfare, and recreational programs.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-27-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases on Saturday Sunday & Monday combined, The County reports 115 active cases, 19 hospitalized & they are down to 180 quarantined

State Police will conduct “Operation Hard Hat” through this Friday, where they will be patrolling State DOT & Thruway Authority construction sites, to make sure that motorists are obeying flagged personnel & are slowing down in construction zones, Last year State Police issued 1770 tickets during “Operation Hard Hat” which was a 70% increase over 2019.

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The Online Learner’s Permit for class D & M driver’s licenses is now available online to New Yorkers, Following a successful pilot program launched last year.  The new service allows people to take the learner’s permit at home, which will cut down on the number of people in DMV offices statewide; more information is available at dmv.ny.gov.

The U.S Census Bureau announced that New York State will lose 1 seat in the House of Representatives, due to the continuing population shifts away from the Northeast, to southern & western States.  New York will have 26 representatives in Congress after redistricting; New York is one of 7 state losing Congressional seats, following the 2020 census.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-26-21

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-26-21

Governor Cuomo announced that the State Fair will be open all 18 days this year in Syracuse, with some restrictions:

(Cuomo 4-26-21)

The Governor also said that Stadiums can go from 20 to 33% capacity, Office can increase from 50 to 75% capacity, Casinos can increase from 25 to 50% capacity & Gyms & Fitness Centers from 33 to 50% capacity.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 3213 total COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic & 57 since Friday. They reported 116 Active Cases today with 4 hospitalized and 494 Active Quarantines & 73 deaths.

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The Broome County Department of Health reported 120 new COVID cases with 2 more COVID deaths on Friday. Broome County has had a total of 333 deaths from the Virus; they have had 17,311 cases since the pandemic began.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Department reported that on Saturday, on Prescription Drug Take Back Day, they collected 1,920 pounds of old & unused medications. The event is scheduled every year to keep the unused medications out of the waste stream, but also to keep them from getting into the wrong hands.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging restaurant owners to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program. The restaurant grant program will let restaurant owners apply for funds to cover coronavirus-related losses; the maximum grant for per restaurant is $5 million.

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The Village of Sidney’s annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held this Friday at 1:00PM at Keith Clark Park. A Commemoration Sugar Maple will be planted, the Sidney Shade Tree Commission has conducted the Arbor Day tree planting tradition since 1994 & Sidney has been designated as a “Tree City USA” community for 24 years.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-26-21

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced that the state will move forward with using the 1 dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine. The vaccines were re-examined after 8 women out of 8 Million doses developed blood clots, with 1 death reported.

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The State Health Department reported 217,972 COVID tests were administered Saturday, with Total number of Positives at 4,087, or 1.88% of all tested, Patient Hospitalization were down to 3,198, the number of ICU patients is down to 742, those on Ventilators went down to 460, there were 50 deaths reported from COVID Saturday.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 17 new COVID cases Friday out of 421 tested, they reported 108 active cases, 15 hospitalized & 219 quarantined.

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Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford is calling a special public hearing regarding zoning laws. The public hearing will be on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Building located at 44 Grand Street, Sidney.

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The State DOT announced that work has begun in Bainbridge, to renew pavement & sidewalks on State Route 206. Alternating lane closures will be controlled by flaggers from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM between Case Road & East River Road through November.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-23-21

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-23-21

Chenango County Public Health confirmed their 73 death from the COVID 19 virus today.  Chenango County reports 136 active cases, 638 quarantined & 5 hospitalized, there have been 2865 recoveries.

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The Otsego County Health Department reminds residents that guidance for social events and gatherings may be subject to the approval of the health department.  If you are holding a nonresidential social event such as a wedding, graduation party, Birthday party, or similar event, residential gatherings are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.  The Otsego County Health department currently report 99 active cases of COVID 19, they had 14 new cases Thursday, 3 are hospitalized they have had 40 deaths since January 1st, & 59 deaths since the start of the pandemic.                                                                                                

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Tyler Wood of Norwich for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Possession of a Firearm, following an investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, after he was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun.   Wood was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.

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Saturday is National Prescription Drug take back day, where people are requested to bring their unused or expired Prescription medication for proper disposal, and keep them out of the waste stream of from getting into the wrong hands.  Many area law enforcement agencies are participating in this year’s effort.

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Sales tax revenue for local governments declined by 3.9% in the 1st quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from January through March totaled $4.3 billion, which was $173 million less than the first quarter of 2020. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first quarter of 2020 in every region outside of New York City, with increases ranging from 2.4 percent in the Southern Tier to 9.8% in the North Country.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-23-21

This year, The Firemen’s Association of New York will have their annual Recruit New York Weekend this Saturday & Sunday.  Many firehouses across New York State will hold virtual or in-person recruitment efforts, locally, fire Departments in Coventry, West Oneonta, Laurens, & West Laurens are participating in the recruiting effort.

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Starting today, walk-in appointments will be available at 16 mass vaccination sites for New Yorkers ages 60 and up.  The closest site to the Tri-County region is SUNY Binghamton.

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The Otsego County Conservation Association’s Earth Festival concludes with the “Drive Through, Drop Off” event on Saturday, Program Director Jeff O’Handley explains:

(Jeff O’Handley 4-23-21)

Preregistration is available at occainfo.org. More information is available at 282-4087.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 12 new COVID cases Thursday out of 695 tested, with 101 Active cases, 188 Quarantines & 15 Hospitalizations. 

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21

Firefighters from Sidney, Wells Bridge & Unadilla responded, at about 8:30 this morning to the report of a structure fire at the County Motel on State Route 7.  The fire was largely contained to the a room at the east end of the motel structure & was under control by about 9:30, the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing, 1 person was taken to the hospital for treatment, Sidney Fire Fighters also had to respond to a Chimney Fire this morning on Pleasant Street.

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The number of COVID Hospitalizations statewide is 3,567; the Lowest number of Hospitalizations since November 29, 2020. There were 811 Patients in the ICU; Lowest ICU Patients Since December 3, 2020 & 499 on ventilators, there 45 COVID-19 Deaths in the State Wednesday.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases today, bringing their total to 3138.  The number of Active Cases is 120, there are 599 Active Quarantines & 9 Hospitalized there have been 2855 Recoveries.

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A covid vaccination CLINIC for Veterans, & their spouses, will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Bainbridge.  The clinic will be held at VA Outpatient Clinic at 109 North Main Street, more information or registration is available at 967-8590, option 1.

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The Sidney United Way, Catholic Charities & other organizations announced that 77 Volunteers unloaded thousands of pounds in food, during the Community Mass Food Giveaway Tuesday in Sidney.  486 Households which included 1414 People received the food at the back of the River Street Fire Station.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Friday Networking event to be held virtually on Friday May 7th @ 12:00 Noon.   Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to other members in speed-dating style.  To register go to delawarecounty.org.

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The Northeast Classic Car Museum announced their 2021 raffle, of 1970 Candy Apple Red Ford Mustang convertible.  The drawing will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 7th in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win & no purchase or donation is necessary, To enter and for Official Rules visit classiccarmuseum.org,  Tickets must be purchased or postmarked by 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 30th.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first dose only vaccination clinic on April 29th at the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown.  This clinic will be using the MODERNA Vaccine, to vaccinate individuals age 18 and older.  Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health Website at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21

Governor Cuomo announced today that People ages 60 and older in New York state don’t have to make COVID vaccine appointments anymore.  The Governor announced that that age group can walk into any mass vaccination site starting Friday and get a shot, the closest site will be at SUNY Binghamton.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 5 new Covid 19 Cases Wednesday out of 468 tested, or 1% of all tested.  Delaware County had 99 active cases, 13 hospitalized & 228 quarantined.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will take on a drastically different form this year, with the 70-mile race being a virtual one, according to Regatta Chairman John

Harmon:

(John Harmon 4-21-21)

Harmon said that the 70 Mile Paddlers will have anytime from Friday morning, May 28 till Monday evening, May 31 to continuously complete the 70-mile course from

Cooperstown to Bainbridge, finishers will get a T shirt and get an official 70-mile finish. Entry fee will be $30 per person, there will be no awards presentations, Entries will

be open for the Virtual 70 May 1. There will be no activities at General Clinton Park this year due to the State Covid restrictions.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her “End Outsourcing Act” to try to stop American companies from outsourcing jobs to other countries:

(Gillibrand 4-21-21)

Gillibrand said that her bill would also enact a new tax benefit to help companies bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back to America and re-employ millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the pandemic.

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Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is seeking participants for an upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Electric Vehicles Owners are invited to participate at no charge, & are encouraged to register no later than May 10th m more information is available at info@doas.us or at 607-397-3815.

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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are cancelling this year’s Carnival of Sales.  Organizers hope to bring the Carnival of sales back in July 2022.

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The City of Oneonta Common Council promoted City Engineer David Mattice to City Administrator.  Mattice served as city engineer for the last 6 years, last night’s Common Council Meeting was held remotely on ZOOM.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 21 new COVID cases today, they reported 109 Active Cases, 539 quarantines and 10 Hospitalized, and they have had a Total of 3125 Confirmed COVID Cases.

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The Fireman’s Association of New York will have their annual Recruit New York Weekend events this Saturday & Sunday.  Many firehouses across New York State will hold virtual or in-person recruitment efforts, locally, fire Departments in Coventry, West Oneonta, Laurens, & West Laurens are participating in the recruiting effort.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-21-21

A New Sienna College Poll reported that Voters by a 50-35% margin that Governor Cuomo should not immediately resign & by a 48-34% margin, they say he can continue to effectively do his job as governor.   Voters were satisfied with the way Cuomo has addressed the sexual assault allegations, by a 57-32% margin &  Voters still approve of Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 60-33 percent,

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Delaware County Public Health reported 7 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 343 tested, they have 109 active cases, 14 hospitalized & 227 quarantined.  Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday April 29, 2021 at 97 Main St., Delhi, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.   This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18.  Registration is mandatory, at apps2.health.ny.gov,   more information or assistance getting registered is available at 832-5200.

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Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 50 Moderna vaccines available today from 12:30 to 3:30 PM; appointments are required at 337-4888.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-20-21

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-20-21

Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 Numbers today, they report 11 active cases, and they are up to 506 quarantines & 8 hospitalizations.  They report 3104 total cases with 2831 recoveries.  The Total number of doses given by Public health to date is 5,395, 37.4 % of the population has had at least one dose of vaccine in the county, This week they anticipate 100 first doses and 400 second doses..

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Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 20 Moderna vaccines available today & 50 on Wednesday, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM each day.  Appointments are required at 337-4888.

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The 2021 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held in Franklin on May 1st, to raise money for Helios Care, Director of Development and Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 4-20-21)

To register for the brunch, go to helioscare.org/daffodil, by Monday April 26th.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is encouraging people to safely dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription medication during Drug Take-Back Week, through this Saturday April 24th, which is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.  Medications in can be dropped at kiosks,  located at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown near the outpatient pharmacy through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, also the O’Connor Hospital in Delhi at the Outpatient pharmacy waiting area through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, & at the FoxCare Pharmacy, in Oneonta through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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State Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into Governor Cuomo’s alleged use of state resources in relation to his recent book, a chronicle of the state’s battle against coronavirus for which the governor received a seven-figure advance.  Attorney General James received a referral on the matter from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, after published reports suggested that The Governor’s junior staff members and senior aides worked on “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic.”

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-20-21

Governor Cuomo announced the submission of 36 vetoes from the Enacted State Budget.  The vetoes include various appropriations pertaining to local assistance, and capital projects, 12 appropriations are fully expended, and 6 additional appropriations have minimal spending authority remaining. 13 appropriations are vetoed on constitutional grounds, 4 appropriations are duplicative of other re-appropriations for the same purpose, and one appropriation was previously vetoed.

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State Police at Norwich arrested 53 year old Jose Gonzalez of Norwich, for 2nd degree Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, in connection with an alleged assault on 2 people at Fred’s Inn of Norwich On April 14th.  2 people suffered injuries & were taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital, they were treated and released. 

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Delaware County Public Health reported 35 new COVID positive cases for Saturday, Sunday & Monday out of 414 tested.  They reported 122 active cases, 15 hospitalized and 229 quarantined, and they reported their 47th COVID Death.

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The Sidney Central School District reported 4 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 from Kindergarten, plus a 6th grader, 10th grader and 11th grade student have tested positive.  There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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The Village of Sidney officials announced that they will be shutting off water on Circle Drive Today, the road will be closed during the work hours until 3:30 PM.  Circle Drive will also be closed on Wednesday until 3:30 PM.

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The next General Membership Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner @ 7:30 am today, Members are encouraged to attend.

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