The State Health Department continues to see a decline in COVID cases across the state. On Thursday, there were just under 195,000 tests administered, with 2370 positive, for a 1.2% positivity rate. Hospitalization declined again to 2264, ICU patients’ decreases to 571, the number on ventilators declined to 354, there were 25 COVID deaths Thursday.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases today, with 87 Active Cases, 444 Active Quarantines & 7 Hospitalizations; they have had a total of 3342 cases during the pandemic.
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Go Cart Racing is returning to Action Park East on River Valley Lane in the town of Greene tomorrow, local businessman Brandon Clapperton is reviving the races:
(Brandon Clapperton 4-28-21)
Clapperton said that more information is available on the Action Park East Facebook page.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works is collecting county resident’s old paint, Spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:
(Dustin Hendricks 5-7-21)
More information about the program is available at 337-1790 during normal business hours.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that starting May 24th, Cold In-Place Recycling will begin on County Road 17, between State Route 206 and State Route 41 in the Towns of Bainbridge and Afton. The procedure should take 3 days to complete and weather permitting. The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible. Local traffic shall be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available by calling Director of Public Works Shawn Fry at 337-1710.
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About 1,300 members of SUNY Oneonta’s graduating class will be recognized during 2021 commencement exercises that include virtual and in-person components, including an opportunity to cross the stage and hear their name called. SUNY Oneonta’s virtual ceremony is a full commencement program that will air Saturday, May 15th, and will feature recognition of individual graduates and the official delivery of degrees. 4 ceremonies will take place based on academic major: School of Economics and Business at 9 a.m.; School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies at 11 a.m.; School of Liberal Arts at 1 p.m.; and School of Sciences at 3 p.m.
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Broome County executive Jason Garnar announced today that free rapid Covid-19 testing will be offered before the first 6 Binghamton Rumble Ponies home games at NYSEG Stadium, then on May 19th, the guidance changes:
(Jason Garnar 5-7-21)
The first home game is Tuesday, tickets are available at BINGRP.com.
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Fire Fighters from Sidney & Unadilla responded this afternoon, at around 2:00 PM, to the report of a barn fire, on the Back River Road, near Carr’s Creek. The fire was fully involved; WCDO will have more details as they become available.
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Construction is continuing on the building of a new road in Sidney, Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 5-7–21)
Mayor Matviak said that the money was promised to Sidney as long as the project was completed by February of 2022.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-7-21
The Associated Press reported that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is being returned to federal prison after federal authorities denied him home confinement. Silver was released Tuesday from a federal prison on furlough while he awaited potential placement to home confinement, Silver had been in prison since August, where he was serving more than six-year sentence at a prison in Otisville.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday May 12, at 97 Main Street Delhi, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in the State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov. For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200. Public Health reported 2 new cases out of 790 tests Thursday, with 4 hospitalized, 44 active cases & 83 quarantined.
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The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to bring the COVID 19 vaccine to the schools. Clinics will be open to students 16 and older, parents, staff and community members. To register go to otsegocounty.com. Clinics are May 11 at Cherry Valley Springfield, May 13 at Richfield Springs Central School, May 17th at Schenevus, and May 18th at Morris Central School, all clinics are from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
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The Utica Comets confirmed Thursday that they have entered into a 10-year agreement with The New Jersey Devils to move their AHL team back to Utica, and the request was approved by the AHL Board of Governors. The board also approved the move of Vancouver’s AHL team, from Utica to Abbotsford, British Columbia. The move leaves Binghamton without an NHL affiliation after the seasons.
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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a milling and paving project on a portion of State Route 10/ Main Street beginning Monday, May 10th, in the Village of Delhi. Flaggers will be controlling alternating, one-way traffic on Route 10 from Sherwood Road to Meredith Street for approximately 5 days, weather permitting. Alternate side of the street parking will be established within the scope of the project during that time frame.
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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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Sidney Village residents can drop off certain items at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, accepted items include Computer monitors, TV’s, Copiers, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Metal & non-Freon appliances. More information is available on the village of Sidney website.
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]]>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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