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The State Health Department announced that there were 534 new positive coronavirus tests statewide on Monday, bringing the total number up to 412,878.  The number of death was up to 25,126 with 8 more deaths reported Monday attributed to the virus. 

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Governor Cuomo announced today that New York has added 3 more states to the travel advisory; Illinois, Kentucky and Minnesota.  Governor Cuomo also added Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico to the advisory, along with 34 states.  Anyone traveling to New York from the location mentioned in the advisory must quarantine for 14 days to monitor for coronavirus symptoms.

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The State Division of Consumer Protection is reminding businesses and consumers about a State law related to telemarketing activity during a declared state of emergency.  The law passed last year, makes it unlawful for any telemarketer to make an unsolicited sales call to any person under a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency, the law was amended earlier this year to include pandemics.   Any consumer who has received an unsolicited telemarketing call is encouraged to report it at donotcall.gov or by calling 888-382-1222.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 Numbers today, with 194 confirmed cases, 145 Active Quarantines, 0 Hospitalizations, 7 deaths, 168 Recoveries & they have performed 15,157 Tests.

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Brandon Clark appeared in Oneida County Court today & asked the judge to withdraw his guilty plea for the murder of 17-year-old Bianca Devins.   Clark will be assigned a new attorney, he had pleaded guilty to killing Devins in Utica during the weekend of the Boilermaker race in 2019 & positing pictures of the deceased teenager on social media, which led to his arrest.  Clark claimed in court that his previous attorney coerced him into pleading guilty earlier this year.

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Johnson City Police have identified that person found dead in a pickup truck Friday as 27 year old Omar Terry of Johnson City.  Terry was found in a wrecked vehicle near Exit 70 of State Route 17, he had both gunshot & stab wounds, 25 year old Brandon Rose of Endicott has been charged with the murder.

The Otsego County Planning & Solid Waste Department announces the cancellation of this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection Event.  The event is anticipated to return in the fall of 2021.  Individuals with questions can call the department at 547-4225.

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A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney is hosting a blood drive TODAY in partnership with The American Red Cross between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Donors may participate by appointment only and will receive mandatory temperature screenings at the door. Appointments are requested at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767. The American Red Cross has an urgent need for all blood types;

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The Binghamton Devils have teamed up with the American Red Cross and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar to host a blood drive, today, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Arena.  Every fan who donates blood will receive a voucher for a Binghamton Devils merchandise gift card for the 2020-21 season.  To make your donation appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or download the Blood Donor App.

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Village of Sidney crews will be closing Delaware Avenue from Union Street to Pearl Street West to install a new water main.  The work will begin Wednesday at 7:00 AM & they are aiming to complete the project late Friday afternoon, local residents will have access to their homes during the project. 

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The State Health Department announced that there were 608 new positives for COVID 19 Sunday, about 1% of all tested, bringing the state total since March up to 412,344.  There were 11 deaths reported Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 25,117. 

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest numbers for COVID 19 today, they now report that they are up to 203 confirmed cases, with 162 Active Quarantines 162 with 1 Active Hospitalization, 169 Recoveries, 7 deaths, & just under 15,700 Tests Performed.  The Public Health Contact Tracing team interviewed a positive COVID19 case last Friday, who reported visiting Park Place Sports Bar and Grill  in Norwich July 18th between 9:00 and 11:00 PM, and the Broad Street Tavern from 11:00 to 12:00 Midnight.  Anyone who was at either establishment at those times should closely monitor themselves for COVID 19 symptoms & those who exhibit the symptoms should immediately self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.

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Broome County Health Department reported that they are up to 932 positive COVID 19 cases Sunday, they report 64 deaths, 722 recoveries & 659 people are being monitored by the Health Department

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New Yorkers are reminded that the 2020 CENSUS will determine congressional representation, & determine federal funding for a variety of programs, for the next decade.   Officials in Chenango County reported that they rank 42nd in the state in filling out the census, with only 53% responding, the deadline to file has been extended to October 31st, more information can be found at my2020census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic safety check on County Highway 7 in the Town of Colchester Friday, During the detail, 42-year-old Kris Rose of Monticello was stopped for having an expired inspection, the investigation revealed that Rose’s license plates were suspended and switched from another vehicle & his driving privileges in New York were suspended.  Rose was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, along with several other violations, he was directed to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office announced that the Congressman will Host another Telephone Town Hall with local guests, on August 3rd 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.

State Police arrested 29 year old Nathaniel Richardson of Unadilla for 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, plus Unlawful Imprisonment and Criminal Mischief & Criminal Contempt, after troopers responded to a domestic dispute July 11th, in the town of Unadilla.  Richardson is accused of taking a cell phone away from the victim & holding the victim down, in the presence of 4 children.  Richardson was arraigned & was released & an order of protection was issued, which Richardson allegedly violated hours later. Richardson was located, was processed was released again pending future court action.

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State Police arrested several individual allegedly involved in a Windsor Burglary in April, items stolen included a rowboat, propane tanks, several tools and household items. Police have arrested 23 year old Caleb Harris of Windsor, 46 year old Robert Harris of Windsor & 39 year old Jamie Klein of Kirkwood, all were processed & released pending future court action.

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Delaware County received one new positive test result for COVID-19 Friday and no additional recoveries. The known active cases in the County as of today are 8.   To date there have been 92 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 62 people under mandatory quarantine and 10 people under precautionary quarantine, 7 people are isolated at home and 1 is in the hospital, 6 people have died and 78 have fully recovered.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 3 new cases, they are up to 96 total confirmed cases, with 12 active cases, 3 are hospitalized, 79 have recovered, and there have been 5 deaths.

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