Chenango County Public Health reported their 2nd death from COVID 19 this week & their 9th overall. The County reports 29 active cases, 218 in quarantine, & 7 are hospitalized from the virus. The number of cases is up to 430, there have been 377 Recoveries.

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The Broome County Health Department had 80 more positive cases since Monday & 4 more deaths, from COVID 19. The county has had 3696 total cases, they now report 104 deaths, 3259 recoveries & over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 Wednesday, they report that there are 26 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 57.

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State Police arrested 27 year old Tyler Palmatier of Otego for the DWI Saturday. Troopers observed damage to a guide rail near County Route 48 and State Route 205 in the town of Oneonta, the trooper also observed Palmatier near a vehicle on County Route 8 that had damage consistent with striking a guiderail. Palmatier and another male attempted to flee, but Palmatier was ultimately taken into custody, he was released on appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court on November 17th.

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Helios Care is announcing a Virtual 2020 Turkey Trot for Hospice, to help raise money for their programs, Helios Care Director of Development Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 11-4-20)

Fish said that Runners and walkers are encouraged to share pictures and results through the event’s website and Facebook page, more information or registration is available at 432-6773.

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State Police arrested 32 year old Brittany Parsons of Deposit for DWI, after Troopers were dispatched to the report of a vehicle on its side and against a tree on Old Route 17 in the town of Sanford. Parsons was extricated from the vehicle; she was transported to Wilson Hospital & was issued appearance tickets to the town of Sanford court on December 8th.

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New York’s new coronavirus testing requirement for travelers began today. Those traveling to New York must have proof of a negative test dated within 3 days of arriving in the state & they must quarantine for at least 3 days upon arrival and get another COVID-19 test on the 4th day, if that test is negative, the quarantine ends. If the test is positive, the mandatory quarantine continues and contact tracing efforts will be deployed. The full list of regulations is available at coronavirus.health.ny.us.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-4-20

With most ballots counted, winners are being projected in local races of interest. In the 22nd Congressional District, Claudia Tenney is leading over democratic incumbent Anthony Brindisi, in the 19th District, Brindisi won that seat over Tenney 2 years ago. Antonio Delgado wins re-election over Republican Kyle Van De Water. In local State Senate races, in the 42 District Republican Mike Martucci defeats Democratic Incumbent Jen Metzger, in the 51st district, Republican Peter Oberacker defeats Jim Barber for Jim Seward’s seat, and Fred Akshar wins the 52nd district over Libertarian Thomas Quiter in a landslide. In the State Assembly, in the 122nd District, Joe Angelino has a comfortable lead over Rick Shaw with most of the votes counted, in the 121st District, Republican incumbent John Salka wins re-election over Dan Butterman.

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The State Health Department announced 113,537 test results were reported with 1,943 positives tests on Monday. Patient Hospitalization increased by 76 to 1,227, with the Number of patients in an ICU bed dropping slightly to 268, the Number on ventilators was up slightly to 120, there were 14 Deaths, and the state death toll is 25,853.

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Delaware County Public Health received 11 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday; they report 41 active cases, 4 hospitalizations & 167 in quarantine. Delaware County is up to 193 cases with 143 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday they have had 1025 total cases since March. There are 39 active cases, 0 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 753 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 56 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students

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A 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle in the Town of Harpersfield last week resulted in a Vermont man being charged with driving while intoxicated. On October 25th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle on Peters Road, the driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Antelmo Calvoperez of Vermont, was turned into a driveway and drove over the berm of the driveway causing his vehicle to become stuck over an embankment, he is accused of being intoxicated at the time of the accident. Calvoperez was charged with DWI and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle; he was released & was ordered to appear in the Town of Harpersfield Court on a later date.

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The Next Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be coming from West Oneonta this year. The tree is located on State Route 23; another tree was pulled from Oneonta for New York City’s display in 2016.

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State Police increased patrols to crack down of impaired driving and underage drinking over the Halloween weekend. A checkpoint on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla had approximately 110 vehicles pass through. Several arrests and tickets were issued, 1 for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, 1 for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, 1 for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3 for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, 1 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, & 12 for a variety of Vehicle and Traffic violations.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the state has administered 12 million COVID 19 tests, with over 91,000 tested Sunday, with 1029 positive tests. there were 13 COVID related deaths Sunday, giving the state 25,587 deaths since March. Hospitalizations, Patients in an ICU Bed & patients on ventilators have all been increasing in the last 2 weeks.

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The Broome County Health Department announced another 93 positive COVID 19 cases Monday afternoon, giving them a total of 2386. They report 83 deaths, 1687 recoveries, and they are monitoring 3768 people. A full list of places where COVID 19 positive cases have been confirmed is available at gobroomecounty.com/hd/coronavirus/public_statements.

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Municipalities with Police Department have been mandated by Governor Cuomo, to meet with their communities & change Policing procedures, if deemed necessary with a commission of local residents. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade told WCDO News that they have had their preliminary ZOOM meeting, and said that they hope to nail everything down shortly:

(Phil Wade 10-12-20)

Wade said that the next ZOOM meeting will be on October 27th. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News that they are forming their commission currently, Oneonta City Police & their community are well underway with their process.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public through “Zoom”, Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register to info@delawarecounty.org. The programs will be recorded for later viewing.

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State Police arrested 73 year old Darrel Rich for 1st degree assault, in connection with a shooting in the town of Fenton on Saturday. State police reported that a 58-year-old woman was shot and was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Rich was processed and transported to Broome County Central Arraignment, the shooting remains under investigation.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-12-20

The Masonville Fire Department responded to a barn fire in Masonville Sunday on State Route 206. The fire started around 4:30 PM Sunday, 16 fire departments responded, the barn was filled with Hay, no people or animals were injured, it was completely destroyed, Delaware County Emergency Services is investigating the cause.

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Governor Cuomo announced that 118,254 tests were conducted for COVID 19 Saturday, with 1143 positive tests. Hospitalizations are up to 820, 186 were in ICU, 84 were intubated, there were 5 deaths from Covid Saturday, Total Deaths are up to 25,574.

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The Binghamton area has been designated as a Yellow zone, since the discovery of clusters in the City. Yellow Zone restrictions include no more than 25 people at a gathering, indoors or outdoors, houses of worship can have 50% maximum capacity, non essential businesses remain open, Indoor & Outdoor Dining are permitted with 4 maximum per table, Schools are Open with Mandatory weekly testing of students and school personnel, in accordance with DOH guidance.

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Delaware County Public Health announced 3 new positive test for COVID 19 for the weekend, giving the county 132 positive cases since March. 8 active cases are all recovering at home, 91 are quarantined, there have been 8 deaths and 116 recoveries.

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Delaware County Public Health is offering seasonal flu vaccine for County residents, who are income eligible on Tuesday October 13, between 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Health Department located at 99 Main Street in Delhi. Appointments are required, more information is available at 832-5200.

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The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a cease & desist order was in place for the New York Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair at 397 County Highway 15 in Mount Vision Friday through yesterday. The event is in violation of 2 Executive Orders where events must limit all non-essential gatherings to 50 or fewer. Violation of the restrictions comes with a $15,000 fine and individuals who attend the event and do not wear face coverings may be subjected to a $1,000 fine, The issue has been turned over to law enforcement.

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The Bainbridge Rotary Club will have a “Doug’s Fish Fry” To Go Fundraiser from 11:00 to 6:00 today, Bainbridge Rotary Spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 10-12-20

The event’s proceeds will benefit Rotary Club Projects such as BG Student Scholarships, BG School Clubs, The Bainbridge Free Library, The Community Chest, Head Start & for Bainbridge Emergency Squad equipment.

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A new survey by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities reports that Hartwick College generated an estimated $123 million in total economic impact on the region in 2017. More than $49 million was a result of direct spending by the institution.  Also noted in the survey, Hartwick College accounted for $5.4 million in average annual construction spending, up $700,000 from the previous survey in 2015. In 2017, the College opened its new $7.1 million living-learning apartment community on campus, which houses 72 upper-class students.

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Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention announced that their next meeting will be held on January 31st.  The Coalition skipped a December meeting due to the Holidays, the January 31st meeting will be held at the Sidney High School Library from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

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Broome County District Attorney Stephen Cornwell has announced today he will not seek re-election to the office for a 2nd 4 year term.   Cornwell defeated long-time District Attorney Gerald Mollen in 2015.

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The State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds property owners age 65 and over who are applying or reapplying to receive the Enhanced STAR exemption in 2019 that they must now enroll in the Income Verification Program.  Those already enrolled in the IVP don’t need to take any action to continue receiving their Enhanced STAR exemption checks.  New IVP enrollees will automatically receive the exemption each year they’re eligible.  More information about the program registration is available at tax.ny.gov/STAR.

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The City of Oneonta has been designated as a “Clean Energy Community” by NYSERDA, for reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy locally.  The City received the designation for completing 4 of 10 high-impact clean energy actions identified by NYSERDA as part of the Clean Energy Communities initiative. In addition, the designation gives the City an opportunity to apply for up to $5,000 toward additional clean energy projects, with no local cost share.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Village of Oxford man for an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Preston Court.  42 year old Jason Barrows turned himself into the custody of the Sheriff; he was wanted for 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Grand Larceny for allegedly breaking into a residence & stealing more than $1,000 in property & Animals, and vandalizing windows on a vehicle.  Barrows was arraigned in the Town of Preston Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to reappear in court at a later date.

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New State Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general, in filing a notice of appeal in Texas v. U.S., defending the Affordable Care Act and the healthcare of millions of Americans. Today’s filing moves the legal defense of the ACA to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit where the Attorneys General will appeal the lower court’s ruling that the ACA is unconstitutional. On December 30th the district court granted the request to certify the judgment for appeal, and to stay the judgment pending that appeal. Thursday’s filing continues the coalition’s legal defense of the ACA, with a request to appeal the district court’s December 14 opinion in the Fifth Circuit.

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New Congressional members Anthony Brinidisi & Antonio Delgado were officially sworn in to Congress, the 2 local Democrats defeated 1 term republicans Claudia Tenney & John Faso to represent the region in the US House of Representatives.

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Democratic State Senator Jen Metzger was sworn into office Wednesday representing the 42nd District.  Metzger takes over the district that was held by John Bonacic, who decided to retire after finishing his last term after decades in state Government.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin Dunagan of Sherburne for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Criminal Possession of Marihuana on Wednesday.  Dunagan was arraigned in the Town of Plymouth Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $200 cash bail. Dunagan is scheduled to appear in the Town of Pharsalia Court on a later date.

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On Tuesday, a Town of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Promoting Prison Contraband 1st.  31 year old Derek Davies was charged after the Chenango County Correctional Division discovered prison contraband in Davies’ cell during a random search; he was processed and will be arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court

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