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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Chenango County Public Health reported 3 more COVID related deaths today, bringing their total to 72 since that pandemic began. Chenango County has 113 active cases, 411 quarantined & 7 Hospitalizations; the number of tests conducted is now over 100,000.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Thursday to a report of a vehicle partially blocking Windfall Road in the Town of Tompkins.   Deputies located the vehicle & later located and identified the vehicle’s driver as Robert Price of Lansing.   Price’s New York State driving privileges were suspended and he had 16 current suspensions for failure to pay fine, failure to appear or answer summonses and failure to pay child support, his vehicle was unregistered and was displaying incorrect license plates.  Price was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation,  operating an unregistered motor vehicle, displaying improper plates and improper parking, he will appear in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.

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The Otsego County Conservation Association’s Earth Festival will be held April 22nd to the 24th, highlighted by a “Drive Through, Drop Off” event on Saturday April 24th, Program Director Jeff O’Handley explains:

(Jeff O’Handley 4-16-21)

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

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Amphenol Aerospace at 191 Delaware Ave Sidney is hosting a vaccination clinic on Monday, with the 2nd shot on Monday May 17th, for anyone 18 years or older that lives or works in New York State that wishes to obtain the Moderna vaccine. People can register by calling 607-643-3255; the deadline to sign up is 1:30 this afternoon.

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum President Tim Mead announced that he will be resigning, effective mid-May.  Mead was named President in April 2019 following a 40-year career working for the Los Angeles Angels organization; he became the 7th president in the 82-year history of the organization, succeeding Jeff Idelson.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-16-21

The State Labor Department announced that the state Economy Added 61,200 Private Sector Jobs in March.  The number of private sector jobs was over 7.4 Million; it was over 8.2 million before the pandemic.   New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.9% to 8.5% in March.

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Registration begins today for the 2021 Bainbridge Glow Run virtual event this year, to raise money for 1998 BG Graduate Michelle McCoy, who has been diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer.   Local Cancer Survivor Heather Bucalos is once again organizing the Glow Run;

(Heather Bucalos 4-16-21)

Registration & more information about the 60 Mile Bainbridge Glow Run 2021 Virtual Challenge is available at runsignup.com or on their Facebook page.

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State Police at Norwich were dispatched Tuesday morning at about 10:00 AM to a reported domestic related incident involving 3 people at Fred’s Inn in the town of Norwich.  An investigation revealed that 2 people were assaulted with a sharp object resulting in minor injuries; they were taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital & were treated and released.  The investigation is on-going and appears to be an isolated incident; Police are looking for 53 year old Jose Gonzalez of Norwich as a person of interest.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old David Lolik of Hartwick following a Domestic Dispute on March 22nd.   Lolik was charged with Criminal Contempt & Criminal Trespass; he was taken into custody and arraigned at the Otsego County Jail central arraignment where he was released on his own recognizance.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 6 new COVID cases Thursday out of 684 tested, with 117 active cases, 233 mandatory quarantines & 19 hospitalized.

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More than 50% of New Yorkers 18 years of age and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 1 in 3 in the same age group have been fully vaccinated. More than 12.5 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in New York State. 198,257 doses have been administered across the state’s vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1.5 million doses have been administered over the past seven days.    

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State police & Walton Police have arrested 28-year-old Jennifer Morris of East Branch, for 12 count each of falsely reporting an incident and 2^nd degree aggravated harassment. Morris was arrested following the investigation into threats posted on Facebook toward the Walton Central School District. Morris was arraigned in the Village of Walton court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 bail.

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24-year-old John Desantis of Johnson City has been arrested for allegedly robbing the M&T Bank in Binghamton yesterday morning.  Desantis is accused of entering the bank branch on Exchange Street at around 9:10 Wednesday morning; he was arrested shortly after the robbery on a charge of 1^st degree Robbery & was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

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Oneonta police arrested 3 city residents on drug possession charges Tuesday.  Charged were 37-year-old Terell Hardy, 20-year-old Jose Gonzalez and 21-year-old David Kohls, all of Oneonta, for 3^rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Oneonta Police made the arrests after responding to a reported fight at 40 Maple Street; police confiscated a large quantity of drugs, about $3,000 cash, and a firearm.  All 3 were arraigned in Oneonta city court and were remanded to the Otsego County Jail on bail pending future court action.

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State police in Norwich arrested 28-year-old Jason Huzinec of Norwich for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Impersonation.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop and investigation on State Route 12 in Guilford Huzinec was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail.

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The Sidney Police Department arrested 40-year-old Gary Hackett Jr of Guilford for DWI, Driving with more than .08 BAC and Aggravated Unlicensed Operator.  Hackett will appear in Sidney Village court to answer to the charges on July 2^nd

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The Sidney Police Department arrested 27-year-old Joseph Light of Sidney for 2^nd degree Burglary, 3 counts of 3^rd degree Burglary & 4 counts of Petty Larceny.  Light is accused unlawfully entering and stealing property from a residence on Grand Street and garages on Willow Street, and Colegrove Street. Light was arraigned at Sidney Village Court and Remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond, he will return to Sidney court on June 25^th.

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The 2^nd annual Music & Balloon festival will be held on July 4^th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich.  one of the highlights will be the “Night of Fire & Destruction” Monster Truck & Motorcycle thrill show, according to thrill show organizer Jack Brady:

(Lt. Eric Dauber 2-26-13)

(Crouch)

Crouch said that he expects hundreds to turn up Thursday in Albany to rally against the act, which he said was hastily put together by the governor as a knee jerk response to the Newtown Connecticut school shooting.

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Price Chopper supermarkets agreed to a settlement with the state that will require them to change the way it advertises and promotes its coupons. The agreement followed complaints about a misleading coupon policy, where Price Chopper advertised that they accepted double coupons without disclosing important restrictions.   Price Chopper is now required to clearly and conspicuously disclose any face value limits on coupon redemption; they agreed to pay $100,000 in civil penalties and costs to the State.  Price Chopper operates 79 stores statewide.