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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-3-20

wcdonews — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:52:02 +0000

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-3-20

Chenango County Public Health reported an 8th death from COVID 19 today. The County reports over 425 cases, 32 Active Cases, 224 Active Quarantines, 10 Active Hospitalizations & 371 Recoveries.

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Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 today. There are 26 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 56.

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The Walton Central School District has been notified of a Positive COVID 19 case in a student. The school schedule will all remote education through Friday, and will be reassessed at the end of the week. The decision also includes all programs at DCMO BOCES, Intramurals and offseason athletic workouts are canceled until further notice. More details are available at the Superintendent’s page at waltoncsd.org.

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The State DMV reminds New Yorkers that they have today only to renew their expired documents including vehicle inspections, vehicle registrations, and non-driver IDs. The expiration date of these documents was postponed by Executive Order during the Coronavirus public health emergency, but this extension will no longer remain in effect after today, November 3. The DMV encourages those who need to renew a driver license to do so online at dmv.ny.gov.

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Lockheed Martin in Owego has been awarded a $193 Million Dollar contract modification to previously awarded contract for the production and delivery of 4 MH-60R aircraft, and exercises a $13 Million Dollar option to procure 3 airborne low frequency sonars in support of the government of Greece.

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The Acting Justice of the Supreme Court John Lambert has reviewed the 2019 hearing that resulted in the termination of Dana Scuderi-Hunter as Delaware County Commissioner of Social Services. In 2019, Delaware County filed charges against Scuderi-Hunter of misconduct, insubordination, and child endangerment, an independent Hearing Officer was brought in to review evidence, hear testimony, and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, recommending immediate termination. This year, Scuderi-Hunter filed a petition challenging the Hearing Officer’s recommendations. The final ruling of Judge Lambert states that the preliminary issues presented to the court have been resolved; the matter will be deferred to the Appellate Division, Third Department for disposition.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a violation of a temporary order of protection last week has resulted in the arrest of a Masonville man for criminal contempt charge. On October 22nd, Deputies responded to a disturbance at a Masonville business, 67 year-old Edward Sherman of Masonville had violated the terms of a temporary order of protection issued by the Town of Masonville Court. Deputies arrested Sherman for criminal contempt; he was arraigned virtually & was released on his own recognizance pending his appearance in the Town of Masonville Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-3-20

Today is Election Day, with a host of Offices to be decided by voters. There is the vote for President & Vice President, as well as all seats in the US House of Representatives, the New York State Senate & State Assembly. Polling places close at 9:00 PM.

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Delaware County Public Health announced 2 new positive cases of COVID 19 Monday, with 30 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 150 in quarantine, giving Delaware County a total of 182 cases since March. There have been 9 deaths, 143 recoveries & over 24,700 tests conducted. Public Health is requesting that if you were at T.A.’s Place on October 19th, 24th or 25th, Gramma D’s 10/23, 10/24, 10/25 or the Circle E Diner 10/24; to self-monitor and if you become symptomatic to call Delaware County Public Health, at 607-832-5200. 2 employees of T.A.’s Place in Walton have tested positive for COVID-1Tuesday 11-3-20 Coronavirus Update

The State Health Department reported that 96,101 tests were for COVID 19 were performed Sunday, with 1633 positive tests. 1151 people are hospitalized with the virus, 276 were in an ICU bed, with 116 on ventilators, all of the hospitalization related numbers are about double of what was reported October 2nd, there were 14 more COVID deaths Sunday.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through December 31, 2020; New Yorkers can apply for coverage online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, and by connecting with a free enrollment Assistor.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-6-20

wcdonews — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:27:08 +0000

The State Health Department tested 96,359 New Yorkers for COVID 19 Monday, with 1393 new positives reported, the state total since March is over 466,900. Hospitalizations increased again to 705 statewide, there are 158 patients in ICU Beds & 72 are on Ventilators. There were 9 more deaths reported from the Virus Monday, the state death toll was up to 25,536.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers this morning; they are up to 262 active cases, with 9 active cases & 3 hospitalizations & 100 Active Quarantines. Chenango county reports 7 deaths, 231 recoveries & they have conducted over 30,300 tests since March.

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich today announced that they have re-instated visitor restrictions, following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Chenango County and the Southern Tier. The Visitor Restrictions will be at the hospital and all of its off-site locations, with some limited restrictions regarding end of life patients & pediatric care. In addition, all patients, staff, vendors and visitors will continue to be screened upon arrival at any UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital location. More information about the policy is available at 337-4111, more information on COVID-19 or to be evaluated online through the UHS Virtual Walk-in, or visit online at nyuhs.org.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they have 66 more COVID 19 positive cases Tuesday; they report a total of 1929 cases. They report 82 deaths, 1389 recoveries & 2330 people are being monitored by the Health Department

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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Monday that the County has taken a former BC Transit bus, stripped it of its seats & installed a laboratory, and will be going all over the County administering Rapid COVID 19 tests, for county residents exhibiting symptoms of the virus. More information is available at apps.health.ny.gov or by calling 211.

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This Friday is the last day New Yorkers can register to vote in the 2020 General Election. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State and the county, city or village in which you are registering for at least 30 days before the election; and be at least 18 years old on or by November 3rd. Learn the ways you can register to vote, or check to make sure you are registered at elections.ny.gov.

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The Raymond Corporation observed National Manufacturing Day last Friday with more than 2,000 student registrants from around the country during an interactive digital event. National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry, This year was the first year Raymond’s Manufacturing Day was an entirely digital event, enabling students to discover observe advanced manufacturing operations, the virtual event far exceeded their usual in person attendance of about 250 students each year, manufacturers expect to fill 4.6 million high-skill, high-tech jobs over the next decade.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the inclusion of the Restart Act to support live event venues that are struggling to recover after a summer of limited or no operations due to the COVID 19:

(Gillibrand 10-6-20)

Senator Gillibrand said that the Restart Act has wide support on both sides of the Aisle, but there is no timetable currently for the next Relief Bill to pass the Legislature & get signed by the President.

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The Community Foundation for South Central New York has received a $25,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to the Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund for related needs in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties. More information about the foundation is available at donorswhocare.org.

State Senator Jim Seward & local officials gathered Monday to dedicate a part of State Route 205 in the town of Hartwick to Sergeant John Kempe Winslow of Hartwick. Winslow was killed in the line of duty in July of 1969 in Vietnam, he was 22 years old.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-14

wcdonews — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:07:30 +0000

Over $468 million in federal funding including in last week’s Omnibus Spending bill will go for 2 Presidential Helicopter construction projects. Lockheed Martin in Owego will participate in the construction along with Sikorsky Aircraft.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill to increase protections for pets across New York State. The bill prohibits the piercing or tattooing of all pets, including cats and dogs, to protect the animals from unnecessary harm, yet still allows the use of piercing and tattooing for identification purposes only, or where the piercing provides a medical benefit to the animal & is performed by a licensed veterinarian. The law will take effect in 120 days; Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton sponsored it in the State senate.
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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 33-year-old Tyrone Middleton & 38-year-old Angela Cooley of Binghamton, on drug charges. The 2 are accused of possessing crack cocaine packaged for sale, they were charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 1 one count of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Both were arraigned in City of Binghamton Court this morning.
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Governor Cuomo said he expects a decision on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas to be made before the end of the year, pending the outcome of the Department of Health’s review on possible health related issues. The state instituted a moratorium on the practice under then-Governor David Patterson in 2008; hydraulic fracturing had been used in Western New York Counties since 1979.
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The state Board of Regents requested a $2 billion increase in state education funding for the next fiscal year. In total, the Regents are asking the state to spend $24.4 billion on its education system next year, a 9 percent increase. The Regents’ proposal includes a request, for $678 million of the roughly $5 billion the state has received from legal settlements with various banks and insurers. The Regents’ request is in line with the $1.9 billion boost sought by the state Educational Conference Board, a wide array of groups, including school boards, superintendents and teachers. But it will ultimately be up to Cuomo and the Legislature to decide how much the state spends
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Governor Cuomo today announced New York State has received $6.2 million in federal funds that will allow 90 community organizations, hospitals, police departments and district attorneys’ offices to enhance services and protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The grants will also support the work of health care professionals who are specially trained in examining sexual assault victims and collecting evidence that can be used by law enforcement, as well as allowing the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault to develop protocols and training that better address sexual assaults on college campuses.
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-25-14

wcdonews — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:18:17 +0000

Amphenol & Lockheed Martin officials discussed the F-35 Lightning II interactive cockpit demonstrator that was unveiled today at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney. Amphenol senior vice president Gary Anderson commented:

(Gary Anderson 9-25-14)

Congressman Chris Gibson & Richard Hanna also spoke at this morning’s events & both expressed their continued support for Amphenol & Lockheed Martin:

(Gibson Hanna 9-25-14)

The F-35 cockpit demonstrator simulates the fighter aircraft’s advanced technologies and combat capabilities in an interactive environment.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Ethan Bass of Downsville for DWI, Refusal to Take a Breath Test, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, Parking in the Roadway & Failure to Keep Right following an accident where the driver fled the scene. The accident occurred Tuesday on County Route 2 in the town of Andes, where Bass is accused of failing to negotiate a curve in the road, entering the opposing lane, driving into a cornfield & then re-entering the road. Bass was arraigned in the Town of Andes Court and was released pending future court action.
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Checks worth $350 are being mailed this week to more than 1 million residents with kids. The checks will go those with a child under 17 as of 2012, with household adjusted gross incomes between $40,000 and $300,000. The checks will be 1 of 2 rebates going to New Yorkers in advance of the November 4th elections. The 2nd check for property taxpayers will go out next month. It will refund residents for this year’s growth in school property taxes.
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The Enterovirus, a rare virus that showed up in Central New York two weeks ago, has now spread to every region of the state, according to the state Health Department. The department advised New Yorkers to take precautions to protect children, especially those with asthma and other respiratory problems. People should follow these precautions: Wash hands often with soap and water, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. For more information go to health.ny.gov.
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New York State has amended its labor law to authorize job absences by volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel during declared states of emergency. According to the association, more than 80 percent of the state is covered by volunteer firefighters. Over the past several years, more than one-third of the 1,800 departments have been deployed to other parts of New York on mutual aid assignments. The law, effective Dec. 22, is intended to protect volunteers against possible retaliation by employers for responding to federal or state emergencies such as severe storms.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State leads the nation in reducing both crime and incarceration rates over the past 2 decades, according to a study based on data from the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics and the FBI, which shows that New York’s imprisonment rate has dropped 24% since 1994 and that the crime rate also declined by 54%. New York State has a 62% decrease in reported crimes from 1990 through 2012.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a body was found Thursday morning on Classic Street in Sherburne. The body of a female victim was discovered, further details are expected to be released later this afternoon.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-25-14

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:42:32 +0000

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-25-14
Tomorrow will be the Sidney chamber’s annual Arts and Music Festival, with a full line up of events on Main Street in Sidney. Sidney Chamber Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 7-25-14)

Green said that a shuttle bus will be available for those who want to attend both the Arts & Music Festival & Cullman Community Day Saturday.
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Saturday will feature the Cullman Community Day at Keith Clark Park in Sidney. Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-25-14)

The Cullman community day will feature a Team Time Trial Bike race from Sidney to Afton & back, spokesman and participant Ed Curley comments:

(Ed Curley 7-25-14)

Curley said that teams could still register up until 8:00 tomorrow morning for the race, and the pavilion in Keith Clark Park.
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Saturday is the deadline for Delaware county Girls to sign up to participate in this year’s Delaware County Fair Pageant, coordinator Stacy Dibble explains:

(Stacy Dibble 7-25-14)

Details are available at delawarecountyfair.org, the Fair begins on August 11th at the Fair Grounds in Walton.
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6 former players & managers will be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this weekend. Former managers Bobby Cox, Tony LaRussa & Joe Torre will be inducted, along with former Pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & slugger Frank Thomas, the ceremonies will be held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at the Clark Gymnasium in Cooperstown.
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About $80 million for 17 construction projects at some New York community colleges is hung up because the state budget approved in March inadvertently dropped the funding from the spending plan. A “clean-up” budget bill never materialized before the Legislature ended its session last month, so projects at about a dozen colleges, including Broome, will temporarily be without the funding. Broome Community College is without $5 million for the SUNY Broome Hospitality Center to be built at the Carnegie Library in downtown Binghamton. State lawmakers are not expected back before January.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested an 18 year old Takell Henry of Utica for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, following a traffic stop in the Town of North Norwich. During a narcotics investigation Henry allegedly sold crack cocaine to an undercover Police Officer, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail pending future court action.
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Cornell University and Owego’s Lockheed Martin, are among seven research teams, awarded project grants to develop technologies that will improve New York State’s electric grid. Governor Cuomo announced a total of $3.3 million will go toward seven smart grids. The governor said the smart grid technologies will use innovative methods to reduce the risk of power outages, lessen environmental impacts and energy consumption, as well as lower the cost of power delivery
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Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced her campaign for a sixth term in the State Assembly at a fundraising event last night at En-Joie Golf Club. Lupardo was first elected to the assembly in 2004. She has no primary opponent, and is unopposed in the November election. In Albany, she is chair of the committee on children and families, and a member of the committees on environmental conservation, higher education, transportation, veterans affairs, and economic development