Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal 2-car motor vehicle accident on County Road 36 in the Town of Guilford Monday. Investigators reported that 22-year-old Dominique Brissett of Walkill was traveling north bound on County Road 36 and collided with an SUV operated by 23-year-old Rachel Feyh of Sidney. Brissett was pronounced dead on the scene, Feyh was air lifted by Life Net to SUNY Upstate Medical in Syracuse, where she was listed in critical but stable condition. The investigation into the cause of the motor vehicle accident is still ongoing.
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The state has made progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking 2nd in the U.S. in the percentage of the population with broadband available in their neighborhood, but more than one million, or 13.8%, of households do not have access or a subscription to home broadband services, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report finds that predominantly rural areas remain underserved by broadband infrastructure, approximately 1 in 3 New York households with income less than $20,000 lacked access to broadband at home. The entire report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant progress with the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the Excluded Workers Program. The amount of pandemic-related emergency rental assistance paid out has nearly doubled in the past 3 weeks, up to $399 million, enabling tenants at risk for eviction to stay in their homes and helping struggling landlords to receive unpaid rent. Starting tomorrow, middle-income renters previously ineligible for assistance can begin applying for funding through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, also Governor Hochul announced that over $1 billion in Excluded Workers Program funds have been approved for distribution to date. More information is available at otda.ny.gov.
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A Ribbon Cutting will be held tomorrow morning at the Leilani Way Community Center in Norwich at 105 Leilani Lane, for the Roots & Wings new location. Robin Cotter of the Roots & Wings Program told WCDO News about the event tomorrow:
(Robin Cotter 9-14-21)
Cotter said that the event is open to the public, more information about their programs can be found at the Facebook page.
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Catholic Charities in Sidney is looking for volunteers to assist them in their next community mass food distribution on September 28th, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 9-14-21)
McKnight said that they need about 40 to 50 volunteers to help set & then distribute the food to those who show up on the 28th; McKnight said that they have averaged between 9 & 12 tons of food at the previous distributions.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 9-14-21
Delaware County Public Health reported 101 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, bringing their total of active cases to 184, with 4 hospitalized & 266 quarantined. 49.6% of the total population is vaccinated, 80% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, and Delaware County residents can find vaccine clinic sites at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov or vaccines.gov
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The State Department of Health today announced that New York State’s youth smoking rate has reached an all-time low. As of 2020, less than 3% of high school students smoke cigarettes, down from 27.1% in 2000. The Youth Tobacco Survey found that youth tobacco use was down across all tobacco product categories, including a drop in e-cigarette use for the first time. New Yorkers of all ages can contact the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-NYQUITS or visit nysmokefree.com.
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CDO Workforce is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, today, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
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After a year and a half hiatus, due to the Covid-19 Virus, the Mid York Concert Band is looking forward to beginning rehearsals today for the 40 plus piece ensemble made up of professionals, educators, students and dedicated amateurs from Chenango and surrounding counties. Spokesman Mark Sands told WCDO News about the musicians they are recruiting:
(Mark Sands 9-14-21)
Sands said that the rehearsals are every other Tuesday evening, with the 1st rehearsal tonight from 7:00 to 9:30 in the Norwich Middle School band room. There are 2 scheduled concerts, December 14, 2021 and May 22, 2022.More information is available at 334-4307 or by email: midyorkcb@gmail.com
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Governor Cuomo today announced the state’s moratorium on COVID-related residential or commercial evictions through the end of June will be extended:
(Cuomo rent)
Governor Cuomo also announced the state’s $25 million Nourish New York Initiative:
(Cuomo food)
The Governor said that the state is also asking any philanthropies or foundations that would like to help the state’s food banks to contact COVIDPhilanthropies@exec.ny.gov.
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State Police today announced that the Trooper entrance exam that was scheduled to be held this October has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the exam will be suspended until a new date is announced. Those who have already signed up will have their applications canceled and will be issued a refund; they will need to reapply once the exam is rescheduled.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced changes to the solid waste department schedules effective May 12th. The Brisben and North Norwich Transfer Facilities will both be Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8AM to 4PM for residents only; the Landfill in the Town of Pharsalia will remain Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and Haulers. Saturday the landfill will be open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, also they will be collecting clean items for recycling at all 3 facilities. More information is available at 337-1792
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Binghamton city officials announced a new partnership with UHS, for a new COVID-19 testing work station that allows for same day coronavirus testing for up to 200 tests a day. Officials plan to purchase a 2nd one shortly.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the Trump administration approved New York State’s request to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program authorized under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The program would permit New York State to provide benefits similar to SNAP benefits to more than 1.4 million children in the state who normally receive free or reduced price school meals and those who attend schools that offer free meals to all students.
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Chenango County Public Health announced they have 102 Confirmed COVID 19 cases, with 42 quarantined, 4 Hospitalized, 79 recoveries & 4 deaths.
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Broome County Health Department announced that they have 357 confirmed Coronavirus cases, they are up to 23 deaths, 231 recoveries, and 185 are being monitored by the Health Department.
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New York State Empire State Development has updated their guidance on automotive sales, to allow for in-person showing of vehicles, by appointment only. More information is available at esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026.
The State Department of Labor announced that over $5.8 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid to 1.5 million New Yorkers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, they also identified over 470,000 New Yorkers who have completed claims, but did not receive some of their benefits in previous weeks because they did not submit weekly certifications, which are required by Federal law. The Labor Department is launching a new, streamlined process to submit backdated certifications and get their back pay faster and easier.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension and Roots & Wings of Catholic Charities & the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will be holding 3 separate dairy and Ag product drive-thru events Today, May 21st and June 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. A variety of dairy products, including Chobani yogurt, perishable and non-perishable products will be donated to those families in-need beginning at 2:00 p.m. until supplies are gone. All products will be purchased from local grocers and Ag producers whenever possible. More information about charitable donations can be found at givecampus.com.
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Local High School Seniors will be missing out on proms & graduation ceremonies this year due to the Coronavirus issue, but Sierra Boice of Sierra Rain Photography has decided to take free pictures at the senior’s homes, free of charge, in exchange for a food donations:
(Sierra Boice 5-6-20)
Boice said that she will start with Sidney High School Seniors first & then to other local districts, she can be contacted at 287-5976 or by instant message on her Sierra rain Photography Facebook page.
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a $300,000 EPA grant has been awarded to Broome County Industrial Development Agency, the grant funds will be used to conduct more than a dozen environmental site assessments and develop 2 site reuse plans for brownfields. Grant funds also will be used to conduct 4 public meetings & 3 public open houses.
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Delaware County Public Health is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 Wednesday, giving the County 9 active cases. To date there have been 74 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, 21 people are under mandatory quarantine, 12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county, 3 are isolated in a hospital, 6 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 49 have fully recovered.
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