State Police arrested 2 men Saturday for 1st degree Robbery following the report of an armed Robbery in Davenport Friday. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint, their investigation revealed that 2 men known to the victim threatened, pistol whipped and stole items from him. Investigators arrested 42 year old Ryan Flood of Davenport, he was found to be in possession of an unregistered and loaded gun, he was charged with Robbery, & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Police later arrested 34 year old Timothy White of Oneonta for Robbery, Both were arraigned and remanded to Delaware County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded January 3rd, to a residence in the Town of Hamden to execute an Arrest Warrant on 30-year-old Shane Tweedie of Hamden. Tweedie is charged with 3rd degree Assault in connection with a Domestic Dispute in November. Tweedie locked himself inside his residence, refused to comply, brandished a knife and threatened responding Deputies with a weapon; Deputies subsequently made entry into the residence and took Tweedie into custody without further incident. Tweedie was arrested on the Arrest Warrant, and was additionally charged with Menacing and Obstruction of Governmental Administration, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail or $2,500 secured bond.

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The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, as Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Donors of all blood types – especially type O; are urged to make an appointment now to give in the weeks ahead, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported 1 new death from COVID 19 in their latest report, bringing their total to 97 since the pandemic began. Otsego County has 959 active cases, with 92 added Monday, they have 6 hospitalized. Otsego County Health Department also has a feature on their website to report a positive COVID test from a home testing kit.

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The Chenango County Health Department added 6 more deaths to their total of COVID 19 deaths today. Last week the health Department team was able to confirm COVID-19 as the contributing cause of death for 6 County, they passed away between November 21st & December 27 of 2021. Currently, Chenango County has 802 active cases, 43% are vaccinated, they report 1180 quarantined, 10 are hospitalized, all of those are unvaccinated. Vaccine sites can be found at the Chenango County Health Department website or at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that all the New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowed of amount of food for January. All the homes that participate in SNAP, including those that already are on the level maximum of benefits, will receive one assignment further by the end of this month, providing approximately $ 230 million in funding federal to the economy of the state. More information is available at mybenefits.ny.gov.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-11-22

The State Health Department reported that over 282,000 were tested for COVID Sunday, with over 54,000 positives, for a positivity rate of 19.35%. Over 12,000 are hospitalized, over 1500 are in an ICU unit and almost 800 are on ventilators, there were 135 deaths in hospitals & nursing homes from COVID Sunday.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a multi-agency initiative led by the New York State Department of Public Service to encourage eligible New Yorkers to sign up for the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, a newly-launched program that provides discounts of up to $30 a month toward internet service for low-income families. More Information is available at acpbenefit.org.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is holding COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics at A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney this Wednesday & Thursday. Patients are asked to arrive at 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney and come in the front doors to the far right in the front of the building. Clinic Times will be Wednesday, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM & Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Vaccinations offered will be the Moderna COVID-19 booster doses, and Patients must be 18 or older. Appointments are required at 607-563-7080, Patients are asked to bring their insurance prescription cards and vaccination cards. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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Due to a continued high level of cases of COVID-19, the City of Oneonta will continue to hold meetings of the Common Council and all boards and commissions in a virtually through January 25th. More details can be located at oneonta.ny.us, All meetings will be available for viewing, in real-time, at youtube.com/cityofoneonta.

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(Sheriff Hood 7-19-18)

The discussion will be held from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more information is available by email Naylor.c.j74@gmail.com.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year old Shane Tweedie of Hamden for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment & 2 counts of Harassment, following a report that Tweedie allegedly threatened to stab 2 people with a knife, leaving the scene & leading to a manhunt. Tweedie was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail.
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In June, New York State’s private sector job count rose by 15,000, to over 8.1 Million, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor.
The State unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.5% in June, which is the lowest level since June 2007.
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The 171st Chenango County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds in Norwich next month, with a wide variety of Activities, according to spokesperon mary Weidman comments:

(Mary Weidman 7-19-18)

The Chenanngo County Fair runs from August 7th through the 12th this year.
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State Police arrested 33 year old Tyson Robb of Delhi, for DWI, after Troopers spotted Robb in the pull off area on State Route 10 in Delhi and checked on his welfare. Troopers accuse Robb of being intoxicated, he was arrested and issued appearance tickets returnable to the town of Delhi Court on July 24th. State police arrested 30 year old Jennifer Hewitt of Delhi for DWI after she arrived at the State Police barracks to pick up Robb. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Harpersfield Court on July 23rd. Both Robb and Hewitt were then turned over to a sober third party and released.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Dana Scarinzi of Endicott for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers were dispatched to a 2-car accident on State Route 79 in Colesville. Troopers determined that Scarinzi crossed over the center line and sideswiped a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction & they accuse Scarinzi of being intoxicated, with a reported B.A.C. of .21%. Scarinzi will appear in the town of Colesville Court on August 1st.

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State Police arrested 34 year old Gabriel McKown of Guilford for 2nd degree Burglary. Troopers began an investigation after a complainant in Union reported that McKown had unlawfully entered their residence without permission on several occasions. McKown was arraigned in the town of Union Court. He was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $2,000 cash bail or $5,000 bond.
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State Police at Deposit arrested 55 year old Thomas Leonard of Hancock for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. A trooper on patrol observed Leonard operating a vehicle with an expired registration and what appeared to be a photocopy of an inspection sticker. After a traffic stop was initiated, an investigation led to the trooper locating drugs in Leonard’s possession. He was subsequently arrested and arraigned in the village of Hancock Court. Leonard was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Solid Waste Facility Director Susan McIntyre and staff at the Center, on State Highway 10 in Walton, for a public open house on Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. There will be guided tours of the compost facility and recycling center where people can see how solid waste is handled through the sustainable practices of composting, recycling and resource recovery. Reservations are NOT required. For more information visit delawarecounty.org.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Will hold a celebration of the county’s Sustainable Success today with a networking reception at 5:45 PM at The Oneonta Municipal Airport; for a Summer Soiree followed by dinner and awards.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will be hosting his 3rd annual “Spiedies with the Senator” today at Chenango Valley State Park. The event will take place in the Pine Plains Pavilion, The event runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.