The Otsego Health Department reported a 60th COVID death, following a review of recent death certificates.  The Department reported 10 new cases of COVID Thursday with 59 active cases & 5 hospitalized, their latest positivity rate was at 2%, 41 of the 60 deaths attributed to the virus have been reported since January 1st.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 18 new COVID cases today, bringing their total to 3256 since the beginning of the pandemic.  They reported 109 active cases, 460 Active Quarantines & 4 Hospitalizations.

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New updated guidance for graduation and commencement ceremonies goes into effect tomorrow in New York State.  Indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location. All event organizers and venues hosting ceremonies must follow the State’s safety protocols, including requiring face masks, social distancing, health screenings and collection of contact tracing information. Detailed guidance for graduation events is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.

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This weekend is the 10th annual I Love My Park Day at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York. The event is sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Parks & Trails New York and the DEC, Registration is available at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold a fundraising bake sale this Sunday at 11:00 AM.  The event will be held at the Fire Station Field at the corner of Routes 35 & 23 in Sidney Center

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is holding its first walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic today until 6:30 PM at the Awestruck Tap Room in the Sidney Industrial Park.  Today will be a 1st dose Moderna vaccine clinic; it will be followed up with a 2nd shot clinic for today’s participants on Thursday May 27th, also at Awestruck in Sidney.  Walk-ins are welcome, anyone wishing to schedule a specific time can call Awestruck at 232-1143.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-30-21

State Troopers & local fire Departments responded to a bus fire in the northbound lanes on I-81 Thursday.  42 people were on the bus, 4 were injured; 1 person transported to Wilson Hospital for burns, 2 were taken to Binghamton General for smoke inhalation and 1 person was treated at scene.  Both northbound lanes were shut down for several hours just north of exit 7 Castle Creek, the highway was fully re-opened at about 6:20 PM.  

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The Village of Sidney’s annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held this afternoon at 1:00PM at Keith Clark Park. A Sugar Maple tree will be planted, the Sidney Shade Tree Commission has conducted the Arbor Day tree planting tradition since 1994 & Sidney has been designated as a “Tree City USA” community for 24 years.

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The 2021 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held in Franklin Tomorrow, to raise money for Helios Care, Director of Development and Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 4-20-21)

More information about Helios care is available at helioscare.org.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday May 6th, at 97 Main Street in Delhi.  This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18.  Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov, more information or assistance getting registered is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200. Delaware County Public Health reported 8 new COVID cases Thursday, out of 585 tests, they are down to 70 active cases, 6 hospitalized & 152 quarantined.

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(Ray Baker 8-2-19)

Baker said that the Emergency Squad has succeeded in their mission to provide ambulance services to Sidney & even surrounding communities.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their Annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue on Saturday In Sidney,  Spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 8-2-19)

Little said that the show will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday behind the Elks Lodge on River Street in Sidney.

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An Auction will be held on August 20th on the Olde Jericho Tavern Building in Bainbridge.  The auction will begin at 6:00 PM at the Jericho, an open house for interested bidders will be held on  Tuesday, August 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and also 1 Hour Before the Auction in August 20th.  More information is available at 800-562-0660.

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Delhi Village Police arrested 49-year-old Steven Witte of Arkville for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Attempted Assault, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer and numerous traffic infractions. Witte is accused of striking a police officer with his vehicle while fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the McDonald’s drive through on Main Street. Witte was arranged at the Delhi Town Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash bail / $200,000 secured bond. The officer struck by the fleeing vehicle was not injured.

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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Sunday Summer Concert Series continues in Afton Sunday Night.  Singer Songwriter Khalil Jade will perform at Foster Park this Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. 

Congressman Antonio Delgado held a Town Hall Meeting in Sidney Last Night, he told WCDO News of the issues that have been coming up from his constituents during these recent meetings across the 19th District:

(Congressman Delgado 8-2-19)

Congressman Delgado drew about 95 people to the Sidney Town Hall last night at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation allowing victims of sexual offenses, stalking and human trafficking to participate in the Department of State’s Address Confidentiality Program. Victims will be able to keep their address hidden from their perpetrators by using a substitute address provided by the Department of State.  Under the previous law, only victims of domestic violence were eligible to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program.

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The Otsego County Fair continues today through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about highlights today & tomorrow:

(Lisa Jones 8-2-19)

The full Lineup of events is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Monthly Friday Breakfast event this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 41861 State Highway 10 Delhi.  More information is available at Delawarecounty.org

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The City of The Hills Arts & Music festival will be held in Oneonta Saturday.  The event will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street,  between Ford & Chestnut.

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(Cuomo 7-10-19)

Cuomo said that the bill will also ban employers from asking prospective employees about their salary history.

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Delhi police arrested 2 men for allegedly breaking into a village home.  20 year old James Bares of Great Neck and 20 year old Nicholas St. John of Trumbull, Connecticut were arrested on June 29 after police received a report of a burglary at a Main Street residence, Both suspects were charged with 2nd degree burglary, criminal mischief, petty larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, they were arraigned in the town of Kortright Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $3,000 cash bail pending future court action.

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A permit to move Woodstock 50 to Vernon Downs hit another obstacle Tuesday, when the Town of Vernon & Oneida County officials denied a permit for the concert at Vernon Downs, because they had failed to supply mandated information in their application, had no specific plans for law enforcement or for emergency services, and because the application was filed too close to the time of the planned event.  Woodstock 50 was originally scheduled to be held in Watkins Glen, several issues & lawsuits kept the concert from being held there.  Time is running out as the concert was scheduled to be held August 16th through the 18th this year, on the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival in Bethel in 1969.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Joshua Gardepe of East Branch on charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Speeding, and inadequate headlamps. The arrest followed a traffic stop on State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin.  Gardepe was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Franklin Court on July 25th at 6:00 PM.

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The Dormitory Authority of New York & the State University of New York has begun work to renovate SUNY Oneonta’s Huntington Hall, at a cost of $20 million.  Huntington Hall will be modernized and reconfigured to provide additional bedroom space for approximately 80 students. All bedrooms and bathrooms will be renovated, complete with new, contemporary finishes. A 6,000 square foot, four-story addition, which will include a fitness room, community kitchens, and an elevator, will also be constructed.  In addition, $1.2 million in further renovations are being made to SUNY Oneonta’s Grant, Sherman, and Tobey Halls. The work is part of the nearly $61.2 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout New York State being completed by DASNY during the summer months, which will be ready in time for students to begin the fall semester.  Construction is expected to be completed in July 2020.

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A petition has been set up asking the Sidney Town Board to expand commercial zoning to save Muddy River Farm Brewery, after they received a Cease & Desist order.  Muddy River appealed the decision & lost, they are asking the Town of Sidney extend their Commercial Zoning to the facility, if that fails they would be forced to close on July 24th.  A petition for local residents to sign is available at change.org.

45-year-old Thomas Sutton of Sidney was arrested Tuesday in connection with the fire on July 3rd at the Econo Lodge in the Town of Dickinson.  Sutton was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and obstructing governmental administration & he faces court action shortly.

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A Public Meeting on new Upper Delaware River Policies will be held in Hancock this morning, where    Representatives from the Delaware River Basin Commission, State DEC, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the DRBC Subcommittee on Ecological Flows will discuss new approaches to control high water temperatures and reduce erratic water releases in the Upper Delaware River tail waters.  The meeting will begin at 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Friends of the Upper Delaware River office at 158 East Front Street, Hancock.   

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The Sidney Community Band Announced their 2019 Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series will be held at the Pavilion at Keith Clark Park at 6:30 PM on Wednesday nights, starting July 10th with the Sidney Community Band.  Shows will be held each Wednesday night through August 21st, all concerts free and open to the public. More information is available at the Sidney Community Band Facebook page.

HeatSmart Southern Tier is hosting an information session for local residents about clean heating and cooling systems in Sidney.  HeatSmart Southern Tier representatives will discuss how residents can take advantage of tax incentives and new technologies to efficiently heat and cool their homes.  The free event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park.

Hartwick College’s True Blue Weekend begins today through this Sunday on the College campus in Oneonta. True Blue Weekend will feature the 27th Annual Golf Classic at The SUNY Delhi; the Golden Jubilee Reunion; the Fall Fest at Pine Lake; On Saturday, Hartwick football plays SUNY-Brockport at 2:00 PM at Wright Stadium. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with the annual memorial gathering in the Shineman Chapel House, more information is available at 431-4064.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Greet Breakfast will be held today in Sidney. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. The Guest Speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition.
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The 23rd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, this year it has been moved from the Sidney Airport to the nearby Sidney Industrial Park, on Winkler Road, just off of River Road in Sidney. Hundreds of vehicles participate each year; there are various contests, trophies in many categories, plus Flea Market Vendors, Food and Refreshments. More information is available at 723-0656 or 768-8998. The Fagan Flyers will also still hold their Annual Fly In Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday.
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Delaware County Democratic committee announced that 19th Congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado will meet with voters Sunday at 7:30 PM for a Town Hall style meeting. The meeting will be held at the Walton Theatre · Walton
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NBT Bank will host a Community Shred Day for local residents to safely dispose of confidential documents, to help protect against identity theft and fraud. The event will be held in conjunction with the Saturday’s in the Park Harvest Market Festival, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At West Side Park, next to the Chenango County Courthouse.
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The Sidney Alumni Association & the Sidney United Way donated $10,000 to the Sidney Center Improvement Group Saturday, for the Sidney Center Park & Playground Restoration project. Sidney United Way President Lorrie Roach comments:

(Lorrie Roach 10-1-18)

Mike Sellitti of the Sidney Center Improvement Group commented about the project that is receiving the funding:

(Mike Sellitti 10-1-18)

More money is slated to be awarded the Sidney Center Improvement Group early next year; the project is expected to be completed in 2020.
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Chenango Links announced that they are sponsoring a presentation this evening featuring Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike and Oxford Mayor Terry Stark. The event will begin at 6:30 pm at the Bohemian Moon in Norwich.
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Delaware County “CLEAN SWEEP” will be held later this month, for county residents, businesses & farms to dispose of hazardous materials, Solid Waste coordinator Sue McIntyre said that Phone registration begins now:

(Sue McIntyre 10-1-18)

Again, the Number to register by phone is 865-6474 for the Clean Sweep days.
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DEC officials remind hunters that today is the deadline to apply for deer management permits. Licensed hunters may apply for up to 2 deer management permits in specified Wildlife Management Units. Hunters will know immediately whether or not they are selected to receive their deer management permits. Sporting licenses and permits can be obtained at any one of DEC’s 1,300 license issuing outlets, by phone at 866-933-2257, or online through the DEC website.
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Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ go on sale today, at 10:00 AM for performances on November 4th at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM at The Broome County Forum Theatre. Tickets are available online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or at the Arena Box Office, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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(Greg Davie 9-27-18)

Induction Weekend events kick off Friday at Sidney Alumni Field when all honorees are announced at halftime of the Sidney versus Walton football game, following the game, all inductees, Sidney alumni and their guests are invited to a get-together at the Sidney VFW. Proceeds will help acquire an interactive “touch-screen” Sidney Alumni display permanently housed near the gym. More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation passed by the Legislature, to protect barbershops, beauty shops and salon service providers against individuals who steal their services. The new law will make it a class A misdemeanor, for those who fail to pay for services provided by a barbershop, salon, or beauty shop. Under previous law, an individual who knowingly failed to pay for those services was not subject to criminal prosecution, leaving certain small business owners at risk of financial loss with little recourse.
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The 23rd Annual “Original” Grand Finale Cruise In will be held on Sunday October 7th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This year, the Cruise in will move across the street from the Sidney Airport to the Sidney Industrial Park at Winkler Road. The Cruise In usually has 200 to 300 cars participating; more information is available at 723-0656 or 768-8998.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next “Business After Hours” event today. The event will be starting @ 5:00 pm & will run until 7:30 pm at the Bainbridge Post Office.
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The next Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention meeting will b e held today. The meeting will be held at the Sidney High School Library at 6:00 PM.
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