State Police have arrested 7 people linked to a crime spree across 4 local counties. In July, State Police arrested Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland & John Clark of Morris in connection with multiple burglaries in Otsego, Delaware, Chenango and Madison counties. State Police Investigators have lodged additional charges against Youngs and Clark, & they have also arrested 32 year old Joseph Santiago of Burlington Flats, 32 year old Charles Hall of Edmeston, 23 year old Kayla Van Pelt of Edmeston, 59 year old Henry Schmidt of Garratsville, 56 year old Samuel Madero of Morris, All 7 have been linked to over 40 cases between the State Police, local Sheriff’s departments and local police departments. More charges are likely as investigators continue to work through the open cases.
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The Spiedie Fest moves to the fall this year, with a full line up of musical acts at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton October 8th through the 10th, Organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News who they have lined up:
(Dave Pessagno 9-13-21)
Pessagno said that more acts will be announced in the coming weeks that will open for Country Artist Billy Currington on Saturday October 9th, all the updates will be posted at spiediefest.com. Tickets are available at the Visions FCU Veterans Memorial Arena Mirabito Box Office, Ticketmaster, or the Johnson City Wegmans.
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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers today, with 83 Active Cases, 20 of them are vaccinated cases, 175 are Quarantined, there are 3 hospitalized, 2 of those are vaccinated. Chenango County has had 4046 cases of COVID with over 3800 recoveries & 82 deaths.
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Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich announced her Plans to Retire Sometime next summer. Drugovich has led Hartwick College for 13 years, she received national news coverage for her program for an accelerated 3 Year Degree program; plus the development of 6 new undergraduate majors, a graduate-level program in Translational Biomedical Research Management, and soon, its Master of Science in Nursing Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Nursing Education and the development of Hartwick’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage program. The College’s Board of Trustees has initiated a formal search to choose Hartwick’s 11th president.
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Otsego County businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on July 16 to the 19th may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration; the declaration includes Otsego County and the adjacent counties of Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties. The SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Tuesday, at 12:00 noon at the Morris Fire Department at 117 East Main Street in Morris, until 6:00 PM. Additional hours will be Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM & on Saturday, September 18th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Representatives will be available through Friday September 24th. More information is available at 800-659-2955 or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
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State Police arrested 22 year old Jessica Winans of Unadilla for the felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle as well as Driving While Intoxicated, following an accident on September 6th. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that struck a tree on Plankenhorn Road in the town of Sidney. Winans was the only person in the vehicle, she was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for the treatment of injuries to the face & ankle, and she was issued appearance tickets to the Sidney Town Court on September 23rd.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-13-21
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation that would allow National Guard members to qualify as veterans under New York State law. Governor Hochul has also issued a Citation honoring members of the New York National Guard for their service during and after the events 9/11. Over 6,700 New York State National Guard members were called to serve in response to and recovery from the attack on September 11th 2001.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. Over 179,000 Test Results were Reported Saturday, the positivity rate has stayed steady at about 3% with over 5400 Positives, Patient Hospitalization decreased by 47 to 2,367, ICU patients remained at 519, the number on Ventilators decreased by 9 to 267, there were 29 Deaths reported.
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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 51 will be closed just north of Walters Road in the Town of New Lisbon, today through October 4th, for a culvert replacement. Motorists should follow posted detours utilizing County Routes 12, 14 and 16. All properties along State Route 51 will remain accessible to local traffic between the diversions and the closure. Up-to-date travel information is available by calling 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
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]]>State Police arrested 35 year old Randy Deese of Unadilla following verbal argument that turned physical & resulted in injures to the victim, in Unadilla Tuesday morning. State police received a 911 hang up call; the victim then came to Troop C to report the incident & was taken to AO Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney for treatment. Deese is accused of choking the victim, causing the victim to lose consciousness and forcing the victim to sexual contact. Deese was taken into custody in Liberty & was brought back to Troop C, and was charged with 1st degree rape, strangulation, coercion, stalking criminal possession of a weapon, forcible touching & assault among other charges, he was arraigned and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50,000 cash bail. His next court appearance is scheduled in May.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the 12:00 AM food and beverage service curfew will be lifted for outdoor dining areas on May 17 and for indoor dining areas on May 31. The 1:00 AM curfew for catered events where attendees have provided proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test will be lifted on May 17, with the curfew for all catered events set to be lifted May 31. Catered events can resume at residences beginning May 3 above the State’s residential gathering limit of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, as long as the events are staffed by a licensed caterer, are permitted by the municipality, and adhere to guidance regarding masks, and social distancing. Also on May 3, the guidance for dancing among attendees at catered events will be aligned with neighboring states.
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Binghamton Fire Fighters responded to a blaze at 74 Front Street yesterday, that destroyed housing used by SUNY Binghamton Men’s Lacrosse team. The structure was a total loss & had to be demolished late yesterday. All occupants escaped, no injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 10 new COVID cases today, with 113 active cases, 6 hospitalized & 483 Active Quarantines. They have had 3229 Total Confirmed Cases with just under 3000 Total Recoveries. This week, Public Health has 100 first COVID Vaccine doses for this week and 200 second doses. The website has been updated and a link to register for appointments each week will be provided at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced that due to delays in equipment delivery, they have postponed the planned work at the Cannonsville Dam to repair the valve in the release chamber. The announcement avoids the need to shut off the release for the 3-day period; it will be rescheduled at a later date.
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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Delaware County. State Police said that a clerk at the Mirabito Quickway on Delaware Avenue in Sidney sold alcohol to a minor & was issued an appearance ticket. Mirabito Quickway store in Sidney, Delhi & Franklin were in compliance. During Underage Drinking Initiative, retail establishments are checked utilizing a trooper in plain clothes and 1 or several underaged operatives who cannot lie about their age, when asked for ID, they must show their real ID.
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Go Cart Racing is returning to Action Park East on River Valley Lane in the town of Greene next month, after a long layoff, local businessman Brandon Clapperton is reviving the races, and is receiving interest from young & old:
(Brandon Clapperton 4-28-21)
Clapperton said that more information is available on the Action Park East Facebook page.
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Commerce Chenango reminds members to vote on which chamber business, organization or individual deserves one of Commerce Chenango’s annual awards. More information is available at commercechenango.com.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-28-21
The State Senate passed bills to protect clean water, & calls for testing for emerging contaminants in drinking water across the state. The Senate’s action comes as Siena College publishes a new poll revealing that 64% of New Yorkers are “very concerned” about water pollution in New York. Approximately 2,000 small water utilities in New York have not tested for potentially harmful chemicals like strontium, chromium-6, and many other toxic chemicals.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with United State Small Business Association representatives to present a Free 1-hour webinar on May 13th at 10:00 AM, to provide an overview and details about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, for eligible restaurants & bars impacted by COVID-19. The SBA will open applications on Monday, May 3rd, for the $28.6 billion Fund, to register for the webinar, go to delawarecounty.org.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 7 positive COVID tests Tuesday out of 218 tested, they have 93 active cases, 19 hospitalized & they are down to 162 quarantined.
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]]>State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that he has directed SUNY Oneonta to develop and implement a plan to send on-campus students home and cease all in-person classes and activities for the rest of the fall semester, all classes will be held virtually. SUNY Oneonta officials announced this morning that they had another 100 positive cases of COVID 19 to report, bringing the campus total to 389 since August 24th. The number of students in quarantine on campus remains at 54, the 100 students who tested positive, are in isolation on campus, they will be required to stay on campus until their quarantine is over.
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Most Otsego County School Districts are deciding to start the school year with remote learning, following the COVID 19 outbreak at SUNU Oneonta, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards comments:
(Dr. Dave Richards 9-3-20)
Also, Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES Announced that they will also begin the semester by remote learning and the Oneonta High school announced that they will postpone all Falls Sports until further notice & possible play the fall sport at a later date.
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The State Health Department announced that the state had 889 new COVID 19 positive tests Wednesday, out of just under 89,000 tests statewide bringing the state total number of cases to 437,107. The State had 430 people hospitalized, with 117 in ICU and 61 on Ventilators. The State had 7 COVID related deaths Wednesday, bringing the total since March to 25,343.
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Broome County Public Health updated their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they report 1236 total cases since March, with 79 deaths, 1091 recoveries, 406 are being monitored by the Department, they have conducted over 43,400 tests.
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Chenango County Public Health added 1 more positive COVID 19 case yesterday, they are up to 229 total cases, and 4 are active, with 2 hospitalized & 83 under quarantine. There have been 7 deaths, 205 recoveries, they have conducted 23,347 tests.
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Governor Cuomo today announced casinos and video lottery terminal facilities will be allowed to reopen starting September 9 with a 25% occupancy limit. All venues will be subject to strict safety protocols, including of face coverings except when eating or drinking, social distancing and enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols. Casinos must also have enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards in place, they must leave 6 feet of distance between operating machines. No table games will be allowed until casinos put in place physical barriers between players and the Gaming Commission approves those barriers. No beverage or food service will be allowed on the gaming floor. The State Gaming Commission will be deployed to monitor casinos and ensure strict enforcement of these measures.
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Triple A & State Police are reminding Motorists of the beginning of their annual “School’s Open Drive Carefully” Campaign. Elizabeth Carey of the AAA of Central New York Comments about 3 things that people should remember during this pandemic changed school opening season:
(Elizabeth Carey 9-3-20)
State Police also remind motorists that it is illegal to pass school bus with flashing lights, and there has been an increase in that illegal behavior in recent years, & police agencies will be cracking down on that activity.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-3-20
3 sites are open today in Oneonta for free rapid testing for COVID 19, following the outbreak at SUNY Oneonta. The sites will be open Today through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy Street, The Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street & the St. James Church at 305 Main Street. Testing is by appointment only by calling 833-NYSTRNG.
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The Otsego County Health Department continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta students. 107 new cases were reported Thursday, all 107 were SUNY Oneonta students, giving the county 460 total confirmed cases. 334 confirmed cases of the cases are SUNY Oneonta students, 2 confirmed cases are from Hartwick College, there are no hospitalizations
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Delaware County received no new positive test result for COVID-19 today and no additional recoveries have been reported. The known active cases remains at 6, all are isolated at home. To date there have been 110 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 40 people now under mandatory quarantine. 6 people have died and 98 have fully recovered.
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The Delaware County Chamber along with the Commerce Chenango will sponsor two FREE online workshops hosted by the United States Small Business Administration on September 22 and October 15 from noon to 1 p.m. where business owners can learn about COVID-19 relief and recovery programs. Traditional lending and small business assistance programs, as well as small business recovery programs, will be discussed. Register for the FREE online workshops at delawarecounty.org.
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The Governor also said that nothing should be re-opened that goes against the CDC guidelines:
(Cuomo CDC)
The state now has about 295,106 cases of the Coronavirus, the number of new cases was below 1000 for the first time in weeks, the number of people who died Monday was 335, bring the state death toll to 17,638.
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Delays are continuing to bog down the state unemployment & pandemic unemployment responses to those who found themselves out of work in the last 7 weeks, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa explains:
(Melissa DeRosa 4-28-20)
DeRosa said that the state labor department had to streamline & reconfigure their website about a week & a half ago after the system crashed due to the extreme number of calls & logins; there are still about 400,000 people that the state needs to get checks out to.
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Chenango County Public Health announced Tuesday that they are up to 95 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, 8 people are hospitalized, 63 have recovered, 3 have died, and 97 are quarantined.
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The Otsego County Department of Health announced today that they have 3 new cases reported of the Coronavirus, giving them a total of 61 cases. 3 people are hospitalized, 46 have recovered from the illness, and there have been 4 deaths,
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State Police arrested 33 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich for 1st degree sexual abuse, using a child in a sexual performance & possessing a sexual performance. Kain is accused of sexually abusing a 5 year old girl & recording it on his cell phone; he then accidentally left the phone in another person’s car. Kain has been charged in Federal Court with sexual exploitation of a child, he is also a registered level 1 sex offender from a previous conviction, he is being held in the Chenango County Jail pending additional court action.
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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing the “Postal Banking Act” to try to save the United States Postal Service from being eliminated by the Trump Administration. Gillibrand said that with the Coronavirus Pandemic, more people than ever will need to mail in their ballots this year:
(Gillibrand 4-28-20)
The act would also re-establish the Postal Banking act, to allow the Postal service to perform basic banking functions & it would save thousands of Postal employee’s jobs.
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The SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Upstate District Office has scheduled a webinar for 1:00 pm today, to cover updates to the Paycheck Protection Program and SBA’s Covid-19 relief efforts for small businesses. This webinar is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The event can only be viewed online at teams.microsoft.com, and voice questions will not be available, questions can be submitted in advance to Syracuse.DistrictOffice@sba.gov. Live questions via the event chat will also be available.
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Governor Cuomo announced that a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is coming to Broome County shortly. A site has not yet been announced, Testing would be done by appointment only, by calling 888-364-3065, or at www.covid19screening.health.ny.gov. Broome County currently has 262 positive Coronavirus cases, with 19 deaths, 134 recoveries with 255 in quarantine.
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Delaware County is reporting one new case of COVID-19, which was transferred to the county of residence of the patient. There are 69 confirmed positive cases, 29 people under mandatory quarantine and 1 person under precautionary quarantine, 11 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county, 2 are in a hospital, 9 are isolated and recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 43 have fully recovered and are no longer in isolation.
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