P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-16-20
The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area voters that Early Voting is available prior to the November 3rd General Election. Early voting for Delaware County registered voters will take place at the Board of Elections Office at 3 Gallant Avenue in Delhi, at various times starting on Saturday October 24th through Sunday November 2nd. The Board of Elections Office is accessible to voters with disabilities; more information is available at 832-5321.
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Broome County Family Court Judge Rick Miller has officially been removed from office, following a lengthy investigation for sexual harassment allegations brought on by employees. Miller also failed to accurately report outside income, the state Commission on Judicial Conduct ruled 7 to 2 that he should be removed from office, Miller appealed and the case went to the State Court of Appeals. Miller has been removed as Family Court Judge, he is also barred from being a judge, but he can retain his law license.
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State Trooper Timothy Conklin of Troop C has been named as a finalist for the 2019 “Trooper of the Year” by the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Division of State and Provincial Police. Trooper Conklin was honored for his actions at a January, 2019 traffic stop that turned into a shootout in Kirkwood. Trooper Conklin was one of four nominees recognized for their heroic actions. He is representing the North Atlantic region.
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The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for South Central New York is pleased to announce the Racial Justice and Equity Fund at the Community Foundation is now accepting grant inquiries. Amounts to be distributed from the Fund will provide support for projects, programs, and organizations that build community dialogue, increase the capacity of Black-led organizations supporting historically underserved communities, promote racial justice and equity, and fund projects that counteract systemic racism. The Deadline for applications is November 15th; more information is available at donorswhocare.org.
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The Circle Drive Alliance Church in Sidney is participating in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child “ShoeBox” program, where people can donate items for children in need around the world. Local Spokesperson Marie Cole told WCDO News that they will participate using COVID guidelines starting this weekend:
(Marie Cole 10-16-20)
People can pick up the boxes at various times starting Monday, through Wednesday, after they are returned they can be dropped off at Circle Drive Alliance church where they will be trucked to Charlotte North Carolina for distribution where needed. More information about the programs is available at samaritanspurse.org.
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Governor Cuomo announced that over 136,000 COVID 19 tests were conducted Thursday across the state, there were 1707 positives, 918 are hospitalized, 200 are in ICU beds, 97 are on Ventilators, & 10 died from the virus, the state’s death toll is 25,628. Over 481,000 have tested positive for the virus since March.
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Broome County Health Department reported another 83 positive COVID 19 tests today, with 1 more death bringing their total to 86 dead, they report 1999 recoveries & the health department is now monitoring almost 4,000 people.
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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they report that they are up to 291 cases, with 26 Active Cases, no one is hospitalized, and there are 205 Active Quarantines. Since March there have been 7 deaths 246 Total Recoveries & 32,599 tests have been conducted.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-16-20
The State Department of Labor announced that the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 12.5% to 9.7% in September. The number of unemployed New York State residents decreased by 302,000, while labor force levels decreased by 362,900.
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The Chenango County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Thru Flu vaccination clinic in Norwich on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Health Department Director of Patient Services Barbara Ryan explains:
(Barbara Ryan 10-8-20)
Ryan said that interested people must pre-register by calling 337-1660 by the end of today, to receive an appointment time. The cost is $15 for patients over 19 years of age and they ask they people do NOT bring their pets.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is having their Fall Festival Downtown tomorrow, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 10-16-20)
Schunk said that all of the vendor slots were filled up to Health Department Guidelines, plus all in attendance must use masks & be socially distanced, more information is available at 561-2642.
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State Police and Broome County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the death of an unidentified 47 year old Endicott man who was struck by a train in the Town of Union. The incident occurred at 11:45 AM Thursday near the Hooper Road overpass in Endwell. Police do not suspect foul play, the investigation is continuing.
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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had no new positive cases of COVID 19 Thursday. They remain at 137 cases, 8 are active with no one hospitalized, 107 are quarantined, and there have been 8 deaths & 121 recoveries.
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