State Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker joined Governor Cuomo at a Press conference addressing the Corona Virus, he commented on what people should be doing:
(Dr. Howard Zucker 3-6-20)
Dr. Zucker & Governor Cuomo said that the number of people who have tested positive for the Corona Virus doubled again overnight to 44 cases in New York State, 5 are currently hospitalized.
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State Attorney General Letitia James sent a Cease & Desist order to televangelist Jim Bakker, for selling fake Corona Virus cures on his television show. James, on advice from the state Health department officials, threatened legal action if he fails to stop selling his “Silver Solution” as a treatment for the virus, there is no cure for the coronavirus according to the CDC.
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The prosecution rested Thursday in the Manslaughter Trial of Kimberly Steeley in Otsego County Court. Steeley is accused of the asphyxiation deaths of her 2 infants 11 days apart in East Worcester in June of 2018.
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As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks forward one hour this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is urging everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Homeowners with alarms that have sealed, non-removable batteries should test the alarms to see if they are functional. Batteries should be changed twice a year, because according to the National Fire Protection Association, almost 3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or without working smoke alarms. Last year New York State led the nation in home fire deaths with 126 fatalities, more information is available at fasny.com.
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Beginning Saturday, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society will present a display of the history of the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. There will be an opening reception on Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street. The reception is free and open to the public, more information is available at 432-0960.
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State Police have located the body of a white a female Thursday afternoon near the area of State Route 17 & State Route 434 in Apalachin. The female has been identified as 37 year old Casie Weese, who was reported missing early Sunday morning, after she left a party with her husband, they had a flat tire near Main Street Apalachin, & she left the scene following a disagreement. An Autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next First Friday Networking Breakfast this morning, from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Old School House Inn & Restaurant in Downsville, The featured speaker for this event is Sean Leddy from the Delaware County Planning Department who will be speaking about the county’s outreach efforts and importance of participation in the 2020 Census, which will begin in earnest in Mid-March.
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The DCMO BOCES Spelling bee will be held tomorrow in at the SUNY Oneonta Goodrich Theater Saturday at 10:00 AM, Spokesperson Martha Ryan comments:
(Martha Ryan 3-6-20)
Melodie of course is Melodie Loya of Bainbridge, who made it into the top 50 the last 2 years at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC. Ryan also said that the fundraising effort is continuing to help the families of tomorrow’s winner, to make it to the Scripps competition & stay in Washington for all the days of the event, more information is available at 335-1292.
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Governor Cuomo has proclaimed today “Special Olympics New York Day” as the nonprofit organization marks the 50th anniversary of its founding. Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving more than 67,000 athletes across New York; more information is available at specialolympicsNY.org.