P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-20
Governor Cuomo announced that Thursday was the 35th straight day that New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent. There were 880 new cases diagnosed Thursday out of 89,722 tests, the number of positive tests since March is 442,791. The number of patients hospitalized for the virus was 474, with 120 in ICU beds & 54 on ventilators. There were 5 deaths Thursday, bringing the state Death Toll to 25,382.
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Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 242 COVID 19 cases since March, with 10 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, 114 Quarantines 7 deaths, 210 recoveries & a total of 24,832 tests performed.
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The Broome County Health Department announced Friday that they are reporting a total of 1293 COVID 19 cases since March. They now report 82 deaths, 1149 recoveries, 423 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 46,000 tests.
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The Community Foundation for South Central New York has released the results of their most recent survey of the needs of local non-profits as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In August, as a follow-up to an earlier survey done, the Foundation surveyed local organizations including non-profits, school districts, economic development agencies and others, 111 responded with ongoing concerns about lost revenue, cash flow, the mental health of employees and clients, and the expectation that their circumstances will likely be worse in 2021. More information about the Foundation can be found on its website at www.donorswhocare.org.
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Commerce Chenango hosted the very first ‘Sofa Soiree’ on Thursday evening, in a Zoom celebration of member businesses and individuals, who were chosen by their peers for accomplishments throughout this past year. Winners were announced in a variety of categories, Employer of the Year was NBT Bank, New Business award went to Hidden Springs Brewhouse, the Non-Profit award went to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the good Neighbor award went to Shane Butler of the Chenango County Planning Department and Emerging Professional award went to Julia Miller of the Blueox Corporation.
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State Police are reminding residents to keep valuables out of their vehicles and to keep their unattended vehicles locked. Troopers in the Oneonta area have recently responded to numerous complaints of vehicles that have been gone through and items have been taken. Police remind residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 911.
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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar submitted his proposed county budget by Zoom Thursday. Broome County is facing hard economic times due to the economic shutdown following the COVID 19 pandemic earlier this year, a no -frills budget with a small tax decrease was forwarded by Garnar for consideration by the Broome County Legislature, all New York Counties are waiting to see if the next federal COVID relief package will finally contain aid to state & local governments.
The Board of Directors for the Village Bountiful have decided that they will open their new market in the Willow Bend Plaza at 1004 State Highway 7 in Unadilla later this month, Spokesperson Jakkie Bickos explains:
(Jakkie Bickos 9-11-20)
Bickos said that more information about the store or membership is available at villagebountiful.com.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. Over the past 2 days 14 new cases have been reported. Currently, there are 829 total confirmed cases with 665 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, there were 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College, and 2 have since recovered. 268 active cases are currently residing in the county, and there are no hospitalizations.
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Delaware County is reporting 2 new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries today. The known active cases in the County as of today is 8, all are isolated at home. To date there have been 116 confirmed positive cases of COVID19 in Delaware County, with 69 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.
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The State Labor Department announced that payments for the Lost Wages Assistance program, which provides an additional $300 in weekly benefits to unemployed New Yorkers, will begin next week. Up to 2.4 million New Yorkers are eligible for the program, including 435,000 who must submit an additional certification to qualify, the Certification System Launches today, Payments Begin on a Rolling Basis Next Week.
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The American Red Cross is hosting a “Never Forget 9/11” Blood Drive today at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. All Blood types are needed; the drive runs from 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM, Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org.
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Colorscape Chenango announced that they do a “Virtual” Arts Festival on September 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on YouTube. Spokesperson Roz DeRensis explains:
(Roz DeRensis 9-11-20)
The link will be at colorscape.org Saturday morning, starting at 11:00 AM. There will also be cooking demos, & Music performances, the schedule of events for the virtual Festival can be found at www.colorscape.org.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 3 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-11-20)
Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, from 1:00 to 3:30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
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