New York State Health Department now confirms about 327,469 Coronavirus positive tests Thursday, Hospitalizations have decreased sharply down to 8600; the state death toll is 20,828.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the state’s moratorium on COVID-related residential or commercial evictions through the end of June will be extended:
(Cuomo rent)
Governor Cuomo also announced the state’s $25 million Nourish New York Initiative:
(Cuomo food)
The Governor said that the state is also asking any philanthropies or foundations that would like to help the state’s food banks to contact COVIDPhilanthropies@exec.ny.gov.
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State Police today announced that the Trooper entrance exam that was scheduled to be held this October has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the exam will be suspended until a new date is announced. Those who have already signed up will have their applications canceled and will be issued a refund; they will need to reapply once the exam is rescheduled.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced changes to the solid waste department schedules effective May 12th. The Brisben and North Norwich Transfer Facilities will both be Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8AM to 4PM for residents only; the Landfill in the Town of Pharsalia will remain Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and Haulers. Saturday the landfill will be open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, also they will be collecting clean items for recycling at all 3 facilities. More information is available at 337-1792
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Binghamton city officials announced a new partnership with UHS, for a new COVID-19 testing work station that allows for same day coronavirus testing for up to 200 tests a day. Officials plan to purchase a 2nd one shortly.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the Trump administration approved New York State’s request to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program authorized under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The program would permit New York State to provide benefits similar to SNAP benefits to more than 1.4 million children in the state who normally receive free or reduced price school meals and those who attend schools that offer free meals to all students.
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Chenango County Public Health announced they have 102 Confirmed COVID 19 cases, with 42 quarantined, 4 Hospitalized, 79 recoveries & 4 deaths.
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Broome County Health Department announced that they have 357 confirmed Coronavirus cases, they are up to 23 deaths, 231 recoveries, and 185 are being monitored by the Health Department.
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New York State Empire State Development has updated their guidance on automotive sales, to allow for in-person showing of vehicles, by appointment only. More information is available at esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026.
The State Department of Labor announced that over $5.8 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid to 1.5 million New Yorkers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, they also identified over 470,000 New Yorkers who have completed claims, but did not receive some of their benefits in previous weeks because they did not submit weekly certifications, which are required by Federal law. The Labor Department is launching a new, streamlined process to submit backdated certifications and get their back pay faster and easier.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension and Roots & Wings of Catholic Charities & the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will be holding 3 separate dairy and Ag product drive-thru events Today, May 21st and June 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. A variety of dairy products, including Chobani yogurt, perishable and non-perishable products will be donated to those families in-need beginning at 2:00 p.m. until supplies are gone. All products will be purchased from local grocers and Ag producers whenever possible. More information about charitable donations can be found at givecampus.com.
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Local High School Seniors will be missing out on proms & graduation ceremonies this year due to the Coronavirus issue, but Sierra Boice of Sierra Rain Photography has decided to take free pictures at the senior’s homes, free of charge, in exchange for a food donations:
(Sierra Boice 5-6-20)
Boice said that she will start with Sidney High School Seniors first & then to other local districts, she can be contacted at 287-5976 or by instant message on her Sierra rain Photography Facebook page.
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a $300,000 EPA grant has been awarded to Broome County Industrial Development Agency, the grant funds will be used to conduct more than a dozen environmental site assessments and develop 2 site reuse plans for brownfields. Grant funds also will be used to conduct 4 public meetings & 3 public open houses.
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Delaware County Public Health is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 Wednesday, giving the County 9 active cases. To date there have been 74 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, 21 people are under mandatory quarantine, 12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county, 3 are isolated in a hospital, 6 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 49 have fully recovered.
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