P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-28-21
Chenango County Public Health confirmed their 84th COVID-19 attributed death today. Chenango County Public Health has 105 active cases, including 33 vaccinated cases; they have 277 quarantined, & 2 hospitalized. Only 57% of Chenango County Residents have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, more Pfizer vaccine clinics are expected to be scheduled next week, more information is available by calling 337-1660.
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The Broome County Health Department announced that they have had to reopen their rapid COVID testing site. Residents can get tested on weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 PM by appointment only, in front of the health department on Front Street in Binghamton. The announcement follows that the rapid increase in COVID cases in the county has once again increased demand for the testing, as some local health care providers were becoming overwhelmed with testing requests. More information is available at 778-2802.
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The New York State Department of Labor today announced the state’s $15 minimum wage phase-in will continue, with the next stage taking effect December 31, 2021. The minimum wage will rise to $15 per hour on Long Island and in Westchester, matching the New York City minimum; the minimum wage should rise to $13.20 per hour in the rest of the state.
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Bassett Healthcare Network announced some temporary changes to services beginning today. Officials reported that Outpatient Laboratory blood draws are now by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients can schedule an appointment online at mybassetthealthconnection.org or call 547-3700. Also, the Cooperstown’s Convenient Care location is temporarily closed; those services are available in Oneonta with more information available at 433-6400. Also officials said that over the next several days, patients may find that on hold times may be slightly longer than usual. The most up-to-date information about temporary service changes can be found at bassett.org.
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The Village of Sidney announced that they be paving on Spruce Street, Overlook Drive today along with the Upper & Lower parts of Hatfield Street, some of those street may be paved on Wednesday, more information is available at 561-2339.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-28-21
Shane Santiago of Otego was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison in Otsego County Court Monday for 2nd degree manslaughter, from the July 15, 2020, crash that killed 2 people in Pittsfield on county Route 13. Tehya Gonzalez and Cheyenn Aubry were passengers in his Santiago’s car, which drove off the road at 85 miles an hour, killing them both. Santiago survived and was treated at the hospital for minor injuries.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the implementation of booster doses into the State’s COVID-19 vaccination program Monday. In accordance with CDC’s recommendations, individuals must have received the Pfizer vaccine for their initial vaccine series at least six months ago will be eligible, along with those who have underlying health issues. Individuals who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine are not currently eligible for a booster dose, but may be in the near future.
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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Today at 10:30 A.M., in Albany, on the agenda for that meeting is the application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of their proposed Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford. The meeting is available online at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi last Friday night, observed and stopped a vehicle that was being operated erratically, crossing the solid yellow center lines. 41-year-old Melissa Pycroft of Hobart was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or more, failure to keep right and moving from lane unsafely. Pycroft was released on appearance tickets directing her to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.
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The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage. Those interested in donating Blood can make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Delaware County Public Health announced 30 new COVID 19 cases Saturday through Monday, with 163 active cases, 8 hospitalized & 275 quarantined. 50.5% of County residents are vaccinated, 75% of positive cases are unvaccinated, the percentage of school aged students & faculty with COVID is up to 28%.
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