P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Local law enforcement agencies participated in a traffic safety saturation detail last Thursday, organized by the State Police. 21 law enforcement members were involved in the detail that took place in Sidney, Agencies involved included the State Police, Village of Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Delaware County Probation Department, State Parole officers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 21 traffic tickets were issued, there was 1 DWI, a violation of the Safe Act, 2 arrests for Criminal Possession of Methamphetamines, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and a probation violation.
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A small explosion at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown Tuesday injured 2 construction workers. the explosion occurred near the hospital’s receiving dock when a contractor was transporting equipment in an exterior stairwell connected to a construction site, 1 workers suffered severe injuries & was reported to Upstate medical Center in Syracuse, a 2nd construction worker was treated at Bassett for his injuries. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage was minimal, hospital operations were not affected.
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Chobani announced that they are raising their minimum hourly wage from $13 to $15, starting in the first quarter of 2021, at the headquarters in Norwich, and at their Greek yogurt plants in South Edmeston and in Twin Falls, Idaho. Employees already making more than $15 an hour will see their pay increase by comparable amounts. Chobani’s average hourly rate at the facilities will be about $19 an hour.
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The Village of Sidney will have “Trick or Treat” hours Saturday for Halloween from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-28-20)
Mayor Matviak told WCDO News that the full list of recommendations for Halloween is available at the village’s Facebook page, or on their weekly Small Town Connects Email.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 388 COVID 19 cases, with 45 Active Cases, 263 in Quarantine & 6 Hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 7deaths and they have conducted 35,774 tests.
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Broome County Health Department announced that they have had another 173 COVID 19 cases since Monday. They report 94 deaths, 2816 recoveries and over 4900 people are being monitored by the Health department. The State Health Department announced that the “Yellow Zone” in the southern part of Broome County had a 15% positivity rate for COVID testing on Monday.
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Hartwick College reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. College officials confirm that there are 13 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is now up to 34.
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The Bainbridge Rotary Club will hold their annual Pancake Day; take out only, on Election Day November 3rd, at the Back of Bob’s Diner. Rotary spokesperson June White said that it is part of the Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio in the last 2 countries where it exists:
(June White 10-28-20)
White said that people must wear their masks and practice social distancing at the event next Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 98,413 test results were reported Monday, yielding 1,509 positive cases statewide. The state has 1083 Hospitalized, there are 233 in ICU Beds, 120 are on ventilators, and there were 15 more deaths Monday, bringing the state death toll to 25,758.
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Governor Cuomo announced that California has been added to New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed; Non-Essential Interstate Travel to and from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania is discouraged. The List can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov
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Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 5 cases of COVID 19 reported today as well as another death related to the virus, giving the County 8 deaths since March, all were over 60. The Current Otsego Numbers: 986 total confirmed cases, 40 active cases, with no one hospitalized, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 32 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, with 17 active cases, 4 of those are hospitalized, and 119 are quarantined. The County reports a total of 160 cases, 134 recoveries, 9 deaths and over 23,500 tests have been performed.
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State Police arrested 56 year old Edward Hillery of Afton for 3rd degree Assault, following a report of an assault on Main Street in the village of Afton. Hillery allegedly punched a 70-year-old victim multiple times then pulled the victim to the ground and kicked the victim. The victim did sustain injuries and was checked out by Greene EMS but did not want to be transported. Hillery was virtually arraigned and released on his own recognizance. The judge issued an order of protection.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Nathaniel Lavender of Sweeny, Texas for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after a trooper on patrol on Oak Street in the town of Deposit observed a vehicle with a vehicle and traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Lavender’s license has been suspended a total of 18 times, he was processed & was released on appearance tickets to the town of Deposit court on November 23rd.
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