P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-17-21
Another Winter Storm could leave some precipitation behind locally through early Friday, Meteorologist Rich Townsend commented:
(Townsend 2-17-21)
The National Weather service has a Winter Storm Watch in effect for much of the WCDO listening area through 1:00 PM Friday.
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Delaware County Officials announced that Delaware County Public Health has vaccinated 613 people and will continue to vaccinate 1B essential workers. This week, Public Health began vaccinating people 65 and older with comorbidities; People over the age 65 can call the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 832-5750 to schedule an appointment. Vaccines will continue to be available for people over 65 at pharmacies, call your local pharmacy and check websites to see when they will be receiving vaccine. More information is available through the “Ami I Eligible” App or through health.ny.gov.
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Chenango County Public Health added 1 new COVID- 19 case today, bringing their total to 2328. They have 59 active cases, a decrease of 16, 206 quarantines, a decrease of 39, and 14 are hospitalized, a decrease of 5.
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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar reported today that the U.K. variant of the coronavirus has been found in Broome County. The County has experienced over 13,100 positive COVID 19 cases since the start of the pandemic with 300 deaths & over 12,600 recoveries.
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Governor Cuomo today announced $4 million is being awarded through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 80 farms across the state reduce their environmental footprints and prepare for extreme weather events resulting from climate change. The projects selected will reduce greenhouse gases by an estimated 90,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, or as much as eliminating nearly 20,000 cars from the road. Locally, Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $87,347 to assist 2 farms, & the Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $175,715 to assist 3 farms.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that an Oneonta taxi driver has been arrested for soliciting sexual acts in exchange for the cab fare Thursday evening. Deputies responded to Treadwell to investigate a report of an individual being solicited by a taxi driver, 40 year-old Jeremy Wilcox of Oneonta was charged with 1 count of patronizing a person for prostitution, he was issued an appearance ticket and was released to appear in the Town of Franklin Court to answer the charge on a later date.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that indoor family entertainment center can open March 26th, Outdoor Amusement Parks can open April 9th. There will be a 25% Capacity Limit in Indoor Centers and Amusement Centers; 33% Capacity Limit in Outdoor Amusement Parks, all must Submit Reopening Plans with Health Protocols to their Local Health Department. Face Masks & Social Distancing will be required for Customers and Staff; Health Screening with Temperature Checks Required for All Customers Prior to Entry. Day and Overnight Summer Camps Can Begin to Plan for Reopening; the State Department of Health Will Issue Guidance in the Coming Weeks.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-17-21
The State Health Department reported that a case of the South African COVID-19 virus variant has been found in New York. A Connecticut resident who is a patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant. There is no evidence of any spread in New York State to date, New Yorkers should continue to wear face masks, remain socially distant and wash hands often.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 13 new COVID 19 cases out of 120 tests Tuesday. They report 132 active cases, 23 hospitalized & 274 quarantined.
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The Village of Sidney will be having a Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Committee meeting by Zoom tonight at 6:00pm, where they will discuss the results of a recent citizen’s survey regarding the Sidney Police Department. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains their timeline:
(Andy Matviak 2-17-21)
The information for the Zoom meeting will be on our Village website at Village of Sidney.org or at the Village of Sidney Facebook page.
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