Governor Cuomo announced that individuals in Buffalo, Oneida County & Suffolk County tested negative, but 4 more individuals in Westchester County have tested positive for Coronavirus. Governor Cuomo reported this afternoon that the 50 year old Attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized with the Coronavirus, his wife, 20 year old son & 14 year old Daughter tested positive & are convalescing at home, the neighbor that drove the attorney to the hospital also tested positive. Those at risk include the elderly, those with compromised Immune systems & those with lung & sinus conditions or chronic diseases. The Governor also announced that SUNY students studying in China, Italy, Japan, Iran and South Korea, will have those studies suspended due to the coronavirus outbreaks in those countries.
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A.O. Fox Hospital CEO Jeff Joyner announced that the overnight hours would be cut at the Emergency Room at their Tri-Town Campus in Sidney; Joyner told WCDO news what that is being done:
(Jeff Joyner 3-4-20)
The change in hours at the emergency room will begin May 1st, Joyner said that they are looking to add more services during the daytime hours, and new CT equipment will be installed shortly.
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Helios Care announced that they have received the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant to fund the CHOICES program, which provides person-centered, in-home care and care coordination. The grant will fund palliative care for patients who have a chronic disease or face a serious illness and are frequent visitors to the Emergency Department or admissions to the hospital. More information about Helios Care is available at helioscare.org.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Michael Scarimbolo of Meredith Tuesday for 2nd degree harassment. Scarimbolo is accused of punching a vehicle window and threatening to physically strike the operator of the vehicle during a confrontation in the Town of Meredith on February 16th, he faces court action today in the Town of Meredith Court.
A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for 77 year old Robert Shield, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and is missing from Oswego County. Shield is described as 5’8″ 145 Pounds with Blond Hair, Blue Eyes; he was driving a 2019 Nissan Rogue with License Plate Number JEM-1426. He was last seen Tuesday Afternoon in Pennellville New York, and may be in the Greater Binghamton area, and may be heading for Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or State Police at 315-366-6000.
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Governor Cuomo announced Monday evening that he would direct state health insurers to waive fees related to coronavirus testing in the state, following increased fears of an outbreak in the U.S. Cuomo wrote that cost should not be a barrier for New Yorkers receiving screenings for the coronavirus behind an outbreak that began in China and has since killed more than 3,000 people worldwide, infecting tens of thousands more.
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Nearly $5 million in funding for technology investments through the State’s Smart Schools Bond Act is being awarded to school districts represented by State Senator Jen Metzger of the 42nd District. Schools receiving funding from the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act include the Franklin Central School District with $337,323 for High-Tech Security
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will be held at Trackside Dining starting at 7:45 this morning.
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