Governor Cuomo announced that\nthey are still looking to get enough Ventilators into the state to address the\nexpected increase in Coronavirus cases over the next 3 weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Cuomo 3-26-20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cuomo said that the added\nproblem is that the normal usage for ventilators by patients is 3 days, but for\nCorona Virus patients it has been 11 to 13 days. The current amount of Coronavirus cases in\nNew York State is 37,258, with 385 deaths, over 5300 are hospitalized, just\nunder 1300 are in an ICU bed, & 1517 patients have been discharged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The State Budget is due in a few\ndays, with the numbers expected to be drastically lowered following the blow to\nthe economy from the coronavirus. \nGovernor Cuomo said that the state started out with a 7 billion dollar\ndeficit in the next budget, the coronavirus added between 10 to 15 billion\ndollars to that total, the federal stimulus money gives the state only 5\nbillion dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Delaware County Sheriff\u2019s\nDeputies and Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded Monday Evening\nto a reported tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of County Highway 2\nand East Terry Clove Road in the Town of Delhi. 35 year-old David Stanton of\nOneonta was the operator of the tractor trailer loaded with logs; it\njack-knifed on the slush covered roadway and partially rolled onto its side as\nStanton attempted a left turn. Stanton\nwas not injured in the accident, but the highway remained closed for several\nhours for the cleanup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Governor Cuomo announced that a\nmental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. We can’t\nunderestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health. I’m proud\nthat over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to help\nwith New York’s Coronavirus response. For free emotional support, consultation\nand referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Binghamton Police arrested 34\nyear old Lucas Pruitt of Binghamton in connection with 2 recent armed\nrobberies. Pruitt was charged with 2\ncounts of 2nd degree robbery for the march 9th robbery at the Kwik Fill at 263\nMain Street, and the March 15th robbery at the Speedway at 63 Main Street. Pruitt is being held in the city lockup\npending arraignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The State Division of Consumer\nProtection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of the novel\ncoronavirus. Scammers are using techniques such as falsely claiming to be\nonline sellers of popular goods; setting up fake charities; sending fake emails\nand texts that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal\ninformation and using robocalls to pitch coronavirus treatments and work at\nhome schemes. More information is\navailable at 800-697-1220, or dos.ny.gov\/consumerprotection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Delaware County Public Health\nannounced that the current total of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19\ncases received in Delaware County is 5, excluding the 3 cases transferred to\nthe county where the individuals are actually residing. Public Health SpokespersonHeather\nWarner told WCDO News that while these numbers may seem low, there is still a\nthreat to all who do not practice handwashing, social distancing and the other\nsuggestions by health officials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Heather Warner 3-26-20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warner said that there are 2\ncases that are recovering at home here in Delaware County, 3 cases are isolated\nand receiving medical care in a hospital. \nThere are 8 people under mandatory quarantine and 5 people under\nprecautionary quarantine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Otsego County Department of\nHealth is investigating two more lab confirmed cases of COVID 19. One case is a\nclose contact to a confirmed case and one was tested out of county. The\ninvestigations are ongoing and all contacts are being notified and quarantined.\nThe number of lab confirmed cases is 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A list of Delaware County food\npantries is available online, that are served by Delaware Opportunities. The\nlist is available at delawareopportunities.org\/homeless-assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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State Police and the Otsego County Sheriff\u2019s Department were\ndispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a tractor trailer with a dump\ntrailer Wednesday at approximately 1:44 p.m., on County Road 22 in Schuyler\nLake. An initial investigation reveals\nthat the tractor trailer with the dump trailer was traveling on County Road 22\nwhen 47 year old Clarence Travis of Exeter stepped into the path & was\nstruck. Travis was taken to a Utica Hospital\n& succumbed to his injuries, the driver of the tractor trailer was not\ninjured, and the incident remains under investigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering\nlow-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small\nbusinesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the\nCoronavirus. Applicants may apply\nonline, receive additional disaster assistance information and download\napplications at disasterloan.sba.gov\/ela or call (800) 659-2955 or email\ndisastercustomerservice@sba.gov <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi will host his 2nd Coronavirus\nTelephone Town Hall this afternoon, where he will be joined by Local Health\nCare Experts & Officials to Field Questions Regarding Global Pandemic. Brindisi’s Telephone town hall will begin at\n3:30 this afternoon, constituents are advised to RSVP at\nBrindisi.House.gov\/live to receive a call, or they can call 855-614-0159, the\ncall will be streamed at Brindisi.house.gov\/live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced\nthat their Brisben and North Norwich Facilities are both closed until further\nnotice. The Landfill in the Town of\nPharsalia is Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and\nhaulers. Saturday the landfill will be\nopen from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, more information is\navailable at 337-1792<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Sidney Town Clerk\u2019s office announced that they will be\nclosed to the public next week due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that all payments,\ndog licenses, handicap placard applications, and any other services needed from\nthe Town Clerk\u2019s Office may be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town\nOffice at 44 Grand Street. More\ninformation is available at 561-2334, 237-6394 or by Email:\nClerk@townofsidney.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Governor Cuomo announced that they are still looking to get enough Ventilators into the state to address the expected increase in Coronavirus cases over the next 3 weeks: (Cuomo 3-26-20) Cuomo said that the added problem is that the normal … Continue reading