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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-9-21

The State Health Department continues to vaccinate as many New Yorkers as possible against COVID 19.  over 294,000 Doses were administered Thursday, & more Than 1.4 Million Doses were Administered Over Past 7 Days.  More Than 1 in 3 New Yorkers Have Received at Least One Dose & More Than 1 in 5 Are Now Fully Vaccinated.  More information is available at ny.gov/vaccinetracker 

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State Police took fugitive Matthew Perry into custody without incident this morning.  A search for Perry began Thursday after he eluded police in Cortland, Broome and Tioga Counties, he was wanted for the felony of Criminal Contempt in the City of Cortland.  Perry was spotted by law enforcement in Cortland County and a vehicle pursuit was initiated into Broome County, it was eventually terminated.  Perry was later spotted in his vehicle in Tioga County, he was eventually found on a logging trail in the town of Barton, where his vehicle caught on fire, which led to a brush fire and a vacant home fire.  Perry was taken into custody & was evaluated at Wilson Medical Center. Perry is being charged with Reckless Endangerment, & other charges are pending.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division and Narcotics Division investigated Narcotics in the Chenango County Correctional Facility. Today, a search of the Correctional Facility found 28-year-old Joseph Amaro had allegedly ingested the drugs prior to being incarcerated, the drugs were located and secured prior to Amaro being able to introduce the drugs into the population of the jail. Amaro was later transported the hospital to be evaluated,  Sheriff Ernest Cutting stated that the investigation is ongoing, and arrests can be expected in the upcoming days.

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Oneonta City Officials announced that the 2 officers who responded to a domestic dispute on River Street Tuesday, that ended with police shooting 23 year old Tyler Green, have taken a leave of absence.   Sergeant Ralph Pajerski is the officer who fired the shots that killed Green, after Police responded to the report of a domestic dispute with a knife wielding individual.  The investigation has been turned over to the State Attorney general’s Office.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 22 new COVID 19 cases today.  Chenango officials report 114 active cases , 345 Active Quarantines & 4 are hospitalized, they have had 2934 Total Confirmed Cases.

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Several area Fire Departments responded this afternoon to a reported structure fire at 18 Allen Street in Deposit.  Deposit, Sidney,  Masonville & Afton Fire Fighters responded to the call, shortly after 12:00 Noon Today.  WCDO News will have more details as they become available.

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The Sidney Fire Department released details about a generator belonging to the fire department was stolen from  the intersection of State Route 8 and River Street on Sunday, April 2 between 12:30 & 2:30pm. The unit is described as a red Honda, model EV2000, anyone with information regarding the theft of the generator, should contact the Sidney Police department at 561-2301.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-9-21

Fire Companies from all over the Tri-County region responded early this morning to a full y involved structure fire at Holiday Lanes on Oneonta’s South-side.  The fire was reported at around 1:45 AM, The structure was reported as a total loss, the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 14 new COVID cases Thursday, out of 827 tests, with 12 hospitalized & 245 quarantined.

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The State Health Department reported 4,422 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide Wednesday, with 947 Patients in the ICU; 600 Intubated on ventilators and a Statewide Positivity Rate is 3.18%, 47 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Wednesday.

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-8-21

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Met with Commerce Chenango Members and held a Zoom Meeting with area business owners & leaders of Non Profit organizations, discussing the various problems they are facing because of the pandemic.  Congresswoman Tenney said that 2 items that the keeps hearing about  it the importance of helping Small businesses, and finally getting broadband service to all sectors of the 22nd district & beyond:

(Congresswoman Claudia Tenney 4-8-21)

Tenney also scheduled a visit to Chenango Memorial Hospital this afternoon to tour the renovations underway at the facility in Norwich.

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State Police and local law enforcement will be participating in the national “U Drive, U Text, U Pay” mobilization to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month nationwide, & Law enforcement throughout the state will be stepping up patrols during this enforcement initiative, which runs today through Monday, April 12th.  The initiative follows the recent death of Trooper Joe Gallagher, who died last month from injuries sustained in 2017 when he was struck by a vehicle where the driver was distracted by texting on a cellphone.

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The State Health department continues to work to get as many New Yorkers Vaccinated as soon as possible.  So Far, 35.1% of New Yorkers have received at least 1 vaccine dose and 22.3% have completed their vaccine series.  Over 223,000 total doses were administered over the past 24 hours and over 11, Million total doses administered to date.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 12 new COVID 19 cases today; they have 114 Active Cases, 7 hospitalized & 346 Active Quarantines. The County reported 2912 Confirmed Cases with 2655 Recoveries & they have tested over 96700 patients.

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State DEC announced that they are providing several opportunities for junior hunters, ages 12-15 and trappers under 12 years old, to spend time with experienced adult hunters and trappers. The full list of programs & educational opportunities can be found at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.

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Binghamton Mayor Rich David announced today that an agreement has been reached on a 25 year lease extension between the City of Binghamton and the Ross Park Zoo.  Mayor David said that the Ross Park Zoo is currently the 5th oldest in the United States.

A.M.  NEWS THURSDAY 4-8-21

State Police investigated a shooting in the city of Oneonta Tuesday afternoon.   Oneonta Police responded to a report of a domestic incident on River Street, where they encountered a male subject armed with a knife, an officer fired his weapon, striking the subject, who later died at Albany Medical Center.  State Police have identified the deceased as 23 year old Tyler Green of Oneonta; the officer is identified as Sergeant Ralph Pajerski of the City of Oneonta Police Department. The investigation has been turned over to the State Attorney General’s office.

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The Virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has been rescheduled to Today, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.   Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 4-8-21)

Registration is required at commercechenango.com; Congresswoman Tenney is also planning to tour UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital for a look at their renovations.

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The Town of Sidney will hold a public hearing tonight at 7:00 PM, regarding possible zoning law changes affected Sidney Center, Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford commented:

(Gene Pigford 4-8-21)

The Sidney Town Board Meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Grand Street in Sidney & it will also be available on Zoom.

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Chenango County Health Department is hosting a Single Dose Vaccine clinic at the Old Label Shopper on Today from 2:00 to 5:30 pm for Eligible Individuals 18 and older.  Registration is available at co.chenango.ny.us

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at 97 Main Street Delhi from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.  Registration is mandatory, at apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2.  Public Health reported 16 new COVID 19 cases yesterday, out of 425 tested; they have 157 active cases, 308 quarantined & 10 hospitalized.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-7-21

Governor Cuomo and members of his administration outlined the State budget plan, which should be passed into law by the end of the day today, the Governor Said that the first Post COVID Budget extends well beyond the 1 fiscal year that it covers:

(Cuomo 4-7-21)

The State Operating Funds spends is $111 billion, the total budget is a record $212 billion; it includes 12.6 billion in federal aid, $29.5 billion in School Aid, which is an 11% increase.  The budget provides $7.7 billion in State support for higher education includes a $311 billion infrastructure plan and allows for a system to be put in place for recreational marijuana use.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 Numbers today.  They have 103 active cases, 343 quarantines and 7 hospitalized.  They have had an even 2900 cases since the pandemic started, with 2635 recoveries and 68 deaths.

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COVID Numbers statewide continue to creep back up again.  The State Health Department reported that on Monday, hospitalizations rose to 4,533. 4.33% of all tested were positive, and There were 937 patients in ICU bed, which was an increase of 31, the number of ventilators went up slightly to 591 & 47 New Yorkers died from the virus.

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Catholic Charities & several other organizations are teaming up for a mass food distribution in Sidney April 20th.  Catholic Charities Spokesperson penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 4-7-21)

McKnight said that volunteers are needed at the event; people can call Catholic Charites at their Sidney office at 607-604-4071.  Last Year’s events distributed 9 tons of food at the first event in June; subsequent distributions gave out 12 tons of food.

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Registration is now open for the 10th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held over the weekend of May 1 and May 2, 2021 at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York. The event, sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Parks & Trails New York and the Department of Environmental Conservation, is a statewide event to enhance parks, historic sites and public lands and raise awareness and visibility to the state outdoor recreation assets and their needs.  Registration is available at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-7-21

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the city of Oneonta Tuesday at approximately 1:00 pm.   Oneonta Police Department responded to a report of a domestic incident on River Street, Police encountered a male subject armed with a knife. During the course of the engagement with the subject, an officer fired his duty weapon, striking the subject. The subject was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he later died; the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. 

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Delaware County Public Health reported 16 new COVID cases Tuesday out of 168 tested.  They have 149 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 255 quarantined.  Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at 97 Main Street Delhi from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.  Registration is mandatory, at apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-6-21

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced Today a new program that aims to vaccinate SUNY residential students before the end of the spring semester.   SUNY reserved its first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to inoculate students that vaccine is a single-dose shot and that should allow that vaccination of thousands of students before they go back to their communities this summer.  The Chancellor’s Office reported that 18,600 Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be distributed to 34 SUNY campuses. , and more will be distributed to more campuses in weekly installments over the next several weeks.  The announcement follows today’s state health Department announcement that all New Yorkers age 16 or older are eligible to receive a COVID vaccine.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 3 more COVID 19 related deaths today.  Chenango County reports 107 active cases, 380 quarantined & 4 hospitalized, they have had just under 2900 cases & now report  68 Total Deaths.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 25 new Positive cases of COVID 19 Monday out of 824 tested.  Delaware County reports 186 active cases, 17 hospitalized & 271 quarantined, they have reported 46 deaths so far.

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91 cats have been taken out of an area home in Delaware county, & 4 area shelters teamed up to retrieve the animals & begin the long process of tending the their health, before they are available for adoption.  Delaware valley Humane Society Director Erin Insinga told WCDO news that they could use the usual items that are needed after this kind of large scale operation:

(Erin Insinga 4-6-21)

More information is available at 563-7780, or at the Delaware valley humane society website or Facebook page.

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Otsego Express announced that service on Bus Route 1, will not run tomorrow.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-6-21

Governor Cuomo Announced that the 11:00 PM Curfew has been lifted for Casinos, Movie Theaters, Bowling Alleys, Billiard Halls, Gyms and Fitness Centers.  On Sunday, the number of COVID hospitalizations was down to 4,434, there were 906 Patients in the ICU; 577 Intubated on ventilators & there were 57 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Sunday

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested  32 year-old Nicholas Hanley of Delhi for driving while his ability was impaired by drugs, following a motor vehicle accident on Sherwood Road in the Town of Delhi on March 28th.   Hanley’s vehicle left the shoulder of the roadway and struck a ditch, he was also charged with speed unreasonable and prudent, moving from lane unsafely, unlicensed operator, operating a motor vehicle without the required interlock device, Hanley was released to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later to answer the charges.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office conducted an audit of the Masonville Fire District; Auditors found the board did not provide adequate financial operations oversight. The board did not review supporting documentation for 9 disbursements totaling $57,374. They did not approve 12 disbursements totaling $75,880 before payment nor did they audit the treasurer’s records. The board also did not ensure sensitive and personal electronic data was adequately protected because the treasurer used her personal computer to maintain district financial records and perform online banking transactions.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Third Thursday virtual event on April 15th, with State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  The Question & Answer webinar will run from 8:30 – 9:30 am., Registration is requested at delawarecounty.org.

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The next Meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee will be held tonight at 7:00 PM.  The meeting will be held at the Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge, final decisions will be made concerning this year’s event at this meeting.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-5-21

New York lawmakers are expected to conclude work on the state budget by the end of the day today.  The budget is expected to spend a record 200 Billion dollars & is expected to include an increase in taxes on the state’s top wage earners, something that governor Cuomo vowed not to do throughout the pandemic. 

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that Job losses from the pandemic and the economic shutdown were swift and deep as employment declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020.   The State Department of Labor showed that less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels.  The leisure and hospitality sector has added the greatest number of jobs, nearly 260,000, while the construction industry is farthest along in its recovery, regaining 74 percent of jobs lost.

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State Police arrested 37 year old Eric Brimlow of Worcester for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed on I-88 in the town of Worcester.   Brimlow failed field sobriety tests; he was processed and issued appearance tickets to the town of Worcester court on April 13th.  Brimlow was one of 50 drivers arrested for DWI or similar charges in the Troop C area in the month of March.

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Chenango County Public Health continues to report 132 Active COVID Cases, with 9 hospitalized & 453 Quarantines.  Chenango County has had 2879 Total Confirmed Cases since the pandemic started, with 2597 recoveries, & 65 deaths.

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A Fundraiser is underway to replace a failing 10 year old ambulance owned by the Village of Sherburne, Village Mayor Bill Acee explains:

(Bill Acee 4-5-21)

Mayor Acee said that they need about $150,000 to purchase a fully equipped ambulance that would be ready to go on day one.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County is holding their annual Spring plant sale Fundraiser, spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 4-5-21)

Green said that the orders are due by April 30th, more information is available at 334-3556 or at hospicechenango.org.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-5-21

Over 10 million COVID vaccine doses have been administered in New York State, according to the latest State Health Department statistics.  1 in 3 new Yorkers have had at least 1 dose of a vaccine & nearly 1 in 5 have received are fully vaccinated.  The latest information is available at ny.gov/vaccinetracker.

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Starting today UHS & Lourdes hospitals will ease visitation restrictions.  Visitors will be required to wear a mask, use designation entrances, & will be screened before entry.  2 visitors will be allowed per adult patients in single rooms & 1 visitor per patient in double rooms.  .   Lourdes, Wilson & Binghamton General Will have visitations from 3:00 to 7:00 PM daily & UHS Chenango Memorial in Norwich & UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton will have visiting hours from 9:00 to 11:00 AM & 4:00 to 6:00 PM daily.  Visitor’s restrictions will be different for pediatric patients, maternity patients & in the emergency rooms.

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About 400 NYSEG customers in Sidney lost power Easter Sunday after a transformer fire on Patterson Street.  NYSEG reported that power was out for the Sidney Customers from about 10 hours Sunday.

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Norwich Police arrested 44 year old John Earl Bush Sr. of Sherburne for Robbery, Burglary, menacing & Petty Larceny  Charges.  Bush is accused of breaking down the door of a Norwich home, robbing an individual at knifepoint & leaving the scene with property & cash.  Bush was arraigned in Norwich City Court & was being held without bail pending future court action.  Norwich Police were assisted by New York State Parole & the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office.

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FRIDAY 4-2-21 NEWS

State Police were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle crash on Atwell Hill Road in the town of Windsor.  61 year old David Enyart of Windsor was traveling south on Atwell Hill Road when his motorcycle had a mechanical failure causing him and his bike to go off the road into the ditch.  Enyart was transported by ambulance to Wilson Hospital & was transferred to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

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Animal Adventure Park announces the tremendous passing of April the Giraffe. Euthanasia was carried out at April’s home in Harpursville this morning, due to her worsening arthritis.   April the Giraffe became a viral sensation and household name in 2017, winning admirers around the globe as the world watched her labor and delivery on a YouTube live stream.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 28 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, out of 796 tested.  There are 171 active cases, 18 hospitalized & 369 in quarantine.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Brooklyn man last Friday for speeding on State Highway 17. Deputies arrested 63-year-old Joseph Joseph of Brooklyn; a routine inquiry revealed that Joseph’s New York State driving privileges were suspended.  Joseph was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, along with other similar violations, his vehicle was towed from the highway and he was released after being directed to appear in the Town of Hancock Court on a later date

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