WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-2-20

by wcdonews Posted on July 2, 2020

42 year old Justin Hobbie of Springfield Center was sentenced in US District Court to 200 months in prison for persuading 3 teenage girls to perform & record sexual acts and send them to him through the internet.  Hobbie was a Physical Education teacher in Cooperstown prior to his arrest, he was also sentenced to a 15-year term of post release Supervision, after he completes his prison term, he was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of about $10,000 & he will be required to register as a sex offender.

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Officials with the Otsego County Fair announced that they will cancel this year’s event.  Organizers are planning to hold the Fair in Morris in August of 2021.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 146 positive cases of the Coronavirus since March.  They have 24 in quarantine, no one is hospitalized, there have been 6 deaths, and over 11,000 tests have been conducted.

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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that the Oneonta Community Advisory Board will be formed shortly, as the city’s citizens & Oneonta Police will discuss Oneonta Police policy, as mandated by Governor Cuomo.  The committee will include Oneonta Police Chief Doug Brenner, plus a cross section of local community leaders & residents.  Each Police force in the state has until April 1st of next year to get their policies discussed with the community they serve.

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Regatta Row 2020 will continue this year with the auction of Adirondack chairs made up from canoe paddles & decorated by local artists, Jericho Arts Council Spokesperson Rachel Hares told WCDO News about the chairs:

(Rachel Hares 7-2-20)

The chairs on display in front of businesses along North & West Main Streets in Bainbridge, along with some mini canoe paddles painted by area young people. The auction begins online from Sunday at 12:00 noon until August 7th at 10:00 pm at 32auctions.com. More information is available at jerichoarts.com or at the Council’s Facebook page.

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The State Health Department is continuing with research regarding the effects that Air Conditioner Filters may have on curtailing the spread of the COVID 19 virus in restaurants, malls, gyms & other inside businesses with heavier densities, Governor Cuomo commented on Wednesday:

(Cuomo 7-2-20)

The state Health Department announced that over 4 million tests have been administered since March, with 394,954 positive tests, there were 10 deaths Wednesday from the virus, and the state death toll is 24,877.  Hospitalizations statewide were at 878 on Wednesday.

State Police arrested 42 year old Jennifer McCluskey of Otego for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.  A trooper was dispatched to a one-car crash on County Highway 3A in the town of Unadilla, the trooper discovered that McCluskey’s vehicle was in the embankment, McCluskey was arrested, processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on July 27th, & was turned over to a sober third party.

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State Police arrested 19 year old Ryan Spence of Port Crane for Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers were dispatched to a one-car crash on State Route 369 in the town of Fenton.  Spence traveled off the roadway and struck a tree; He was arrested and released on appearance tickets to the town of Fenton court then released to a sober third party.

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Delaware County Public Health announced Wednesday that they have had 82 total Positive Results for COVID 19.  76 people have recovered, no one is isolated at home, & no one is hospitalized, 6 have died, 17 are quarantined, over 3700 people have been tested.

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The Northeast Classic Car Museum is preparing to reopen its doors on Friday, July 10th, in accordance with the State’s phased reopening plan with many health and safety procedures being followed.  The Museum will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through the month of July.  The Museum will then reevaluate whether to expand operating hours for the month of August. 

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-1-20

by wcdonews Posted on July 1, 2020

Governor Cuomo gave a Coronavirus update this morning; he said that all New Yorkers should get tested at 1 of the 750 sites around the state:

(Cuomo 7-1-20)

The State Health Department reported that hospitalizations were at 879 statewide, the number of deaths Tuesday was 11, the state Death toll of 24,866, the total number of cases since March was about 394,000.  The Southern Tier rate of positive tests was .7% Tuesday.

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State Police continue their crackdown on people bringing illegal fireworks into the state; Troopers arrested 2 people Tuesday for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks.  A trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Kirkwood, after he observed a driver commit a traffic violation. An investigation resulted in the discovery of illegal fireworks totaling over $500.  Arrested were 31 year old Xavier Santos of Syracuse and 34 year old Aristides Lopez-Robles of Syracuse, Both men were released on appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 15th.

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State Police arrested 25 year old Casey Jean of Tully for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Dickinson.  An investigation yielded numerous illegal fireworks in Jean’s possession totaling over $2,700 dollars.   He was arrested, processed then released on an appearance ticket to the town of Dickinson court on July 14, 2020.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 40 year old Jennifer Briggs of Stamford Tuesday on an Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Stamford Court following a domestic dispute last week.  Deputies arrested Briggs for harassment and criminal mischief for allegedly striking the victim and causing the victim to strike and break a window.  Briggs was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Stamford Court on a later date.

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The Chenango County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers for today, they have had 146 positive cases, there are 25 people under Quarantine, no one is Hospitalizations, there have been 6 deaths, 137 Recoveries & the Total number of Tests Performed is 10907.

New York State has joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in jointly issuing a travel advisory for anyone returning from states that have a significant spread of COVID-19.   All travelers entering New York who have recently traveled within a state with either a positive test rate or a testing positivity rate of higher than a 10% over a 7-day rolling average, will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Analysis of the metrics will be conducted weekly to determine if travelers from other states qualify.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they have had 82 total Positive Results for COVID 19.  76 people have recovered, no one is isolated at home, & no one is Hospitalized, 6 have died, 17 are quarantined, over 3700 have been tested.

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State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced that as the Southern Tier continues to reopen there are a growing number of positions available on the Jobs Express website, at jobs.ny.gov. Currently more than 4,400 jobs are available in a number of different fields from businesses looking to hire immediately. 

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Regatta Row 2020 is going forward this summer.  11 adult canoe paddle Adirondack chairs, 8 child sized chairs and 1 double chair will be going out on the sidewalks in front of businesses along North and West Main in Bainbridge starting today, along with some mini canoe paddles painted by area young people. The chairs and paddles will go to auction online from July 5 at noon until August 7 ending at 10:00 pm at 32auctions.com.

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Major League Baseball has informed Minor League Baseball that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season, there will not be a Minor League Baseball season in 2020.  The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are currently exploring plans to host other events at NYSEG Stadium this summer, all fans holding tickets for the 2020 Season may call The NYSEG Stadium Box Office to receive a refund Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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The Sidney Village offices are now open regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Village Board Meetings are now open to the public, masks must be worn.  The Village also announced that the playground at Keith Clark Park is open, it will be disinfected 3 times a day, a schedule is posted at the playground, all other playgrounds around the village are still closed.

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The Sidney Library is now open by appointment only, at 563-1200, the Masonville & Sidney Center Libraries will remain closed until July 7th.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-30-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 30, 2020

The State Health Department announced the latest Coronavirus Numbers for Monday.  The number of Hospitalizations state wide is 891, there were 13 deaths Monday from the virus; bring the state death toll to 24,855.  There were 524 new positive cases diagnosed Monday, or about 1% of those tested, the state number since early March is 393,454.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest statistics regarding the Coronavirus pandemic.  They have had a total of 146 cases, with 134 recoveries, there are Currently 26 people Quarantined, there are no Active Hospitalizations, 6 deaths, they have conducted 10,803 tests.

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The Broome County Department of Health announced today that they are up to 680 cases of the Coronavirus, they report 51 deaths, 572 recoveries, 265 are being monitored by the Heath Department, they have conducted over 19,500 tests.

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The Board of Directors for the Delaware County Fair announced today, that the Annual County Fair in Walton is cancelled this year, spokesman Jason Craig explains:

(Jason Craig 6-30-20)

Craig said that they are going forward to plan for the 2021 Delaware County Fair in Walton in August of 2021.

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The New York State Department of Health announced that they have led a study on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19.  The study describes 99 cases of the syndrome and concludes the emergence of the condition in the State followed widespread COVID-19 transmission and often is associated with cardiac dysfunction in children up to the age of 21.   Of the 99 patients 36 had a pre-existing condition, the most common being obesity, Of the 99, there were two fatalities, the syndrome is compared to Kawasaki disease, and more studies will be conducted.

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Former Delaware County Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter has filed a lawsuit against the Delaware County Board of Supervisors, and Chairperson Tina Mole for wrongful dismissal.  Scuderi-Hunter was suspended in early 2019, & was fired at the end of the suspension.

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The Sidney Central School District will receive over $52,000 in grant money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for a farm to school program.  The district will expand their efforts to procure locally sourced produce & food products from area farms, for school lunches & breakfast programs.

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Delaware County DPW announced that the New York City owned road around the Cannonsville Reservoir will be closed from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on July 7th & 8th for paving.  Motorists are asked to use alternate routes during the paving project.  The DPW also announced that oil & stone projects will begin on County roads in the northern part of the county starting on July 6th.

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Syracuse native & former area businessman Robert Raide died on June 18th in Canandaigua, he owned Raide Canvas Company in Syracuse & was the founder & Principal Owner of WCDO, which went on the air on May 8th 1982, until he sold it to the current ownership group that includes Craig Stevens, in 1986.  Raide was 76.

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The Village of Unadilla announced that the Village playground will be open from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. The playground equipment will be sanitized every day between 8-9 AM and 12:00-1:00 PM. This playground equipment will be closed during this time to allow the cleaner to dry.  Also, the Tennis Court is opened on 1 side at this time; they are working to open up both sides shortly. 

3 people have been arrested after the discovery of illegal fireworks in their vehicle.  On June 27th, State Police arrested 29 year old Leon Tryon and 25 year old Garett Lavalley, both of Wolcott, NY.  They were each charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks.  A third person was charged with a violation level offense for Possessing a Firework or Dangerous Firework.   A trooper monitoring traffic on I-81 in Kirkwood observed Tyron make a vehicle and traffic infraction. A stop was initiated and an investigation led to the discovery of $900 worth of illegal fireworks.  All 3 were processed and issued appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 15th.

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State Police arrested 35 year old Holly Cornell of Berkshire for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks, after a trooper monitoring traffic on I-81 in the town of Kirkwood initiated a traffic stop after a traffic violation, troopers located over $2,000 worth of illegal fireworks in Cornell’s possession, she was released on appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 7th.

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet by a Webcast at 10:30 AM Today, which can be heard at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.  The Siting Board agenda includes the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford.

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Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional recovery. The known active cases is now 0. To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 17 people are quarantined, 6 people have died and 76 have fully recovered.

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The Otsego County Department of Health has 1 New case of the Coronavirus, giving them 76 total confirmed cases, no one is hospitalized,  69 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 11 people are quarantined, 5,589 tests have been performed.

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State Senator Jen Metzger announced that her staff will hold a Mobile Office event on Tuesday, June 30th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Delhi.  Appointments are required, they can be scheduled by emailing cordella@nysenate.gov More information is available by calling (845) 344-3311.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Sidney Fire Hall Training Center on River Street.  All Blood types are needed; appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The State Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing by videoconference with a phone-in option for the upcoming bridge replacement project in the Towns of Fenton and Barker in Broome County; and the Town of Greene in Chenango County.  The Hearing will be held today, at 5:00 pm at dot.ny.gov/NY79ChenangoRiverBridge 

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-29-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 29, 2020

Governor Cuomo held a Coronavirus briefing this morning, he said that the main concern now is containing the spread of the virus from people coming from other states with a high infection rate:

(Cuomo 6-29-20)

Governor Cuomo said that New York’s Decent from the highest infection rate to the lowest of all 50 states, stems from the use of masks, and social distancing, the he feels the President needs to sign an executive order mandating face masks:

(Cuomo Masks)

Governor Cuomo said that there were 391 new coronavirus cases diagnosed Sunday across the state, .84% off all tested were positive, bringing the state total to 392,930.  There were 7 deaths Sunday, the state death toll is 24,842, and the number of people hospitalized is down to 853.

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The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Unadilla Bishop Lot on Thursday, July 30, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to provide no cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older.  Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 or older and can be sent by mail.  More information or appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225. 

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 146 total Coronavirus cases since March.  33 people are currently quarantined, there are no Hospitalizations there have been 6 deaths, and 10,641 tests have been performed.

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The Broome County Health Department is up to 674 Coronavirus cases Monday, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 244 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted 19,285 tests.

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The Village of Sidney announced that crews will be working on a water main break on Main Street between Liberty Street & the Red Light at River Street & Bridge Street.   The street will be closed to traffic starting at 7:00 AM, & the work is expected to be finished at around 3:30 PM.  Detour signs will be set up for motorists to follow during the work period.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited and volunteered at the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, also known as “CHOW” in Binghamton this morning, where she helped pack meals for New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic. The CHOW Program provides food to the hungry in Broome County through its network of over 100 partner agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, and community meal programs.  

The State Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing by videoconference with a phone-in option for the upcoming bridge replacement project in the Towns of Fenton and Barker in Broome County; and the Town of Greene in Chenango County.  The Hearing will be held Tuesday, at 5:00 pm at dot.ny.gov/NY79ChenangoRiverBridge 

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The State DEC announced that additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social distancing and reduce the density of facilities and protect visitors, DEC is not accepting additional reservations or walk-in camping for the 2020 season at this time. Only existing reservations for all DEC campgrounds will be honored. Please visit DEC’s website for the latest updates on DEC campgrounds and information about each facility.

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Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 Friday.  They report 82 total Positive tests, 75 have recovered, 1 is recovering at home, no one is hospitalized, 6 have died, and 16 are quarantined.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-26-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 26, 2020

The State Health Department reports that the total number of Coronavirus cases is 391,220 after 805 new positive tests on Thursday, there were 14 deaths attributed to the virus, the state death toll since March is 24,814. The number of hospitalizations dropped below 1,000 Wednesday, for the first time since March 18, the highest total was 18,825 hospitalizations on April 12th.

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The death of 37-year-old Casie Weese of Glen Aubrey back in March has been ruled accidental.  Weese died of hypothermia, there was no trauma or sexual assault, Weese went missing March 1st, after she left her husband behind after their vehicle suffered a flat tire, she was found March 5th in a wooded area near I-86 & State route 434 near the Broome-Tioga County line.

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NBT Bank is moving forward on a plan that restores lobby access by appointment while enacting new protocols to protect the safety of its employees and customers.  The phased approach to reopening branch lobbies includes a market-by-market analysis of conditions, close coordination with local government and health officials and strict adherence to state and federal guidelines. Customers are encouraged to visit www.nbtbank.com/access to learn about their preferred branch hours and service options.

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The Ross Park Zoo will be re-opening in Phase 4, Officials will be implementing the safety measures following CDC & State Health Department guidelines, and Opening dates will be June 29 through July 1 for members only; July 2 will be open to the public.  More information is available at rossparkzoo.org/covid-19/

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The Arc Otsego has been awarded $60,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Otsego’s guardianship* and recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. More information about The Arc Otsego is available at arcotsego.org.

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Delaware County IDA announced a $25,000 Business expansion loan for Greentopia farms of East Meredith.  The company started last year & has taken a former factory building & is growing mushrooms of various types for gourmet food applications, more information about their mushrooms is available at 718-483-4675.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 144 positive cases of the Coronavirus, there are 31 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 132 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, they have conducted 9908 tests.

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The Broome County Health Department is up to 661 Coronavirus cases, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 149 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 18,700 tests.

Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, no additional recoveries, but a 6th death was reported Thursday.  To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 16 people quarantined.  There are no hospitalizations, 2 are isolated at home, and 74 have fully recovered.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported one new positive COVID 19 test Thursday, bringing their total to 75 confirmed cases.  Currently there are no hospitalizations, 67 have recovered, there were 5 deaths, 16 people are quarantined, and 5,158 tests were performed.

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New Yorkers can participate in this year’s 2nd free fishing weekend on June 27th and June 28th.  The State DEC hosts 6 free fishing days throughout the year, which allows New Yorkers the opportunity to fish local waterways without purchasing a license.  Because of the Corona virus Pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed.

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The Next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.  Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. 

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Graduations ceremonies will be held at some area schools today & tomorrow.  The Hancock seniors will have their ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM @ the football field, Afton seniors will have a graduation car parade at 4:30 this afternoon, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will celebrate at 5:30 PM on the school grounds.  Milford seniors will celebrate at 6:00 PM, Sidney at 6:30 on the Athletic Field, Deposit at 7:00 PM on their football field, Franklin 7:00 PM at Franklin Stage Company & Morris at 7:00 PM.  Saturday celebrations include Oneonta Seniors in 3 ceremonies beginning at 10:00 AM, the Delaware Academy at 10:00 AM, Norwich at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at High School field, South Kortright at 1:00, Unadilla Valley Central School District at 2:00 PM in the Gym & Bainbridge Guilford at 7:00 PM on the lawn.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-25-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 25, 2020

Delaware Valley Humane Society will hold a Virtual Fundraiser called “Run For The Dogs 4th of July 5K Virtual Run, Shelter manager Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 6-25-20)

Results from the virtual 5K will be posted online; more information is available by calling 563-7780 of going to the Delaware Valley Humane Society Facebook Page.

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Governor Cuomo announced that 5 regions, including the Southern Tier; are on track to enter Phase 4 of reopening on Friday. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News about the Phase 4 reopening:

(Kerri Green 6-25-20)

Green hosted a webinar with local officials covering more details about the reopening; the webinar was recorded this afternoon & is available for viewing on YouTube or at the Commerce Chenango Facebook page.  More information is available at forward.ny.gov/phase-four-industries.

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Chenango County Public Health Announced that they have added 2 more Coronavirus positive cases, bringing their total to 142, they have 28 people under quarantine, no one is hospitalized, 131 have recovered, 6 have died and there have been 9691 tests conducted.

Broome County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers Thursday, they added 13 more positive to bring their number to 651, with 51 deaths, 550 recoveries, 155 are being monitored by the department, they have conducted 18,555 tests.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is preparing to reopen its doors on Friday, June 26, in accordance with New York State’s regionally-focused phased reopening plan and with many enhanced health and safety procedures.  The Hall of Fame will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Timed admission tickets will be available for purchase at baseballhall.org for visitors to reserve a specific date and time to enter the Museum, alleviating congestion in the front lobby and throughout the Museum. More information will be posted on the Hall of Fame’s website, baseballhall.org.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will hold their annual tradition of fireworks at NYSEG Stadium on July 3rd, with July 4th as a rain date.  Gates will open at 6:00 PM and guests will be treated to a free movie at 7:30 PM with fireworks following immediately after. Gates to NYSEG Stadium will open at 6:00 PM, Fans will be allowed to bring in blankets, pillows for comfort, & they will also be allowed to bring in outside food and beverage.   social distancing will be observed, spectators will also be required to wear a face mask, Tickets will be available online at bingrp.com or at 607-722-3866.

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State Senator Jen Metzger announced that her staff will hold a Mobile Office event on Tuesday, June 30th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Delhi.  Appointments are required, they can be scheduled by emailing cordella@nysenate.gov More information is available by calling (845) 344-3311.

Governor Cuomo today announced that 5 regions, including the Southern Tier; are on track to enter Phase 4 of reopening on Friday. New York State issued guidance for Phase IV, which will allow low-risk indoor and outdoor arts and entertainment, film and TV production, higher education and professional sports without fans. More information is available at forward.ny.gov/phase-four-industries.

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Commerce Chenango will present their next webinar regarding the Phase 4 Reopening, today at 3:30 p.m.   Presenters include Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green, who stopped by to WCDO this morning & discussed some of the changes coming in the Reopening process:

(Kerri Green 6-25-20)

Green will discuss the changes at length this afternoon with the Zoom webinar; she will be joined by members of the Chenango County Health Department, Chenango County Emergency Services Manager Matt Beckwith along with Guest Speaker Jessica Moquin of the Chenango County Historical Society.  Pre-registration is required by emailing register@chenangony.org.  The webinar will also be recorded & will be available through the Commerce Chenango Facebook page.

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Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional recovery, there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 18 people are quarantined, 1 of the confirmed active cases is in the hospital, 2 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 74 have fully recovered.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Walton, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, 59 West Street.  Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-24-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 24, 2020

New York, New Jersey & Connecticut announced a new quarantine advisory today, where visitors from current hot spots like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, North & South Carolina, Washington, Utah and Texas will be quarantined upon arrival, effective midnight tonight.  Governor Cuomo also alluded to a possible Phase 4 Reopening in our local counties Friday, with some changes than what was announced earlier:

(Cuomo 6-24-20)

New York, Massachusetts & New Jersey are currently on track to be designated as the first 3 states to contain COVID-19, 22 other states are seeing increases similar to what New York Went through in March.

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Emergency crews responded to a Tractor Trailer crash this morning near Exit 2 of I-88 in the town of Fenton.  A fuel spill was reported from the early morning accident, no injuries were reported.

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The Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District announced that they will hold its Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26 on school grounds. The state has allowed Graduations to be held with a maximum of 150 people starting this Friday, more details are available at gmucsd.org.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they report 140 total positive Cases of the Coronavirus, 24 are quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 131 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, and over 9600 tests have been conducted.

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The Sidney Central School District announced that 5 days of breakfast & lunches will go to all students 18 and under & will be distributed weekly on Wednesdays, July 1st through August 26th, at the Masonville Library from 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Sidney Center Fire House from 10:15 to 11:15 AM, Meadow Valley Park from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; Circle Drive Apartments from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM & the Sidney Junior/Senior High School from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  More information is available at 563-2135, extension 4264.

Joe Angelino is a big winner in the 122 State Assembly Republican Primary yesterday, winning with 75% of the vote, he will face Democrat Richard Shaw in the November General Election.  In Other races, Joe Biden wins the state Democratic Party Nomination for President, Claudia Tenney beats George Phillips for the Republican Nomination to take on incumbent Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi in the fall, Tenney lost the seat to Brindisi 2 years ago. The results do not include absentee ballots.

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State Police reported that the suspect in a recent Harpursville shooting has died.  38 year old Timothy Wilcox died in a Syracuse hospital from a self inflicted gun shot wound, he was accused of shooting his estranged wife, 35 year old Meghan Wilcox on June 19th in Harpursville.  Meghan Wilcox was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City where she was in critical condition. 

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 2020.  The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 15.3% to 14.5% in May, locally, Chenango County reported 8.2% unemployment in May, Delaware County 9.1% & Otsego County 8.5%

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Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 Tuesday and no additional recoveries today. there have been 82 confirmed positive cases 17 people are quarantined, 1 of the cases is in a hospital, 3 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 73 have fully recovered.

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The Town of Guilford Board will hold a special meeting on Zoom Tonight at 7:00 PM.  The Town Attorney & the Board will be discussing the proposed Certificate Conditions on the High Bridge Wind farm LLC proposal, more information is available at 895-9966.

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3 grants are available for Oneonta Businesses looking to re-open or recover following the Coronavirus pandemic.  Details about the available grants can be found at supportoneonta.com/business-fund-application.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-23-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 23, 2020

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for existing rural broadband funding to be spent as millions of families continue to adjust to a new normal of online learning, work, and health care due to the COVID-19 crisis.

(Gillibrand 6-23-20)

Gillibrand is calling on the Trump administration to spend the allocated money now as thousands of Rural New Yorkers still have poor broadband internet service or no service at all.

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Governor Cuomo along with Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut & Phil Murphy of New Jersey, are considering adopting a mandatory quarantine for visitors from states with increases in their Coronavirus Numbers.  New York State has the lowest rate of infection at .77, and less than 1% of people tested have the virus, both are the lowest numbers of all 50 states.  In the beginning of the pandemic, states like Florida required New York Visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks, now Florida, along with Texas, Arizona and 19 other states have registered their highest numbers for Coronavirus cases in recent weeks.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 140 total confirmed cases, with 23 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 131 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, and over 9300 tests have been conducted.

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Bassett Healthcare Network will partially lift visitation restrictions at their hospital locations this week.  Bassett’s hospital locations will begin permitting 1 visitor at a time per admitted patient between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 PM daily, starting tomorrow except for O’Connor Hospital, which has already started allowing visitors. All people who enter buildings must wear a mask and participate in screening procedures, including temperature checks and a brief questionnaire. More information is available at bassett.org/safe-care.

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Commerce Chenango will present their next webinar regarding the potential Phase 4 Reopening this Thursday at 3:30 p.m.   Presenters include Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green, members of the Chenango County Health Department, and Chenango County Emergency Services Manager Matt Beckwith & Jessica Moquin of the Chenango County Historical Society.  Preregistration is required by emailing register@chenangony.org.

Primary voting is being held today across New York State.  All Chenango County Voters will vote Today at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office in the town of Norwich, while Otsego, Delaware & Broome counties have cut back on the number of polling places, the information can be found on the county websites, or by calling Broome County Board of Elections: 778-2172, Delaware County Board of Elections: 832-5321 or the Otsego County Board of Elections: 547-4247

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Otsego County Department of Health announced 1 New case of the Coronavirus Monday, they now have 74 total confirmed cases, no one is hospitalized, 65 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 26 people are quarantined, 314 people released from quarantine, they have conducted 4,754 tests.

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Delaware County is reporting no new case of COVID-19, To date there have been 81 confirmed positive cases, 9 people are quarantined,  1 person is in the hospital, 2 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 73 have fully recovered.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Noah Shambaugh of Oneonta Sunday in relation to a domestic dispute earlier this year.   On March 30th, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Delhi, The complaint was referred to Delaware County Court for further action and Deputies received a criminal summons and order of protection, Shambaugh was located in the City of Oneonta Sunday where he was arrested & was directed to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The Chenango Memorial Hospital Women’s Health Series goes virtual with a talk on Virtual Visits.  Dr. Kurt Harding, the Primary Care Medical Director at CMH will be presenting at 6:00 PM Today by Zoom, for more information or to register, call 337-4239.

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