WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-25-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 25, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-25-22

The Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution will be held tomorrow at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney, Catholic Charities Spokesperson Jordan Fradenburgh explains:

(Jordan Fradenburgh 1-25-22)

People are asked to arrive no earlier than 11:00 PM in order to avoid traffic jams; the event is Sponsored By the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, United Way, & the Village of Sidney.

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State Police responded on Saturday at approximately 11:05 AM, to the report of a 2 vehicle accident on State Route 7 in Otego. Police stated that a Chevrolet Trail Blazer driven by 42 year old David VanBuren of Otego, while leaving a driveway, entered into the roadway and fails to yield the right of way to a Kia driven by 61 year old Lewis Keyser of Otego. Keyser was flown to Albany Medical Center by LifeNet for emergency surgery for injuries sustained in the accident, the investigation is continuing.

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Members of the Assembly Minority Conference announced legislation that would suspend state sales tax on a wide range of goods and services in order to provide New Yorkers with financial relief necessary to manage skyrocketing prices. Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay explains:

(Assemblyman Will Barclay 1-25-22)

The “Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan” calls for eliminating sales tax charges for 2 years. The State Senate Minority Republican Conference also unveiled the ‘End the Exodus’ economic plan to deal with inflation spikes and the ongoing exodus of New Yorkers leaving the state for other affordability locations with perceived better economic opportunity than in New York State.

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The results of the 78th Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame election will be revealed at 6:00 PM tonight live from the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery in Cooperstown. The event will be carried by the MLB Network, as Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch delivers the results. The Ballot features 30 players, including 13 new candidates and 17 returnees. Those announced tonight will join Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Buck O’Neil and Tony Oliva at the inductions in Cooperstown in July.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-25-22

The Associated Press is reporting this morning that Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has died while serving a prison sentence in a corruption case. Silver died Monday, he was 77, and he had been sentenced to more than six years in prison for using his clout in state government to benefit real estate developers. The conviction ended a four-decade career in the Assembly.

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A New York state judge has ruled that the state’s mask mandate can’t be enforced. The mandate was re-instituted by the governor over concerns about a winter surge of coronavirus cases. The state health department has said the mandate would be in place until Feb 1. A State Supreme Court Judge ruled that the state Department of Health didn’t have the legal authority to implement the mandate. Governor Hochul says her administration disagrees with the ruling and is “pursuing every option to reverse this immediately.” School District can still enforce Mask Mandates for students.

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State Police will be hosting a car seat check event at the Deposit Fire Station today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments are preferred but drive-ups are welcome, call (607)561-7605 or email at shannon.hartz@troopers.ny.gov.

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The New York State Cannabis Control Board will hold a public meeting of the Board at 1:00 pm. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 via real-time live streaming. The public is able to observe this meeting from a mobile device or computer on our live webcast at players.brightcove.net.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Jeremiah Clark of Roxbury for possessing stolen property and falsifying business records. On November 7th, Deputies investigated a report of stolen scrap steel and copper from a building in the Town of Stamford, which were sold to Otsego Auto Crusher’s in Davenport. On January 14th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division assisted State Police with the execution of a search warrant on a residence in the Town of Roxbury, they charged Clark with Falsifying Business Records and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he was arraigned at the Town of Roxbury Court and was released on his own recognizance. Clark is scheduled to appear at the Town of Roxbury Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older on Thursday at 97 Main Street in Delhi, Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2PM-4PM, walk-ins only. Moderna boosters will be available from 2PM-4PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200 .

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Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that Sean Lewis has been named new President & CEO, replacing interim president Al Rubin, who stepped in following the departure of Barbara Ann Heegan in 2020. Lewis previously worked locally in the Sales Staff at the Daily Star in Oneonta.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 24, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s New Emergency Room configuration officially opens at 2:00 AM Tuesday morning, following a $30 Million dollar renovation, CMH Head of Nursing Dave Finney told WCDO News about the project:

(Dave Finney 1-24-22)

Finney said that the Emergency Department had not been renovated in more than 30 years & needed to be upgraded to handle the current needs of the Greater Chenango County Area residents for Health Care. WCDO will air the interview with Dave Finney & Garry Root of UHS Chenango Memorial Tuesday monring at about 8:40AM.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Mirabito’s Gas Station in the Town of South New Berlin Sunday. The employee stated that a male walked into the store and demanded money, when the suspect was unsuccessful in getting the money, he fled the scene. A State Police Unit came into contact with the vehicle that was reported in the crime, on State Highway 320 in the Town of Norwich with the assistance from the Norwich City Police Department. 28 year old Jesey Smith of Spencer was charged with Attempted Robbery, he was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. Smith is scheduled to re-appear back in the New Berlin Court at a later date. The occupants of the Smith vehicle have not been charged and the case is still under investigation.

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New York would extend the option to request an absentee ballot through the rest of 2022 under a bill that passed in the State Senate and Assembly. The bill will allow voters to request absentee ballots if they are concerned about voting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her consideration.

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New York sportsbooks took more than $600 million worth of bets from phones or computers in the first two weeks of the activity becoming legal earlier this month. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that the 4 operating mobile books; FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and Rush Street Interactive, handled more than $603 million worth of bets for the weeks ending Jan. 9 and 16, an additional $8.5 million in bets were made at in-person sportsbooks, bringing the total to $611.5 million.

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The Chenango United Way announced that they exceeded its goal of $425,00 by raising $448,981 in Chenango County for 2021, also the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties also exceeded its goal of $50,000 by raising $53,149 in Delaware and Otsego Counties in 2021. Funds from the campaigns will be allocated to programs that are addressing the issues of financial stability, education and health. Awards will be determined in early February.

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According to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased by 45,400 to 7,667,400 in December. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 6.6% to 6.2% in December.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22

State Police and multiple fire agencies responded to a house fire Thursday on Old State Road in the town of Kirkwood. Once the fire was extinguished by fire crews, 2 deceased individuals were discovered, The victims have been identified as 81 year old Peter Cirba and 81 year old Stephanie Cirba, no criminal activity is suspected in the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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State Police responded Friday to a two-vehicle head on collision on Murphy Road near Ketchum Road in the town of Conklin. The vehicles were a Dodge Charger and Chevy Silverado SUV, All of the occupants in the Dodge Charger sustained serious injuries, with The driver and 2 passengers were taken to Wilson Medical Center, 2 other passengers were flown by LifeNet to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The driver of the Chevy Silverado was evaluated on scene and was not hospitalized, The crash remains under investigation.

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This past week Delaware County Public Health Services has received 496 new cases and reports 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19, officials remind residents to Wear masks in public indoor spaces and wash hands regularly, All individuals 5 and older should get fully vaccinated & All eligible individuals should get their booster dose.

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The State Health Department & the Governor’s Office announced that over 244,000 were tested for COVID 19 Saturday, with 19,186 positives, for a positivity rate of 7.84%, the lowest in weeks. Patient Hospitalization were down by 630 to 9,847, Patients in ICU went down by almost 50 to 1,457 & the number of those on ventilators was down by almost 40 to 845. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities from COVID was 134 on Saturday.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-21-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 21, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-21-22

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced today that Larry Harris received a 79 years to Life sentence this morning in Broome County Court. Harris was found guilty of killing 11 year old Jerome Smith in 2019, raping an 11 year old female in 2013 and dealing narcotics.

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State Police at Binghamton and multiple fire agencies responded to a house fire Thursday on Old State Road in the town of Kirkwood. Once the fire was extinguished by fire crews, Broome County Fire Investigators, State Fire Investigators, State Police BCI and State Police Forensic Identification Unit located 2 deceased individuals. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Firefighters responded to a structure fire reported at the former Carpet Master building on State Route 12 in North Norwich early this morning. The fire was reported at about 3:05 AM, the fire did not affect a building located in front of the former flooring store building. North Norwich Fire Fighters were assisted by 3 other area companies, no injuries were reported & the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Chobani announced an expansion of its Scholars Program, adding a pledge of $1 million for those who wish to pursue agriculture. Through its partnerships with Cornell University and the University of Idaho, the Chobani Scholars Program will offer eight $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 each year) over 5 years to historically underserved students interested in studying agriculture, dairy, food science, and/or food entrepreneurship. Chobani Scholars will have an opportunity to intern with Chobani during their college careers. More information is available at the Chobani website.

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The Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney will be holding another Comedy Night, this Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available by calling 607-604-4584.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-21-22

Endicott Police arrested 31 year old Dominique Wortham of Endicott for attempted Murder, following an investigation into shots being fired in front of 140 Washington Avenue on December 14th. One person was shot in the leg, during that incident, an arrest warrant was issued, Wortham was arrested Wednesday in Binghamton by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, and he was processed and was transported to the Centralized Arraignment Facility at the Broome County Jail.

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The State Health department reported that 277,241 were tested for COVID 19, with over 30,600 testing positive, the positivity rate was down to 11%. Patient Hospitalization declined by 457 to 11,370, the number in an ICU Unit went down slightly to 1,583, with 885 on ventilators. 185 died from COVID in a hospital or nursing home Wednesday.

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The State Department of Health announced that Dr. Mary Bassett was confirmed by the State Senate to be the next State Health Commissioner; She replaces Dr. Howard Zucker, who served in the position for 7 years.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-20-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 20, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-20-22

A Racist video was posted by a Bainbridge Guilford Student Monday, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and was circulated around the District by the following day. BG Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that he met with Administration, The School Attorney, The School Board, to come up with a plan to address the racist nature of the video with the students:

(Tim Ryan 1-20-22)

Ryan said that they can not divulge the identity of the student who posted the racist video on social media at this time & the investigation is ongoing.

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The Community Mass Food Distribution will be held next Wednesday at the Sidney Fire State on River Street & Volunteers are Needed. Any Volunteers would need to arrive to the fire station about 2 hours before to help in the packing and distribution of food items. Volunteers should respond by email at callen4@stny.rr.com or call 607-563-8065 by the end of the business day, tomorrow, January 21.

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Delaware County Department of Economic Development in partnership with CDO Workforce has announced the Train to Work Initiative, which will reimburse Delaware County businesses for hiring and training employees. Economic Development Spokesman Evan Bowker explains:

(Evan Bowker 1-20-22)

Bowker said that there is no deadline and the Initiative will accept applications until it runs out of funds, interested businesses can get more information at ecd@co.delaware.ny.us or 607-832-5123.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her plan to introduce the Heating and Cooling Relief Act of 2022, which would invest $40 billion in annual funding to expand access to the Low Income HEAP program and eligibility criteria so households never pay more than 3% of their annual income on energy costs. Gillibrand said that HEAP is a severely underfunded program that has only been able to reach approximately 16% of eligible households in recent years.

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Otsego County Sheriff Rich Devlin announced that he is seeking re-election for a 5th term as sheriff. Devlin was first elected to the position in 2006, he previously served in the Oneonta City Police Department.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-20-22

2 brothers have been arrested following an investigation into larcenies in Delaware County. Last Friday, State Police BCI arrested 42 year old Nehemiah Clark of Grand Gorge and 40 year old Jeremiah Clark of Grand Gorge after an execution of a search warrant. Investigators located over 2 dozen stolen items ranging from tools, equipment, personal items and sports items. Each man was charged with 2 counts of 3rd degree Burglary, & 4th & 5th degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Both men were arraigned, Jeremiah Clark was released on his own recognizance, he also has additional charges from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department. Nehemiah Clark was remanded to the Delaware County Jail.

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After receiving tips from the public, State Police arrested 36 year old Ronald Mills of Afton for Petit Larceny. State Police posted surveillance pictures taken at the Bainbridge Coin Laundry, Mills was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Bainbridge Town Court on February 1st.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older Today at 97 Main Street, Delhi, Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for walk-ins only. Moderna boosters will be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for those who registered at apps2.health.ny.gov. Individuals who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines are now eligible for a single booster dose 5 months or more after initial series. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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WCDO NEWS 1-19-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 19, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-19-22

State Lawmakers are getting a chance to see the Executive Budget proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, State Senator Peter Oberacker told WCDO News of his initial impressions, and hopes for the state budget:

(Oberacker 1-19-22)

Assemblyman Joe Angelino also commented about the Governor’s budget proposal:

(Angelino 1-19-22)

The budget, as unveiled by the Governor, totals 216.3 billion dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed on time.

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The Otsego County Department of Health reported their 100th death from COVID 19 in their latest report. The County has had 5 deaths already this year, they reported 128 new cases, and they have 8 hospitalized and a positivity rate of 16.8% over the previous 7 days.

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The State Department of Health today announced the publication of the largest comparative study of its kind on immunity to COVID-19 from vaccines and from previous infection. The study, based on 32 million cases, found that both vaccination and a prior infection provided protection against future infection and hospitalization. The study concluded that becoming vaccinated and staying up-to-date with booster doses remains the most effective and only recommended way to gain immunity to COVID-19. More information about the Department’s study is available at health.ny.gov.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $12 million added to the Drive Clean Rebate program to help consumers save up to $2,000 on the purchase of an electric vehicle and $2.7 million awarded to local governments to purchase electric vehicles and install zero-emission charging stations for public use to address climate change. The Rebates range from $500 – $2,000, they are available on more than 60 models of vehicles and consumers receive higher rebates for the purchase or lease of longer range, all-electric vehicles with a base Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of less than $42,000. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $420,000 in federal funding to develop and implement regional economic development strategies throughout New York State. The funding was allocated through the Economic Development Administration and will promote public-private partnerships to diversify and strengthen regional economies in New York. The Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board receives $70,000 for the Development and implementation of economic development strategies for 8 counties, 129 towns, 54 villages and the cities of Binghamton, Ithaca, Cortland, Oneonta, and Norwich.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-19-22

State Police at Sidney are looking to identify a white male subject, who was caught on a surveillance camera at the Bainbridge Coin Laundry on West Main Street in the village of Bainbridge November 20th, and is a suspect in a larceny investigation. Anyone with information asked to call State Police at (607) 561-7400, pictures can be viewed on the state police Facebook page.

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Bassett Healthcare Network temporarily suspends visitation to inpatient units across all of its hospitals beginning today. Network officials say the community virus spread around Central New York remains high with the Omicron variant, leading to measures to protect the safety and health of its patients and staff. The announcement affects A.O. Fox in Oneonta, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, and O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, more information is available at bassett.org.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-18-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 18, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-18-22

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a 216.3 Billion Dollar budget plan for the 22-23 fiscal year earlier today:

(Kathy Hochul 1-18-22)

State Budget Director Robert Mujica said that the state has learned its lesson about having money set aside for a rainy day:

(Robert Mujica 1-18-22)

State lawmakers have until April 1st to get the state budget passed on time.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has a commanding lead over other prospective Democrats in the race for Governor this year. Hochul has the support of 46% of Democrats, 11% favor New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and 6% support Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi, with 24% unsure, according to a new Siena College poll of registered New York State voters released today.

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Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced today that he will NOT run for New York Governor. Recent polls showed DeBlasio way down in the pack among Democrats, he served 2 terms as Mayor of New York City.

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Chenango County Health Department reported large decreases in their COVID 19 numbers in their latest report. There are 210 active cases in Chenango County, a third of those are vaccinated, there are 286 quarantined & 2 hospitalized. Chenango County has had just over 7900 COVID 19 cases since the pandemic hit 2 years ago.

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The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross Western New York Region is accepting nominations through January 31 for its 13th annual Real Heroes event. Local heroes across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, & surrounding counties will be honored in May. To access the nomination form and a description of award categories, visit redcross.org/SouthernTierRealHeroes.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-18-22

DCMO BOCES will host a job fair Today, as they look to fill a variety of positions. The job fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & also from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the DCMO Support Services Center behind the main Alan Pole Campus building on County Road 32 in North Norwich.

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Governor Hochul will deliver the Executive Budget Proposal Today at 11:00 AM. A livestream will be available at governor.ny.gov, comments will follow online by Budget Director Robert Mujica on ZOOM.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend, more information about the chamber is available at 607-967-8700 or bainbridgeny.org/chamber-of-commerce.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-17-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 17, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-17-22

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older on Thursday at 97 Main Street, Delhi, Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for walk-ins only. Moderna boosters will be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for those who registered at apps2.health.ny.gov. Individuals who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines are now eligible for a single booster dose 5 months or more after initial series. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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The Grandparent Scam continues to pop up, where scammers try to rip off the elderly by posing. by phone as a troubled grandchild, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond said that his Office has investigated this scam too many times:

(Sheriff DuMond 1-17-22)

Sheriff DuMond said that several people have unwittingly sent money to scammers in this instance, State Police announced that they are investigating another “grandparent scam” in Endwell where the scammer showed up in a Jeep, pictured on the state Police website that took advantage of a victim, causing a significant monetary loss. Investigators are looking for the public’s help at (607) 775-1241.

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Tax receipts for the first 9 months of State Fiscal Year exceeded projections, totaling $84.4 billion, significantly higher than the most recent forecast by the Division of the Budget. While tax collections have exceeded forecast throughout the current fiscal year, December results are also affected by a newly established tax structure that allows certain taxpayers to make state business tax payments that are deductible from federal taxes, rather than making state income tax payments that are not deductible from federal taxes.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend, more information about the chamber is available at 607-967-8700 or bainbridgeny.org/chamber-of-commerce.

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The Hartwick College campus will be closed today, due to inclement weather. All classes, athletic events, and other activities at the College scheduled for today are canceled. Yager Museum will also be closed.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-17-22

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 9 Kattelville Road in Chenango Bridge at around 6:40 pm. Friday, they found 29-year-old Randy Glezen of Lisle bleeding on the floor with multiple stab wounds and a neighbor performing CPR, then a deputy took over, however, Glezen succumbed to his injuries. 20-year-old Christian Smith-Bartlett is charged with Murder and Assault, and he was sent to the Broome County Jail to await court action.

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Governor Hochul will deliver the Executive Budget Proposal Tuesday at 11:00 AM. A livestream will be available at governor.ny.gov.

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State Police will be hosting a car seat check event at the Deposit Fire Station on January 25, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments are preferred but drive-ups are welcome, call (607)561-7605 or email at shannon.hartz@troopers.ny.gov.

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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that the COVID test site in the Village of Milford will be closed today, due to inclement weather. Milford test site will reopen again on Wednesday, January 19.

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The State Health Department & the Governor’s Office announced that the COVID testing positivity rate statewide decreased to 12.9% Saturday. The state tested 397,524 people Saturday with 51,264 positive tests, Patient Hospitalization dropped by over 450 to 11,713; ICU patients dropped by 40 to 1613, the number of ventilators went up slightly to 910, and there were 154 deaths in Hospitals & Nursing Homes from COVID Saturday.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 650 new COVID 19 cases from January 8th to the 14th. There were 7 hospitalized, 479 active cases, there were 4 more deaths associated with the virus in Delaware County last week.

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Bassett Healthcare Network officials announced that for the safety of patients and staff, visitation at O’Connor Hospital is temporarily suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BASSETT.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-14-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 14, 2022

P.M. NEWS Friday 1-14-22

A winter storm could impact the Southern Tier Sunday in to Monday, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-14-22)

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Sunday afternoon into Monday afternoon.

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Nasir Azmat began his 60 day jail term, after appearing in town of Sidney Court Thursday. Azmat accepted a plea deal last October in the Town of Sidney court, he pleaded guilty to overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals & was sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by 3 years of probation; he cannot own, possess or register animals during the 3 year probation. Azmat will also be placed on the Delaware County Animal Abuse Registry. Azmat was charged in February 2020 after Delaware County Sheriff’s Office found 20 dogs in deplorable conditions on Azmat’s property, the dog were allegedly used for dog-fighting.

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The Chenango County Health Department confirmed the 100th COVID-19 attributed death today. Chenango County Health Department has also changed their protocols to go along with new State guidelines, with an emphasis on home testing & reporting the findings to the Health Department. Vaccine registrations, Home test reporting as well as Quarantine and Isolation information can be found at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health. Chenango County reported 578 active cases, 840 quarantines & 4 hospitalizations.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic at the Edmeston Central School gymnasium on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Vaccinations offered include the Pfizer and Moderna 1st, 2nd, and booster shots; Pediatric Pfizer COVID Vaccines, as well as Flu shots; the event is open to the public. Recipients do not need to be established Bassett patients & no appointments are necessary. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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DCMO BOCES will host a job fair next Tuesday, as they look to fill a variety of positions. The job fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & also from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, at the DCMO Support Services Center behind the main Alan Pole Campus building on County Road 32 in North Norwich.

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Former long time WDLA co-owner Amos Finch of Walton passed away Tuesday, following a lengthy illness. Finch was born in Sidney Center, In 1975 he purchased WDLA, and later added stations in Deposit & Delhi, before selling them in 2000. Private arrangements were conducted by CH Landers Funeral Chapel of Sidney, and he will be buried at Highland Cemetery in Sidney Center in the spring. Condolences may be shared online at landersfh.com and memorials may be sent to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, in Oneonta.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-14-22

State Police Bureau arrested 50 year old Kenneth Drumm of Windsor for the felony of Sexual Abuse. Drumm was charged after an investigation revealed he had inappropriate contact with a child younger than the age of 13. Drumm was arrested and processed and was turned over to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing. A full stay away order was issued to the victim.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced additional resources from the federal government will arrive in New York State, providing relief to hospitals and emergency services during the COVID-19 winter surge. Governor Hochul announced that 30 National Ambulance Contract Teams will be arriving in upstate regions beginning THIS Sunday, to provide backfill for local emergency services and hospital transports.

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The State Health Department announced that the Positivity rate on recent COVID testing has been declining. On Wednesday over 356,000 were tested with over 60,300 positives, for a positivity rate now fewer than 17%, patient hospitalizations went down by over 200 to 12,452, ICU patients went up by 22 to 1615 and the number of ventilators went up by 15 to 845, there were 195 deaths attributed to COVID in nursing homes & Hospitals.

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Otsego County Department of Health is continuing to see the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started almost two years ago. It is critical that everyone continues with social distancing, wearing masks and getting vaccinated. If you test positive for COVID, isolate for at least 5 days and notify your close contacts. If you are unvaccinated or have not received a booster dose and have been in close contact with someone who is positive you should quarantine for at least 5 days. Contact tracing will continue in certain settings such as schools, daycares, hospitals, nursing homes and other congregate settings. The Otsego County Health Department reports 183 New cases Thursday with 8 hospitalizations, active cases will no longer be reported, as it is not possible to get an accurate number with the current limited contact tracing and case investigation. More information is available at the Health Department website at otsegocounty.com.

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