WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 21, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will take on a drastically different form this year, with the 70-mile race being a virtual one, according to Regatta Chairman John

Harmon:

(John Harmon 4-21-21)

Harmon said that the 70 Mile Paddlers will have anytime from Friday morning, May 28 till Monday evening, May 31 to continuously complete the 70-mile course from

Cooperstown to Bainbridge, finishers will get a T shirt and get an official 70-mile finish. Entry fee will be $30 per person, there will be no awards presentations, Entries will

be open for the Virtual 70 May 1. There will be no activities at General Clinton Park this year due to the State Covid restrictions.

====================================================

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her “End Outsourcing Act” to try to stop American companies from outsourcing jobs to other countries:

(Gillibrand 4-21-21)

Gillibrand said that her bill would also enact a new tax benefit to help companies bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back to America and re-employ millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the pandemic.

—————————————————————-

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is seeking participants for an upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Electric Vehicles Owners are invited to participate at no charge, & are encouraged to register no later than May 10th m more information is available at info@doas.us or at 607-397-3815.

————————————————–

The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are cancelling this year’s Carnival of Sales.  Organizers hope to bring the Carnival of sales back in July 2022.

—————————————–

The City of Oneonta Common Council promoted City Engineer David Mattice to City Administrator.  Mattice served as city engineer for the last 6 years, last night’s Common Council Meeting was held remotely on ZOOM.

———————————————–

Chenango County Public Health reported 21 new COVID cases today, they reported 109 Active Cases, 539 quarantines and 10 Hospitalized, and they have had a Total of 3125 Confirmed COVID Cases.

—————————————————————

The Fireman’s Association of New York will have their annual Recruit New York Weekend events this Saturday & Sunday.  Many firehouses across New York State will hold virtual or in-person recruitment efforts, locally, fire Departments in Coventry, West Oneonta, Laurens, & West Laurens are participating in the recruiting effort.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-21-21

A New Sienna College Poll reported that Voters by a 50-35% margin that Governor Cuomo should not immediately resign & by a 48-34% margin, they say he can continue to effectively do his job as governor.   Voters were satisfied with the way Cuomo has addressed the sexual assault allegations, by a 57-32% margin &  Voters still approve of Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 60-33 percent,

————————————————————————–

Delaware County Public Health reported 7 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 343 tested, they have 109 active cases, 14 hospitalized & 227 quarantined.  Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday April 29, 2021 at 97 Main St., Delhi, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.   This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18.  Registration is mandatory, at apps2.health.ny.gov,   more information or assistance getting registered is available at 832-5200.

———————————————————————-

Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 50 Moderna vaccines available today from 12:30 to 3:30 PM; appointments are required at 337-4888.

———————————————————-

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-21-21

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-20-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 21, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-20-21

Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 Numbers today, they report 11 active cases, and they are up to 506 quarantines & 8 hospitalizations.  They report 3104 total cases with 2831 recoveries.  The Total number of doses given by Public health to date is 5,395, 37.4 % of the population has had at least one dose of vaccine in the county, This week they anticipate 100 first doses and 400 second doses..

——————————————————

Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 20 Moderna vaccines available today & 50 on Wednesday, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM each day.  Appointments are required at 337-4888.

———————————————————-

The 2021 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held in Franklin on May 1st, to raise money for Helios Care, Director of Development and Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 4-20-21)

To register for the brunch, go to helioscare.org/daffodil, by Monday April 26th.

———————————————–

Bassett Healthcare Network is encouraging people to safely dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription medication during Drug Take-Back Week, through this Saturday April 24th, which is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.  Medications in can be dropped at kiosks,  located at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown near the outpatient pharmacy through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, also the O’Connor Hospital in Delhi at the Outpatient pharmacy waiting area through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, & at the FoxCare Pharmacy, in Oneonta through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

—————————————————–

State Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into Governor Cuomo’s alleged use of state resources in relation to his recent book, a chronicle of the state’s battle against coronavirus for which the governor received a seven-figure advance.  Attorney General James received a referral on the matter from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, after published reports suggested that The Governor’s junior staff members and senior aides worked on “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic.”

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-20-21

Governor Cuomo announced the submission of 36 vetoes from the Enacted State Budget.  The vetoes include various appropriations pertaining to local assistance, and capital projects, 12 appropriations are fully expended, and 6 additional appropriations have minimal spending authority remaining. 13 appropriations are vetoed on constitutional grounds, 4 appropriations are duplicative of other re-appropriations for the same purpose, and one appropriation was previously vetoed.

————————————————————————————

State Police at Norwich arrested 53 year old Jose Gonzalez of Norwich, for 2nd degree Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, in connection with an alleged assault on 2 people at Fred’s Inn of Norwich On April 14th.  2 people suffered injuries & were taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital, they were treated and released. 

————————————————————-

Delaware County Public Health reported 35 new COVID positive cases for Saturday, Sunday & Monday out of 414 tested.  They reported 122 active cases, 15 hospitalized and 229 quarantined, and they reported their 47th COVID Death.

—————————————————-

The Sidney Central School District reported 4 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 from Kindergarten, plus a 6th grader, 10th grader and 11th grade student have tested positive.  There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

———————————————-

The Village of Sidney officials announced that they will be shutting off water on Circle Drive Today, the road will be closed during the work hours until 3:30 PM.  Circle Drive will also be closed on Wednesday until 3:30 PM.

———————————–

The next General Membership Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner @ 7:30 am today, Members are encouraged to attend.

—————————————————-

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-20-21

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-19-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 19, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-19-21

Catholic Charities & several other organizations are teaming up for a mass food distribution at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney tomorrow morning, Catholic Charities Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 4-20-21)

McKnight said that previous events have distributed more than 9 tons or more of food last year.

———————————————

Governor Cuomo announced today some changes for venue capacity coming in the next month:

(Cuomo 4-19-21)

The total number of COVID hospitalizations on Sunday was 3,834; of the 296,240 tests reported, 8,235 or 2.78% were positive, there were 58 fatalities.

—————————————————————

Chenango County Public reported that they were down to 99 Active Cases, 455 Active Quarantines & 8 hospitalizations & a total of 3091 total cases.  There have been 2816 Recoveries, 72 deaths; they have conducted over 101,000 Tests Performed.

———————————————————

The New Jersey Devils Hockey Team announced that they are terminating their minor league agreement with Binghamton after this season.  The Binghamton Devils have been playing at another venue this season in New Jersey due to COVID concerns & New York’s Regulations regarding mass gatherings. 

—————————————————–

State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating missing runaway, 16 year old Hannah Riley of Windsor.  Police reported that Hannah never returned home from school last Thursday, April 15th,  she was last seen wearing sweatpants, a pink sweatshirt with the word “Fly” on it, teal crocs and carrying a pink backpack with the word “Champion” on it, she did not have a cell phone with her.  Anyone with information about Hannah Riley’s location should contact New York State Police at Binghamton at 775-1241.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-19-21

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & SUNY Delhi University Police responded to a physical domestic disturbance involving a weapon on Main Street in Delhi last week.   Deputies arrested 59 year-old Alan Reese with 2nd degree burglary, Criminal contempt & criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Reese is accused of unlawfully entering a residence in violation of an order of protection and engaging in a domestic dispute with the victim.  Reese was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail pending his re-appearance in the Town of Hamden Court on a later date.

—————————————————

State Police arrested 29 year old Matthew Bonser of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania for 1st degree Assault, Burglary & Robbery, he was also charged as a Fugitive for Justice in Pennsylvania.    Police responded Saturday to a violent altercation in the Town of Barker, where Bonser allegedly broke into a residence & attacked a 71 year old resident, who was taken to Wilson Hospital.  Bonser is accused of going to another residence & threatening the occupant with a knife & stealing his car.   Bonser was spotted by a Broome County Deputy  & Troopers, he was pursued until he crashed into another vehicle and a pole on Colesville Road.  Bonser & the  87 year old driver in that crash were taken to Wilson Hospital.  Bonser was processed at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.  

—————————————————————–

The Norwich Family YMCA announces the postponement of the 25th Anniversary Gus Macker Basketball in Downtown Norwich.  With State guidelines for large scale events in New York State as they currently stand, Macker organizers cannot successfully manage a large “open access” event in our community and requirements as it would add extra costs to the implementation, they hope to have the 25th Macker tournament in July 2022 in Norwich.

————————————————–

The Rolling Antiquers of Chenango County announced that they are canceling their Memorial Day Weekend Car show this year.  Organizers hope to hold their next show in 2022.

——————————————————-

Delaware County Public Health reported 14 new COVID cases Friday, out of 387 tested.  They have 108 active cases, 15 hospitalized and 224 quarantined.

———————————————–

The statewide COVID-19 Positivity Rate for tests Saturday hit the lowest level since November 7th of last year, at 2.35%.  There were 3,754 Patient Hospitalizations, 849 Patients in the ICU & 520 on Ventilators, the lowest Since December 7; there were 35 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday.

————————————————————

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-19-21

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-16-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 16, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-16-21

Chenango County Public Health reported 3 more COVID related deaths today, bringing their total to 72 since that pandemic began. Chenango County has 113 active cases, 411 quarantined & 7 Hospitalizations; the number of tests conducted is now over 100,000.

————————————————————-

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Thursday to a report of a vehicle partially blocking Windfall Road in the Town of Tompkins.   Deputies located the vehicle & later located and identified the vehicle’s driver as Robert Price of Lansing.   Price’s New York State driving privileges were suspended and he had 16 current suspensions for failure to pay fine, failure to appear or answer summonses and failure to pay child support, his vehicle was unregistered and was displaying incorrect license plates.  Price was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation,  operating an unregistered motor vehicle, displaying improper plates and improper parking, he will appear in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.

————————————————————–

The Otsego County Conservation Association’s Earth Festival will be held April 22nd to the 24th, highlighted by a “Drive Through, Drop Off” event on Saturday April 24th, Program Director Jeff O’Handley explains:

(Jeff O’Handley 4-16-21)

Preregistration is available at occainfo.org. more information is available at 282-4087.

———————————————————————–

Amphenol Aerospace at 191 Delaware Ave Sidney is hosting a vaccination clinic on Monday, with the 2nd shot on Monday May 17th, for anyone 18 years or older that lives or works in New York State that wishes to obtain the Moderna vaccine. People can register by calling 607-643-3255; the deadline to sign up is 1:30 this afternoon.

——————————————-

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum President Tim Mead announced that he will be resigning, effective mid-May.  Mead was named President in April 2019 following a 40-year career working for the Los Angeles Angels organization; he became the 7th president in the 82-year history of the organization, succeeding Jeff Idelson.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-16-21

The State Labor Department announced that the state Economy Added 61,200 Private Sector Jobs in March.  The number of private sector jobs was over 7.4 Million; it was over 8.2 million before the pandemic.   New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.9% to 8.5% in March.

—————————————————–

Registration begins today for the 2021 Bainbridge Glow Run virtual event this year, to raise money for 1998 BG Graduate Michelle McCoy, who has been diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer.   Local Cancer Survivor Heather Bucalos is once again organizing the Glow Run;

(Heather Bucalos 4-16-21)

Registration & more information about the 60 Mile Bainbridge Glow Run 2021 Virtual Challenge is available at runsignup.com or on their Facebook page.

—————————————————–

State Police at Norwich were dispatched Tuesday morning at about 10:00 AM to a reported domestic related incident involving 3 people at Fred’s Inn in the town of Norwich.  An investigation revealed that 2 people were assaulted with a sharp object resulting in minor injuries; they were taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital & were treated and released.  The investigation is on-going and appears to be an isolated incident; Police are looking for 53 year old Jose Gonzalez of Norwich as a person of interest.

———————————————————

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old David Lolik of Hartwick following a Domestic Dispute on March 22nd.   Lolik was charged with Criminal Contempt & Criminal Trespass; he was taken into custody and arraigned at the Otsego County Jail central arraignment where he was released on his own recognizance.

——————————————————–

Delaware County Public Health reported 6 new COVID cases Thursday out of 684 tested, with 117 active cases, 233 mandatory quarantines & 19 hospitalized.

——————————————————-

More than 50% of New Yorkers 18 years of age and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 1 in 3 in the same age group have been fully vaccinated. More than 12.5 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in New York State. 198,257 doses have been administered across the state’s vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1.5 million doses have been administered over the past seven days.    

———————————————————–

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-16-21

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-15-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 15, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-15-21

Chenango County Public Health reported another death from COVID 19, giving the county 69 deaths since the pandemic started last year.  Chenango County reports 13 new cases, 114 active cases, 374 Quarantines & 7 hospitalized.

——————————————————–

Commerce Chenango is now accepting Award Nominations for local people who make their communities a better place to live.  All nominees must be Commerce Chenango Chamber Members or employees of members and nominations must be received by May 1st, more information is available at 334-1402.

————————————————————

The Unatego Central School district will hold a ZOOM meeting tonight at 6:00 PM regarding their $27.8 million dollar building project, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO News about the proposal:

(Dr. Dave Richards 4-15-21)

The project would be paid for with 87.5% state aid plus a capital reserve fund, resulting in no tax increase to district taxpayers, voting is on May 18th.

—————————————————-

A $1.48 million grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports has been announced.   The Mohawk Valley Behavioral Health Care Collaborative and the South Central Behavioral Health Care Collaborative will merge, the funding will be sued to strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery care services throughout 11 counties, including Broome, Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego Counties locally.  Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego and Leatherstocking Education of Alcoholism and Addictions Foundation are 2 local organizations that will receive grant funding, more information is oasas.ny.gov.

—————————————————————-

COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York State dropped to 3,963, the first time under 4,000 since December 1, according to the State Health Department. The statewide positivity rate dropped to 2.76 percent, the lowest since November 21.   Over 249,000 New Yorkers were tested for COVID Wednesday, the number of patients in an ICU bed was at 886, and the number on ventilators was down slightly to 559, there were 46 COVID deaths Statewide Wednesday.

A.m. News Thursday 4-15-21

The State Health Department announced that New York will move their curfew for bars and restaurants an hour to midnight, starting Monday, also auto and horse racing events will be able to have 20% capacity starting April 23.

——————————————————————

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 3rd Thursday virtual event this morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM.  The featured speaker for this event is New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.  More information or registrations are available at delawarecounty.org.

——————————————

The State Department of Health announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at AO Fox Tri Town Campus in Sidney Today from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Appointments Available at 563-7080.

————————————————

Delaware County Public Health reported 16 new COVID cases Wednesday, out of 475 tested; hospitalizations are at 18, quarantines down to 195 & active cases are at 125.

————————————————

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-15-21

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-14-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 14, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-14-21

The Unatego Central School district will be asking for voter approval in May on a $27.8 million dollar building project, and a public ZOOM meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dr. Dave Richards 4-14-21)

Dr. Richards said that the project would be paid for with 87.5% state aid plus a capital reserve fund, resulting in no tax increase to district taxpayers.  Voting on the project & The Unatego Budget, and all state school budgets, will be on May 18th.

—————————————————-

State Police at Deposit were dispatched to 2nd Street and Dean Street in the village of Deposit Tuesday evening for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.  The investigation revealed that a 68-year-old male was operating a Chevrolet SUV on Dean Street when he turned on to 2nd Street and struck a 78-year-old woman crossing the street.  The victim was transported to Wilson Hospital where she died from her injuries, the investigation is ongoing.

—————————————————–

Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases today, with 114 Active Cases, 8 hospitalized & 352 Quarantines.  Chenango County has had 3018 Total Confirmed Cases of COVID since the pandemic began last year.

——————————————————–

A new targeted initiative to bring the vaccine to farmers and food producers was announced on Tuesday.   Farm workers needed to have better access to the COVID-19 vaccines, pop-up vaccination sites will come directly to farms and food production facilities, more information is available at governor.ny.gov.

———————————————————–

Broome County Health Department officials announced appointments for the Pfizer vaccine are available.  Appointments are available for this Thursday & Friday as well as Monday & Tuesday at the SUNY Broome Ice Center, Appointments are available at gobroomecounty.com/hd/coronavirus/vaccine or by calling 211.

—————————————————-

The Cooperstown Dreams Park announced that they will offer refunds to teams who declined  to participate in the summer tournament this year, as long as the request is submitted in writing by next Monday April 19th.  The park  announced that they were requiring players 12 and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before arriving, many teams & parents of expected participants  requested refunds & cancelled their participation, as some states where the players would be coming from, have not yet allowed children to receive COVID vaccines, making it impossible for them to get vaccinated before this summer’s tournaments.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-14-21

The Murder Trial of Dylan Robinson of Oneonta has been postponed in Otsego County Court Today; due to a COVID outbreak at the detention center in Syracuse where Robinson is being held. Robinson is accused of murdering his father and then setting the house on fire in October of 2019 in Worcester, several others involved in the case have had their day in court.

———————————————-

The State Health Department released guidelines for High School Proms this year.  Starting June 1st, Capacity restrictions will be in place for indoor venues and catering halls, there will also be regulations regarding food service, buffets, social distancing of tables & even rules for live musical performers.  The list of guidelines is available at the state health department website.

———————————————-

The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a “1st Dose Only”   COVID-19 Vaccination today at the Otsego County Meadows Complex in Cooperstown.  This will be the MODERNA Vaccine, for individuals ages 18 and older, Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health website.

———————————————-

The State Department of Health announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at AO Fox Tri Town Campus in Sidney on Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; appointments are available at 563-7080.

———————————————-

Delaware County Public Health reported 6 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 274 tested, they have 17 hospitalized, 113 active cases and 203 quarantined.

———————————————

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-14-21

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-13-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-13-21

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced today that following a CDC and FDA statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the state will follow that guidance statewide immediately.  All appointments for Johnson & Johnson vaccines today at New York State mass vaccination sites will be honored with the Pfizer vaccine.  Dr. Zucker stated that adverse events related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are extremely rare; some have reported severe headaches, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within 3 weeks after J&J vaccine

—————————————

Chenango County Public Health reported that they have 104 Active COVID 19 Cases with 350 Active Quarantines & they are up to 3007 Total Confirmed Cases.  They have 8 Active Hospitalizations, 2739 Recoveries and over 99,000 Tests have been performed.  Public Health also reported that the Total number of vaccine doses given by the department to date is 4,817; 34.9% of the population has had at least 1 dose of vaccine.

——————————————

The 2021 Bainbridge Glow Run will have to be a virtual event this year, as they attempt to raise money for 1998 BG Graduate Michelle McCoy, who has been diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer.   Local Cancer Survivor Heather Bucalos is once again organizing this year’s Glow Run; she told WCDO News how the Virtual event works:

(Heather Bucalos 4-13-21)

Registration & more information about the 60 Mile Bainbridge Glow Run 2021 Virtual Challenge is available at runsignup.com/Race/NY/Bainbridge/GlowFundraiser.

—————————————————–

Broadway in Binghamton & NAC Entertainment announced a new scheduled of shows that are scheduled to begin this fall, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment told WCDO News about the New Season:

(Tina Niles 4-13-21)

Niles said that more information on upcoming shows, are available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or by calling 772-1391.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-13-21

New updated guidance for graduation and commencement ceremonies have been announced. Effective May 1, indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location. All event organizers and venues hosting ceremonies must follow the State’s safety protocols, including requiring face masks, social distancing, health screenings and collection of contact tracing information. Detailed guidance for graduation events is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.

———————————————————————-

The Otsego County Health Department reported 1 new death from COVID 19 Monday, their 55th death so far, and 36 deaths since January 1st.  They had 22 new cases, 155 active cases & 7 hospitalized; their positivity rate was at 2.9% Monday.

————————————————————————-

Delaware County Public Health reported 31 new COVID cases Saturday, Sunday and Monday out of 238 tested.  17 people are hospitalized; there are 151 active cases & 204 quarantined.

————————————————————-

The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for April, households already near or at the maximum benefit level now will receive a supplemental payment of at least $95 per month for as long as the supplemental payments continue, more information is available at otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19 or mybenefits.ny.gov.

——————————————————————————–

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-13-21

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-12-21

by wcdonews Posted on April 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-12-21

Governor Cuomo announced today that the State University System will work to get every student vaccinated against COVID:

(Cuomo 4-12-21)

The State University system is striving to get all students vaccinated before they return to their home communities this summer.

—————————————————————-

Chenango County Public Health reported 53 new COVID cases since Friday.  They report 119 Active Cases, 7 hospitalized & 380 Quarantined.  They have had over 2700 recoveries, 68 deaths and they have conducted just fewer than 99,000 tests.

————————————————————-

The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a “1st DOSE ONLY” COVID-19 Vaccination on Wednesday at the Otsego County Meadows Complex in Cooperstown.  This will be the MODERNA Vaccine, for individuals ages 18 and older, Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health website.

————————————————————–

The Port Crane Fire Department responded Saturday Night to a fire at 538 Ballyhack Road.  All occupants escaped without injury, no injuries were been reported, the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.

——————————————————————

Chenango Arts Council 2021 Student Art Show will be featured in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street in Downtown Norwich, as well as virtually on their social media pages and website starting tomorrow.  The exhibit will feature 3D art, drawings, and paintings from Chenango County High School Students.  1st place, 2nd and Honorable Mention will be awarded in these categories with the winners announced at the close of the show on Friday, April 30th; more information is available at 336-2787 or by emailing info@chenangoarts.org.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-12-21

The State Health department reported 189,820 vaccine Doses were administered Saturday.  The state  reports Nearly 1.5 Million Doses Administered Over Past 7 Days, Nearly 1 in 4 New Yorkers Are Now Fully Vaccinated, the Vaccine Dashboard Will Update Daily to Provide Updates on the State’s Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker

—————————————-

The State Health department reports Hospitalizations Dropped to 4,083 Saturday, the Lowest since December 2nd.  There were 877 Patients in the ICU; 577 Intubated on ventilators, the Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.99%, there were 53 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Saturday

————————————————–

Delaware County Public Health reported 15 new COVID cases Friday out of 250 tests.  They reported 143 active cases, 13 hospitalized & 236 quarantined.

—————————————————–

State DOT Officials reported that a bridge replacement project starts today on State Route 10 in Walton over Pines Brook.  Alternating lane closures will be monitored by temporary signals, the project is expected to be completed in May.

————————————————————–

Several area Fire Departments responded Friday afternoon to a reported structure fire at Allen Street in Deposit that destroyed 3 houses, 2 garages & killed several pets.  Deposit, Sidney, Masonville & Afton Fire Fighters responded to the call, shortly after 12:00 Noon Friday; about a dozen people were displaced by the fire.

——————————————————–

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-12-21