WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-1-21

by wcdonews Posted on February 1, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-1-21

A Winter Storm will continue to dump snow on much of the WCDO listening area today & into tomorrow, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 2-1-21)

The National Weather Service has a Winter Storm Warning in effect for much of the region until 7:00 PM Tuesday.

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New York State has had 24 straight days where their rolling average of COVID positivity rates has declined, yesterday’s rate was 4.8%, Governor Cuomo commented during today’s briefing that New Yorkers have to be patient regarding waiting for their vaccines and continue to practice social distancing & mask wearing due to the unknown possibilities with the COVID 19 variants:

(Cuomo 2-1-21)

The state had 8,003 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide with 1500 Patients in the ICU; 987 Intubated on ventilators and 141 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Sunday, COVID Vaccines administered so far were up to 1.69 Million.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 6 additional Chenango County deaths attributed to COVID-19. Chenango County Public Health reports 165 Active Cases, 472 Active Quarantines, 22 are hospitalized and they report a Total number of COVID cases is up to 2110, with 1762 recoveries & 45 deaths.

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Effective March 15th, marriage receptions in New York State can be held under limited state guidelines. Events must be approved by the local health department and there will be testing of all guests before an event. Capacity at weddings and receptions will be limited to no more than 150 people or no more than 50 percent of the venue’s capacity, whichever is lower. 

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Chenango County officials announced that the Grand Jury originally scheduled for today has been postponed until Friday February 5th at the same scheduled times.  More information is available at 337-1456.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a neighbor dispute in the Town of Walton.  63 year old John DiMartini of Walton is accused of making threatening statements against the victim, who requested for a criminal summons from Town of Walton Court.   Deputies had received a copy of the summons last Thursday, DiMartini was charged with harassment & will appear in the Town of Walton Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-1-2

Delaware County Public Health reported 5 new COVID cases Friday & 13 new COVID cases Saturday & 11 on Sunday, with 17 hospitalized, 256 quarantined & 114 active cases.  Delaware County reports a 7 day Rolling average of 4.9% positivity for COVID testing.

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Otsego County Department of Health received the 1st two shipments of vaccines in early January 4th, with 700 doses for 1b population.  Otsego County Health Department officials were ordered NOT to vaccinate the 65+ population, however last week; they received a ONE time allotment of 200 doses for 65+ populations. Last Friday they received an additional 100 doses for the 1b eligible workers, and they have now vaccinated 870 individuals with 130 doses on hand.  They do NOT expect to receive any further allotments for the 65+ population; the state is working with pharmacies to vaccinate that population. More information will be posted on the Otsego County Health Department website.

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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that one 9th grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been on campus since Wednesday, January 27th. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Delhi, 20 year old Noah Shambaugh of Hobart is accused of violating an order of protection issued by the Town of Delhi Court, by visiting the protected person’s residence, & threatening and harassing the protected party.  Deputies charged Shambaugh with criminal contempt; he was processed and released on an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date.

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The State Health Department announced that the state positivity rate has been declining for 23 straight days, down to 4.4% on Saturday.  Hospitalization went under 8,000, there were 1,534 Patients in the ICU; 1,008 Intubated on ventilators, there were 138 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Saturday.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-29-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 29, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-29-21

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker addressed the report released Thursday by State Attorney General Letitia James that implied that the state health department undercounted the number of Deaths in Nursing homes from COVID 19:

(Zucker 1-29-21)

Governor Cuomo said that the federal & state health officials did everything they could to manage the COVID 19 crisis since it began last spring:

(Cuomo 1-29-21)

The Governor announced during his briefing today that the positivity rate for COVID tests performed Thursday went below 5% for the 1st time since Thanksgiving week, the number of those hospitalized went down by 160 to 8357, and there were 151 COVID deaths Thursday.

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Chenango County Public Health reported another death from COVID 19 today, bringing the number up to 39 since the pandemic began.  Chenango County has 17 hospitalized, 187 active cases, 507 are quarantined; they have had 2001 total cases, with 1762 recoveries.

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Chenango County, like many other counties, has experienced a rise in COVID 19 deaths, and Chenango County Director of Public Facilities Julie Gates was asked if she could put something together to remember those lost to COVID 19, she told WCDO News what has been decided:

(Julie Gates 1-29-21)

Gates said that in February & March, the lighted ribbon will be displayed on the county Office Building at 5 Court Street in Norwich.

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Local Communities are wrapping up their work on their Police Reform & Collaboration Committees, in order to submit their plans to the state in the coming months, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak comments:

(Andy Matviak 1-29-21)

Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade also comments about their efforts:

(Phil Wade 1-29-21)

Communities with police departments were tasked with reforming their police departments, if they deemed that necessary, and they have to submit their plans to the state by April 1st or risk losing State aid.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-29-21

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker responded to Attorney General Letitia James report & said that there was no undercount of the total death toll in hospitals and nursing homes.   Zucker said that the Department of Health reported the number of fatalities within hospitals regardless of the residence of the patient,  The word “undercount” wrongly implies more total fatalities than have been reported.  The Attorney General’s initial findings of wrongdoing by certain nursing home operators is why his Department asked for the Attorney General to investigate & they will continue to work with the Attorney General,  Zucker said that the report’s findings that nursing home operators failed to comply with the State’s infection control protocols are consistent with his Departments own investigation.

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Governor Cuomo recently announced that effective February 1st, participants in higher-risk sports may participate in individual or distanced group training and organized no or low-contact group training, competitions and tournaments.  Delaware County Public Health is advising school districts that they cannot resume high-risk winter sports until the Delaware County’s 7-day rolling positivity for coronavirus is at or below 4% & activities must be restricted to individual or distanced group training or organized no or low-contact group training. Delaware County’s rolling 7-day positivity is 5.9% as of Thursday; they reported 10 new COVID cases, with 17 hospitalized, 147 active cases & 319 quarantined.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-28-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 28, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-28-21

State Attorney General Letitia James today released a report on her office’s ongoing investigations into nursing homes’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. James said that a larger number of nursing home residents died from COVID-19 than the State Department of Health’s published nursing home data reflected and may have been undercounted by as much as 50%, and that the Government guidance requiring the admission of COVID patients into nursing homes put all residents & staff at increased risk.  State Assemblyman Joe Angelino comments:

(Angelino 1-28-21)

State Senator Peter Oberacker said that he thinks that The Governor Executive powers need to be scaled back or rescinded & that Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker needs to resign:

(Senator Oberacker 1-28-21)

The investigations also revealed that nursing homes’ lack of compliance with infection control protocols put residents at increased risk of harm, and facilities that had lower pre-pandemic staffing ratings had higher COVID-19 fatality rates. Attorney General James is conducting ongoing investigations into more than 20 nursing homes that had Insufficient personal protective equipment, insufficient COVID-19 testing for residents and staff,  & Governor Cuomo’s state reimbursement model for nursing homes gave a financial incentive to owners of for-profit nursing homes to increase their own profit instead of investing in higher levels of staffing and PPE.

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Bassett Healthcare Network & the state Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing in February at Oneonta Health Center at 125 Main Street specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required at 433-6510, the testing will be offered Saturday, February 6th & Saturday, February 20th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Chenango County Public Health reported 2 more COVID 19 deaths today, bringing their total up to 39.  The County reports 179 Active Cases, 512 Quarantines & 17 Hospitalizations. 

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The State Health Department reported Additional cases of the UK variant have been identified throughout New York State. The new cases have been found in Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Saratoga, Tompkins, Niagara, Onondaga, Essex and Warren Counties, bringing the statewide total to 42 known cases.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado announced the reintroduction of their “Rebuild Rural America Act” which would deliver federal resources directly to rural communities as they respond to, and recover from, the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, Congressman Delgado explained during a ZOOM press Conference this morning:

(Congressman Delgado 1-28-21)

Gillibrand and Delgado said that they will urge their Congressional counterparts to include the Rebuild Rural America framework in the upcoming coronavirus Stimulus package in order to deliver at least $50 billion in direct relief to small towns and rural communities.

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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved of the purchase of property to begin the construction of new Department of Public Works facilities.  Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Sue McIntyre comments:

(Sue McIntyre 1-28-21)

McIntyre said that the projects will be going out for bid shortly; she said that the existing Page Avenue structure in Delhi is beyond the point of repair at a reasonable cost to County Taxpayers.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-28-21

Chenango County Public Health administered 615 doses of Moderna vaccine; they began with the first eligible groups, which included doctors, nurses, as well as law enforcement, fire personnel, EMS & adult care facilities.  Clinics were also held at the Broad Street Methodist Church & Bartle’s Pharmacy in Oxford.

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The Sidney Central School District reported 2 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 teacher and 1 Kindergarten student have tested positive. The last time the student was on campus was Wednesday, January 20th.  The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time. The exposure has been minimized in this case

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Delaware County Public Health reported 15 new COVID cases Wednesday; they report 20 hospitalizations, 163 active cases & 329 quarantined.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 20 new COVID cases Wednesday, with 17 hospitalized & 1 new death reported.  The County has had 9 deaths since January 1st & 28 since last spring.

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State Police are looking to connect unclaimed items with their rightful owners.  Last August, the items were discovered in possession of individuals that were arrested at a motel in Oneonta, Troopers believe that the items were taken from storage units, sheds or possibly vehicles last summer in the Oneonta area.  The items include jewelry, electronics, tools and household items.   State Police are inviting anyone who believes they may have items taken to stop by the barracks at 199 Oneida Street; Oneonta on Wednesday, February 3rd between 1:00 & 3:00 PM, more information is available at 432-3211.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-27-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 27, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-27-21

Governor Cuomo held a COVID briefing today in Albany; he said that a meeting with President Biden by the national Board of Governors brought the states the news of some relief:

(Cuomo 1-27-21)

Cuomo said that the President also announced a 16% increase in COVID vaccines coming to the state, bringing New York’s Numbers closer to 300,000 a week.

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The State Health Department is keeping up with their schedule of COVID testing around the state; with over 202,000 tested Tuesday, just over 11,000 were positive, the positivity rate is down to 5.4%.  Hospitalization declined to 8771, there are 1588 in an ICU Bed, & 1027 are on ventilators, there were 170 deaths Tuesday from the virus.

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Chenango County Public Health confirmed 2 more COVID19 related deaths, bringing the County’s toll to 37.  Chenango County officials reported 180 Active Cases, with 18 hospitalized & 531 Quarantined. 

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that the Sheriff’s Office has received grant funding through the Chenango Health Network that will help train emergency services personnel, law enforcement & others to identify persons with a mental disorder and employ crisis de-escalation techniques:

(Sheriff DuMond 1-27-21)

The trainings will be provided by Chenango Health Network, the funding will cover the next 5 years.

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Spring 2021 classes began remotely at SUNY Oneonta this week, and the college has put a comprehensive plan with input from students, faculty, staff, public health experts, community leaders and elected officials, for a safe semester. SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig told WCDO News about the plan:

(Dennis Craig 1-27-21)

President Craig said that over 1,500 students registered for at least one in-person class. About 650 students have opted to live in residence halls this semester, while housing capacity on campus is more than 3,600.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-27-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 2 new cases of COVID Tuesday, they report 21 hospitalized, 166 active cases and 348 quarantined & they reported 3 more deaths, the county has had 35 deaths since the spring.

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The State Labor Department released Unemployment rates for local counties for the month of December.  Locally, Chenango County had 5.6% Delaware County 5.6% and Otsego County 5.8%, the state wide rate was 8.2% in December.

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The Village of Bainbridge will present the Village’s Police Reform Commission report for Public Comment through a ZOOM Meeting Tonight, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade Comments:

(Phil Wade 1-27-21)

The ZOOM link is available for tonight’s meeting on the VillageofBainbridge.org website; the meeting will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that no new players were voted in Tuesday, but they could still have a ceremony in July, depending on the COVID situation.  Last Year’s inductees, Derek Jeter and Larry Walker had their ceremonies postponed because of the pandemic, but would be honored this year.

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The Village of Sidney crews discovered a Water Main Break at about 4:30 this morning, located near Valley View Drive.  Sidney Water customers along State Route 8 near Guilford will have their water service interrupted during the repairs, they hope to have the repairs completed by about 12:00 Noon today.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-26-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 26, 2021

P.M. News Tuesday 1-26-21

Delaware Valley Humane Society received their figures from the Staff Works Fundraiser that they participated in back in December; Society Director Erin Insinga told WCDO News that this year’s effort was unexpectedly successful:

(Erin Insinga 1-26-21)

Insinga said that the money raised will be used for some repairs to the building & for day to day expenses that the shelter faces.

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The Snow forecast for this area will not be very much, just enough to be something of a nuisance, according to local Meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 1-26-21)

The Winter Weather Advisory runs from 5:00 AM tomorrow.

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Chenango County Public Health reported that they are up to 1943 total cases since last year, with 23 hospitalized, 215 active cases & 582 quarantined; they’ve have had 35 deaths & 1676 recoveries.

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New York established a hotline that New Yorkers can call to report suspected fraud. It is a red flag if anyone is promising you the vaccine in exchange for payment. To make a report, call 1-833-VAX-SCAM (1-833-829-7226) or email STOPVAXFRAUD@health.ny.gov

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a Mount Upton man and woman were arrested at the conclusion of a lengthy investigation into a November 5th trespass at a Town of Walton residence.  On January 22, Deputies arrested 38 year old Harry Weed and 31 year old Ambrosia Ford, both of Mount Upton, for 2nd degree criminal trespass, they were processed and released on appearance tickets for Town of Walton Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Town of Hamden to investigate alleged violations of an order of protection, the Investigation revealed that 59-year-old Timothy Yeary of Delhi had repeatedly contacted and left voice messages for the protected party.  Deputies located, arrested and charged Yeary with 1 count of criminal contempt; he was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-25-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 25, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-25-21

The supply of Vaccines coming from the federal government has been consistently around 250,000 a week to New York State over the last few weeks; Governor Cuomo said that those who received their first dose will get their second dose:

(Cuomo 1-25-21)

The State tested over 219,000 people Sunday with 12,008 positive tests, which was about 5.5% of all tested.  Hospitalization went back up slightly to 8730, ICU Patients went up slightly to 1522 and the number on Ventilators went back up to 1005, there were 161 COVID deaths Sunday.

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Delaware County Public Health held its’ first COVID-19 vaccine clinic last Thursday, vaccinating people from group 1B. People who received the first dose of vaccine must return to same location to receive the second dose. Employers in Delaware County seeking COVID-19 vaccinations for their staff that are listed in Phase 1B can email their contact information to Delaware County Public Health at dcph@co.delaware.ny.us.

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Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID numbers this morning; they report 239 active cases, 22 are hospitalized, there are 647 quarantined.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 21 new cases of COVID Sunday, with 256 Active cases, 18 hospitalized & 1 new death. 

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The Village of Bainbridge will present the Village’s Police Reform Commission report for Public Comment through a ZOOM Meeting This Wednesday night.  Bainbridge Mayor Phil wade explains:

(Phil Wade 1-25-21)

The ZOOM link is available for the Wednesday Night meeting on the VillageofBainbridge.org website; the meeting will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

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The Barstool Fund has been set up by Barstool Sports.com, to raise money for small businesses struggling to survive due to the pandemic.  Locally, Interskate 88 in Oneonta received substantial funding, owner Eric Nelson comments:

(Eric Nelson 1-25-21)

More information about contributing to the fund to help small businesses or what other small businesses received funds, go to barstoolsports.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-25-21

The total week 6 federal allocation of vaccine delivery to providers was completed over the weekend.  New York’s health care distribution sites have received 1,304,050 first doses and administered 88% or 1,144,000 first dose vaccinations.  Delivery of the week 7 allocation from the federal government does not begin until the middle of this week.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 29 new cases Friday, 13 new COVID cases Saturday, & 18 news cases Sunday, with 160 active cases, 20 hospitalizations & 367 are quarantined.

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The Sidney central School district was notified that 2 6th grade students have tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the students were on campus was Tuesday, January 19th.  The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model.

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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras joined SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig Sunday to reopen campus for the spring semester.   On Sunday, students moved back to campus housing for pre-semester COVID testing and quarantining before the Spring Semester start date of in-person classes of February 1st.  The SUNY system has announced it will be increasing the frequency of mandatory COVID-19 testing at schools.  All students, staff, and faculty who frequent the campuses will be tested weekly for the start of the semester, prior to the start of in-person classes, there will be mandatory mask-wearing & there will be no Spring Break this semester.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-22-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 22, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-22-21

The CDC reported this week that the UK Variant of COVID 19 has the potential to overtake the first COVID virus in the coming months; Governor Cuomo discussed that at his press conference today:

(Cuomo 1-22-21)

The state has administered 97% of the 1st 2 doses of the vaccines from the federal Government, however the amount administered to Hospital workers is still below 70%

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The State Health Department conducted 268,001 COVID tests Thursday, they reported over 15,100 positives, or a lower positivity rate of 5.65%.  Hospitalizations were at 8846, there were 1546 in an ICU Bed & the number of ventilators went down to 992, there were 165 deaths Thursday.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 190 active cases of COVID 19 with 21 hospitalized & 522 quarantined.  They are up to 1821 cases since last spring with 1540 recoveries & 35 deaths.

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Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will investigate prescription drug price hikes connected to the pandemic.  The Department of Financial Services Office of Pharmacy Benefits announced an investigation into significant price spikes for 6 drugs that were connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Freshman State Senator Peter Oberacker heard his 1st budget proposal as a state lawmaker this week, he told WCDO News of proposals that he liked & disliked:

(Oberacker 1-22-21)

Oberacker replaces Jim Seward in the 51st State Senator District, who decided to retire last year after serving for more than 3 decades in the State Senate.

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The State Assembly Majority Democrats this week are looking to change how the redistricting process will work and could change how district maps are drawn, in spite of a recent resolution passed by New York Voters; Freshman Assemblyman Joe Angelino opposes the measure:

(Angelino 1-22-21)

Angelino said that the measure was decided in 2014 & it would now be overturned with this new bill.  Redistricting is based on Census figures that were collected & compiled in 2020, the state legislature will likely change district lines in the next 2 years.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-22-21

Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state’s vaccination program. To date, New York’s health care distribution sites have administered 93% of 1st  doses received from the federal government, and 91% of 1st & 2nd doses.  The Southern Tier had the highest rating, almost 100% were vaccinated.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 30 new COVID cases reported Thursday, they report over 280 active cases, 19 hospitalized, there was 1 death reported Wednesday & 1 reported Thursday, cases continue to be related to social gatherings.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 30 news COVID cases Thursday, with 4 new deaths & 17 hospitalized, 138 active cases & 240 in quarantine.

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Sidney Central School District reported 4 positive COVID-19 cases, 2-2nd graders, 1-7th grader and one 9th grade student have tested positive for COVID-19. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and contact tracing, There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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New York State Department of Labor reported that the state Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.2% in December, the 5th Straight Month of Declining Unemployment Rates in New York State.   The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 8.2%, falling from 8.4% in November.

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The Open Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through March 31st.  This extension allows individuals eligible for Qualified Health Plan insurance additional time to enroll for coverage in 2021.   New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, and by connecting with a free enrollment assister.

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Freshman State Senator Peter Oberacker toured Sidney Businesses Thursday.  Among Oberacker visits were Amphenol, SFCU,  Sidney Emergency Medical Services, Roma Ristorante & Pizzeria, USA Custom Pad, & Alpine Metal Roofing.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-21-21

by wcdonews Posted on January 21, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-21-21

The State Health Department reported 4 new cases of the UK variant of COVID 19 has been reported in New York State. 2 of the cases were identified in Saratoga County and 2 in Suffolk County, there are 22 known cases of the variant in the state, The Wadsworth Lab is also continuously testing for other COVID-19 virus strains and so far, no other variants besides the UK strain have been found in New York.

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Governor Cuomo updated the state’s COVID-19 numbers today.  The State tested over 224,000 New Yorkers Wednesday, with over 13,800 testing positive, the positivity rate has been slowly declining, it was down to 6.1% Wednesday.  Hospitalization declined to just over 9,000, ICU patients declined slightly to 1560, and the number of patients on ventilators was down slightly to 1,011.  There were 174 deaths Wednesday from the virus.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 3 more deaths from COVID 19 today.  The County has 192 active cases, 447 quarantined and 22 hospitalized & they now have 35 deaths from the virus since last year.

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The Johnson City Police Department arrested 31 year old Mark Mongillo of Unadilla for several drug & weapons charges Tuesday.  Mongillo was charged after Police stopped a vehicle driving erratically on State Route 201, officers located a handgun & drug paraphernalia in the car, and he was also accused of driving with a suspended license Mongillo was processed and was remanded to the Broome County Jail.

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DCMO BOCES and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce have partnered to offer a 4-week workshop for those interested in launching a micro-enterprise or freelance business.  Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 1-21-21)

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday, from 6 – 8 pm, starting March 2nd, both virtually and broadcast with live facilitation at the Chamber office at 5 ½ Main Street in Delhi.  Registration required by February 12th through Martha Ryan at DCMO BOCES at 335.1292 or dcmoboces.com.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-21-21

A New York Army National Guard medical evacuation helicopter based at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Rochester International Airport, crashed Wednesday night in the Town of Mendon, while on a routine training mission.  3 Soldiers on board were killed, the incident is under investigation.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 1 more COVID 19 death and 41 new cases Wednesday, following 80 new cases Tuesday.  The County has 270 active cases, 19 hospitalized; they have had 24 deaths since last year. 

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Delaware County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases Wednesday, with 132 active cases, 16 hospitalized and 213 quarantined.

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The Sidney Central School District reported 2 new positive COVID-19 cases.  The district has been notified that 1 staff member and 1 High School student have tested positive for COVID-19, they have not been on campus since Friday, January 15th. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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An American Red cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today, at the Foothills performing Arts Center on Market Street.  The drive runs from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, appointments are requested by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.

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The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will be closing at the end of the month, and selling its entire inventory at a discount, according a Facebook post by the owners Wednesday.  The mill is closing on January 31st and is selling its remaining stock, the owners posted that they will reassess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as it progresses.

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