WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-15-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 15, 2020

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-15-20

The 1st big winter storm of the season is heading this way late Wednesday in Thursday, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Townsend 12-15-20)

The National Weather service has a Winter Storm Watch in Place from 3:00 PM Wednesday through 10:00 AM Thursday.

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Governor Cuomo said that Hospitalizations could approximately double in one month if the current rate of growth continues:

(Cuomo 12-15-20)

The Governor said that the fall and winter surge could lead to 11,000 people hospitalized with COVID and 3,500 additional fatalities in a month if the current rate continues.

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Broome County Health Department reported another 116 positive COVID 19 cases today, they reported no deaths, they have had 154 so far.  There are 5610 recoveries & almost 4700 are being monitored by the Broome Health Department.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 2 more deaths today from COVID-19.  The County reports 130 active cases, 8 active hospitalizations, 552 quarantines, there were 12 more positive cases, bringing the county total to 880. There have been 714 recoveries, 16 total deaths & over 50,000 tests have been performed.

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The Town of Sidney will be holding a Special Meeting and receive public comments and act on the proposed Annexation request from the Village of Sidney for 2 parcels totaling 5.6 acres along County Route 4 in Sidney.  The meeting will take place on Monday December 28th at 7:00 p.m. at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.

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The Cooperstown Central School District announced today that they will go to all remote learning until January 19th.  The district reported 1 new COVID 19 case, and a rising number of close contacts to that case, as the reason to go to remote learning.

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The Otsego County Board of representatives approved of a measure to add to the staff of the County Health Department.  The Health Department continues to respond to the rising number of COVID 19 cases, at least 3 more health professionals will be added to the staff for the fight against the ongoing pandemic.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-15-20

Governor Cuomo directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets as a coastal storm system is expected to bring heavy snow & strong winds beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday morning.    The track of the storm is still developing, early forecasts and models show it has the potential to deliver 7 to 12 inches of snow and sleet across the New York City, Long Island, Southern Tier and the Mid-Hudson Regions.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new COVID 19 cases, 17 are hospitalized & they report another death, giving them 9 since the spring.  Otsego County has had 1597 total confirmed cases, with 146 active cases, 840 of the cases come from the Oneonta colleges.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that there were 16 positive new cases of COVID 19 Monday there were 99 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, 384 are quarantined, and Delaware County has had 528 total cases with 420 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-14-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 14, 2020

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-14-20

Governor Cuomo announced that COVID vaccinations began today, with thousands expected to be vaccinated.  The Governor commented about who gets the first & 2nd groupings of vaccines at his briefing today in Albany:

(Cuomo 12-14-20)

The Governor said that 90 sites to deep freeze the vaccines have been set up around the state, over 516,000 doses are expected to arrive this month, Research indicates that 75% to 85% of the population need to get vaccinated in order the spread of the virus to slow down & eventually stop, however, 49% of those polled said that they don’t want to get this vaccine.

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New York State tested 159,844 people Sunday across the state for COVID, 5.66% tested positive, or 9044 people.  Hospitalizations are now up to 5,712. The number of people in ICU beds is up to 1040, the number on Ventilators is 572 & there were 83 COVID related deaths Sunday.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 87 more positive cases of COVID 19 since Friday.  They have 134 Active Cases, 573 Quarantines, 8 people are hospitalized, and they have had a total of 868 Confirmed Cases.  Chenango County has had 699 recoveries, 14 deaths and over 50,000 tests have been conducted.

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The Broome County Health Department reported 180 more positive COVID 19 tests since Friday, and they also report 3 more deaths.  They report 6317 total cases, 154 deaths, there have been 5545 recoveries & over 4600 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that there will be no General Membership Meeting Tuesday, due to an uptick in local COVID 19 Cases.  Chamber officials said that 1 agenda item that needs to be finalized prior to the end of the year is the vote for an open Board of Director Seat. There are 3 openings due to Director Terms expiring, 2 Directors Barb Mulkins & Matt Germond are willing to continue, there is 1 nomination for the open seat, and that is Roger Barnhart.  Anyone with an objection to the nominee or the Directors staying on should email:  bainbridge.chamber@yahoo.com.

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The Cooperstown Central School district announced that they went to remote learning today & will do so again tomorrow, after a staff member tested positive for COVID recently.  Staff was ordered to report to the school for both days, and a decision on Wednesday is expected to be announced tomorrow.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-14-20

Governor Cuomo announced that over 205,000 Tests were reported Saturday, with Positive Test Results for 10,194, or 4.96 %.  Patient Hospitalization went up to 5,410, the Number ICU patients decreased slightly to 1,009, Number ICU with Intubation was up to 567, and there were 106 Deaths Saturday.

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Governor Cuomo announced Friday that New York will get 346,000 COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna pending approval from the FDA, those vaccines will follow the 170,000 Pfizer vaccines that were previously announced. About 4,500 vaccines will be distributed to the Southern Tier. The Governor also announced that the State Commercial Eviction Moratorium will be extended again. 

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Delaware County Public Health reported that 74% of recent COVID cases are linked to “living room spread” involving small gatherings among family and friends.  Delaware County had 12 new cases Saturday & 5 more Sunday, 83 cases are active with 4 hospitalized & 402 are quarantined.  The County is up to 512 positive cases, 420 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 25 new cases of COVID Friday, 27 on Saturday & 21 on Sunday.  There are currently 869 individuals on quarantine for being in close contact with a positive case.  Otsego County has had 1588 total confirmed cases, 170 active cases, 16 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, and 768 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College

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The Sidney Central School District announced that the district has been notified that a 1st grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been on campus since Tuesday, December 8th. 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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A former aide to Governor Cuomo, who is now running for Manhattan borough president, has accused him of sexual harassment in a series of tweets Sunday.  Lindsey Boylan tweeted that the Democratic governor “sexually harassed her for years.   Cuomo’s press office said that there was no truth to the claims.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-11-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 11, 2020

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-11-20

Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing today in Albany; he said that as Hospitalizations rise & a vaccine arrival is imminent, there are 3 main objectives now:

(Cuomo 12-11-20)

New York State conducted over 212,000 COVID 19 tests Thursday; there were 10,591 positive test results, or roughly 5%.  Hospitalizations continue to climb, to 5,321, 1007 are now in ICU beds & 546 are on ventilators, there were 87 COVID related deaths on Thursday.

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The Broome County Health Department had another 73 positive COVID 19 tests to report today, bringing their total to 6137 since the spring.  They reported 1 more death bringing their total to 151.  They have 5251 recoveries and the Health Department is monitoring almost 5000 people.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 14 more positive tests for COVID today, they report  125 Active Cases, 502 Active Quarantines, 7 people are Hospitalized & 14 have died.  Chenango County has had 781 Confirmed Cases since March, with 653 recoveries & over 48,800 tests have been performed.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were contacted by a Deposit resident who reported that her social security number was used by another person to commit fraud.  22 year old Kinda Osborne of Deposit is accused of misrepresenting herself as a State employee, in order to gain access to the victim’s social security number, which she is accused of using to apply for a debit card.  Osborne was charged with Identity Theft & Criminal Impersonation, she was released on appearance tickets for the Town of Deposit Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Sean Gillespie of Bovina on a warrant issued by the Town of Delhi Court.  Gillespie was wanted for Criminal Mischief, Grand Larceny & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, for allegedly removing catalytic converters from vehicles that were parked in the Town of Delhi.  Gillespie was located by the City of Oneonta Police Department; he was arraigned in the Town of Andes Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.   

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that Santa Claus will be visiting the next 2 Saturdays, but due to the pandemic, the appearance will be a little different this year, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 12-11-20)

Also this year, the annual Holiday House Decorating contest will be held; Judges will make the round on Saturday December 19th at 7:00 PM.

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THE New York STATE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THE 2021 WINTER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.  HIGH RISK SPORTS SUCH AS BASKETBALL, WRESTLING AND ICE HOCKEY HAVE ALSO BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED BY STATE OFFICIALS. LOW AND MODERATE RISK REGULAR SEASON SPORTS CONTINUE TO BE PERMITTED, MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON, FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-11-20

Governor Cuomo reported that over 197,000 COVID tests were conducted statewide on Wednesday, with 10,178 positives, or 5.15%.  Patient Hospitalizations went up by 171 to  5,164, patients in ICU beds continues to climb, they are up to 994 & 539 patients are on Ventilators, there were 92 Deaths Wednesday.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 20 new cases Thursday, Since December 1st there have been 203 confirmed cases reported, 745 are quarantined for being in close contact with a positive case.  Otsego County has had 1516 total confirmed cases, with 151 active cases, 17 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, and more than half of the cases came from SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 6 new cases of COVID Thursday they have 95 active cases with 5 hospitalized & 338 in quarantine.  Most of the new cases are attributed to “living Room Spread” from small home gatherings.  Delaware County has had 481 cases, 377 recoveries and 9 deaths.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 2 car accident December 4th in the Town of Delhi that has resulted in the arrest of a Delhi man on driving while ability impaired by drugs charges.  Deputies were dispatched to Spring Valley Road in the Town of Delhi, where 44-year-old Joseph Garone of Delhi had allegedly backed into another vehicle, causing substantial damage, he appeared to be under the influence of drugs & was taken into custody.  Garone was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, unsafe backing and failure to notify DMV of an address change he was released on an appearance tickets for Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The Sidney American legion will hold their annual Kids Christmas party Saturday afternoon, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(LARRY HALBERT 12-11-20)

The event will run from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM at the legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-10-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 10, 2020

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-10-20

Governors, Mayors & government leaders across the nation are urging the federal Government to include them in the next Federal COVID stimulus package, as they are all facing massive debts from tackling the pandemic since the spring, Governor Cuomo yesterday said that he is begging the New York Congressional Delegation to urge their colleagues in Washington to get it done or face dire consequences:

(Cuomo 12-10-20)

Previous federal aid went to taxpayers & businesses, but not local governments.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 13 more positive cases & another death from COVID 19.  The county reports a 14th death, 99 Active Cases, 480 Active Quarantines 7 people are hospitalized.  Chenango County has had 767 Total Confirmed Cases, 647 recoveries & they have conducted over 48,300 tests.

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Broome County Health Department reports another 84 positive COVID cases today, bringing their total to 6064 since the spring.  They also reported 5 more deaths, bring their toll up to 150, they have had 5157 recoveries & they are monitoring over 4700 people.

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Hospice Chenango is holding their annual “Light Up A Life” event virtually this year, which will be featured on YouTube tonight at 7:00 PM, organizer Inda Gillette explains:

(Inda Gillette 12-10-20)

More information about the “Light Up A Life” or Hospice Chenango programs is available at 334-3556.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the launch of the New York Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership. The program will provide small businesses and their landlords that have struggle during the COVID 19 Pandemic, with informational resources and pro bono assistance to help both parties reach mutually-beneficial lease workout agreements. This service is available to all New York State small businesses and landlords, and participation is voluntary.   Additionally, the New York Forward Loan Fund continues to provide working capital loans of up to $100,000 to help small businesses and non-profit organizations reopen.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 21 year old Jessica Winans of Unadilla after a report of a motor vehicle accident on River Road in the Town of Sidney.  Upon arrival Troopers observed that Winans exhibited signs of intoxication during their interview.   Winans was charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or more, operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile phone, as well as other charges. Winans was released to appear in the Town of Sidney Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-10-20

Otsego County Department of Health had 21 new COVID 19 cases reported Wednesday, giving the county 1496 total confirmed cases,  143 active cases,  17 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths;  767 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College

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Delaware County Public Health reported 11 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, with 96 active cases, 8 hospitalizations & 320 in quarantine.  Delaware County has had 475 total cases, 370 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced that Al Michaels will be the 45th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence. He will be honored during induction weekend in July 2021.  Michaels became lead broadcaster on ABC’s “Monday Night Baseball” telecasts in 1983. He was in the booth when an earthquake struck at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park in 1989.

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Barbara Ann Heegan will resign shortly from the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, to be the next president and CEO of the Greenwood South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.   Heegan starts January 4th, the Chamber Board of Directors announced the appointment of Alan Rubin as Interim President & CEO effective Tuesday, December 29th.

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State Police arrested 26 year old Nicholas Weathers of Endicott for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawfully Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle.  Troopers spotted a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, they stopped the vehicle and began to interview Weathers, When troopers asked him to step out of his vehicle, and he drove off.   Weathers parked in Endicott and took off on foot, he was taken into custody.  Weathers was found in possession of a loaded handgun; he does not possess a pistol permit.  Weathers was transported to Wilson Hospital for an evaluation, he was later processed at Broome Central Processing.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-9-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 9, 2020

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-9-20

Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing today, he outlined the priorities for Vaccine distributions in the state, with the first shipment expected sometime next week:

(Cuomo 12-9-20)

The Governor said that 90 sites are being set up around the state for the cold storage of the Vaccines; the first shipments are expected from Pfizer, with more coming from Moderna & Pfizer later in the month.

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Governor Cuomo reported that 10,585 New Yorkers tested positives for COVID 19 Tuesday, out of more than 194,000 tested, or 5.44% of all tested.  4,993 Patients are Hospitalizations Statewide, 952 Patients in the ICU; 521 are on ventilators, there were 95 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Tuesday. 

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Chenango County Public Health reported another 15 positive COVID 19 cases Tuesday, bringing their totals to 754.  They have 95 active cases with 6 hospitalizations, 452 are quarantined 640 have recovered & there have been 13 deaths.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 5980 total COVID 19 cases, after announcing 79 more positive tests today.  The county has 145 deaths, over 5106 recoveries with over 4700 being monitored by the Health Department.

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Driver’s license expiration dates have been pushed back to January 1, 2021. If you have a New York State Driver’s License or permit with an expiration date after March 1, 2020, it is still valid until January 1, 2021. This extended an Executive Order that granted people whose licenses expired during the pandemic more time to renew.

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State Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole Price Chopper gift cards from a Richfield Springs church around December 1st.  The gift Cards were worth $2500 which was earmarked to be handed out to local families in need this Holiday Season, Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police at Troop C at 561-7400.

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Bassett Healthcare Network & local Public Health Departments announced that they will hold a COVID 19 Vaccine Webinar on Thursday December 17th from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM.  The webinar will be available through ZOOM or by calling 1-646-876-9923 shortly before the beginning of the webinar.

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19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado is holding a Facebook Live Town Hall at 7:00 PM tonight, to update constituents and answer their questions.  Interested constituents can submit questions in advance by going to the congressman’s Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-9-20

State Police were dispatched early Monday Morning to a report of a fire on Welton Street in the town of Colesville.  60 year old Wendy Sutton died as a result of the fire, Harpursville, Windsor, Ouaguaga and West Colesville Fire Departments responded.   The fire is not believed to be suspicious & the investigation is ongoing.

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Governor Cuomo reported that 9935 tested positives for COVID 19 Monday, out of more than 162,000 tested, or 5.74% of all tested.  4,835 Patients are Hospitalizations Statewide, 906 Patients in the ICU; 493 are on ventilators, there were 74 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Monday. 

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 35 new COVID cases reported Tuesday, the county now reports 1475 total confirmed cases, 134 active cases,  17 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths,  767 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College

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Delaware County is reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and 5 recoveries. The known active cases have reached 100. To date there have been 464 confirmed positive cases, 298 people are under mandatory quarantine, 93 people are isolated at home and 7 people are in a hospital, 9 people have died and 355 have recovered.

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Commerce Chenango, NBT Bank, The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, SUNY Morrisville & others have teamed up to distribute complete holiday meals in 2 Chenango County locations on December 18th. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green comments;

(Kerri Green 12-9-20)

Site #1 on December 18th will be at SUNY Morrisville, Conkey Ave in Norwich and pick-up time is 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, reservations are requested at 334-5144, Site #2 will be manned by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce at General Clinton Park with a pick-up time of 2:00 to 3:00 PM, pre-registration is requested at 607-316-2319.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-8-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 8, 2020

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-8-20

State Supreme Court Judge Scott DelConte ruled today that the Board of Elections for all 8 counties in the 22nd Congressional District must fix their errors in the ballot counting process.  Justice DelConte said that the Board of Elections must ensure there are no more misplaced ballots, that all challenged ballots noted as challenged and all previously uncounted ballots must be counted, if those 3 items are not finished, a recount may be ordered.  Vote counts had both Anthony Brinidisi & Claudia Tenney leading by about a dozen votes at various times, after more than 28,000 ballots were counted.  

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Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases locally, with 15 more positives reported Monday.  Chenango County is up to 89 Active Cases, 6 are hospitalized & 430 are quarantined.  Chenango County had had 739 Total Cases with 632 recoveries 13 deaths and over 47,800 tests have been conducted.

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All of the local Counties have seen an increase in COVID 19 cases since the beginning of November, with more increases expected due to continuing Holliday gatherings, Heather Warner of Delaware County Public Health told WCDO news that we could see New York on Pause again if people continue to ignore guidance:

(Heather Warner 12-8-20)

Governor Cuomo has Hospitals will be Mandated to Expand Capacity by 25%, Regions to Be Designated as Red Zones if Hospital Capacity Is Projected to Become Critical, New York State is Asking Retired Doctors and Nurses to Return to Service & Indoor Dining could be Reduced to 25% in the upstate counties if a Region’s Hospitalizations Do Not Stabilize in Next few Days.

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Joe Angelino is getting ready to begin his 1st term as an Assemblyman, replacing Cliff Crouch, who is retiring after 25 years in the Assembly; Angelino told WCDO News that he has been to Albany recently to start the orientation:

(Angelino 12-8-20)

Angelino said that he also met with a dozen other new Assembly representatives at the Orientation, no decision have been firmed up with regards to starting a legislative session without have over 150 people meeting in 1 place, which contradicts CDC & State guidelines for COVID 19.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond said that he continues to receive phone calls regarding a grandparent scam, where someone calls an unsuspecting grandparent pretending to be a grandchild in trouble, or a law enforcement official who has arrested a grandchild.  Sheriff DuMond told WCDO News that unfortunately, the caller sounds realistic:

(DuMond 12-8-20)

Sheriff DuMond said that people can report any fraud targeting older people to the Federal Trade Commission online or at 877-382-4357.

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Speculation continues to swirl regarding the future of Acco Brands in Sidney, as employment has continues to decrease over the last several years, Julie McEwan is in Media Relations in Acco’s Illinois headquarters, and she told WCDO News that nothing has been decided yet:

(Julie McEwan 12-8-20)

McEwan said that the company typically employs up to 500 people at their Sidney facility.

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State Police arrested 27 year old Brittany Cochran of Binghamton for felony Possession of a Forged Instrument; she is accused of trying to purchase a vehicle from a private seller using counterfeit money.  State Police also arrested 36 year old Hahseem McQueen of Binghamton for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, in connection with the case, both were transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing after their arrests.

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Raymond Corporation’s Sales and Service Centers raised a total of $11,700 for breast cancer awareness during the 7th annual Pink Pallet Jack Project online auction.  3 Raymond powered pallet jacks were auctioned off on eBay between October 19th & the 29th, with all the proceeds split evenly between the 3 organizations,  Winning bids were accepted from 3 transportation companies, with their donations going to assist patients recovering from breast cancer treatments, both physically and financially.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-8-20

Otsego County Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID 19 Monday; there has been a cluster of 12 cases associated with the Cooperstown American Legion.  Otsego County reports 1440 total confirmed cases, 127 active cases, 14 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths since March.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 8 news COVID cases Monday, with 87 active cases 5 hospitalized & 254 are quarantined, they are up to 446 total cases with 350 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-7-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 7, 2020

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-7-20

Governor Cuomo held a COVID briefing today, with Dr. Anthony Fauci of the CDC, the governor recapped the state strategy as more small gatherings are expected over the holidays, which is contributing to 70% of the new cases currently:

(Cuomo 12-7-20)

Dr. Fauci said that if people let their guard down & don’t follow the CDC guidelines, the surge could hit badly in the New Year:

(Dr. Anthony Fauci 12-7-20)

The state reported that 152000 tests were performed Sunday, with 7302 positive  tests, or about 4.8% of all tested, over 4600 are hospitalized, 872 are in ICU beds & 477 are on ventilators, and another 80 died from the virus Sunday.

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Chenango County Public reported today that they have had 42 new COVID 19 cases since Friday’s report, and 2 more residents died from COVID complications.   The County now has 87 active cases, 405 are quarantined, and 5 are hospitalized.  Chenango County had had 724 total cases since March, with 13 deaths, 618 recoveries & over 47,500 tests conducted.

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1 person was killed in a 3 vehicle accident Saturday Night on State Route 235 in the town of Coventry.  26 year old Kyle Smith of Afton was attempting to pass a vehicle driven by 20 year old Austin Smith of Harpursville, Kyle Smith attempted to get back into his lane after observing a 3rd vehicle driven by 36 year old Dennis Robinson of Susquehanna Pennsylvania, Kyle Smith lost control, hit Austin Smith’s vehicle, which then hit the Robinson Truck.  Austin Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, the investigation is continuing.

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Governor Cuomo announced that State Police issued 13,887 tickets during this year’s Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative from Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. State Troopers also arrested 155 people for DWI and investigated 757 crashes, including 3 fatalities. In the Southern Tier, 1096 tickets were issued, 431 tickets for speeding, 9 for DWI, 11 for distracted driving, 172 for child restraint or seat belts violations & 17 for the move over law.

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A traffic stop in the town of Norwich led the to the arrest of a man wanted for stealing a camper from Otsego County in October then abandoning it in Binghamton.   State Police arrested 46 year old Clint Payne of Beaver, Pennsylvania, for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  On November 20th,  Payne came to the State Police Norwich barracks inquiring about another matter, when he drove off a trooper observed that Payne’s vehicle had multiple vehicle and traffic infractions, he was stopped & the trooper discovered that Payne was wanted for Grand Larceny in Otsego County & he was accused of possessing of methamphetamine.  Payne was processed in Oneonta, the Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing & Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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State Police arrested 26 year old John Flora of Windsor for allegedly burglarizing residences in the town of Windsor. An investigation by State Police BCI arrested Flora at his residence.  He was charged with multiple counts of 2nd degree Burglary & was taken to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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Village of Sidney Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Committee has had 16 community members appointed, with Village residents, business owners, Religious leaders, Village Board members, Members of the Police Department, Delaware County Public Defender’s office  and Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard.  The committee has reviewed how the Sidney Police Department operates and with public input determines what changes, if any, need to be made.  Sidney mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News about how they will get public input:

(Andy Matviak 12-7-20)

After the public input in the months of December and January, they will draft a reform and reinvention plan that will be shared with the public, in February the committee will make any needed changes & submit the revised plan to the Village board for approval. In March the approved plan will be submitted to New York State.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-7-20

Attorneys for the Claudia Tenney and Anthony Brindisi campaigns filed new motions in State Supreme Court in Oswego regarding the ongoing ballot counts in the 22nd congressional district race.   55 recently-discovered Chenango County early voting ballots & about 2000 other disputed ballots will be ruled on by Justice Scott Delconte in State Supreme Court in Oswego this afternoon.

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The State Health Department reported that over 205,000 people were tested for COVID Saturday, with over 9700 positive tests.  Patient Hospitalization continue to increase to 4,442, the Number in ICU beds is up to 850, the Number on ventilators increased to 464, there were 56 deaths Saturday.

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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. This person has not been on campus since Wednesday, December 2nd. The Delaware County Health Department is conducting the investigation and will notify anyone who they feel may have been exposed. The teachers and students impacted by the quarantine have been contacted, as they will transition to a remote learning environment.

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The Walton Central School District will learn remotely today and Tuesday, after the Delaware County Health officials notified the district of a positive COVID-19 case involving a staff member, contact tracing will take place the next two days.

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The Oxford Academy and Central School District is going remote today through Monday, December 14th, due to positive COVID-19 cases involving a staff member and a high school student.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 13 new COVID 19 cases Sunday, bringing their total to 438 since spring.  There are 87 active cases, 5 are hospitalized & 246 are quarantined.

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Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 14 COVID cases reported Saturday & 22 new cases Sunday.  Otsego County is up to 1418 total confirmed cases, 109 are active cases, 9 are hospitalized, and there have been 8 deaths since March.  Otsego County Department of Health is announcing a potential COVID 19 exposure at the American Legion 60 Main Street Cooperstown, from November 25th through November 30th, should monitor themselves for symptoms and get tested.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-4-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 4, 2020

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-4-20

O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa, Mrs. Claus, and others on Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  The event will be a pandemic related alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade; it will feature goodie bags, gifts, and other surprises for those who drive through. Vehicles are asked to follow traffic and drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, children are asked to bring their Christmas wish lists for Santa, and more information is available at 746-0331.

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The Silo Restaurant in Greene has been put up for sale by owners Gary Kurz & his wife Joanne, after operating for more than 4 decades, Kurz told WCDO News about the decision:

(Gary Kurz 12-4-20)

Kurz said that he will continue to operate the restaurant until it is sold along with other area properties they have.

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An Upside Down Parade day will be held in Afton tomorrow, after the annual Christmas Parade had to be cancelled due to COVID 19.  Mellissa Matthews of 6Zero7 events told WCDO News that they will be doing instead of the parade:

(Melissa Matthews 12-4-20)

The full schedule is available at the “Afton In Winter” Facebook Page.

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Chobani is hosting its 6th annual Community Giveaway at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich to show appreciation to the Central New York region.  This year’s event moved to a larger venue due to the Coronavirus. All the fun takes place with Chobani on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon while supplies last. Every December, the company hands out 5,000 free cases of Chobani products as a thank you gift to local residents.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative that spanned 3 counties, an employee at Blue Ox on State Route 8 in the town of Guilford was found to be not in compliance with the laws dealing with the sale of alcohol to person under the age of 21.  22 year old Matthew Tubbs of Norwich was charged with Prohibited Sale to a Person Under the Age of 21, He was issued an appearance ticket to the town of Guilford court.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 652 COVID 19 cases since March, with 51 Active Cases, 268 Quarantines & 4 Hospitalizations. there have been 11 deaths, 588 recoveries & over 45,700 tests performed.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they had 106 more COVID 19 positive cases Friday, bringing their total up to 5596 since the Spring, they have 622 active cases, with 30 hospitalized, there were 4 more deaths, their death toll is up to 140, over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-4-20

State Police issued 1,779 tickets during this year’s Operation Hardhat, an initiative between State Police, the State Department of Transportation and others, to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways.   The number of violations issued was 69.8% Higher than the 2019 Operation Hard Hat.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding a virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony this afternoon at 5:00 PM.  Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 12-3-20)

Schunk said that the event can be found through the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page with a “Facebook Live” Event. 

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Governor Cuomo reported that the state tested over 203,000 people Wednesday, with 9855 new positive tests for COVID 19.  Patient Hospitalization were up to 4,063, the Number of ICU patients was up to 783 with 377 on ventilators, there were 61 deaths, the state death told is now at  26,955.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 16 new cases of COVID 19 on Thursday, the county has had 1356 total confirmed cases, they report 91 active cases with 10 hospitalized, and there have been 8 deaths. 

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The 24th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep began today & continues Saturday.  Farms, businesses & local governments will bring their hazardous materials for collection Friday at their designated times, households that have registered will bring their hazardous items Saturday.

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