WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-3-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 3, 2020

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-3-20

Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will receive an initial delivery of COVID-19 vaccine doses for 170,000 New Yorkers; they should start arriving on December 15. Governor Cuomo said that it could be difficult to get enough vaccines, and over time it could be difficult to get people to want to get the vaccine, which is why they will have their own state panel check out the FDA approvals:

(Cuomo 12-3-30)

Governor Cuomo said that the State expects additional allocations of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna later this month.

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State & Local Health Departments are seeing a rapid increase in COVID 19 cases in the last month, with a state wide increase in Hospitalizations of about 350% since November 1st.  Heather Warner of Delaware County Public Health told WCDO news of the latest trends that they are finding with COVID 19 positive cases:

(Heather Warner 12-3-20)

Warner said that people need to remember to wash their hands, wear their facemasks correctly, socially distance by 6 feet and avoid large gatherings or event get together with a small number of people in one residence or location.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their 11th death from the COVID 19 virus today.  They report 51 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 268 are quarantined & they are up to 652 cases since the Spring with 588 recoveries.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Wednesday morning to a tractor trailer rollover on County Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi.  Deputies located a pick-up truck and flatbed trailer  carrying a farm tractor that had overturned while navigating a sharp curve, the driver 76 year old Donald Hebbard of Franklin, was not injured,  diesel fuel was spilled from the farm tractor & the DEC Spill Team responded to the scene for evaluation and clean-up.  Hebbard was issued a ticket for speed not reasonable and prudent.

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The 24th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep days begin tomorrow & continue on 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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the Chenango county historical Society will hold their “Parade of Trees” event differently this year due to the pandemic, Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 12-3-20)

Charitable organizations can still participate by contacting the Chenango Historical Association tomorrow at 334-9227 or by email to Operations@ChenangoHistorical.org.

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Hospice Chenango is holding their annual “Light Up A Life” event virtually this year, organizer Inda Gillette explains:

(Inda Gillette 12-3-20)

Gillette said that the sale of ornaments can be purchased through tomorrow; more information is available at 334-3556.

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Bidding ends tomorrow on the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Holiday Wreaths fundraiser, Chamber spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 12-3-20)

The highest bidders on each of the 22 wreaths will be notified, and the wreaths will be distributed at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-3-20

Otsego County Department of Health reported 16 new COVID cases reported Wednesday, they report 91 active cases, 11 are hospitalized, they’ve had 1340 total confirmed cases with 8 deaths, and 766 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 8 more new cases of COVID Wednesday, they have 76 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, & 255 are quarantined.  Delaware County has had 389 total cases, with 304 recoveries and 9 deaths.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & Delaware Opportunities have teamed up for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, Area drop off points include Delhi Telephone Company, Arc of Delaware County, Beaver Mountain Log Homes in Deposit, Mirabito Energy Products on Steiner Road in Sidney & the Sidney Airport.  The campaign runs through tomorrow when Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses, more information is available at 746-1600.

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Broome County Health Department reported 3 more deaths from COVID 19 Wednesday, they have had 134 deaths since March; they’ve had 5395 cases so far, with 4693 recoveries and over 4000 are being monitored by the department.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old John Brussell of Oxford for aggravated unlicensed operation. After conducting a traffic stop on State Highway 12 in the Town of Oxford, Brussell is accused of operating a motor vehicle without a valid New York State driver’s license. Brussell was released on an appearance ticket and is to return to the Town of Oxford Court on a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-2-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 2, 2020

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-2-20

Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing today, he outlined how the state will try to keep hospitalizations from COVID at manageable levels, and the state will have to work to get everyone vaccinated against COVID, once the vaccines physically arrive in the state:

(Cuomo 12-2-20)

The Governor said that over 193,000 tests were conducted Tuesday, with over 8900 testing positive, about 4.6% of all tested.  Hospitalizations continue to increase, with 3924 hospitalized, 742 are now in an ICU bed & 373 are on ventilators, there were 69 deaths Tuesday.

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Chenango County Public Health issued a COVID19 Update today, they report 49 active cases with 5 people hospitalized & 256 are quarantined.  Chenango County has had 225 cases since November 1st and 649 cases since March, they have had 578 recoveries.

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Operation Merry Christmas is still accepting donations to their program, which brings toys & clothing to children is economically struggling families each year, program spokesperson Dorene Ireland explains:

(Dorene Ireland 12-2-20)

Ireland said that this year’s giveaway day is Saturday December 19th at the Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus in Sidney.  The program began in 1940 by the D’Imperio family in Sidney.

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The City of Oneonta Common Council passed their $15.7 million dollar budget at their meeting Tuesday.  The Property tax increase is about 2%, the budget was much less than the previous year’s budget due to lost revenue from the pandemic.

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The tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center will be held virtually tonight. There will be no public viewing of the lighting ceremony, but New Yorkers can watch it on NBC at 8:00 PM.  Starting Thursday, December 3rd, the tree will open to the public with protocols in place to manage crowds.  This Year’s tree came from West Oneonta. 

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The State Division of Consumer Protection reminds consumers that New York’s gender price equity law protects shoppers this holiday season.  This new law eliminates the “Pink Tax,” otherwise known as the practice of charging different prices for “substantially similar” consumer goods or services that are marketed to different genders, now, similar products must have the same price.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-2-20

The controversy continues in the 22nd Congressional District, which showed that Republican Claudia Tenney had regained a slight lead over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi.  State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte ordered each of the 8 counties in the congressional district to submit a final, unofficial count to the court by Monday, however 55 more uncounted absentee ballots were discovered in Chenango County, the next court action is expected next Monday December 7th, when Judge DelConte is expected to rule on 2000 disputed ballots & the new Chenango Ballots.

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Broome County Health Department today reported another 376 positive COVID 19 since Wednesday November 25th, they have had a total of 5313 cases, they reported 15 more deaths since last Wednesday, they report a total of 131 deaths, they’ve had 4652 recoveries since March & over 4000 are being monitored.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new COVID 19 cases reported Tuesday, they now have had a total of 1325 cases,  there are 85 active cases with 8 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths with 765 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta and 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College.  Otsego County has had 292 positive tests in the last month; only 27 of the cases came from the 2 college campuses.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 8 more COVID 19 positive tests Tuesday, with 72 active cases, 4 are hospitalized & 239 are quarantined.  Delaware County Public Health reports a total of 380 cases, 299 recoveries & 9 deaths since March. Delaware County has had 192 new positive tests in the last 30 days.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-20

by wcdonews Posted on December 1, 2020

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-20

State Police arrested 29 year old Norman Shaheen of Smithville following a raid on his residence last week.  Police seized 339 grams of methamphetamine, as well as a shotgun, a handgun, drug paraphernalia & packaging materials, he was charged with criminal possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of firearms, he is being held in jail pending court proceedings.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Saturday to a residence on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi to execute a State Parole Warrant; they arrested 23-year-old Jonathon Stein of Delhi, on the Parole Warrant as well as for Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument when the warrant was executed.  Stein was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail on the Parole Warrant.  

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Congress to invest $6 billion in the WIC program in the Fiscal Year 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill.

(Gillibrand 12-1-20)

New York State WIC providers have reported 3% increased need since the pandemic began many other states were well into the double digits in increased need for WIC’s services. 

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 52 active cases of COVID 19 today, with 5 people hospitalized & 295 quarantined.  Chenango County has had 643 cases of the virus since March with 564 recoveries; they have performed over 45200 tests.

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Delaware Academy announced that a student tested positive for COVID 19, their middle and high schools moved to fully remote instruction yesterday & again today.  The student was last in attendance on Tuesday, November 24th; Students will be notified today regarding tomorrow’s instructional plans.

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The Latest vote count in the 22nd Congressional District has now swung back to give Republican Claudia Tenney the lead over incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi.  All of the Counties have to certify their vote totals, State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte ordered each of the 8 counties in the congressional district to submit a final, unofficial count to the court by yesterday afternoon, the next court action is expected next Monday December 7th, when Judge DelConte is expected to rule on

2000 disputed ballots.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-20

Governor Cuomo today announced New York’s annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across the state begins today.  Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season.  The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations across the state through Wednesday, December 16.  COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of those dropping off donations including masks, social distancing, and access to hand sanitizer.  The drop-off locations include the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley St., Binghamton & the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street Oneonta.

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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Visits the Chenango County Historical Society Museum and she will visit Businesses Downtown Norwich today, Hochul’s visit will start around 1:45 PM. 

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Delaware County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers Monday, they report 14 new cases, they have 71 active cases, 4 people are hospitalized, 234 are quarantined, and they have had 372 cases since March with 9 deaths & 292 recoveries.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 19 new COVID cases Monday, bringing them to 1314 total confirmed cases since March.  There are 89 active cases, 4 are hospitalized there have been 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 to Hartwick College.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-30-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 30, 2020

P.M. NEWS Monday 11-30-20

Governor Cuomo held a daily COVID 19 briefing today, as the numbers keep increasing, he talked about the importance of Hospitals being ready for the next wave of activity:

(Cuomo 11-30-20)

The state tested over 148,000 Sunday, with over 6800 people testing positive, a rate of 4.5%, the number of people hospitalized is 3532, triple the number in the last 30 days, there were 57 deaths from the virus Sunday, the state death toll is 26,747.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they have 60 active cases, 324 Quarantines & 6 Hospitalizations, they have had 639 total cases, with 551 Recoveries, 10 deaths & they have conducted 44,991 tests.

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The Delaware Valley Humane Society is partnering with Staffworks for the annual Save A Life Fundraiser, Erin Insinga of the Humane Society explains:

(Erin Insinga 11-30-20)

The Fundraiser runs through December 31st, more information is available at 563-7780 or on the Delaware Valley Humane Society Facebook page.

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State Police announced that Superintendent Keith Corlett will retire after 35 years with the New York State Police. He became the 16th Superintendent of the New York State Police on June 4, 2019. As Superintendent, he commanded more than 5,000 troopers, investigators and civilian support staff.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & other organizations have teamed up for the annual Toys for Tots campaign throughout the county, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 11-30-20)

Area drop off points include Delhi Telephone Company, Arc of Delaware County, Beaver Mountain Log Homes in Deposit, Mirabito Energy Products on Steiner Road in Sidney & the Sidney Airport.  This year’s Delaware County campaign runs through this Friday December 4th, when Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses, more information is available at 746-1600.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-30-20

The State Health Department tested over 158,000 people Saturday, with more than 6700 positive tests reported.  Patient Hospitalization is up to 3,372, the Number in an ICU bed is up to 667 & those on Ventilators are at 326.  There were 55 Deaths; the Total number of Deaths statewide is 26,690.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 27 cases reported Thursday & Friday & 22 cases reported over the weekend, past 2 days.  Otsego County is up to 1295 total confirmed cases with 97 active cases,  4 are hospitalized there have been 8 deaths,  764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College

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Delaware County Public Health reported 9 new cases of COVID 19 Saturday & 3 new cases on Sunday.  62 cases were active, there were 5 people hospitalized & 240 quarantined.  They report 358 total cases with 9 deaths & 287 recoveries.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded Thursday to the report of a 1-car roll-over accident on Oquaga Lake Road in the Town of Sanford.  Upon arrival to the scene, Patrols found a 2001 Nissan Xterra SUV on its side down a 40 foot embankment. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was partially ejected from the vehicle and did not survive the accident. The investigation is still on-going, and it is unknown why the vehicle left the roadway. The driver was identified as 42 year old Brian Ellis of Hancock.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-27-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 27, 2020

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-27-20

Chenango County Public Health reported that they had 76 Active Cases of COVID 19 to report today. They have 402 Quarantines, 6 people are hospitalized, and they have had 605 Total Cases with 503 Total Recoveries

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Hartwick College reported two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. There are five active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 73.

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State Police & Local Law Enforcement agencies will continue with their Holiday Weekend Patrols to keep New Yorkers safe on the highways.  Police will be looking for drunk or drugged drivers, aggressive drivers, speeders, districted drivers, people not wearing seat belts and people violating the “Move Over Laws”.

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When The Vote Count Stopped in the 22nd Congressional district stopped Tuesday, incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi had a lead of about 1 dozen votes over Republic Claudia Tenney.  On Tuesday, State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte issued an injunction on any new vote totals until Monday November 30, even though the State Board of Elections had set a deadline of November 28 for county boards of elections to certify their vote totals.

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Catholic Charities of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie Counties is selling paper “Bricks” at their Sidney office for their “Keeping Our Communities Warm 1 Brick at a Time” fundraiser, Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities explains:

(Penny McKnight 11-9-20)

More information about the program is available at 604-4071 or stopping at the Sidney office in the Civic Center at 21 Liberty Street.

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Attorney General Letitia James today released the annual “Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers” report, which found that nearly 1/3rd of charitable donations ended up in the pockets of professional fundraisers.  People can report suspicious organizations by contacting the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau by email to bureau@ag.ny.gov or (212) 416-8401.  More information about the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau and organizations regulated by the Bureau may be found at charitiesnys.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-27-20

The State Health Department tested over 217,000 New Yorkers Wednesday, with over 6900 positive tests.  Patient Hospitalization increased to 3, 056,  the number of patients in ICU beds is up to 628 & the Number on Ventilators is up to 286, there were 67 deaths from the virus, the Total number of Deaths is 26,549.  The state has conducted 18.7 million tests since March.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 11 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday & 4 more on Thursday, bringing their total to 339 since March.  They reported 56 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, 230 are in quarantine, and there have been 274 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 13 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they have had 1249 total confirmed cases, 113 active cases, 6 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, and 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 73 cases are linked to Hartwick College.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-25-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 25, 2020

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-25-20

State health department tested over 173,000 New Yorkers Tuesday, with 6265 testing positive, or 3.6% of all tested.  41 died from the virus Tuesday, the state death toll is 26,482 & 2982 are hospitalized. 

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Chenango County Public Health continues to see smaller increases in COVID 19 cases; they reported 72 Active Cases, 5 hospitalizations & 410 Quarantines.  Chenango County reported 20 more cases since Monday, they have had 583 Confirmed Cases since March, with 503 Recoveries & over 43,400 Tests have been performed.

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Broome County Health Department reported 85 more cases of COVID 19 today; they have had a total of 4937 cases.  They report 116 deaths, 4202 recoveries & about 2900 are being monitored by the department.

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State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the Thanksgiving holiday, starting today through Sunday.   State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide with fixed sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, and the “Operation Hang Up” initiative, which targets distracted drivers by utilizing Concealed Identity patrols. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee & the STOP-DWI Foundation remind motorists that their “Have a Plan” mobile app is available, locate and call for a taxi or rideshare service.

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Rockefeller the Owl was released back into the wild early this morning.  The owl made the trip from West Oneonta to New York City on the tree that will be the official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree this year, the owl was found by workers & was turned over to the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center in Saugerties, it is expected to acclimate itself to the local Owl Population.

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The Norwich City School District Board of Education announced that Scott Ryan will be the next Superintendent of the District; Ryan is expected to take over for Interim Superintendent Diana Bowers in January.

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Oswego State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte has ordered an injunction stopping the review of ballots in the 22nd Congressional District race between Anthony Brindisi & Claudia Tenney.  Judge DelConte stated that any new motions need to be filed by the campaigns’ attorneys by 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 30th; however, the State Board of Elections set a deadline of November 28th for county boards of elections to certify and transmit their election returns to the state.  Tenney was leading Brindisi by about 200 votes when the counting of absentee ballots was stopped.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-25-20

Otsego County Department of Health reported 21 new COVID 19 Cases reported Tuesday, 42 recent cases are linked to the Copper Fox in Oneonta, the department also reports a Potential exposure to COVID at the Red Jug Pub on Friday November 20th, patrons at that time should monitor for symptoms until December 4th.  Currently, Otsego County has had 1236 total confirmed cases, with 115 active cases, 6 hospitalized; there have been 8 deaths since March.  764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College

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Oneonta City School District announced that they have learned of a 5th staff member COVID 19 positive case & 1 confirmed case in a student. All District schools will go fully remote until Tuesday, January 19th & then return to hybrid instruction on January 19th.  81 students are in quarantine & 27 staff members are also in quarantine.   Meal distribution will continue to take place at the designated meal distribution points on Wednesdays.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 9 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, with 5 hospitalizations, 49 active cases & 222 in quarantine.  Delaware County has had 324 total cases of COVID 19, with 266 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that 3 members of the District have tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Health Services is conducting and completing the contact tracing. The Health Department will be contacting people impacted by a potential exposure. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time. The district is working in collaboration with local health departments to make sure all necessary procedures are followed.

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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 9.7% to 9.6%. Locally, Chenango County had 5% unemployment, Delaware County had 5.2% and Otsego County had 5.6% in October.

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State Senator Jen Metzger of the 42nd Senate District, conceded the race to Republican Michael Martucci Tuesday.  There were 30,000 absentee ballots that needed to be counted in that district; the results confirmed Martucci’s Election Day lead in the race.

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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors adopted the county budget at their meeting Tuesday, several department heads received pay raises.  The budget has a property tax levy increase of about 1.7%

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-24-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 24, 2020

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-24-20

17 year old Alexander Borgreen of Oneonta pleaded guilty to 1st degree Burglary, for his role in the October 10th 2019 murder of Kenneth Robinson at his home in Worcester.  Borgreen is accused of going to Robinson’s house to steal Money & drugs, Dylan Robinson is accused of fatally shooting his father, and the house was set on fire.  Borgreen faces sentencing at a later date, Nicolas Meridy pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder earlier this year for his role in the crime, and he was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison.

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Police across New York State are cracking down on drinking and driving this Thanksgiving weekend. The statewide effort and enforcement begins tomorrow & runs through Sunday November 29th.  Police will also be looking for speeders, aggressive drivers, those failing to buckle up & they will be enforcing the state’s “Move Over” Law.

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The New York State Association of Counties applauds Governor Cuomo for signing legislation to end the incineration of firefighting foam that contains toxic PFA chemicals.  Since the 1970s, PFA’s have been used in firefighting foams because of their ability to produce fast-spreading foam. However, the “forever chemicals” accumulate in the body and the environment and have been linked to serious health effects, including birth defects, delayed development, liver and immune system damage, and cancer.

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Chenango County Public Health reported that they had 58 Active Cases of COVID 19, they have 399 Active Quarantines, and 5 are hospitalized.  Chenango County has had 578 confirmed cases since March, with 495 recoveries and 10 deaths.

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The Broome County Health Department had 105 more COVID 19 cases Monday bringing their total to 4849.  They reported 2 more deaths, their total is now 116, they have had over 4100 recoveries & they are monitoring over 4400 people.

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Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing on Long Island this afternoon, he said that is people do not mask up & get together in large gatherings, the rate of increase of the infections from COVID 19 could go up by 20%, he also commented that most of the executive orders he has signed since the pandemic started are not really “Enforceable” and that they have only worked because people took their health seriously:

(Cuomo 11-24-20)

The state Health Department reported that over 164,000 tests were conducted Monday with 4881 positive outcomes, the number of people hospitalized is up to 2856, and there were 47 deaths from the virus Monday.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-24-20

Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 30 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, they have had a total of 1215 cases, with 109 active cases, 5 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, and 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had another 7 new cases of COVID 19 Monday.  They have 46 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, and 212 are quarantined.  The total for Delaware County is now 315 since March, with 260 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 23, 2020

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20

The Health Department continues to aggressively test New Yorkers for the COVID 19 virus, with over 191,000 tested on Sunday, with 5906 positive tests, or 3% of those tested.  2724 people are hospitalized; increases of 162 from Saturday, there were 33 more deaths from the virus Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 26,390.

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Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases.  They currently have 62 active cases, with 399 people quarantined.  They have had 10 deaths, 486 recoveries; they have had a total of 563 cases since March.

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The Broome County Health Department had 179 more positive cases of COVID 19 diagnosed since Friday, bringing their total to 4744 since March, they had 2 more deaths reported, bringing their total to 114, there have been 4089 recoveries and over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Delaware County sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41 year old Robert Stutzer of Sidney for 2 felonies.  On November 13th Deputies responded to the Mirabito Gas Station in Hobart for a report of a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, Deputies identified the driver as Stutzer, who is accused of operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs, and with suspend drivers’ license.   Stutzer was charged with Felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was released on tickets returnable to Stamford Town Court at a later date.

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The SUNY Oneonta COVID Response Team gathered feedback and answered questions about the college’s Draft Re-opening Plan for spring 2021 at 2 virtual town halls last week.   SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig told WCDO News that the plan is largely in place but will be amended as needed:

(Dennis Craig 11-23-20)

Over 750 staff, faculty, students and their parents participated. The recordings of both town halls are available at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19 regarding the spring 2021 reopening plan.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New York State leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019, for every tax dollar paid to Washington; the state received $0.91, well below the national average of $1.24. New Mexico gets the most value at $2.83 per tax dollar paid, followed by Mississippi ($2.50), West Virginia ($2.43), Alabama ($2.17) and Kentucky ($2.05).

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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa Claus on Saturday, December 5, from 11:00 AN to 12:00 Noon. The event will be an alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade, Vehicles will drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, and more information is available on Facebook or by calling 746-0331.

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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that 2 members of the District community have tested positive for COVID-19. The first individual has not been on campus since Thursday, November 12th and the second individual since last Friday, November 20th.  The Department of Health Services has conducted and completed the contact tracing. Any and all people impacted have been notified. The potential exposure has been minimized in this case because of the emphasis placed on wearing face coverings and social distancing; there will be no change to the current Sidney School Schedule.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20

Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in New York City Sunday; he stated that the current concern will be how high the infection rates will get after Thanksgiving & the Christmas holidays:

(Cuomo 11-23-20)

The state performed over 196,608 tests Saturday, with 5391 positive tests, 2562 are now hospitalized, 500 are in an ICU Bed, 234 are on ventilators & there were 30 deaths from COVID Saturday.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new cases of COVID on Saturday & 17 cases Sunday.   Otsego County now has had 1185 total confirmed cases, 93 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.

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Delaware County Public Health announced Saturday that they had 4 new cases of COVID 19 & 7 new cases Sunday, they have 43 active cases, 5 were hospitalized, and 201 were quarantined.  They are up to 308 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 256 recoveries.

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Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2019 have grown to $121 million, according to a report issued by the Empire State Development Division for Tourism Development, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 11-23-20)

Traveler spending increased 2.5% across of all New York. The strongest growth occurred in the Catskills with a 7.3% increase in spending last year.  Tourism accounted for over 1,145 jobs in Delaware County resulting in $41.7 million in labor income recirculating through the local economy.  Tourism generated more than $7.7 million in local taxes and over $6.6 million in state taxes.

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