WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-10-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 10, 2020

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-10-20

Delaware Academy officials announced that their elementary school will go to remote learning until after the Thanksgiving holiday, due to a recent COVID 19 positive test. The infected person was last on the campus on November 5th, the Middle School & High School will continue as previously scheduled.

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Chenango County Public Health announced 8 more positive COVID 19 cases Tuesday, bringing their total to 468. They now report 38 Active Cases, 244 Active Quarantines, 4 are hospitalized, there have been 405 recoveries, 9 deaths & over 39,500 tests have been conducted.

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The Broome County Health Department announced today that they added 51 more Positive COVID 19 test results, bringing their total to 3934. They have had 106 deaths, 3497 recoveries & about 4200 people are being monitored by the Department.

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Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 has been detected. There are 11 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.

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The Sidney Cultural Community Center will have its inaugural event on Saturday November 21st with a holiday bazaar, Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-21-20)

The Sidney Cultural Community Center is located in the former 1st Congregational church at the corner of Bridge & Main Streets in Sidney.

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Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with the Tulip & The Rose Restaurant in Franklin for a Vegan Meal at 2 time slots on November 20th & 21st. Society Director Erin Insinga said that they are selling $5 Tickets to be able to have Social Distancing at the restaurant, and they will get a portion of the proceeds from the prices of the meals:

(Erin Insinga 11-10-20)

More information about the fundraiser is available by calling the shelter at 563-7780 during normal business hours.

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During a Zoom press conference with New Mets Owner Steve Cohen & Mets President Sandy Alderson, it was announced that the Mets’ minor league affiliates going forward will be AAA in Syracuse, AA in Binghamton & Single A teams in Brooklyn & St. Lucie, low A teams in Kingsport and Columbia will no longer be affiliated with the New York Mets.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-10-20

A reward of $50,000 has been posted by the FBI in connection with the investigation into the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Shakeel Khan in Johnson City. Khan was shot as he was closing up his restaurant Halal Bites at 652 Riverside Drive on March 30th 2019.

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State Police need the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult. 44 year old Gregory Gale Jr. left his home in Endwell Sunday at approximately 10:45 a.m. He regularly walks to the Speedway on East Main Street and was there around 11 a.m. Sunday but has not returned home. Gale is a 44-year-old autistic male, with a mental development of a 5-year-old. He moved to the area only a few months ago from Staten Island and does not know the area well. Gale is a light skinned black male, with brown eyes, a mustache and a goatee. He has black hair which is in a short afro style. Gale is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 260 to 270 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green camo jacket, light blue jeans and black sneakers. Anyone who sees Gale, should call the State Police at Endwell at 754-2701 or at Binghamton at 775-1241.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 8 new cases reported Monday, bringing them up to 1068 total confirmed cases, with 42 active cases, no hospitalizations & 8 deaths. 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 63 confirmed cases are in Hartwick College students.

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Delaware County Public Health announced Monday that they had 9 more cases of COVID 19, they have 67 active cases, 9 people are hospitalized, 233 are quarantined. the county is up to 241 total cases, with 9 deaths & 165 recoveries.

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The State Health Department announced that over 111,000 tests were administered Sunday, with 3144 positive tests, or 2.8% of all tested. 1444 people are hospitalized with 282 in ICU. 125 intubated, 26 people died from the virus Sunday.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-9-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 9, 2020

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-9-20

The State Health Department announced that over 111,000 tests were administered Sunday, with 3144 positive tests, or 2.8% of all tested.  1444 people are hospitalized with just under 300 in an ICU bed & over 130 on a ventilator, 26 people died from the virus Sunday.

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Chenango County Public Health continues to report increases in their number of COVID 19 cases.  They are reporting 35 Active Cases, 221 Quarantines with 4 Hospitalizations & 460 Confirmed Cases.  There have been 9 deaths, 403 Recoveries & over 39,000 Tests have been performed.

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The Broome County Health Department added another 103 positive COVID 19 cases since Friday, giving them 3883 since March, they had 1 more death, giving them 106 since the virus hit.  They have had 3460 recoveries and 4048 are being monitored by the Health Department.  Their Yellow Zone positivity rate in the Southern part of the County is down to just over 3%.

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Hartwick College reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 today.  There are 16 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 65.

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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that someone has tested positive for COVID-19, the affected person has not been on campus since Thursday, October 29th. The Local Department of Health has already conducted an investigation and has notified any and all people who may have potentially been exposed. There will be no change to the instructional model as a result of the positive case. The potential exposure has been minimized because of the emphasis placed on wearing face coverings and social distancing.   

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NYSEG reminds customers that enrollment for New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as “HEAP” is now open. Customers who anticipate the need for heating assistance should take action now to determine their eligibility and get enrolled before the cold weather sets in.   More information is available at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/.

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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.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-9-20

Otsego County Department of Health reports 7 cases of COVID 19 over the weekend, they have had 1060 total confirmed cases, 38 active cases, and 0 hospitalized & 8 deaths.   755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 62 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 18 more cases of COVID 19 over the previous 3 days.  There are 62 active cases, with 9 Hospitalized & 211 quarantined.  They report 232 cases since March, with 161 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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State Police arrested 49 year old Timothy Young of Oneonta for Criminal Possession of Marijuana and Driving While Intoxicated, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Reckless Driving. Troopers observed Young exit the parking garage ramp on Market Street in the city of Oneonta and make several vehicle and traffic violations.  Troopers initially made a vehicle and traffic stop in the Clinton Plaza where Young stopped but then drove off toward Chestnut Street and into a parking garage.  Young was taken into custody, Young was allegedly in possession of 5 pounds of marijuana, and his B.A.C was .14%.  Young was processed and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail.

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The Hancock Central School District will be operating remotely starting today, due to a COVID 19 positive test.  The remote model will run until Friday & will be reassessed at that time.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-6-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 6, 2020

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-6-20

Chenango County Public Health reports additional COVID 19 cases, bringing them up to 443 total cases since March. They are reporting 34 Active Cases, 215 Quarantines, 6 Hospitalizations; they have had 9 deaths and 386 Recoveries.

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Broome County Health Department had 84 more positive cases of COVID 19 over the last 2 days, bringing their total of 3780 since March, they had 1 more death, giving them 105 from the virus. They have had 3330 recoveries and over 4300 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Hartwick College in Oneonta reported 3 new cases of COVID-19, they have 28 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected since August 1st is 61.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an Executive Order which will extend the period of time to allow driver’s licenses to remain valid until December 3. The Previous grace period ended earlier this week, the new executive Order gves people an additional month to validate their driver’s license, if it expires after March 1st of this year, the DMV urges people to try to accomplish their renewal online at dmv.ny.gov.

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Sidney Area Boy Scouts will do their annual food drive a little bit differently this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Sidney Boy Scouts spokesman Dave Leidy explains:

(Dave Leidy 11-6-20)

Leidy said that the Boy Scouts are being assisted by the Sidney United Way this year.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-6-20

New York & Pennsylvania State Police have cancelled an Amber Alert for Autumn & Evelyn Collis, who were abducted from 50 Park Street in Binghamton Thursday afternoon at about 5:30. The Amber Alert was cancelled at about 2:00 AM this morning; The Binghamton Police Department released new information this afternoon, announcing the arrest of 34 year old Amanda Collis of Hagerstown Maryland, for taking the 8 year sisters without permission from their father from their Binghamton residence. Collis was charged with Custodial Interference, after the children were located safely in Maryland early this morning

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Governor Cuomo announced that over 161,000 COVID tests were conducted Wednesday, with 2997 positive tests. Hospitalizations are at 1277, the Number in ICU beds dropped to 268, Number patients on ventilators are 128, and there were 24 deaths from the virus Wednesday.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday. The county has had 1042 total confirmed cases, 45 are active cases, there are no hospitalizations, 8 deaths, 754 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, & 57 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students

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Delaware County Public Health reported 4 more COVID 19 tests Thursday; they have 48 active cases, 6 hospitalizations, & 194 in quarantine. Delaware County has had 205 cases, 148 recoveries, & 9 deaths.

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Bidding opens at 5 pm today for Commerce Chenango’s first ever Lights, Camera, AUCTION online event! Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 11-6-20)

Revenue earned through the items donated will help to support the mission of Commerce Chenango, which includes advocacy, education, professional development, funding and economic development initiatives for all of Chenango County. Green said that the LIVE Auction, which will be held on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. through Zoom.

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Ski resorts can reopen with 50% indoor capacity starting today. There will be strict health and safety protocols put in place, including masks required at all times, except when eating/drinking or skiing/snowboarding; restricting gondolas; and ski lifts to members of the same party, and limiting lessons to no more than 10 people.

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The Chenango County Historical Society was recently notified that it will receive extended funding as part of the Humanities New York CARES Emergency Relief Grants. This year the Society paused traditional programming, Virtual programming has grown exponentially, including online exhibit openings and a new “Cooking Historically” series on social media

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-5-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 5, 2020

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-5-20

Chenango County Public Health announced that they are still seeing an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 33 active cases, 211 quarantined, with 6 people hospitalized. Chenango County has had 432 total cases, 379 recoveries and 9 deaths. Also, their contact tracing team received confirmation from the Broome County Health Department that a COVID19 positive visited Lippy’s Bar & Grill at 119 River Valley Lane in Greene on Thursday October 29th between 5:00 and 9:00 PM. Those who were at Lippy’s at that time should closely monitor themselves for COVID symptoms, anyone who exhibits any symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.

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Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 has been detected, there are 27 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is up to 58.

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1 Small Business Saturday event will encompass more than 1 Saturday this year, for holiday shopping convenience locally. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-5-20)

Schunk said that they are still planning out the schedule for special events leading up to the holidays, and announcements will be made shortly.

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Catholic Charities, other charities & the Village of Sidney are teaming up for another mass food distribution at the Sidney Fire Department Friday starting at 11:00 AM. Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities explains:

(Penny McKnight 11-5-20)

McKnight said that the September 17th Mass Food Distribution helped out about 1200 individuals from 500 families, with 12 tons of food given out.

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The State Education Department announced the cancellation of the January Regents Examinations due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Education department also plans to submit a proposal at the December Board of Regents meeting to modify requirements for high school diplomas, so the Regents cancellation will not affect students about to graduate. The Education department canceled the June Regents earlier this year because of the pandemic, and modified high school diploma requirements for the Class of 2020.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-5-20

The State Health Department reported that 133,000 COVID 19 test results were reported Tuesday, yielding 2126 positives. Patient Hospitalization went up again by 26 to 1,253, the number of ICU patients increased to 284, 129 are on ventilators, there were 14 COVID Deaths.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 14 new cases of COVID 19, 2 are in college students, and there is a cluster of 10 cases related to a residential group home in Oneonta. Otsego County reports 1039 total confirmed cases with 47 active cases, 0 hospitalized, 8 deaths, and 754 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 56 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students

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Delaware County Public Health reported 8 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have 47 active cases & 181 quarantined, and they are now at 201 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 145 recoveries.

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Richelle and Delana Wood of Walton held a lemonade sale at their Walton home in September to benefit the Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 program. The Wood Sisters indicated they wanted to recognize K9 “Ozzie” who passed away due to a medical condition earlier this year, & support the continuation of the program and our agency’s new K9, “Eli”. The girls raised $516.55 for the K9 program; $416.55 through lemonade sales as well as another $100.00 by private donation, Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 Eli received the donation from the girls at their Walton home last week.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported burglary in the Town of Walton, Deputies were informed by the victim that property stolen from a building located on County Highway 21 was found at the Cow Path Lane location. Deputies obtained and executed a search warrant and recovered the stolen property. Deputies arrested 40 year-old Robert Smith and 35 year-old Terriann Connolly, both of Walton, for 3rd degree burglary & Petty larceny. Smith was also charged with criminal possession of stolen property; both were released on appearance tickets directing them to appear in the Town of Walton Court on a later date.

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WCDO WEDNESDAY 11-4-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 4, 2020

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-4-20

Chenango County Public Health reported their 2nd death from COVID 19 this week & their 9th overall. The County reports 29 active cases, 218 in quarantine, & 7 are hospitalized from the virus. The number of cases is up to 430, there have been 377 Recoveries.

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The Broome County Health Department had 80 more positive cases since Monday & 4 more deaths, from COVID 19. The county has had 3696 total cases, they now report 104 deaths, 3259 recoveries & over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 Wednesday, they report that there are 26 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 57.

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State Police arrested 27 year old Tyler Palmatier of Otego for the DWI Saturday. Troopers observed damage to a guide rail near County Route 48 and State Route 205 in the town of Oneonta, the trooper also observed Palmatier near a vehicle on County Route 8 that had damage consistent with striking a guiderail. Palmatier and another male attempted to flee, but Palmatier was ultimately taken into custody, he was released on appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court on November 17th.

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Helios Care is announcing a Virtual 2020 Turkey Trot for Hospice, to help raise money for their programs, Helios Care Director of Development Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 11-4-20)

Fish said that Runners and walkers are encouraged to share pictures and results through the event’s website and Facebook page, more information or registration is available at 432-6773.

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State Police arrested 32 year old Brittany Parsons of Deposit for DWI, after Troopers were dispatched to the report of a vehicle on its side and against a tree on Old Route 17 in the town of Sanford. Parsons was extricated from the vehicle; she was transported to Wilson Hospital & was issued appearance tickets to the town of Sanford court on December 8th.

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New York’s new coronavirus testing requirement for travelers began today. Those traveling to New York must have proof of a negative test dated within 3 days of arriving in the state & they must quarantine for at least 3 days upon arrival and get another COVID-19 test on the 4th day, if that test is negative, the quarantine ends. If the test is positive, the mandatory quarantine continues and contact tracing efforts will be deployed. The full list of regulations is available at coronavirus.health.ny.us.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-4-20

With most ballots counted, winners are being projected in local races of interest. In the 22nd Congressional District, Claudia Tenney is leading over democratic incumbent Anthony Brindisi, in the 19th District, Brindisi won that seat over Tenney 2 years ago. Antonio Delgado wins re-election over Republican Kyle Van De Water. In local State Senate races, in the 42 District Republican Mike Martucci defeats Democratic Incumbent Jen Metzger, in the 51st district, Republican Peter Oberacker defeats Jim Barber for Jim Seward’s seat, and Fred Akshar wins the 52nd district over Libertarian Thomas Quiter in a landslide. In the State Assembly, in the 122nd District, Joe Angelino has a comfortable lead over Rick Shaw with most of the votes counted, in the 121st District, Republican incumbent John Salka wins re-election over Dan Butterman.

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The State Health Department announced 113,537 test results were reported with 1,943 positives tests on Monday. Patient Hospitalization increased by 76 to 1,227, with the Number of patients in an ICU bed dropping slightly to 268, the Number on ventilators was up slightly to 120, there were 14 Deaths, and the state death toll is 25,853.

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Delaware County Public Health received 11 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday; they report 41 active cases, 4 hospitalizations & 167 in quarantine. Delaware County is up to 193 cases with 143 recoveries & 9 deaths.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday they have had 1025 total cases since March. There are 39 active cases, 0 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 753 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 56 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students

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A 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle in the Town of Harpersfield last week resulted in a Vermont man being charged with driving while intoxicated. On October 25th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle on Peters Road, the driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Antelmo Calvoperez of Vermont, was turned into a driveway and drove over the berm of the driveway causing his vehicle to become stuck over an embankment, he is accused of being intoxicated at the time of the accident. Calvoperez was charged with DWI and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle; he was released & was ordered to appear in the Town of Harpersfield Court on a later date.

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The Next Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be coming from West Oneonta this year. The tree is located on State Route 23; another tree was pulled from Oneonta for New York City’s display in 2016.

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State Police increased patrols to crack down of impaired driving and underage drinking over the Halloween weekend. A checkpoint on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla had approximately 110 vehicles pass through. Several arrests and tickets were issued, 1 for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, 1 for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, 1 for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3 for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, 1 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, & 12 for a variety of Vehicle and Traffic violations.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-3-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 3, 2020

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-3-20

Chenango County Public Health reported an 8th death from COVID 19 today. The County reports over 425 cases, 32 Active Cases, 224 Active Quarantines, 10 Active Hospitalizations & 371 Recoveries.

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Hartwick College reported 1 new case of COVID-19 today. There are 26 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 56.

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The Walton Central School District has been notified of a Positive COVID 19 case in a student. The school schedule will all remote education through Friday, and will be reassessed at the end of the week. The decision also includes all programs at DCMO BOCES, Intramurals and offseason athletic workouts are canceled until further notice. More details are available at the Superintendent’s page at waltoncsd.org.

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The State DMV reminds New Yorkers that they have today only to renew their expired documents including vehicle inspections, vehicle registrations, and non-driver IDs. The expiration date of these documents was postponed by Executive Order during the Coronavirus public health emergency, but this extension will no longer remain in effect after today, November 3. The DMV encourages those who need to renew a driver license to do so online at dmv.ny.gov.

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Lockheed Martin in Owego has been awarded a $193 Million Dollar contract modification to previously awarded contract for the production and delivery of 4 MH-60R aircraft, and exercises a $13 Million Dollar option to procure 3 airborne low frequency sonars in support of the government of Greece.

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The Acting Justice of the Supreme Court John Lambert has reviewed the 2019 hearing that resulted in the termination of Dana Scuderi-Hunter as Delaware County Commissioner of Social Services. In 2019, Delaware County filed charges against Scuderi-Hunter of misconduct, insubordination, and child endangerment, an independent Hearing Officer was brought in to review evidence, hear testimony, and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, recommending immediate termination. This year, Scuderi-Hunter filed a petition challenging the Hearing Officer’s recommendations. The final ruling of Judge Lambert states that the preliminary issues presented to the court have been resolved; the matter will be deferred to the Appellate Division, Third Department for disposition.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a violation of a temporary order of protection last week has resulted in the arrest of a Masonville man for criminal contempt charge. On October 22nd, Deputies responded to a disturbance at a Masonville business, 67 year-old Edward Sherman of Masonville had violated the terms of a temporary order of protection issued by the Town of Masonville Court. Deputies arrested Sherman for criminal contempt; he was arraigned virtually & was released on his own recognizance pending his appearance in the Town of Masonville Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-3-20

Today is Election Day, with a host of Offices to be decided by voters. There is the vote for President & Vice President, as well as all seats in the US House of Representatives, the New York State Senate & State Assembly. Polling places close at 9:00 PM.

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The State Health Department reported that 96,101 tests were for COVID 19 were performed Sunday, with 1633 positive tests. 1151 people are hospitalized with the virus, 276 were in an ICU bed, with 116 on ventilators, there were 14 deaths Sunday.

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Delaware County Public Health announced 2 new positive cases of COVID 19 Monday, with 30 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 150 in quarantine, giving Delaware County a total of 182 cases since March. There have been 9 deaths, 143 recoveries & over 24,700 tests conducted. Public Health is requesting that if you were at T.A.’s Place on October 19th, 24th or 25th, Gramma D’s 10/23, 10/24, 10/25 or the Circle E Diner 10/24; to self-monitor and if you become symptomatic to call Delaware County Public Health, at 607-832-5200. 2 employees of T.A.’s Place in Walton have tested positive for COVID-1Tuesday 11-3-20 Coronavirus Update

The State Health Department reported that 96,101 tests were for COVID 19 were performed Sunday, with 1633 positive tests.  1151 people are hospitalized with the virus, 276 were in an ICU bed, with 116 on ventilators, all of the hospitalization related numbers are about double of what was reported October 2nd,  there were 14 more COVID deaths Sunday.

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The Walton Central School District has been notified of a Positive COVID 19 case in a student.  The school schedule will all remote education through Friday, and will be reassessed at the end of the week. The decision also includes all programs at DCMO BOCES, Intramurals and offseason athletic workouts are canceled until further notice. More details are available at the Superintendent’s page at waltoncsd.org.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through December 31, 2020; New Yorkers can apply for coverage online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, and by connecting with a free enrollment Assistor.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-2-20

by wcdonews Posted on November 2, 2020

P.M. NEWS Monday 11-2-20

Tomorrow is Election Day, with a host of Offices to be decided by voters. Of Course, there is the vote for President, as well as all seats in the US House of Representatives, the New York State Senate & State Assembly. Check with your County Board of Elections regarding polling sites, and other local races.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 374 active cases of COVID 19 bringing their total to 3619 since March. They reported 2 more deaths Monday, bringing their total to 101. 46 people are hospitalized and they have 3120 recoveries & over 5600 people are being monitored by the Health Department.

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Chenango County Public Health continues to report new cases of COVID 19. Today the total number of cases is 425, 38 are active cases, 248 are quarantined, 10 are hospitalized. There have been 360 recoveries, 7 deaths & over 37,000 tests have been conducted.

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Hartwick College reported Monday that no new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. There are 30 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is up to 55.

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The Sidney Memorial Library announced that people can return those long lost Library items during their Food for Fines program today through November 16th. Beth Paine of the Sidney Library explains:

(Beth Paine 11-2-20)

Paine Said that Sidney Library donations will go to the Sidney Food Bank, Masonville Branch Library donations will go to the Masonville Food Bank & Sidney Center Branch Library donations will go to the Sidney Center Food Bank. More information is available at 563-1200.

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A.M. NEWS Monday 11-2-20

The State Health Department announced that 148,935 COVID 19 tests were conducted Saturday, with 2255 positives statewide. 1125 are hospitalized, the number in ICU beds is up to 259 & 117 are on ventilators, there were 17 deaths Saturday, for a total of 25,824 since March.

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of Beau Plunkett of New York on I-88 in Sidney for allegedly trafficking methamphetamines from Louisiana. Plunkett was arrested by State Police October 26th after a traffic stop in Sidney, he was charged with a felony count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Police seized meth, a scale and packaging materials in the vehicle, Plunkett appeared in federal court in Binghamton and was turned over to U.S. Marshals

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Governor Cuomo announced changes for travelers who were in another state for more than 24 hours, they must obtain a COVID test within 3 days of departure from that state & once in New York they must quarantine for 3 days. On day 4, they must take a COVID test. If both tests come back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine. For travelers who were in another state for less than 24 hours, they don’t need a test prior to their departure from the other state, and they don’t need to quarantine in New York State, they do need to fill out the traveler information form and take a COVID test on the 4th day in New York. The new protocol is effective this Wednesday, essential workers & those from contiguous states are exempt.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 11 cases of COVID 10 this weekend; 5 cases in Hartwick students and 1 case in SUNY Oneonta. The County’s COVID numbers: 1022 total confirmed cases, 36 active cases, 0 hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 754 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 54 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students

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Delaware County Public Health announced Sunday that they had 3 more cases of COVID 19 to report, they are up to 31 active cases, with 4 hospitalized & 141 quarantined. They are up to 180 cases total, with 9 deaths & 140 recoveries, over 24,500 tests have been performed.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-30-20

by wcdonews Posted on October 30, 2020

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-30-20

State Police & local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs today until 12:00 noon on Sunday.   Motorists can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols during this period. Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.

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Operation Merry Christmas is getting set for another busy year giving away Christmas gifts for children in families that are struggling this year.  Some of the trees are already up in area establishments, Spokesperson Dorene Ireland told WCDO News about the timeline for getting the tags off of the trees & getting the gifts returned back in:

(Dorene Ireland 10-30-20)

The program has been getting gifts to children in the tri town area since 1940.  More information is available by calling 643-6334 or by email to OMCSidney@Gmail.com.

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Hartwick College reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, there are 27 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 48.  The College announced that all campus dining will be takeout only, Use of Campbell Fitness Center and recreational use of indoor athletic facilities is suspended,  The Hartwick Campus continues to remain closed to all non-approved visitors, they are encouraging students to remain on campus, and Classroom instruction will continue as scheduled.

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Chenango County Public Health announced a few more positive cases of COVID 19 today, they are up to 408 total cases; 54 are Active Cases with 280 Quarantines, 7 Hospitalizations.  There have been 7 deaths, 338 Recoveries & 36,616 Tests have been performed since March.

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State Police arrested 3 men last week after they were spotted on I-81 in a stolen vehicle.  A Zone Sergeant observed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop in Kirkwood.  The operator of the vehicle failed to comply and sped off and crashed in a wooded area, witnesses reported men running from the vehicle to State Route 11.  The 1st suspect was taken into custody in a wooded area, he was identified as 23 year old Christopher White of Brooklyn, and he was transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation and later released back to the custody of troopers. Police located the driver of the vehicle, 27 year old Naquan McMaster of Brooklyn in Kirkwood; he was also treated at Wilson Hospital for an injury & was turned over the custody of Police.  Binghamton police located the 3rd male, 18 year old Konnor Scharborough of Elmira.  All 3 were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & were processed at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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SUNY Oneonta has assembled a new task force to review campus police practices and strengthen the relationship between officers and the college community.  The group of 8 includes students, professors and a member of law enforcement.  The group plans to conduct a survey, interview stakeholders, review practices and policies, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the campus police.

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Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend.  When you go to bed Saturday night, turn your clocks back one hour.

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Halloween festivities are different in many areas this year due to COVID 19.  WCDO has compiled a list, which can be located easily on the WCDO Facebook page.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-30-20

Governor Cuomo reported 168,353 Test Results Reported to New York State Yesterday, with 2,499 positive tests; the Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.48%.  Patient Hospitalization is up to 1,085, the Number ICU patients are up to 237, with 114 on ventilators.  There were 19 Deaths Wednesday the state death toll is 25,792.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 10 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, they are up to 999 total confirmed cases with 44 active cases,  0 hospitalizations, 8 deaths, 753 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 39 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, they now have 22 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, 111 are quarantined, and the county is up to 165 cases.  There have been 9 deaths, 134 recoveries & almost 24000 tests performed.

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On Monday, the Sidney Police Department arrested a 17 year old male and charged him Vehicular assault, Reckless endangerment, Reckless driving, DWI, speeding and other infractions.  The arrest is the result of a nearly 4 month investigation of a person being struck by a motor vehicle in the early morning hours of July 11th.  The 17 year old male was arraigned in Delaware County Youth Court and released to a legal guardian.

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Effective November 1, the New York State Traffic Law requires that ALL back seat passengers  in a motor vehicle be restrained by a safety belt or an appropriate child restraint system.  The new law amends the former law which only required that back seat passengers under the age of 16 be restrained by a seatbelt or an appropriate child restraint system, more information is available dmv.ny.gov.

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