WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-16-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 16, 2020

Governor Cuomo today announced that some visitations will be allowed at some facilities shortly:

(Cuomo 6-16-20)

The visitations will still not be allowed in nursing homes, where the populations are still the most vulnerable for the Coronavirus.

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More than 3 months into the Coronavirus pandemic, health professionals are still learning about the virus, State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker comments:

(Zucker 6-16-20)

Dr. Zucker said that they are proceeding with caution as international estimates keep increasing for expected deaths from the Coronavirus, and 22 states are still seeing their highest number of cases.

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The State Health Department announced that there were 1538 patients in hospitals statewide being treated for the Coronavirus, the lowest number since mid-March.  There were 25 deaths from the Virus Monday, also among the lowest numbers since mid-march.  Coronavirus cases are at 384,575 since the pandemic hit New York, the death toll is 24,608.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 138 positive Coronavirus cases, there are 52 people quarantined, 1 is hospitalized, there have been 127 recoveries, 6 deaths, they have conducted 7656 tests.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold an online “Service of Remembrance” at 7:00 PM tonight on YouTube. More information about the service is available at hospicechenango.org or by calling 334-3556.

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Norwich Firefighters responded at about 3:00 AM today to a fire at 37 Guernsey Street.  The vacant building & a tree were reported on fire by a nearby resident, the building was a total loss, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, the investigation is continuing.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state has renewed an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State that has been referred to their Office, for an additional 30-day period, starting tomorrow through Thursday, July 16th. After this 30-day period, the Attorney General will reassess the needs of state residents for another possible extension.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Sidney today.  The drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, at 104 River Street, appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

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NYSEG announced they will begin a phased approach to resuming customer-facing work that was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first phase will begin in the coming weeks and will include work such as indoor gas line safety inspections.    Employees will engage in physical social distancing from customers and one another, and will wear appropriate personal protective equipment when distancing is not possible; Health and safety checks will take place prior to employees starting their shifts.  NYSEG employees will attempt contact customers to ensure no one in the household is showing COVID-19 symptoms, more information is available at nyseg.com

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4 people are running for the Republican Party Nomination to run for the 122nd Assembly District, to replace the retiring Cliff Crouch.  James Powers of South New Berlin are the only candidate of the 4 Republicans who has held a political office in Otsego County Government, he told WCDO News of that experience & his agenda:

(James Powers 6-16-20)

Powers faces competition from Joe Angelino, Nick Libous & Vic Furman in the Republican Primary.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 confirmed cases of corona virus Monday bringing the County total to 73.  Currently, no one is hospitalized, 62 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 22 people are quarantined, and they have conducted 4,135 tests.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-15-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 15, 2020

Governor Cuomo signed additional Police reforms into law today, The legislation stipulates that Officers must report weapon discharge within 6 hours, Police departments and courts must track arrest data, including race and ethnicity & Require police officers to provide for the medical and mental health needs of any person under arrest or in custody who requires it.

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Governor Cuomo Held his latest Coronavirus update this morning he outlined some changes to regions in Phase 3 of Reopening, and 2 things to do going forward:

(Cuomo 6-15-20)

The Governor said the number of Hospitalizations from the Coronavirus is down to 1608, the number of deaths Sunday was 25, one of the lowest numbers since Mid-March, bringing the state death toll to 24,579; there have been just fewer than 384,000 coronavirus cases since early March.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 621 positive Coronavirus cases since March, they report 49 deaths, 519 recoveries, and 195 are being monitored by the Health Department

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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had no new Coronavirus cases to report since Friday, they’ve had 79 positive cases, 68 have recovered, 2 are in a hospital, 4 are recovering at home & there have been 5 deaths.

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Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her Office will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the upcoming June 23RD election and during New York’s early voting period, which lasts from June 13 to June 21. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters, including voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 crisis or in-person at their polling place. Voters can report issues to the Attorney General’s Office by calling 1-800-771-7755, submitting complaints online, or emailing election.hotline@ag.ny.gov.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Local Sales Tax Collections across the state Dropped by more than 32% in the Month of May, from the previous year.  DiNapoli reported that Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, which was $437 million less than May of 2019, DiNapoli is one of many state leaders urging the federal government to make federal aid available to the states hardest hit by the pandemic.

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The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced more than $100 million in additional emergency food assistance for New Yorkers adversely affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. About 750,000 low-income individuals and families enrolled in the SNAP will receive the maximum allowable benefit for June to help them avoid food insecurity.  For more information, please visit Frequently Asked Questions for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Food Benefits.

After having the highest rate of coronavirus transmission in the country in March & April, New York now has the lowest rate of all 50 states, and they continue with a phased in approach to re-opening.  Governor Cuomo said that New York does not want to be in a situation like Oregon or Utah where they opened to quick, saw a spike in virus cases & is shutting everything down again:

(Cuomo 6-15-20)

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced that a decision has been made to prohibit overnight children’s camps:

(Zucker 6-15-20)

The state will allow for some low risk sports for children, with requirements regarding the number of spectators per child, the deadline to sign up for the New York State of Health Exchange has been moved to July 15th.

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Chenango County Public announced Monday that they are up to 138 cases of the Coronavirus, with 64 quarantined, 2 hospitalized, there have been 124 recoveries, 6 deaths and over 7500 tests have been conducted.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-12-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 12, 2020

Governor Cuomo today reiterated the need for people to be cautious & follow the social Distancing Guidelines & wear masks, as most of the Upstate Counties moved into Phase 3 of Reopening today:

(Cuomo phase 3)

The Governor also signed the into law today some reforms for Law Enforcement agencies to follow in the wake of the George Floyd Case in Minneapolis:

(Cuomo police)

The new laws allow for transparency of prior disciplinary records of law enforcement officers by repealing section 50-a of the civil rights law; Bans the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers; Prohibiting false race-based 911 reports; and Designating the Attorney General as an independent prosecutor for matters relating to the civilian deaths attributed to law enforcement.

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Governor Cuomo also signed an Executive Order requiring local police agencies, including the NYPD, to develop a plan that reinvents and modernizes police strategies and programs in their community based on community input. Each police agency’s reform plan must address policies, procedures, practices and deployment, including, but not limited to use of force.  Police forces must adopt a plan by April 1, 2021 to be eligible for future state funding and certify that they have Engaged their constituents in a public and open process on strategies and tools; Present a plan to the public for comment; & present the plan to their local legislative body for approval, If the local government does not certify the plan, the police force may not be eligible to receive future state funding.

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The State Health Department announced that the Coronavirus total since Early March was over 381,000, about 2000 people are hospitalized, and just fewer than 24,500 have died.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have has 137 Coronavirus cases, currently 64 are quarantined, 2 are hospitalized, 124 have recovered & there have been 6 deaths.

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State Police arrested 2 teenagers from Delaware County after they engaged in 2 separate vehicle pursuits with troopers.  A 16-year-old was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Grand Larceny, and 2 counts of Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a 17-year-old was arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Grand Larceny.  Troopers were advised of an erratic driver on I-88 near Unadilla, Troopers attempted to make a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to comply, accelerated off the Interstate at exit 10 and on to State Highway 7 in Unadilla.  Another trooper attempted to stop the vehicle on State Highway 7 when the vehicle went off the roadway and struck a tree, the juveniles fled on foot & were spotted in another vehicle on State Route 7, and they failed to comply but were taken into custody at the Speedway at State Routes 7 and 8.  The 1st vehicle was stolen from the town of Downsville, the 2nd from the village of Unadilla; both teens were virtually arraigned and were released to legal guardians.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a property damage accident on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester Thursday.  38-year-old Alan Moore of Walton apparently he fell asleep at the wheel on State Route 206, lost control of his vehicle, it overturned before coming to rest in a ditch.  Moore was not injured in the accident, he did not possess a New York Driver’s license and had 9 active suspensions, he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right, operating out of class among other charges, and he will appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

Delaware County reported no new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and no additional recoveries. To date there have been 79 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 17 people quarantined, 2 are in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 66 have fully recovered.

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The Sidney Central School District announced that they will be hosting a car parade for the graduating class of 2020 on Friday June 12th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Junior Senior High school.  The Parade will go down West Main Street to Main, River Union Street, onto Pearl Street & back to the School grounds for a drive through Barbecue.

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The Unadilla Flag Day Parade has been rescheduled for Sunday at 6:30 PM.  The parade has been changed into a Drive-By Parade, and the public is welcome to attend, & they must abide by Social Distancing Guidelines & wear a face mask.  The procession will start at the Unadilla Elementary School & will continue to the I-88 Interchange with State Route 7, there will be no Flag Day Ceremony at the Community Field this year.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-11-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 11, 2020

Governor Cuomo announced today that many of the upstate counties, including all of our local counties,  will move into Phase 3 of the Reopening tomorrow, he asked that people still use caution & follow the guidelines, so that New York Does not see a Spike in Coronavirus cases like most of the other states did:

(Cuomo 6-11-20)

Businesses that can re-open in Phase 3 include Food Services & Personal Care, as long as they follow the Health Department Guidelines, More information about Phase 3 can be found at forward.ny.gov/phase-three-industries.

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The State Health Department announced that there were 736 Additional Coronavirus Cases confirmed in New York State, bringing the Statewide Total to 380,892; the state death toll since March is 24,442.

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Maines Paper & Food Service of Conklin has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.  Maines recently laid off hundreds of workers from their Conklin facility, & they have been sued by several firms for failing to pay for received items.

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Chenango County Public Health reported that they are up to 137 cases of the Coronavirus, with 6 deaths, 64 quarantines, 2 are hospitalized, & 124 have recovered.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that there are up to 611 Confirmed Coronavirus cases.  They have reported 48 deaths, 498 recoveries, 228 are being monitored, and they have conducted just fewer than 16,000 tests.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that the State is Allowing Localities to Open Public Pools and Playgrounds at their Discretion Beginning Today, Social Distancing guidelines should be followed.

Commerce Chenango will host a webinar this afternoon, getting local businesses ready for a potential Phase 3 reopening shortly, Kerri Green of Commerce Chenango explains:

(Kerri Green 6-11-20)

The webinar will start at 4:00 PM; interested parties can register by email Register@chenangony.com, or by calling 334-1400.

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In celebration of national Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, the Susquehanna SPCA is waiving adoption fees for all cats 6 years and older through Saturday, June 20th.   There are currently 11 senior cats awaiting adoption at the SPCA, ranging in age from seven to 14 years.  More information is available at sqspca.org or by calling 547-8111.

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The State Senate passed State Senator Jen Metzger’s bill to designate a New York State Route 30 bridge in the hamlet of Downsville as the “Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge.”  Colchester town officials originally requested the designation for the bridge, which crosses the east branch of the Delaware River, to memorialize the fallen veterans who have sacrificed their lives to their country.

Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and 1 additional recovery, there have been 79 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 17 people quarantined, 2 of the confirmed active cases are in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 66 have fully recovered.

Otsego County Department of Health announced 3 more confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, bringing their total to 70. currently, no patients are hospitalized, 62 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 14 people are quarantined, over 4000 tests have been conducted.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-10-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 10, 2020

Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing at the new LaGuardia Airport in Queens today, he was asked about the possibility of schools reopening in the fall:

(Cuomo 6-10-20)

Several regions in the state moved into Phase 2 of the Reopening this week, & the expectation is that the Southern Tier Region & other upstate regions could enter into Phase 3 by the end of the week or into the weekend.  Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO what businesses could re-open:

(Kerri Green 6-10-20)

Green will be co-hosting a Zoom Webinar Thursday at 4:00 PM regarding Phase 3; people can sign up by email to Register@chenangony.com, or call Commerce Chenango at 334-1400.

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The State Health Department announced that they are reporting over 380,000 cases of the Coronavirus since early March, the rate of people testing positive is slightly over 1% state wide.  The death toll is up to 24,404.

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Chenango County Public Health announced a 6th death from the Coronavirus today.  They report a total of 135 cases, 2 patients are hospitalized, 69 are quarantined, 124 have recovered, and about 6400 tests have been conducted.

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The Unadilla Flag Day Parade has been rescheduled, on Sunday June 14th at 6:30 PM.  The parade has been changed into a Drive-By Parade, and the public is welcome to attend, & they must abide by Social Distancing Guidelines & wear a face mask.  The procession will start at the Unadilla Elementary School & will continue to the I-88 Interchange with State Route 7, there will be no Flag Day Ceremony at the Community Field this year.

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New York State Supreme Court Justice Michael Coccoma of Cooperstown will retire at the end of the month, after a lengthy career on the bench.  Coccoma served as the Otsego County District Attorney, Otsego County Court judge, before becoming a State Supreme Court judge, spending 10 years as the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for courts outside of New York City.

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Organizers for the annual Oneonta Hometown 4th of July Festival has been cancelled; organizers expect that it will be able to resume in 2021.

State Senator Fred Akshar will be taking his Town Hall Meetings online to talk with local leaders and constituents in the 52nd Senate District. The Virtual Town Hall will be held today at 6:00 PM; Residents who would like to participate are asked to register at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.

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THE Bassett Mobile Screening Coach Will is at the Oneonta Southside Mall today from 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM To Provide No Cost Mammograms and PAP tests to women 40 & over, Spokesperson Cali Riese explains:

(Cali Reise 6-10-20)

Appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.

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The State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative, starting Thursday through Wednesday, June 17th.  Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers who violate New York’s “Move Over” Law.

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Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 and no additional recoveries. To date there have been 79 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 17 quarantined, 2 are isolated in the hospital, 7 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-9-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 9, 2020

Governor Cuomo announced today that the dashboard from the Health Department regarding the Coronavirus will be changing, as the percentage of people testing positive from the Coronavirus is about 1% statewide, the number hospitalized has steadily dropped and the daily death count is down to about 35 a day:

(Cuomo 6-9-20)

The State Health Department announced that the state is up to 379,482 Coronavirus cases since early March, with 683 new positives Monday out of almost 50,000 tests.  24,348 people have died from the virus since the pandemic hit in New Rochelle 3 1/2 months ago.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 135 positive cases of the Coronavirus, 81 are quarantined, 1 person is hospitalized, 103 have recovered, and 5 have died they have conducted over 6200 tests.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 57 year old Jonathan Hatch of Cobleskill for 2 counts of DWI plus endangering the welfare of a child.  Hatch is accused of leaving 2 children at Glimmerglass State Park, after they refused to get in his vehicle.  Hatch was arraigned, an order of protection was issued & the children were turned over family.

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1st Responders & volunteers searched for about 3 hours Monday at Nathaniel Cole Park to look for 75 year old Kathleen Walsh of Harpursville.  Family members called police after Walsh failed to come home after hiking in Cole Park, she suffers from dementia & became disoriented, and she did leave the park successfully last night.

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About 5o volunteers helped out with a food giveaway at the Keith Clark Park in Sidney Monday, Tracy Martindale of the Delaware Otsego Schoharie Catholic Charities commented:

(Tracy Martindale 6-9-20)

About 510 Households representing 1275 individuals were helped out with the giveaway Monday in Sidney, about 9 tons of food was donated.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing a bill calling for changes in Policing practices, following a lengthy history of violence especially against minorities:

(Gillibrand 6-9-20)

Gillibrand said that the push for this bill comes as people across the nation and globe protest police brutality and institutional racism, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that they were still at 600 total coronavirus cases today, they report 1 death, giving them a total of 46, there have been 490 recoveries & 223 are being monitored by the Health Department.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing local governments to extend the deadline for filing property tax abatements to July 15th in recognition of the hardships many families and businesses continue to face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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State Police are warning residents of a phone scam that has targets elderly residents.  Troopers reported that scammers have called identifying themselves as a police officer or court officer with a story that a relative was stopped by law enforcement and found in possession of drugs and a large amount of Bail has been set.  The caller has told the victims to money into a box outside their home and that it will be retrieved by an alleged court officer or by a courier service.  State Police reminds residents that no police agency or court will ever ask for money to be sent by mail, courier service or picked up from your home, if you feel you have been scammed, call a law enforcement agency.

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Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, there have been 78 confirmed positive cases, with 16 people under quarantine, 2 of the cases are isolated in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.

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The Town of Sidney will hold a Round Table Zoning Law meeting today starting at 6:30 on Zoom.  Information is available at the Town of Sidney Website or at 561-2334.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-8-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 8, 2020

Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing in New York City today, where they finally entered Phase1 of the reopening, on the 100th day since the first Positive case in New Rochelle.  The Governor reminded New Yorkers that other states saw increases in the number of Cases after they re-opened too quickly, New York’s number continue to shrink:

(Cuomo 6-8-20-#2)

The Governor said that on Sunday, more than 60,000 Coronavirus tests were conducted state wide, with only 1% testing positive.

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New York State Department of Health announced that only about 1% of those tested for the Coronavirus this weekend tested positive.  The state had only 702 new cases Sunday, bringing the state total to 378,799.  24,299 have passed away since the pandemic started in early March.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 134 total cases of the Coronavirus, with only 1 hospitalized, 101 have recovered, 99 are quarantined, there have been 5 deaths, & over 5900 tests have been performed.

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The New York State Workers Compensation Board has received many questions about how the Coronavirus relates to Workers Comp claims, for both the employer & employee.  The latest information has been posted at wcb.ny.gov/covid-19.

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The Village of Bainbridge Department of Public Works will be working on Water Lines starting at 3:00 AM Tuesday, on East Main Street from River Street to the traffic light & West Main Street from the Traffic Light to Mount Pleasant Drive.  Residents may experience loss of water service or Roily Water during the work; they expect to restore service by 6:00 AM.

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School Budget votes will be counted starting tomorrow for all school districts statewide.  The Bainbridge Guilford central School District has a proposed budget of 20.1 Million Dollars, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:

(Tim Ryan 6-8-20)

The Afton Central School District has a budget, a bus proposition, and others items for voters to decide on, including a large Capital Project, Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:

(Tim McNamara 6-8-20)

The Proposed budget for the Afton District is $16.4 Million dollars & the Building project is about 19 Million Dollar Building Project.  Governor Cuomo announced over the weekend that they will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.

Governor Cuomo announced Sunday that the state is considering allowing outdoor Graduation ceremonies up to 150 people with social distancing later this month:

(Cuomo 6-8-20 Graduation)

Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election.  Primary Ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd, the Governor will extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots, they can be hand delivered by 5:00 PM tomorrow and can be received by mail through June 16th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Mario Darder of Hancock following an investigation into a domestic dispute.  Deputies located an individual walking away from the scene of the reported domestic dispute, Darder possessed methamphetamine and heroin, he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear in the Tompkins Town Court on a later date.

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There will be a Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution Today at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street at 11:00 AM.  Arriving early will cause traffic problems & larger crowds, so please arrive at 11:00 & Stay in your vehicle.

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The Sidney Central School District announced that they will be hosting a car parade for the graduating class of 2020 on Friday June 12th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Junior Senior High school.  The Parade will go down West Main Street to Main, River Union Street, onto Pearl Street & back to the School grounds for a drive through Barbecue.

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The Broome County Health Department announced Sunday that they have had 597 positive cases of the Coronavirus since Early March.  There have been 45 deaths, 474 recoveries, 273 patients are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted more than 14,000 tests.

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Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, there have been 77 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 15 under quarantine, 2 of the confirmed active cases in the hospital, 5 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 65 have fully recovered.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-5-20

by wcdonews Posted on June 5, 2020

Governor Cuomo said today that he was disgusted at the actions of Police in Buffalo yesterday during a protest, where an elderly man was knocked to the ground, he hit his head on the ground, and Police walked passed him, even though he was visibly bleeding from the ear:

(Cuomo 6-5-20)

75 year old Martin Gugino of Buffalo is hospitalized in serious but stable condition today, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said that 2 officers have been suspended & the District Attorneys’ office is investigating.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the state has reached the lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yesterday, 42 people in New York passed away Thursday due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 from 8 weeks ago. The number of total hospitalizations was down yesterday to 2,728 from a record-high of 18,825 during the peak of the pandemic.   The Governor also confirmed 1,075 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 376,208 confirmed cases since Early March.

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With the racial unrest all over the country right now, after the recent murder by Minneapolis Police of George Floyd, Local NAACP President Lee Fisher commented about the tumultuous times we are in:

(Lee Fisher 6-5-20)

Fisher is also a retired boys’ basketball coach. He coached at Davenport for 39 years and has over 500 wins. The Full interview with Lee Fisher is available as Episode 41 of Nate Lull Podcast which can be located at the WCDOSPORTS.Com

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Long Island man Monday following their investigation of a domestic dispute.  Deputies and State Police responded to a domestic dispute involving weapons in the Town of Davenport, they arrested 32- year-old Abdessamad Ellouzi of Cedarhurst, for criminal possession of a weapon & menacing, for allegedly possessing and threatening family members with a dangerous instrument.  Ellouzi was arraigned by teleconference in Sidney Village Court and was released; he will appear in Town of Davenport court at a later date.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 133 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.  They have 1 patient hospitalized, 98 have recovered, 5, are deceased, 98 are quarantined, over 4000 tests have been conducted.

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Bainbridge Town Spring Clean-Up Day is tomorrow from 9:00 am – Noon at the Town Highway garage on Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off tires, white goods and electronics. No garbage, hazardous waste or yard debris and no early drop offs!! The fee for tires up to a size 16″ is $3.00, 17 – 20″ $4.00 and $8.50 for tractor tires. There will also be a $10.00 fee for any appliance that contains Freon.

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New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting reservations on Monday June 8th for check-in beginning June 22 on State Campgrounds.  The department says campers should follow CDC social-distancing guidelines, Park Police and staff will patrol campgrounds to make sure campers are following the safety measures.  No walk-up reservations allowed; congregate restroom facility will be opened with reduced capacity and cleaned following Department Of Health protocols; more information is available at parks.ny.gov/covid19.

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The Susquehanna SPCA continues to receive donations for their construction project, as they seek to replace the old facility with a newer, more efficient building, Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:

(Stacie Haynes 6-5-20)

The SQSPCA is $1.2 million away from its SHELTER US Campaign target of $5 million; more information is available at 547-8111.

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Otsego County is accepting applications for grant funding from qualifying Microenterprises to assist with business related activities and COVID-19 related impacts.  A microenterprise is business that employs or will employ 5 or fewer persons, including the business owner or owners.  The grant awards range from $3,000 to a maximum of $30,000 with a 10% equity match from the business owner.  More information is available by email at Info@OtsegoNow.com, at the OTSEGONOW.COM website of by calling 607-267-4010

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The Town of Masonville announced that they will have a free giveaway of masks & Hand Sanitizer tomorrow for Town Residents, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, while supplies last, the event will be held at the Masonville Town Hall.

Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, 1 additional recovery & 1 more Death. To date there have been 76 confirmed positive cases, with an additional 18 people under quarantine, 1 person is in the hospital, 6 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 64 have fully recovered.

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The National Warplane Museum of Geneseo announced plans for a Southern Tier flyover Saturday with a projected take-off time of 9:30 AM.  The Museum’s very own Douglas C-47, known as “Whiskey 7” will be accompanied by a P-51 Mustang named “Mad Max.”  National Warplane Museum Director of Flight Operation Todd Cameron explains:

(Todd Cameron 6-5-20)

The Flyover will honor first responders, medical personnel and essential workers all across the Southern Tier of New York, including UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and the New York State Veteran’s Home, Oxford. 

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a registered Level II Sex Offender following a sexual abuse investigation in the Town of Davenport.  45-year-old Richard Bennett of Davenport was charged with  sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly subjecting a female child under the age of 17 to sexual contact, Bennett was served with an order of protection was issued by Deposit Court & was released on an appearance ticket to Town of Davenport Court at a later date.  Bennett was mandated to lifetime registration as a Level II Sex Offender as a result of his 2006 conviction in Otsego County Court for 3rd degree rape, a crime that also involved a victim under the age of seventeen.

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State Police arrested 49 year old Wayne Johnson of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a child as passenger and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.  Troopers responded to a complaint about a vehicle in the ditch off Lilley Hill Road in the town of Butternuts.  Troopers located Johnson walking on Robert Williams Road with 2 children; Johnson was released on appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court on June 25th.

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The Sidney United Way is offering free personal pandemic safety kits to area small business owners to distribute to their employees as they reopen. Each kit includes several masks, a pair of gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and tissues. Business owners may pick up one kit for each employee plus a bottle of hand sanitizer on again today, at SFCU in Sidney between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, SFCU in Bainbridge between 10:00 and 4:00, in Afton at the RINKER INSURANCE AGENCY between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm & in Unadilla at HOUSE OF CONSIGNMENT between 10:00 and 4:00.  These items are being made available through the Sidney Area COVID-19 Relief Fund.

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