WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-11-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 11, 2020

Governor Cuomo today announced the regional “Control Rooms” who will be monitoring each region of the state upon the “Reopening” this Friday the 15th. 

(Cuomo 5-11-20)

Named to the Southern Tier Control Room is Commerce Chenango CEO Kerri Green, who told WCDO News today  that Manufacturing, Construction, some retail with curb side service & agriculture/forestry & fishing will be part of the Phase 1 group re-opening on Friday:

(Kerri Green 5-11-20)

Green said that Commerce Chenango will hold a Webinar Friday at 2:00 PM regarding the reopening rules; it is open to anyone who signs up at Register@chenangony.org. 

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New York State Health Department reported Sunday that they have 337,055 Coronavirus cases, Hospitalizations continue to decline, with about 7200 people being treated statewide,  161 people died on Sunday,  the state death total is now 21,640.

American Hockey League announced today that the League’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.  The Binghamton Devils announced that ticket questions can be found at binghamtondevils.com/tickets.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 67 year old Benjamin Izard of Norwich for Criminal Contempt and Harassment.   Izard is accused of violating an order of protection by harassing a protected party. Benjamin was arraigned using virtual arraignment and remanded to Chenango County Corrections on $500 cash bail.

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Families in the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District are invited to pick up FREE dairy products at the school from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM this Wednesday, May 13th.  Free gallons of milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream and eggs will be available while supplies last at GMU on State Highway 51, in Gilbertsville.  A drive-through distribution process has been set up & Residents are asked to stay in their vehicles until they are prompted to receive their products.  The Dairy Farmers of America Cooperative has teamed up with Dean Foods, the American Dairy Association North East, Chobani, Cabot, Hershey’s and Huff to offer these FREE dairy products on Wednesday.

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The Broome County Health Department announced today that they are up to 371 Coronavirus cases since early March; they have 23 deaths, 241 recoveries & 217 patients being monitored by the Health Department.

Governor Cuomo announced that The State Department of Health is partnering with the NY Genome Center and Rockefeller University to conduct a genome and RNA sequencing study to better understand COVID-related illnesses in children and the possible genetic basis of the Kawasaki syndrome, following the deaths of 3 children from the Coronavirus:

(Cuomo children)

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker comments:

(Zucker 5-11-20)

There have been 85 reported cases in New York where children are experiencing symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome possibly due to COVID-19. The illness has taken the lives of a 5-year old in New York City, a 7-year old in Westchester County and a teenager in Suffolk County.

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New York State Health Department reported Sunday that they have 335,395 Coronavirus cases, Hospitalizations continue to decline, with about 7900 people being treated, however 1100 new patients tested positive for the virus Saturday & Sunday statewide,  207 people died on Saturday  the state death total is now 21,478.

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Chenango County Public Health announced more positive Coronavirus cases Sunday, bringing their total up to 109.  They currently have 42 people quarantined, 5 are hospitalized, 4 have died & 79 have recovered.

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Delaware County reports that they are up to 75 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday, There are an additional 12 people under mandatory quarantine,  13 confirmed cases have been transferred back to the patients home county, 3 are hospitalized, 6 are isolated at home, 4 people are deceased and 49 have fully recovered. 

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State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident between a Pickup Truck & a tractor trailer in the town of Coventry Saturday night at about 9:50 PM, at the intersection of State Routes 206 and 235.  Police said that a passenger in the Pick-up,  46 year old Michelle Lieberman of Smithtown died from injuries sustained in the accident.  62 year old William DeRosa of Islip Terrace was the driver of the pickup, he sustained minor injuries & was transported to Wilson Hospital, along with 2 children who were also in the pick-up truck.  The driver of the tractor trailer 64 year old Robert Anderson of Lisle was not injured.  The investigation revealed that DeRosa was traveling on State Route 235 when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the tractor trailer traveling on State Route 206.  The investigation continues, alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the crash.

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The Afton Village board announced that their next village board meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 PM.  Due to the Coronavirus, the monthly meeting will be held through zoom, & all information will be placed on the Town of Afton website.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-8-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 8, 2020

Governor Cuomo today reported that Upstate Counties will be able to re-open more aggressively, when “New York On Pause” ends May 15th:

(Cuomo 5-8-20)

The State Labor Department continues to work on streamlining the online process to apply & receive unemployment & pandemic unemployment claims, that have reached record numbers, Secretary to the Governor Mellissa DeRosa explains:

(Melissa DeRosa 5-8-20)

New York State Health Department has tested over 1.1 million people for the Coronavirus since testing began in Early March, they report 330,000 cases with another 2900 positives Thursday, Hospitalizations continue to decline, with just under 8200 people being treated for the virus.  216 people died on Thursday, the state death total is now 21,045.

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Chenango County Public Health announced more positive Coronavirus cases, bringing their total up to 105.  They currently have 44 people quarantined, 5 are hospitalized, 4 have died & 79 have recovered.

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Commerce Chenango will continue with their ‘Fueling the Frontline’ initiative. In the 1st week, they fed 54 UHS employees with meals from 5 of Chenango County restaurants, in the 2nd week; they were able to provide 117 UHS employees with meals, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 5-8-20)

To date there has been over $7,080 in donations have come in, & donations can be submitted to the “Fueling the Frontline” Go Fund Me page and search for “Commerce Chenango”.  Donations may be mailed to The Chenango Foundation, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815 and make sure to reference “Fueling the Frontline”.

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NYSEG is urging customers to be vigilant of scammers posing as representatives of the energy companies, after they received reports of customers having accepted calls from people who claim to be employees or consultants of the company. NYSEG Spokesman Ridge Harris explains:

(Ridge Harris 5-8-20)

Harris said that customers are urged to never give out personal or account information to unsolicited callers; also NYSEG has temporarily suspended disconnections related to non-payment due to the Coronavirus crisis & their employees are not entering customers’ homes or going door-to-door for non-emergency work. 

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced today that the start of the 2020 Eastern league Baseball season will be postponed until at least June 15th.  Make up dates for impacted games will be announced at a later date.  Rumble Ponies staff remains working remotely, but are accessible for more information by texting to 722-3866 or by email to info@bingrp.com.

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Organizers for the annual Meredith Dairy Festival announced that this year’s event will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus, they hope to have the festival on June 13th & 14th of 2021.

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The American Red Cross has blood drives scheduled in the coming weeks, 1 in Oxford at the American Legion on South Washington Street on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, also in Oneonta on Saturday at the Main Street Baptist Church from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  There will also be blood drives on Wednesday May 13th at the Norwich VFW from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, & the Sidney Fireman’s Training Center from 1:30 to 5:30 PM.  Appointments are requested at 1-800-Red Cross or redcrossblood.org.

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Sidney Town Board is holding the Town Board Meeting on Thursday May 14th at 7:00 on Zoom.  More Information is on the Town of Sidney Facebook page and the web-site

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Bassett Medical Center and Fox Hospital in Oneonta have been given the go-ahead to resume elective surgeries and non-urgent outpatient procedures.  Officials have called a press conference Tuesday Morning at 10:30 AM to outline their plans; Elective surgeries were put on hold after Governor Cuomo’s emergency declaration Friday, March 13th,   Due to possible issues from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 molecular and antibody testing is now available at all WellNow locations, with no appointment needed. Tests will be administered to those who display symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, results will return in 3 to 5 days. New York patients can get results by registering for an account at mybostonheart.com.  The WellNow Oneonta Location is at 5001 State Route 23, more information is available at 376-5346 or wellnow.com/locations/Oneonta.

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Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 today; the number of active cases is 9.  To date there have been 74 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, There are an additional 18 people under mandatory quarantine and no people under precautionary quarantine.  12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county, 2 are receiving medical care in a hospital, 7 are isolated at home, 4 people are deceased and 49 have fully recovered. 

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NAC Entertainment & Broadway in Binghamton announced that “An American in Paris” scheduled to play the Forum Theatre June 7, 2020 has been CANCELLED.  Broadway in Binghamton Season ticket holders will receive a credit on their account to be applied towards the 2020-2021. Single tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will automatically be refunded within the next 30 days.  If you purchased your tickets at the Arena Box Office, visit broomearenaforum.com,   if you purchased your tickets through any other ticketing agency, you will need to contact them directly.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-7-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 7, 2020

New York State Health Department now confirms about 327,469 Coronavirus positive tests Thursday, Hospitalizations have decreased sharply down to 8600; the state death toll is 20,828.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the state’s moratorium on COVID-related residential or commercial evictions through the end of June will be extended:

(Cuomo rent)

Governor Cuomo also announced the state’s $25 million Nourish New York Initiative:

(Cuomo food)

The Governor said that the state is also asking any philanthropies or foundations that would like to help the state’s food banks to contact COVIDPhilanthropies@exec.ny.gov.

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State Police today announced that the Trooper entrance exam that was scheduled to be held this October has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Applications for the exam will be suspended until a new date is announced. Those who have already signed up will have their applications canceled and will be issued a refund; they will need to reapply once the exam is rescheduled. 

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced changes to the solid waste department schedules effective May 12th.  The Brisben and North Norwich Transfer Facilities will both be Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8AM to 4PM for residents only; the Landfill in the Town of Pharsalia will remain Open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM to Residents and Haulers.  Saturday the landfill will be open from 8AM to 4PM for residential bagged garbage only, also they will be collecting clean items for recycling at all 3 facilities.  More information is available at 337-1792

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Binghamton city officials announced a new partnership with UHS, for a new COVID-19 testing work station that allows for same day coronavirus testing for up to 200 tests a day.    Officials plan to purchase a 2nd one shortly.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the Trump administration approved New York State’s request to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program authorized under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  The program would permit New York State to provide benefits similar to SNAP benefits to more than 1.4 million children in the state who normally receive free or reduced price school meals and those who attend schools that offer free meals to all students.

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Chenango County Public Health announced they have 102 Confirmed COVID 19 cases, with 42 quarantined, 4 Hospitalized, 79 recoveries & 4 deaths.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they have 357 confirmed Coronavirus cases, they are up to 23 deaths, 231 recoveries, and 185 are being monitored by the Health Department.

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New York State Empire State Development has updated their guidance on automotive sales, to allow for in-person showing of vehicles, by appointment only.  More information is available at esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026.

The State Department of Labor announced that over $5.8 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid to 1.5 million New Yorkers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, they also identified over 470,000 New Yorkers who have completed claims, but did not receive some of their benefits in previous weeks because they did not submit weekly certifications, which are required by Federal law.  The Labor Department is launching a new, streamlined process to submit backdated certifications and get their back pay faster and easier.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension and Roots & Wings of Catholic Charities & the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will be holding 3 separate dairy and Ag product drive-thru events Today, May 21st and June 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.  A variety of dairy products, including Chobani yogurt, perishable and non-perishable products will be donated to those families in-need beginning at 2:00 p.m. until supplies are gone.   All products will be purchased from local grocers and Ag producers whenever possible.  More information about charitable donations can be found at givecampus.com.

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Local High School Seniors will be missing out on proms & graduation ceremonies this year due to the Coronavirus issue, but Sierra Boice of Sierra Rain Photography has decided to take free pictures at the senior’s homes, free of charge, in exchange for a food donations:

(Sierra Boice 5-6-20)

Boice said that she will start with Sidney High School Seniors first & then to other local districts, she can be contacted at 287-5976 or by instant message on her Sierra rain Photography Facebook page.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a $300,000 EPA grant has been awarded to Broome County Industrial Development Agency, the grant funds will be used to conduct more than a dozen environmental site assessments and develop 2 site reuse plans for brownfields. Grant funds also will be used to conduct 4 public meetings & 3 public open houses.

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Delaware County Public Health is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 Wednesday, giving the County 9 active cases.  To date there have been 74 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, 21 people are under mandatory quarantine,  12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county, 3 are isolated in a hospital, 6 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 49 have fully recovered.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 6, 2020

The State Health Department reported that hundreds of people are still testing positive at hospitals each day, from the Coronavirus.  Research by the Health Department & select Hospitals showed that 80% of people testing positive were 51 years old and over, predominantly from downstate, who were not employed and have been isolating at home since the COVID 19 outbreak in March.  A new hotspot was also discovered, which centered on people working in greenhouses in Oneida & Madison Counties, and those investigations are continuing.  The State Health Department reported that hospitalizations from the Coronavirus is still hovering around 9600 statewide, another 232 people died from the virus Tuesday, the state death toll is now 19,877.

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The Governor’s office & County Board of Elections officials are working toward sending self-addressed stamped absentee ballots to registered voters for the June 23rd Primaries and possibly for the November General Elections, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa  explains:

(Melissa DeRosa 5-6-20)

Also, at today’s Coronavirus briefing by Governor Cuomo, the governor revealed that the State will be working with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on a possible reworking of the future of education with remote learning with technology; Schmidt discussed that with the Governor by Teleconference today:

(Eric Schmidt 5-6-20)

Governor Cuomo also said that the re-opening by region in phases will be flexible, based on the latest data & the businesses models drawn up by individual businesses:

(Cuomo 5-6-20)

Governor Cuomo said that the Re-Opening is expected to begin when “New York on Pause” ends May 15th.

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This Week is National Nurses Week and the Nurses & Staff at the AO Fox Hospital Network are celebrating with gift basket drawings, dressing as Superheroes, and they were treated with a drive by salute by area Fire Departments & Emergency Squads Tuesday, Fox Vice President of Nursing Joan MacDonald comments:

(Joan McDonald 5-6-20)

MacDonald said that the nurses are celebrating with the full staff at all Fox Hospital buildings as they could not perform their jobs with a full team effort every day.

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There will be a free milk giveaway on Thursday, starting at 11:00 am, at the Unadilla Elementary School, Unatego Middle/High School and the former Otego Elementary school parking lots, Unatego School District teacher Sandra Bonczkowski told WCDO News how it came about:

(Sandra Bonczkowki 5-6-20)

The milk giveaway is open to anyone, while supplies last Thursday morning.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their Latest Coronavirus Numbers today.  They have 100 Confirmed cases, with 47 quarantined, 4 Hospitalized, 77 recoveries & 4 deaths.

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The Masonville town board meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 & can be viewed by zoom. Those who wish to watch can Email the townofmasonville@gmail.com for the link or call the Town Supervisor’s office at 265-3301 for the login information.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $10.7 million grant award to the Broome County Department of Public Transportation as part of the CARES Act. BC Transit will use the grant funds for operating, preventive maintenance and administrative expenses, which are necessary to maintain service during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet by Webcast at 10:30 this morning, to consider a request filed by Baron Winds to build 33 wind turbines in Steuben County.  The Board recently re-approved plans for wind turbines in the towns of Sanford & Windsor; they have not yet acted on plans for the High Bridge Wind farms project in Guilford.  The public can listen to today’s session at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts. 

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-5-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 5, 2020

Governor Cuomo further discussed the parameters for re-opening New York State by regions in phases; he said that 31 states & several Countries have re-opened with bad results:

(Cuomo 5-5-20)

The number of deaths in Nursing Homes for the Coronavirus has fluctuated since the crisis started, and after 2 months of data, the Governor’s Aide Dr. Jim Malatras commented about changes to those numbers going forward:

(Dr. Jim Malatras 5-5-20)

New York State Health Department now confirms 321,192 Coronavirus positive tests, there are still over 9600 current hospitalizations, and another 230 people died Monday, bringing the state death toll to 19,645.

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Chenango County Health Department announced Tuesday that they are up to 100 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, they have 452 people quarantined, 4 hospitalized, 75 Recoveries & 4 deaths.

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Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 today, they are reporting 73 total cases of the Coronavirus, with 12 of those transferred to the patient’s home county, 49 people have recovered, 5 are recovering at home, 3 are hospitalized, 4 have died & 21 are quarantined.

Broome County Health Department announced that they now have 338 Coronavirus cases, with 4 new positives today.  They’ve had 22 deaths & 206 recoveries since the Coronavirus issue started locally in early March.

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The Economic Injury Disaster Loans portal has been re-opened for AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES ONLY as of Noon Monday.  Agri-businesses are urged to apply as soon as possible at the SBA website for these loans, which were set up through the CARES Act and are forgivable up to $10,000.  The streamlined application is available at covid19relief.sba.gov.  The EIDL loans can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that can’t be paid because of the Coronavirus disaster’s impact.

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My Home Gym is sponsoring the Wipe Out Covid-19 Virtual 5K Walk/Run, Which is a cooperative fundraising effort May 23rd through May 30th.  Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 5-5-20)

People can register at runsignup.com/MyHomeGym2020 or call Anna Banks at 320-4024, Registration ends May 12th at 11:59pm.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation that will address disruptions in the food supply chain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and directly connect farms to food banks & Disaster funding:

(Gillibrand 5-5-20)

Gillibrand serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee where she has proposed the Food Bank Access to farm Fresh Produce Act, after she heard reports that have millions of pounds of produce have been left to rot in fields & tons of milk have been dumped, while, food banks across the country are facing unprecedented demand, as millions of newly unemployed Americans now face food insecurity while farmers have watched their markets dry up.

American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Afton today, from 3:30 to 7:30 PM at 34 Spring Street.  Appointments are requested at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross, all blood types are needed.

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The Afton Village board announced that their next village board meeting will be held on Monday May 11th at 7:00 PM.  Due to the Coronavirus, the monthly meeting will be held through zoom, & all information will be placed on the Town of Afton website.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-4-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 4, 2020

New York State has now tested over 1 million people for the Coronavirus, according to the State Health Department, they now confirm 318, 953 positive tests, over 9600 current hospitalizations, and another 226 people died Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 19,415.

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Governor Cuomo held his latest Coronavirus briefing in Rochester this morning; he discussed the different phases of opening for businesses which is likely to begin May 15th:

(Cuomo 5-4-20)

The Governor Stated that the CDC Guideline dictate that a state needs to have 14 straight days of a decline in new Hospitalizations from this or any pandemic, the state has had only 3 days straight of that decline.  Meanwhile, The State Labor department has identified some of the problem with those who claim that they have not received an unemployment check after filing an application, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa explains:

(Melissa DeRosa 5-4-20)

DeRosa said that the Department of Labor will regularly send emails informing New Yorkers when they are able to begin certifying and receiving their benefits.

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Chenango County Public Health updated their Coronavirus statistics Monday; they now have 99 confirmed cases, with 5 people hospitalized, 47 in quarantine, 4 deaths & 73 recoveries.

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Broome County released their latest Coronavirus numbers this afternoon, they now report 333 positive cases, 22 deaths, 184 are being monitored by the Health department, 206 have recovered.

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The Otsego County Health Department announced today that they have no new cases of the Coronavirus to report.  They have 62 confirmed cases, 1 person is hospitalized, 57 have recovered, there have been 4 deaths, and 25 people are quarantined.

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Governor Cuomo announced that New York is joining a regional coalition of 7 nearby states to make the purchases of PPE’s as a group, to lower the prices and not have the state competing against each other:

(Cuomo 7 states)

Participating in the coalition are New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, but the ideal would be to have those necessary items made in the US.

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State Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 23 additional attorneys general urged the U.S. Senate to take action to protect women nationwide by reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.  The Violence Against Women Act was originally signed into law in 1994, it has been reauthorized several times, but when the most recent reauthorization expired in September 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve in April of 2019, the US Senate has not acted on the bill. During the Coronavirus Pandemic & subsequent quarantines, violence against women has increased.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44 year old Christopher Merwin of Walton for disseminating “revenge porn” early last month.   Deputies responded to a harassment complaint in the Town of Hamden involving the alleged non-consensual sharing and dissemination of an intimate image depicting the victim, Merwin is accused of sending the image of the victim to a 3rd party by electronic means. Merwin was picked up Friday on an arrest warrant issued by the Delaware County Court he was charged him with unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, he was arraigned by teleconference& he was served with a temporary order of protection. 

Governor Cuomo issued an executive order delaying school board elections and budget votes statewide until June 9, 2020. The school board elections and budget votes will all be conducted by mail and all qualified voters will be sent an absentee ballot with return postage paid. The Executive Order also delays local special district and village elections until September 15, 2020.

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Following protests around the state where protestors were not practicing social distancing or wearing protective face masks, Governor Cuomo said that law enforcement should enforce those laws:

(Cuomo 5-3-20)

New York State now has over 316,000 cases of the Coronavirus, with 9,786 hospitalized, and the state death toll is up to 19,189.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 1 new case of COVID-19 Sunday.  To date there have been 73 confirmed cases, There are 22 people under mandatory quarantine, and 12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county. 3 people are isolated in a hospital, 7 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 47 have fully recovered. 

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Otsego County Health department reported that a bat has tested positive for rabies Friday in Oneonta.  The bat was found in a room where 4 people were sleeping, the people were started on post exposure treatment, and more information about rabies is available at 547-4230.

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Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock asks that as the temperatures start to increase, each family receiving a bulk food delivery should leave a cooler or container that can keep food cool at your door, the food will be placed inside of the container at delivery. For those interested in signing up for the bulk food delivery, contact the school at 561-7703.  Bullock also asks that district parents fill out the online survey, a link can be found on the school district website, the district’s Facebook page and twitter account.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-1-20

by wcdonews Posted on May 1, 2020

Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing in Albany today, he was asked about when schools might re-open:

(Cuomo 5-1-20)

Governor Cuomo was also asked about how grocery retailers should deal with consumers how refuse to wear masks into those establishments:

(Cuomo grocery stores)

The State now has 308,000 cases of the Coronavirus, 18,610 have died, hospitalizations from remained steady at about 11,600, but the number of patients in ICU on ventilators continues to decline.

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Chenango County Public Health announced today that they have 98 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, with 75 people quarantined, 7 hospitalized, 68 people have recovered & there have been 4 deaths.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 285 Coronavirus cases, with 22 deaths reported.  241 are quarantined, 172 have recovered.

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State Police in Troop “C” remind the public that there has been an increase in the number of reports of counterfeit $100 bills that people have been trying to pass in retail establishments throughout the Troop C area.  Troopers have responded to several complaints in February, March and April, Local police agencies have also witnessed an increase in counterfeit bills.  Retailers & their employees are advised to contact law enforcement if they suspect that patrons are trying to pass counterfeit bills.

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Hospitals all over the state have had to make many changes when the Coronavirus went through New York State in the last 2 months, Chris Kisacky is Vice President of Coordination & Development  of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich< she told WCDO News about the changes they’ve had to make:

(Chris Kisacky 5-1-20)

Kisacky said that the staff at Chenango Memorial Hospital has embraced all of the changes put in place in the last 2 months because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Delaware County Public Health is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday & 1 person has been discharged from care, which means there are 11 active cases in the county.  To date there have been 72 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 25 people under mandatory quarantine. 12 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county. 2 are isolated in a hospital, 9 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 45 have fully recovered.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-30-20

by wcdonews Posted on April 30, 2020

Governor Cuomo today had former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg teleconferenced into his daily Coronavirus briefing, Bloomberg said that his Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bloomberg School of Public Health at John Hopkins University, Vital Strategies & “Resolve To Save Lives” are teaming up with others, to for a “Tracing Army” to investigate those who came in contact with the latest people to test positive for the Coronavirus:

(Mike Bloomberg 4-30-20)

State Budget Director Robert Mujica discussed the issue of Child Care and summer camps, as Phase 1 is implemented to send back the first group of workers, who have children at home:

(Mujica 4-30-20)

New York State now has over 304,000 cases of the Coronavirus, with over 11,500 hospitalized, and another 306 deaths Wednesday bringing the state death toll to 18,321.

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Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 96 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, they’ve had 3 deaths, 67 recoveries 7 people are hospitalized & 68 are quarantined.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 282 positive Coronavirus cases; they have 21 deaths, 164 recoveries, and 194 in quarantine.

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The Village of Sidney announced that May 4th “SPRING CLEAN UP”  Curbside pickup of bagged leaves, bagged lawn debris and brush must be out by Monday May 4th. Due to Covid-19 and safety, there will be no drop-off of electronics, appliances, metal and tires this year. Village residents may take electronics, appliances, metal and tires, free of charge (year round) to the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center located at 32230 State Hwy 10 Walton, and they need make an appointment for drop off at 865-5805.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38 year old Dennis Lafferty of Unadilla for violating an order of protection earlier this month.  Deputies received a complaint from an Otsego County domestic violence victim earlier this month, reporting receiving a phone call from the Delaware County Correctional Facility where the victim’s alleged abuser was being housed for the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Lafferty allegedly violated the terms of an order of protection issued by the Hartwick Town Court last November, by making calls to the protected party following his incarceration on April 13th.  Lafferty was charged with 4 counts of criminal contempt & he remains incarcerated in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, pending a court appearance in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date.

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The Annual Re-dedication Ceremony at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park originally scheduled for May 23rd has been canceled for this year.  Also the June 7th Annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament has been canceled for this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today that its Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend events as a result of health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Class of 2020 – consisting of Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker – will be inducted on Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Cooperstown, alongside any new members elected as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi will hold Telephone Town Hall this afternoon at 5:00 PM regarding the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic.  To receive a call, go to brindisi.house.gov/live or call (315) 732-0713.

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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open has been canceled for 2020.  The PGA TOUR Champions event was scheduled for August 10-16 at En Joie Golf Club in Endicott.  The Cancellation is due to the impact from the pandemic in the state of New York.  Anyone who has questions pertaining to tickets purchased for this year’s event is advised to contact the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open office at 607-205-1500.

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The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will their next meeting today at 6:00 PM through Zoom.   Today’s Presenter is Amanda Decker of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County,  more information is available at 437-4274 or 265-9273.

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Delaware County Public Health received one positive lab report for COVID-19, which was transferred to the county the person resides in.  The Positive Results reported to Delaware County is 70, with 12 Positive Lab Reports Transferred, 44 have recovered, 8 are Isolating at Home, 2 are Hospitalized, 4 are Deceased, & 22 are under Mandatory Quarantine.

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