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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