The State Health Department reports that the total number of Coronavirus cases is 391,220 after 805 new positive tests on Thursday, there were 14 deaths attributed to the virus, the state death toll since March is 24,814. The number of hospitalizations dropped below 1,000 Wednesday, for the first time since March 18, the highest total was 18,825 hospitalizations on April 12th.
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The death of 37-year-old Casie Weese of Glen Aubrey back in March has been ruled accidental. Weese died of hypothermia, there was no trauma or sexual assault, Weese went missing March 1st, after she left her husband behind after their vehicle suffered a flat tire, she was found March 5th in a wooded area near I-86 & State route 434 near the Broome-Tioga County line.
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NBT Bank is moving forward on a plan that restores lobby access by appointment while enacting new protocols to protect the safety of its employees and customers. The phased approach to reopening branch lobbies includes a market-by-market analysis of conditions, close coordination with local government and health officials and strict adherence to state and federal guidelines. Customers are encouraged to visit www.nbtbank.com/access to learn about their preferred branch hours and service options.
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The Ross Park Zoo will be re-opening in Phase 4, Officials will be implementing the safety measures following CDC & State Health Department guidelines, and Opening dates will be June 29 through July 1 for members only; July 2 will be open to the public. More information is available at rossparkzoo.org/covid-19/
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The Arc Otsego has been awarded $60,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Otsego’s guardianship* and recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. More information about The Arc Otsego is available at arcotsego.org.
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Delaware County IDA announced a $25,000 Business expansion loan for Greentopia farms of East Meredith. The company started last year & has taken a former factory building & is growing mushrooms of various types for gourmet food applications, more information about their mushrooms is available at 718-483-4675.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 144 positive cases of the Coronavirus, there are 31 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 132 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, they have conducted 9908 tests.
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The Broome County Health Department is up to 661 Coronavirus cases, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 149 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 18,700 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, no additional recoveries, but a 6th death was reported Thursday. To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 16 people quarantined. There are no hospitalizations, 2 are isolated at home, and 74 have fully recovered.
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Otsego County Department of Health reported one new positive COVID 19 test Thursday, bringing their total to 75 confirmed cases. Currently there are no hospitalizations, 67 have recovered, there were 5 deaths, 16 people are quarantined, and 5,158 tests were performed.
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New Yorkers can participate in this year’s 2nd free fishing weekend on June 27th and June 28th. The State DEC hosts 6 free fishing days throughout the year, which allows New Yorkers the opportunity to fish local waterways without purchasing a license. Because of the Corona virus Pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed.
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The Next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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Graduations ceremonies will be held at some area schools today & tomorrow. The Hancock seniors will have their ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM @ the football field, Afton seniors will have a graduation car parade at 4:30 this afternoon, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will celebrate at 5:30 PM on the school grounds. Milford seniors will celebrate at 6:00 PM, Sidney at 6:30 on the Athletic Field, Deposit at 7:00 PM on their football field, Franklin 7:00 PM at Franklin Stage Company & Morris at 7:00 PM. Saturday celebrations include Oneonta Seniors in 3 ceremonies beginning at 10:00 AM, the Delaware Academy at 10:00 AM, Norwich at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at High School field, South Kortright at 1:00, Unadilla Valley Central School District at 2:00 PM in the Gym & Bainbridge Guilford at 7:00 PM on the lawn.