Congressman Anthony Brindisi will Host a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, July 7th at 5:00 p.m.   Constituents are encouraged to RSVP at brindisi.house.gov/live to receive the call or dial-in at 5:00 p.m. to 855-614-0159

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will host their Bing Bang Boom Fireworks Show tonight at 7:30 p.m. at NYSEG Stadium.  Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with the movie at 7:30 p.m.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, NYSEG Stadium will be operating at a limited seating capacity; Tickets are on sale at bingrp.com.

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Governor Cuomo announced $4.3 million in federal funding is being made available to county emergency management agencies to support COVID-19 planning and operational readiness. This grant opportunity will provide an additional level of direct support to counties as they continue to deal with the ongoing pandemic. Locally Broome County receives $43,000, Chenango County $11,000, Delaware County over $10,000 and Otsego County over $13,000.

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Delaware Valley Humane Society will hold a Virtual Fundraiser called “Run For The Dogs 4th of July 5K Virtual Run”, Shelter Manager Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 6-25-20)

Results from the virtual 5K will be posted online; more information is available by calling 563-7780 of going to the Delaware Valley Humane Society Facebook Page.

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The state Health Department announced that over 4 million COVID 19 tests have been administered since March, with 395,872 positive tests, there were 9 deaths Thursday, and the state death toll is 24,885.  Hospitalizations statewide were at 857 on Thursday.

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Hundreds of owners of Gyms, Spas, Fitness Centers & Health Clubs are planning to file a class action lawsuit against the Governor Cuomo & the State next week, as they have not yet been allowed to open in any of the phases of reopening.  Anna Banks of My Home Gym in the town of Bainbridge told WCDO News that they are part of that action:

(Anna Banks 7-3-20)

Owners of malls around the state have lodged similar complaints about re-opening as the gyms have, Currently; businesses are advised by the state to follow guidelines at forward.ny.gov.

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions during the 4th of July holiday through Sunday. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide, Drivers should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles on the side of the road. Last year, the State Police issued nearly 13,410 tickets during the 4th of July weekend; they arrested 249 people for DWI and investigated 187 crashes, which resulted in 2 fatalities.

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Governor Cuomo announced state outdoor pools across New York will open for swimming for the July 4 weekend under the standard operating schedule of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Pool-goers are reminded to practice social distancing, respect the rules, and do their part to keep the pool area safe for everyone. Pool capacity will be reduced, the list of swimming area at state parks can be found at parks.ny.gov.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators arrested 25 year-old Brandon Felter of Hancock at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania, where he was being held as a Fugitive from Justice on the Delaware County Probation Warrant.  Felter had previously been sentenced to a 5 years’ probation after being convicted burglary in Hancock, he is accused of failing to report to the Delaware County Probation Department.  Felter waived extradition and is being held Delaware County Correctional Facility pending further County Court action.

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Otsego County Department of Health announced that they have had 1 New case of the Coronavirus reported Thursday.  The county has had 77 total confirmed cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 5 deaths, 70 recoveries & 31 people are quarantined.

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Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 Thursday.  they have had 82 positive tests since March, 76 people have recovered, 6 have died, there are no patients recovering at home or in a hospital, 16 are quarantined.

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