Governor Cuomo announced that there were 727 new COVID 19 cases discovered Thursday or .85% of all those tested. The State total is now 424,167; there were 3 virus related deaths Thursday, bringing the state death toll to 25,232. Patient Hospitalization were down to 554, there were 127 ICU patients, with 59 on ventilators
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Governor Cuomo announced today that Bowling alleys, gyms, museums and other low-risk indoor cultural venues will be allowed to open shortly with strict COVID-19 guidelines. Cuomo said that Bowling alleys will be allowed to open Monday, with 50% occupancy capacity, face masks & social distancing must be followed & every other lane will be closed, thorough cleaning and disinfection of shared or rented equipment between each use will be required; and all food service must follow all state-issued guidance. The opening date and rules for gyms will be revealed on Monday.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works will be holding their household Hazardous waste collection Tomorrow in Norwich, DPW Spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:
(Dustin Hendricks 8-14-20)
More information is available by calling Hendricks at 337-1792, or email him at dhendricks@co.chenango.ny.us.
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The State Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding New Yorkers’ ability to complete certain transactions through secure drop boxes. The drop boxes can be used for license plate surrenders, address changes, and license and registration renewals. Customers using drop boxes must wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. Drop boxes are located at all state-run DMV offices and are available during regular office hours. More information is available at dmv.ny.gov.
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A Black Lives Matter peaceful protest & discussion will be held at the Bainbridge Village Green Park Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM. Those who would like to speak are requested to send an email to BLMBAINBRIDGE@GMAIL.COM. Mask wearing & social distancing requirements will be mandatory at the event.
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The Broome County Health Department announced that Friday that they were up to 1102 COVID 19 cases, with 74 deaths, 926 recoveries & 496 are being monitored by the Health Department they have conducted over 32,600 tests since March.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they had no new COVID 19 positive tests Thursday, they have had 218 total cases since March, there are 96 people under quarantine, 1 person is hospitalized, there have been 197 recoveries, and they have performed just under 19,000 tests.
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The Oneonta City School District has posted their extensive District Re-opening plan on their website. With the expected influx of college students coming from all over the country to Oneonta, the district announced that they will remain in the remote learning environment to start the 2020-2021 school year; they will reevaluate that model when they approach the Interim Progress Report period of October 9th.
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced over $290,000 in grant funding for fire departments across New York’s 22nd District. The grant money is awarded through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, will help local fire departments prioritize operations and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Locally the New Berlin Fire Department will get over $29,000; the South Otselic Volunteer Fire Department will get over $74,000.
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The State DOT is advising motorists that State Route 28 is closed between Margaretville and Andes just north of the intersection of NYS Route 28 and NYS Route 30 to allow construction work required in response to recent storm. Detours will be posted. During the closure, southbound motorists will be directed to County Route 1 to Tremperskill Road, to State Route 30, back onto NYS Route 28. Northbound motorist will follow the same path in reverse. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Up-to-date travel information is available by calling 511, visiting 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
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The Unatego Central School District will hold 3 meetings next week to get parents up to date about the district’s re-opening proposal, Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:
(Dave Richards 8-13-20)
The Virtual meetings with parents will be on Monday at 2:00 & 6:00 PM & Tuesday at 3:00 PM, more information is available on the Unatego District website.
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The Afton Central School district announced that there will be a remote Special Community Meeting today at 2:00 PM; the link to the virtual meeting is available on the district website. Afton Superintendent Tim McNamara told WCDO News what their plans are for students for the fall:
(Tim McNamara 8-14-20)
McNamara said that on August 21 at 9:00 A.M. there will be a special live presentation in the Margery Secrest Memorial Auditorium and available remotely by clicking Special Community Meeting on the school website. The district’s reopening plan is also available on the district website.
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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 COVID-19 pandemic, is available. About 700,000 low-income individuals and families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or “SNAP” will receive a supplemental payment to bring them up to the maximum allowable benefit for August to help them avoid food insecurity. More information is available at otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19.
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Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2% compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July 2019, the decline is less steep than any month since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to affect sales tax collections.
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Delaware County Public Health received 1 new positive test result for COVID-19 Thursday and no additional recoveries have been reported, the known active cases is 2. To date there have been 98 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 23 people now under mandatory quarantine. The 2 people are receiving care at home, since March, 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.
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