P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-3-21
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office investigated multiple burglaries in the Towns of Masonville, Tompkins, Franklin and Hamden, last summer, while State Police also received multiple reports of burglaries in the same towns. On August 17th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and Investigators arrested 40-year-old Randy Hawkins and 38-year-old George Klinger, both of Morris, for a Burglary the 2 allegedly committed in the Town of Hamden, subsequent to that arrest, a Search Warrant was executed at their Morris residence, Klinger and Hawkins were arrested again on December 30th, and charged with an additional 15 counts each of 3rd degree Burglary for crimes committed in the Towns of Masonville, Tompkins, Franklin and Hamden. Both defendants remain incarcerated on the original Burglary charges and will be arraigned in the Town of Hamden at a later time.
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Governor Hochul Announced a continuation of their Winter Surge plan as they anticipate the ongoing increases in Hospitalizations from the Omicron Variant of COVID 19:
(Governor Hochul 1-3-22)
The state has had record numbers of new cases of the Omicron variant with much higher percentages of positive tests than from previous strains, Governor Hochul has secured 37 million COVID tests distributed to schools, to try to avoid another lengthy period of remote learning for New York Students..
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State lawmakers are getting ready for the 2022 session in Albany, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino will be stressing the need to change the controversial Bail Reform law passed 2 years ago:
(Joe Angelino 1-3-22)
Angelino said that not only is there a revolving door for repeat offenders, but people with drug addictions are not getting the help they need to get cleaned up & improve their lives.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older this Thursday at 97 Main Street, Delhi. Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, for walk-ins only; Moderna boosters will be available from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for those who register at apps2.health.ny.gov, more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
Mark Drnek has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Oneonta, Drnek told WCDO News that committee meetings are already underway:
(Mayor Mark Drnek 1-3-22)
Drnek replaces Gary Herzig as Oneonta Mayor, who did not seek re-election last November, Drnek previously served on the Oneonta Common Council.
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The State Health Department tested over 275,000 people for COVID Saturday, with 62,526 positives, for a 22.7% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalizations are up to 8,773 Hospitalizations, about 3 times the amount from December 1st, Patients in ICU went up to 1133, and Patients on ventilators increased to 567, there were 83 new deaths reported by healthcare facilities Saturday.
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Governor Hochul has extended the state’s mask mandate for all businesses and venues to February 1. The mask mandate went back in effect for the state on December 13. Businesses or venues that require proof of vaccination to enter will be exempt from the mandate. Also on Friday, Gov. Hochul announced that all SUNY and CUNY students will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster when they are eligible starting January 15.
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The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York applauds Governor Hochul for signing legislation that bans carcinogenic flame retardant chemicals in household items, furniture, and electronic enclosures. The chemicals pose danger to firefighters; the bill established a fine of up to $2,500 per day for repeated offenses.
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