P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-29-21
The Silo Restaurant in Greene was destroyed by a fire early Sunday Morning, with 17 fire companies from 3 counties responding, WCDO News spoke with owner Gary Kurz, who said that he had an agreement in place to sell the legendary restaurant & was ready to sign papers this week:
(Gary Kurz 11-29-21)
Kurz said that he had about 35 employees at the Silo, he said that investigators are at the scene today to try to determine where the fire started, it was not a kitchen fire & appeared to start in the middle of the building, and the nearby Carriage house was not affected.
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The 3rd Annual Staff Works Save a Life fundraising campaign for the Delaware Valley Humane Society will be held in the month of December, Society Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 11-29-21)
In past years, the money raised went for upgrades and routine costs for the Sidney facility, more information is available at 563-7780.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Sidney has resulted in the arrest of a Village of Sidney resident on a suspended registration charges. On Tuesday November 23rd, Deputies were dispatched to a report of a 1 car motor vehicle accident, Deputies observed that the vehicle involved had exited the roadway and impacted the guide-rail rendering the vehicle inoperable. Deputies located the operator of the vehicle, 25 year old Alexandra Ahern, of Sidney and issued her an appearance ticket for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, she will appear before the Town of Sidney Court at a later date to answer for the charge.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes aimed at encouraging more food-insecure older adults and disabled individuals to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The changes include simplifying the SNAP application, extending the duration these households can receive benefits before needing to recertify, and eliminating the need for them to complete an interview during the recertification process. Starting in December, eligible older New Yorkers can also now recertify their benefits for 36 months—12 months longer than the previous timeline for recertification, applicants will no longer be required to complete an interview to recertify their benefits.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today released 3 reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been paid for deceased individuals. DOH officials generally agreed with many of the recommendations that DiNapoli’s auditors provided in each audit. The reports can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Deputies responded Thursday to a physical domestic dispute in the Village of Walton. Deputies were informed that the suspect, 33-year-old Leanne Woolard of Walton, had left on foot and was possibly armed with a knife. Woolard allegedly engaged in physical contact with another person during a domestic dispute and caused another person physical injury with a dangerous instrument. Deputies charged Woolard with 2nd degree Assault, plus Menacing, she was arraigned in the Village of Walton court and was released & was ordered to reappear at a later date.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-29-21
The Silo Restaurant in Greene was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Chenango County Fire Officials reported that Coventry Fire department responded first, & was assisted by firefighters from Bainbridge, Oxford, Greene, Guilford, Harpursville, Afton, Masonville & Sidney, along with several Broome County Fire Companies. No injuries were reported, The nearby Carriage House was not affected, the Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency aimed at increasing hospital capacity and addressing medical staffing shortages as the nation braces for the new omicron variant of the coronavirus. The new protocols will take effect December 3rd, and the order will remain in place at least until January 15th, when it will be reassessed. The emergency declaration will allow the state Department of Health to limit nonessential and non-urgent hospital procedures in situations where a hospital has less than 10% staffed bed capacity. The order will also expand state purchasing capability to obtain emergency medical supplies.
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The State Health Department continues to see a rising positivity rate in COVID testing. Saturday, over 145,000 were tested, with over 6100 positives, for a rate of 4.23%. Patient hospitalizations are now over 2,750, with 538 ICU patients, 298 on ventilators, & 31 more deaths in hospitals & nursing homes.
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The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be closed Today through this Friday for a week dedicated to feline spays and neuters, by the end of the week, the SQSPCA expects to have altered approximately 150 cats.
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