Governor Cuomo today announced the regional “Control Rooms” who will be monitoring each region of the state upon the “Reopening” this Friday the 15th.
(Cuomo 5-11-20)
Named to the Southern Tier Control Room is Commerce Chenango CEO Kerri Green, who told WCDO News today that Manufacturing, Construction, some retail with curb side service & agriculture/forestry & fishing will be part of the Phase 1 group re-opening on Friday:
(Kerri Green 5-11-20)
Green said that Commerce Chenango will hold a Webinar Friday at 2:00 PM regarding the reopening rules; it is open to anyone who signs up at Register@chenangony.org.
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New York State Health Department reported Sunday that they have 337,055 Coronavirus cases, Hospitalizations continue to decline, with about 7200 people being treated statewide, 161 people died on Sunday, the state death total is now 21,640.
American Hockey League announced today that the League’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The Binghamton Devils announced that ticket questions can be found at binghamtondevils.com/tickets.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 67 year old Benjamin Izard of Norwich for Criminal Contempt and Harassment. Izard is accused of violating an order of protection by harassing a protected party. Benjamin was arraigned using virtual arraignment and remanded to Chenango County Corrections on $500 cash bail.
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Families in the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District are invited to pick up FREE dairy products at the school from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM this Wednesday, May 13th. Free gallons of milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream and eggs will be available while supplies last at GMU on State Highway 51, in Gilbertsville. A drive-through distribution process has been set up & Residents are asked to stay in their vehicles until they are prompted to receive their products. The Dairy Farmers of America Cooperative has teamed up with Dean Foods, the American Dairy Association North East, Chobani, Cabot, Hershey’s and Huff to offer these FREE dairy products on Wednesday.
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The Broome County Health Department announced today that they are up to 371 Coronavirus cases since early March; they have 23 deaths, 241 recoveries & 217 patients being monitored by the Health Department.
Governor Cuomo announced that The State Department of Health is partnering with the NY Genome Center and Rockefeller University to conduct a genome and RNA sequencing study to better understand COVID-related illnesses in children and the possible genetic basis of the Kawasaki syndrome, following the deaths of 3 children from the Coronavirus:
(Cuomo children)
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker comments:
(Zucker 5-11-20)
There have been 85 reported cases in New York where children are experiencing symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome possibly due to COVID-19. The illness has taken the lives of a 5-year old in New York City, a 7-year old in Westchester County and a teenager in Suffolk County.
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New York State Health Department reported Sunday that they have 335,395 Coronavirus cases, Hospitalizations continue to decline, with about 7900 people being treated, however 1100 new patients tested positive for the virus Saturday & Sunday statewide, 207 people died on Saturday the state death total is now 21,478.
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Chenango County Public Health announced more positive Coronavirus cases Sunday, bringing their total up to 109. They currently have 42 people quarantined, 5 are hospitalized, 4 have died & 79 have recovered.
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Delaware County reports that they are up to 75 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday, There are an additional 12 people under mandatory quarantine, 13 confirmed cases have been transferred back to the patients home county, 3 are hospitalized, 6 are isolated at home, 4 people are deceased and 49 have fully recovered.
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State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident between a Pickup Truck & a tractor trailer in the town of Coventry Saturday night at about 9:50 PM, at the intersection of State Routes 206 and 235. Police said that a passenger in the Pick-up, 46 year old Michelle Lieberman of Smithtown died from injuries sustained in the accident. 62 year old William DeRosa of Islip Terrace was the driver of the pickup, he sustained minor injuries & was transported to Wilson Hospital, along with 2 children who were also in the pick-up truck. The driver of the tractor trailer 64 year old Robert Anderson of Lisle was not injured. The investigation revealed that DeRosa was traveling on State Route 235 when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the tractor trailer traveling on State Route 206. The investigation continues, alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the crash.
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The Afton Village board announced that their next village board meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 PM. Due to the Coronavirus, the monthly meeting will be held through zoom, & all information will be placed on the Town of Afton website.
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