P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-23-22

Catholic Charities Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution is being held Tuesday morning, In Sidney, Catholic Charities Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 5-23-22)

The distribution is being held at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street, Sidney

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A Delaware County Health Survey is now available for County Residents to fill out & submit, Heather Warner of Delaware County Public Health Explains:

(Heather Warner 5-23-22)

The link to the survey can be found at delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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Saturday promises to be a busy day for this year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta, with more races scheduled & plenty activities at the grounds. Regatta Chairman John Harmon told WCDO news about some of Saturday’s activities:

(John Harmon 5-23-22)

For Entertainment, The Nate Gross Band, Regatta’s Got Talent & The Beadle Brothers on Saturday Night at General Clinton Park In Bainbridge.

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Lieutenant Governor-Designate Antonio Delgado today announced his plans to resign from Congress and be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York on Wednesday. Delgado’s resignation from the 19th District will allow other candidates to come forward & run in the District, with the Primaries scheduled for August 23rd.

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The national Click It Or Ticket campaign is underway in New York State today. Law enforcement will be stepping-up patrols to encourage compliance with New York’s universal seat belt law which requires all vehicle passengers to wear a seat belt at all times, regardless of age or seat location.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-23-22

New York’s State Senate and Congressional redistricting maps have been submitted by Jonathan Cervas of Pennsylvania & were approved Friday night, Candidates must file their petitions between June 8th to the 10th, Primary day for the state Senate and Congressional races is now August 23rd, with early voting between August 13-21.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that, starting today, I-88 will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in each direction and westbound traffic will cross over to the eastbound lanes between Exits 17 and 18 in the Town of Maryland. The lane reduction and crossover are necessary to facilitate a road rehabilitation project and are expected to be in place through the end of November, weather permitting. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 48 New COVID cases Friday, with 2 hospitalizations, and 11.0% 7 day positivity rate. There have been 859 new COVID-19 cases reported since May 1, 2022. This is significant increase compared to 369 cases in March and 789 cases in April. Otsego County is now at HIGH COVID-19 Community Level. Health Department Officials urge people to Wear a mask indoors in public and on public transportation, Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, Get tested if you have symptoms, For more information and to find out where to get vaccinated visit the Health Department at otsegocounty.com.

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