P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-1-22
State Police, as well as Sidney EMS, Sidney Fire Department and Sidney Center Fire Department responded Sunday Night at approximately 7:05 pm, for the report of a Motor Vehicle Accident on Parker Hollow Road, about 1/2 a mile North of Sunshine Mountain Road in the town of Sidney. The initial investigation stated that the Vehicle was traveling north & left the roadway, strikes a tree and becomes engulfed in flames. Police said that an unidentified 58 year old woman from Bainbridge & her dog were killed in the accident, the investigation is continuing.
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The New York State Department of Civil Service and the Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the online civil service exam period is now open for Motor Vehicle Representatives. The exam, which is being offered as an online exam for the first time, is used to fill positions across the DMV. Qualified candidates can take the exam online until 11:59 EST on Wednesday, August 31st. about 500 positions are needed to be filled, more information is available at dmv.ny.gov.
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The State Health Department reported that COVID positivy rates are still over 9.2%, based on the testing of more than 41,000 New Yorkers Friday. Hospitalization are over 2600, ICU patient numbers are at 259, with 85 on Ventilators. there were 26 death reported at Nursing homes & hospitals from COVID over 72,800 New Yorkers have died in this pandemic.
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Chobani has announced it will host the World Refugee Forum on Wednesday, August 10th. Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya stated that they have successfully brought many refugees to work in their plants, Speakers will include Ulukaya, Congressmen Michael McCaul of Texas & Jason Crow, of Colorado; among others, The virtual event will be held oat 1 pm. eastern standard time and is free and open to the public. To register go to chobanirefugeeforum.com.
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Staff from the State Comptroller’s office will attend community events, such as County Fairs & the New York State Fair to help residents search for lost and forgotten money. The state has returned over $234 million in lost or forgotten money, so far this year, unclaimed funds usually come from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant, dating as far back as the 1940s. Residents who cannot make it to the events can search for and claim their money by using the online claiming system at ouf.osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.
A.M. News Monday 8-1-22
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order extends the pool of eligible individuals who can administer monkeypox vaccines, including EMS personnel, pharmacists and midwives; allows physicians and certified nurse practitioners to issue non patient specific standing orders for vaccines; and requires providers to send vaccine data to the State Department of Health. The federal government had secured an additional 110,000 vaccine doses, resulting in a total of 170,000 doses to New Yorkers to date. More Information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases
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Broome County Executive Jason Garner announced that the County has its 1st confirmed case of Monkeypox. Health Department officials stated that some groups may be at heightened risk for severe outcomes if they contract the disease. Such as people with weakened immune systems, elderly, young children under 8 years old, and pregnant people. More information is available at 778-2839 or visit health.ny.gov.
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Norwich Firefighters & Emergency crews responded to the report of a house fire at 28 Fair Street in Norwich Friday afternoon. All occupants & pets escaped, more information is expected to be released shortly.
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