Delaware Valley Humane Society will hold a Virtual Fundraiser called “Run For The Dogs 4th of July 5K Virtual Run, Shelter manager Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 6-25-20)

Results from the virtual 5K will be posted online; more information is available by calling 563-7780 of going to the Delaware Valley Humane Society Facebook Page.

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Governor Cuomo announced that 5 regions, including the Southern Tier; are on track to enter Phase 4 of reopening on Friday. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News about the Phase 4 reopening:

(Kerri Green 6-25-20)

Green hosted a webinar with local officials covering more details about the reopening; the webinar was recorded this afternoon & is available for viewing on YouTube or at the Commerce Chenango Facebook page.  More information is available at forward.ny.gov/phase-four-industries.

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Chenango County Public Health Announced that they have added 2 more Coronavirus positive cases, bringing their total to 142, they have 28 people under quarantine, no one is hospitalized, 131 have recovered, 6 have died and there have been 9691 tests conducted.

Broome County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers Thursday, they added 13 more positive to bring their number to 651, with 51 deaths, 550 recoveries, 155 are being monitored by the department, they have conducted 18,555 tests.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is preparing to reopen its doors on Friday, June 26, in accordance with New York State’s regionally-focused phased reopening plan and with many enhanced health and safety procedures.  The Hall of Fame will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Timed admission tickets will be available for purchase at baseballhall.org for visitors to reserve a specific date and time to enter the Museum, alleviating congestion in the front lobby and throughout the Museum. More information will be posted on the Hall of Fame’s website, baseballhall.org.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will hold their annual tradition of fireworks at NYSEG Stadium on July 3rd, with July 4th as a rain date.  Gates will open at 6:00 PM and guests will be treated to a free movie at 7:30 PM with fireworks following immediately after. Gates to NYSEG Stadium will open at 6:00 PM, Fans will be allowed to bring in blankets, pillows for comfort, & they will also be allowed to bring in outside food and beverage.   social distancing will be observed, spectators will also be required to wear a face mask, Tickets will be available online at bingrp.com or at 607-722-3866.

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State Senator Jen Metzger announced that her staff will hold a Mobile Office event on Tuesday, June 30th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Delhi.  Appointments are required, they can be scheduled by emailing cordella@nysenate.gov More information is available by calling (845) 344-3311.

Governor Cuomo today announced that 5 regions, including the Southern Tier; are on track to enter Phase 4 of reopening on Friday. New York State issued guidance for Phase IV, which will allow low-risk indoor and outdoor arts and entertainment, film and TV production, higher education and professional sports without fans. More information is available at forward.ny.gov/phase-four-industries.

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Commerce Chenango will present their next webinar regarding the Phase 4 Reopening, today at 3:30 p.m.   Presenters include Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green, who stopped by to WCDO this morning & discussed some of the changes coming in the Reopening process:

(Kerri Green 6-25-20)

Green will discuss the changes at length this afternoon with the Zoom webinar; she will be joined by members of the Chenango County Health Department, Chenango County Emergency Services Manager Matt Beckwith along with Guest Speaker Jessica Moquin of the Chenango County Historical Society.  Pre-registration is required by emailing register@chenangony.org.  The webinar will also be recorded & will be available through the Commerce Chenango Facebook page.

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Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional recovery, there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 18 people are quarantined, 1 of the confirmed active cases is in the hospital, 2 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 74 have fully recovered.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Walton, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, 59 West Street.  Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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