P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-30-21
Fire Investigators in Chenango County are continuing their investigation into what started the fire that Destroyed the Silo Restaurant in Greene early Sunday Morning, Silo Owner Gary Kurz told WCDO News what he was told so far:
(Gary Kurz 11-30-21)
Kurz told WCDO News that he was ready to sign papers this week to turn the ownership of the restaurant over; instead he will talk with his insurance company & also try to help the 35 employees at the SIlo, who now find themselves unemployed.
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Today is “Giving Tuesday” a day where people are encouraged to donate to their favorite charities, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 11-30-21)
Green said that early reports from Chenango County businesses is that they were busy & did well on “Small Business Saturday” this past Saturday, many businesses are anticipating a return to activity like they had prior to the pandemic.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held it 1st steering committee meeting recently as they try to implement a “Micro-Transit” plan to get Delaware County residents to & from Delaware County jobs, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 11-30-21)
Pucci said that they are working with Getthere New York to try to implement a micro transit system similar but different than current Ride Sharing systems in place around the county, to accommodate Delaware County’s rural nature.
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Long Island Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi announced that he is running for New York Governor in 2022. Suozzi becomes the 4th Democrat to announce a run for Governor, following current Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James & New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Suozzi has been a congressman since 2016, he recently ruened down an invitation to Join the administration of the next New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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Local car dealers have been having issues with people stealing Catalytic Coverters off of the bottom of the cars they have for sale, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver comments about the recent crimes & what local residents can do:
(Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver 11-30-21)
Chief Oliver said that while some of the dealerships are technically out of their jurisdiction, they still patrol that area, and they work cooperatively with the State Police & local Sheriff’s Departments if an issue arises.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-30-21
Delaware County Public Health continues to see a high positivity rate of COVID 19, 12.08% of all tested Saturday through Monday have the virus, there were 76 new cases, there are 202 active cases, 14 hospitalized & 218 quarantined. 53.2 of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated, 80% of the positive cases are unvaccinated.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on November 16th, to a two car accident on County Highway 11 in the Town of Davenport. Deputies determined that one of the drivers, 29-year-old Eli Stapleton was driving with a suspended driver’s license. Stapleton was subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, he was released and is scheduled to appear at the Davenport Town Court at a later date.
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The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to give blood at their next community blood drive. 2 Blood Drives are being held locally today, one at the Garrattsville Fire Department from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, & another at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Attorney General Letitia James today released her annual “Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers” report, which found that charities that retained professional fundraisers received about two-thirds of every dollar donated in 2020, earning more than $380 million. After analyzing 718 campaigns conducted by professional fundraisers in 2020, the report concludes that charities earned 73% of donations from those campaigns, a small increase from the previous year and in line with the last 4 years’ results.
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