Governor Cuomo held a Coronavirus briefing in New York City today, largely focusing on school districts around the state making up regional plans on possibly re-opening in the fall:

(Cuomo 7-8-20)

The Governor also announced that the studies on Air Conditioning filters are close to being completed, all county fairs in the state have officially been closed & Malls in Phase 4 regions can re-open with restrictions July 10th.

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The State Health Department announced that 692 people, or 1.2% tested on Tuesday, were positive for the Coronavirus.  the state has had just under 399,000 cases since march, the number of hospitalizations was at 841 statewide, there were 97 people on ventilators, the first time that number went under 100 since March 16th.  There were 11 deaths Tuesday; the state death toll is 29,944.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that Deputies are investigating Spray painted racist graffiti on an abandoned residence on County Highway 18 in the Town of Stamford over the holiday weekend.  The Preliminary investigation revealed that the graffiti was spray painted on the building between mid-day, Friday, July 3, and Monday morning, July 6, 2020.  Deputies are asking anyone with information to call 832-5555, email: eric.alexander@co.delaware.ny.us, or by calling and leaving a message on the 24 hour toll-free hotline 1-888-914-9111. All calls will remain confidential.

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State Police announced this afternoon that all lanes of I-88 near in Otego have reopened, following a 1 vehicle tractor trailer crash at about 8:30 this morning.  Troopers reported that the tractor trailer filled with milk containers rolled over on I-88, blocking both lanes of the highway westbound & pour a significant amount of milk on the highway.  No injuries were reported in the crash.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 157 cases of the Coronavirus with 66 active quarantines, no one is hospitalized, 140 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, and 12,375 tests have been performed.

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The New York State Council on the Arts announced that $490,000 in Cares Act Funding will go to 49 arts organizations around the state.  Locally, the West Kortright Centre in Delaware County will receive $10,000 in funding.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 23 year old Travis Jennings of Hancock with 3rd degree rape and endangering a child.   Jennings is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with a female child under the age of 17-years-of-age in the Town of Hancock in August of 2019, he was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance pending his appearance in the Town of Hancock Court on a later date.

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Due to the number of complaints from the public over the July 4th holiday weekend, State Police targeted people bringing illegal fireworks purchased in Pennsylvania into New York State.  State Police arrested 21 individuals and charged them with unlawfully dealing with fireworks; more than $27,000 in illegal fireworks were seized.

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Oneonta’s Survive, then Thrive initiative is providing 2 gallons of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, touch-free thermometers and surgical masks to city small businesses free of charge.  Distribution will take place on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m. in front of the Clubhouse at Damaschke Field. Eligible businesses should reserve these supplies in advance by calling 434-3130 or 376-7599.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the ramp at Exit 1 from I-88 Westbound to State Route 7 in the town of Dickinson, is closed through July 22nd for resurfacing.  Motorists should allow extra travel time to follow detours posted on I-88 Westbound, Route 7 and local roads.

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Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 for the 14th straight day Tuesday, they are still at 82 positive tests since March, and they report 76 recoveries. No patients are isolated at home or in a hospital, 6 have died, 18 are in quarantine.

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The Sidney Community Band has cancelled their 2020 concert season.  They also announced that the 2020 Don Clayton Memorial Concert Trailside Concert Series in Keith Clark Park has been cancelled.

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