P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-10-22
Over 1,300 of cases of Monkeypox have been reported in New York State so far, about 25% of the nationwide total, the Majority of State cases are downstate. There are 2 vaccines which were developed for smallpox that have been proven to help with Monkey pox, which requires 2 doses, 4 weeks apart, to prevent the disease within a certain timeframe. The State has recevied well over 100,000 vaccines, appointments should be scheduled through your County health department.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $10 million will be made available to assist in creating and operating threat assessment management teams, to combat domestic terrorism, that will be made up from law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals, & school officials from around the state. The Executive order was issued in response to the Mass Shooting at a Buffalo Supermarket, where Payton Gendron of Conklin is accused of targeting the neighborhood because of a high percentage of black residents.
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2 people have been reported deceased following a head on crash on the Vestal Parkway Monday night near Binghamton University. 1 person was pronounced dead at the scene and the 2nd passed away Tuesday at an area hospital, the investigation is ongoing, the names of the deceased have not been released.
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The State officials are warning New Yorkers to kill the invasive spotted lanternfly, which were located on Staten Island 2 summers ago, they have migrated throughout New York City, Long Island and into the Hudson Valley. The Spotted Lanternfly feeds on 70 species of plants, including several important New York crops that are important to the state’s agricultural economy. Anyone who sees a spotted lanternfly is asked to fill out a survey so the Department of Agriculture at survey123.arcgis.com.
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The American Red Cross continues schedule blood drives as blood supplies remain critically low in the summer months. Currently, about 62% of the U.S. population are eligible to give blood, but only about 3% donates, Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 8-10-22)
Several blood drives are scheduled locally in this month, all who donate in August will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, everyone will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Donors can schedule an appointment with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-10-22
State Police arrested 46 year old Justin Valk of Davenport, for 2nd degree Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide. Troopers responded August 1st to a residence on Pine Cliff Circle in the town of Davenport for a medical event involving 47 year old Stephanie Valk of Davenport, she was transported to a local hospital, and died on August 3rd. Police accused Justin Valk of being awarde that Stephanie Valk was suffering from a medical event, inflicted additional physical harm, and failed to call for medical assistance, he was arrested and arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $30,000 cash bail or $75,000 bond. Anyone with information in this case, is asked to call State Police at 607-561-7400.
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Chobani will host the World Refugee Forum Today online. 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 at 1:00 PM, it is free and open to the public. To register go to chobanirefugeeforum.com.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Cooperstown from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center, Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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