P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-1-21
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 49-year-old Jason Tracy of Cherry Valley for 3rd & 4th Degree Arson. Tracy is accused of setting a fire that damaged a camper & a farmhouse on May 22nd in the town of Springfield; he was arraigned then released on his own recognizance pending an appearance in Town of Springfield court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded April 25th to a trespass complaint on Delside Drive in the Town of Delhi, the home’s surveillance system video revealed an unknown male attempting to open a locked door early that morning. Deputies identified the male as 40 year-old Sean VanHeusen of Delhi; he was arrested Monday and was charged with attempted criminal trespass, he was released on an appearance ticket for Delhi Town Court on a later date.
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The Broome County Department of Public Works announced the closure of the bridge on North Sanford Road over Oquauga Creek in the Town of Sanford. A Bridge replacement project is underway today through September 30th; more information is available at 778-2470.
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Catholic Charities is assisting The Delaware County Department of Social Services starting today, to help county renters or landlords with past due rent because of the COVID pandemic. Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities explains:
(Penny McKnight 5-6-21)
McKnight said that people can contact her at Catholic Charities at 604-4071 or Delaware County Social Services at 832-5300 and ask to speak to an Emergency Eligibility Worker for more information.
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This year’s Virtual General Clinton Canoe Regatta was a success with 68 boats signed up to for the 70 mile race any day of the 3 day Memorial Day Weekend. Paddlers who can provide a GPS proof of completing the race will receive an official 70 Mile Finish, the Regatta Race Committee is still tallying up how many Paddlers finished the journey. Of note this year, 81 year old Don Lafever of Norwich finished his 39th race, paddling with his nephew Jim Lafever Jr. and Jim Jordan of Otego finished his 44th 70-miler, the most completions in the history of the event, passing Ted LaMonica who had 43 finishes. Officials also said that 100 Scout Boats & 20 Generation Gap boats participated over the weekend; more information is available at canoeregatta.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-1-21
New York’s Positivity rate for COVID tests dropped to .69%, with the 7-Day Average down to .67%. Patient Hospitalizations are down to 1,032, Patients in ICU beds are down to 252 & Patients on ventilators are down to 150, there were 18 deaths reported Sunday. The Total number of vaccine doses administered is over 19 million.
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Governor Cuomo announced the lifting of the midnight curfew for indoor dining at bars and restaurants, those establishments can go back to serving until the hours stated on their liquor license.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today warned retirees not to be fooled by a scam if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov or by calling 1-800-CALLFBI.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation allowing veterans to qualify for state benefits after a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Previously, veterans had to be diagnosed by a provider at the Department of Veteran Affairs.
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