The Otsego County Department of Health recorded 380 new COVID-19 cases in August. They were split nearly 50-50 between vaccinated and unnvaccinated. All those hospitalized last month were unaccinated. The majority were in the 25- to 55-year old age group. Neearly 1 in 10 was a college student or employee. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/4250970501683187
A heads up if you need to use State Route 28 in Meredith. Beginning today a section near Frank Slawson and Coe Hill roads will close for a culvert replacement project. A detour route wil be posted so plan for some delays. The work is to be completed by the end of the month. Source: … Read more
New York takes action to make things safer for road workers by implementing speed violation monitoring systems for work zones. That is one of 4 bills signed into law Monday by Governor Kathy Hochul. The others concern prevaling wage payments, extended shared work benefits and requiring contractors liable if subcontractors don’t pay workers. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/labor-day-governor-hochul-signs-four-pieces-legislation-boost-workplace-safety-and-put-more
The Susquehanna Valley Garlic Festival will mark its 20th anniversary Saturday, September 18 at Wood Bull Antiques in Milford. You can sample varieties from all over the word, take in vendor demonstrations and get garlic growing tips. There will be live music and food available. Hours are 1:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Source: https://svgarlicfestival.com/
A demonstration against New York’s health care worker COVID-19 vaccine requirement takes place today at noon in front of Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. Organizers say tthe protest called “Stop The Mandate” has the support of local state assemblymen. The demonstration is to run until 5:00 p.m.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York is accepting applications for grants from its Racial Justice and Equity Fund. Awards are for projects, programs, and organizations that build community dialogue, increase the capacity of Black-led organizations supporting historically underserved communities and fund projects that counteract systemic racism. Go to donorswhocare.org for details. Source: Press … Read more
SUNY Oneonta Distinguished Service Professor Gretchen Sorin and he college’s Cooperstown Graduate Program were recently recognized with an American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award for producing the documentary “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America” alongside renowned filmmaker Ric Burns. The awared was accepted last month in a virtual ceremony. Source: Press release
The owner of the limo company whose vehicle crashed in 2018 killing 20 people takes a plea deal on 20 counts each of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. According to WRGB Nauman Hussein received 5 years’ probation and 1000 hours community service. Investigators determined the limo should not have been in service. Source: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/nauman-hussain-takes-plea-deal-in-schoharie-limo-case-will-not-do-jail-time
New York’s moratorium on COVID-19-related residential and commercial evictions is now extended through January 15. Lawmakers also enacted a moratorium on foreclosure proceedings so owners of 10 or fewer residential dwellings can file hardship declarations with their mortgage lender. The state’s rental assistance program is also expanded. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-new-moratorium-covid-related-residential-and-commercial-evictions-law
The state Department of Health released updated COVID-19 for schools on Thursday. It requires weekly testing for teachers and staff in areas the CDC lists as having low, moderate, substantial, or high transmission rates. Proof of vaccination lifts the testing requirement. The guidance alsdo finalizes the mask-wearing requirement indoors regardless of vaccination status. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-requirements-and-guidance-safe-reopening-new-york-schools