The state is opening a #Vax4Kids center tomorrow in Stamford. It will be at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center on Main Street and is open from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Pfizer vaccine is available for those 5 and older. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-58-new-vaxforkids-pop-sites
A decision on the legality of New York’s mask-or-vax mandate could take until the end of the month. The Press and Sun-Bulletin reports the court extended the stay on lifting the mandate until a decision is made. The state has until March 2 to appeal that ruling. Source: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/new-york/2022/02/01/ny-mask-mandate-remain-could-extend-march-judges/9300289002/
An appealate court is still considering a judge’s ruling that New York’s mask-or-vaccine mandate is constitutional. The court ordered the mandate to stay in place until at least the end of the week while the case is decided. The mandate took effect last month. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/02/01/new-york-mask-mandate-extended-until-end-week/
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office encourages all snowmobilers to display the utmost respect for the participating landowners who allow access to their property via the snowmobile trail system. Without the cooperation of these landowners, the trails would not be possible and there would be relatively few places to ride. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/308161528023044
SUNY Oneointa’s Office of Equity and Inclusion invites nominations to serve on the Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. It is made up of students from diverse backgrounds committed to assisting in the development of a safe, supportive, welcoming, and inclusive college community. Contact the office to make a nomination. Source: Call for Nominations for … Read more
Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. jolds its annual “Stand Up For Recovery Day” next Tuesday. It will again be a virtual event due to COVID-19. Events begin at 8:30 a.m. Log on to for-ny.org to register and get event details. Source: Stand Up For Recovery Day Registration
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital is permitting limited visitation time for non-COVID-19 positive patients beginning today. Hours on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays are from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. One visitor at a time is allowed. Source: Press release
State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett is leading a panel discussion on Thursday about “Long COVID”, which describes symptoms that continue to adversely affect health and well-being. The discussion is via online teleconference and is open to the public. It starts at 8:45 a.m. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-and-new-york-state-department-health-announce-expert-consortium-address-long
Fenimore Asset Management donates $100,000 to the SUNY Cobleskill Foundation for 5 scholarships. . The gift establishes an endowed fund for those pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Students of all levels of study will be considered based on academic merit and financial need. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/fenimore-asset-management-establishes-scholarship-fund-for-scoharie-county-students/
Oneonta Police continue to investigate the death of a SUNY Oneonta student whose body was found last week near the Silas Lane bus garage. The 20-year-old was found suffering from what was ultimately fatal cold exposure. Anyone with surveillance video around that area is asked to contact police. Source: Press release