Delaware County Public Health reports an 81st person died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not known if that individual was vaccinated. The county has nearly 300 active COVID-19 cases with 14 people hospitalized and over 480 in mandatory quarantine. Officials say nearly 80% of cases are in unvaccinated individuals. Source: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19/#Dash
22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney holds a telephone town hall today from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Participants will be able to ask questions, provide feedback through interactive poll questions, and hear from Tenney on issues important to them. Register for the meeting and get call-in information at tenney.house.gov. Source: https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-claudia-tenney-announces-new-date-tele-town-hall-0
The state education department is accepting nominations and applications for the 2023 Tracher of the Year. A teacher may be initially nominated by any person within the school or community. A complete application including letters of support is submitted for each nominee. Nominations are due by Feruary 1, 2022. Source: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/new-york-state-teacher-year
The Oneonta Department of Public Works is conducting a hydrant flow test today at 290 Chestnut Street starting around 9:00 p.m. Residents in the area of Richmond Ave., Bronk St., Kearney St., Cleveland St., Pearl St., Lewis Ave., Thorn St. and Telford St. may experience a change in water color and/or pressure. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9139195/
New York awards close to $200 million in grants through round 6 of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Among those receiving funding are the City of Oneonta, Huntington Memorial Library, The Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum and the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-additional-196-million-awarded-through-round-xi-regional-economic
New York’s annual “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign kicks off this Friday and runs through New Year’s Day. It is sponsored by STOP-DWI with funding from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. There are extra road patrols along with additional checkpoints to catch intoxicated drivers. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-impaired-driving-enforcement-campaign-during-holiday-season
Construction of a new bridge for State Route 10 over Pines Brook in the Town of Walton is now complete. According to the DOT the $1.8 million project replaced a a bridge originally built in 1915 with a modern, pre-cast concrete structure that is higher and longer. Source: https://www.dot.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2021/2021-12-09
New York agricultural businesses wiith revenues up to $2.5 million can still apply for grants from the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Program. Eligible businesses mill need to show they are experiencing hardship due to the pandemic. The minimum award is $5.000 and the maximum is $15,000. Source: https://cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105729
State Senator Peter Oberacker presented outgoing Delaware County Farm Bureau President Duane Martin with a special Senate Commendation Award for his years of dedicated service. Oberacker says he is proud to stand with farmers and ag-businesses and adds he will continue to advocate for their needs in Albany. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Peter4Senate51/posts/465680438321361
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors announces they will not enforce the newest state mask mandate that took effect on Monday. Even so the Board asks residents to continue to wear masks in public spaces, get vaccinated and continue to be diligent with social distancing and hand washing practices. Source: Press release