The Village of Stamford remains under a Boil Water advisory because of a water main break. Officials say it happened a week ago Monday under the Delaware River. Free drinkable water is available to residents at Village Hall Main Street every day this week from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p,m. Source: https://stamfordny.com/2021/12/14/free-drinkable-water-to-village-of-stamford-residents-at-village-hall/
A more than 2-decade Delaware County Sheriff’s Office deputy is promoted to Lieutenant. Joe Mauro began as a corrections officer and is now a special investigator. Lt. Mauro will now command the Road Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Civil Enforcement Divisions. He was sworn in last week. Source: Press release
The bridge at Route 357 and Route 7 near Unadilla also known as the “Long River Inn Bridge” is back open. The span over the Susquehanna River between Delaaware and Otsego Counties was closed last July for a $1.1 million rehabilitation and repair project. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/277375357768328
Visitation at the Chenango County Correctional Facility is suspended due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. Jail officials say the situation will be closely monitored, and inmate visitation will resume as soon as possible. The public is being thanked for their understanding and patience. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/275831781238722
The Chenango County Health Department holds a COVID-19 vaccine clinic today for those 5 years of age and older at Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre register at the Health Department’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/213431310963597
The Cooperstown Diner marked its 100th anniversary last week. According to All Otsego the Main Street restaurant marked the occasion with a new menu featuring all time classics along with new dishes and take out. Owner Caspar Ewig says they’re working on more new menu ideas for family-style dinners and comfort food. Source: Main Street … Read more
New Yorkers are invited to ring in 2022 at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands whivh will hold special events on New Year’s Day. Those include seal walks, fire tower treks, lakefront trails, boardwalks, towpaths, walks along waterfalls, historic estates, military forts and more. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-invites-new-yorkers-celebrate-new-year-outdoors-first-day-hikes-state-parks
The U.S. Supreme Court will not grant an appeal by New York healthcare workers to exempt them from COVID-19 vaccine requirements due to religious reasons. The court voted 6-3 to reject the appeal which workers say forces them to choose between their jobs and their beliefs. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-rejects-religious-challenge-new-york-vaccine-mandate-2021-12-13/
Bassett Medical Center’s Birthing Center receives a donation of crocheted infant blankets, headbands, and hats. The items were made by the women of Delta Pod at the Delaware County Correctional Facility over the course of eighteen months. A volunteer began offering crocheting lessons during jail visiting hours Source: https://www.bassett.org/news/donations-will-keep-bassett-babies-warm-winter
Beginning today masks arerequired in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. The new business and venue requirements extend to both patrons and staff. This measure is effective until January 15 when officials will re-evaluate based on current conditions. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-major-action-address-winter-surge-and-prevent-business-disruption \