Delaware County Public Health reports a 78th person died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not known if that individual was vaccinated. The county has 411 active COVID-19 cases with close to 85% of those in people who are not vaccinated. 22 people are hospitalized.
The City of Norwich wins the fifth-round Southern Tier Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The $10 million prize will help turn the area into a vibrant neighborhood. Oneonta won the first DRI competition in 2016. This year there were 2 $10 million prizes allocated to each of the 10 economic development regions. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-norwich-second-10-million-southern-tier-winner-fifth-round-downtown
New York’s annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need begins today. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being accepted. Drop off donations at the Homer Folks Facility on Hill Street in Oneonta Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-launch-holiday-toy-coat-and-school-supply-drive-benefit-new-yorkers
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the 2022 State of the State Address will be held in the New York State Assembly Chamber on Wednesday, Jan. 5. This will mark the first time in a decade that a sitting governor delivers a State of the State Address from inside the Assembly Chamber. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-2022-state-state-will-be-held-assembly-chamber-albany-jan-5
Hartwick College names Gail C. Glover as the first-even vice president for strategic communications. In this new role Glover will lead the development and implementation of the College’s brand vision, positioning strategy, and public relations campaigns. She was director of marketing, social media, and communications at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. Source: Hartwick College Names … Read more
A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta discontinues elective surgeries as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order to limit non-essential procedures in facilities that are nearly at capacity. The executive order is in effect until Jan. 15 unless capacity significantly increases before then. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Elective-procedures-on-hold-at-5-local-hospitals-575877011.html
Otsego County is currently experiencing the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started almost two years ago”. Public Health Director Heidi Bond says they know social distancing, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated works so choices made throughout this holiday season can make the difference between life and death. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/271188238374759
New Berlin-based Leatherstocking Veterinary Group is parnering with area animal shelters to help stock their shelves. The New Berlin Veterinary Clinic will be collecting item donations for the Chenango SPCA while item donations at Heritage Veterinary Clinic will benefit the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown. Source: https://leatherstockingvetgroup.com/help-local-animal-shelters/
New York announces the Citizens Reorganization Empowerment Grant program which provides up to $100,000 to local governments to plan for and implement municipal restructuring. Eligible projects include re-organization planning and/or implementation plus expedited re-organization assistance in response to a petition filed by the electors of a local government. Source: Press release
A man from the state of Kansas charged withhitting a pedestrian in Hartwick Seminary in 2020 is sentenced to treatment at a state psychiatric center. George Wang pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. Police say Wang drove into a grassy area hitting the pedestrian then got back on the road. Source: … Read more