The Otsego County Health Department reports 2 more people died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not known if either individual was vaccinated. There are now 89 COVID-19 related deaths. Close to 80 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday with the active case count now approaching 270. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php
In recognition of their scholarly and creative work during the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Oneonta recognized five faculty at the college’s Community of Scholars event held last month. 4 of the 5 were named “Scholars of the Year” and 1 received the Innovation Pedagogy Award. Source: Press release
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Village of Fleischmanns Board of Trustees opens a sub-station on Main Street sharing space with the Village’s Code Enforcement Office. The Sub-Station allows deputies to conduct interviews, complete arrest processing, and meet with Village residents for any official business. Source: Press release
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office seeks tips to find a missing 32-year-old woman. Amanda Lanfair left for a trip to Long Island last Friday and was supposed to return last Sunday. She was wearing a black baseball cap, green Carhartt jacket and black Puma sneakers. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/268348671987033
A collision last Sunday in the Town of Tompkins results in the driver facing unrelated charges. Police say they found the man from Sidney Center had a pair of rifles in the car which as a convicted felony he was prohibited from possessing. The man was charged then released. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1953041904868012
The Greene Fire Department honors a firefighter with nearly 6 decades of public service. According to WBNG Phil Fenton starrted as an apprentice with the Whitney Point Fire Department and joined the Greene department 15 years ago. He is still an active firefighter. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2021/11/30/celebration-held-honor-greene-fire-department-volunteer-with-over-50-years-experience/
New York lowers the age for a Class A commercial driver license to 18 as a way to address the shortage of truck drivers. It’s the last state to lower the qualifying age from 21. A Young Adult Commercial Driver’s License Class A program is created to provide training and supervision. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/45340719/new-york-lowers-age-for-cdl-class-a-licenses
Bassett Healthcare holds a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bassett’s outpatient clinic in Cooperstown. The clinic is for established Bassett patients and will administer first doses and boosters. Flu shots will also be available. Bring vaccine cards if getting a booster or second dose. Source: https://www.bassett.org/covid-19
Super Heroes In Ripped Jeans is holding a Shelter Warming and Holiday Gift Bazaar at noon this Saturday. Take a walk through the building, see the concept plan, enjoy refreshments and enter your name for a chance to win door prizes. The Shelter is on Pony Farm Road in Oneonta. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/931263451133262/
New York makes changes aimed at encouraging more food-insecure older adults and disabled individuals to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. They include simplifying the SNAP application, extending the duration before needing to recertify, and eliminating the need to complete an interview during the recertification process. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-actions-increase-access-food-assistance-older-adults-and-disabled