It turns out that New York has 12,000 more COVID-19 deaths than previously reported. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Wednesday saying the state is using figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former governor Andrew Cuomo used numbers friom a state department of health data source. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-states-progress-combating-covid-19
The Chenango County Health Department reports an 81st death due to COVID-19 complications. Gender and age information was not provided and it’s not known if that individual had been vaccinated. There are 82 active cases with 10 more reported on Wedmesday. 7 people are hospitalized and 200 under active quarantine. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/6034725879934339
The Community Foundation of Otsego County makes 3 new grant awards. Helios Care received $10,000 while Family Planning of South Central New York was awarded $7,500. n award from the Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund supported The Glimmerglass Festival and their innovative Glimmerglass on the Grass season. Source: New Awards: Helios Care, Glimmerglass … Read more
The Clark Foundation announces the results of its 2021 Cooperstown Beautification Contest. Prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 were awarded to the first, second and third place winners in 3 categories. A $400 honorable mention prize was also awarded. According to All Otsego the foundation began the contest in 1954. Source: Clark Foundation announces 2021 … Read more
A felony charge is brought against a man who passed a fake $100 bill at a Cooperstown bakery. According to All Otsego the man tried to make a small purchase and the bill was clearly not genuine. The man was caught after leaving the bakery after being identified on security video. Source: Man arrested for … Read more
A contractor working for the City of Oneonta is conducting pavement milling work today and tomorrow on Belmont Circle North and South, Belmont Park St., Fairview St., Reynolds St. and Valleyview St. On street parking will not be permitted plus road and driveway access will be limited during the operation. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8928910/
City of Oneonta officials will be planting a tree on Monday, at 8:30 a.m. in Neahwa Park to mark Arbor day. The event is typically held in April but was postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. All are welcome to attend. Oneonta has received a Tree City USA designation for more than 35 years Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8928794/
Applications are being accepted for the James F. Lettis apartments in Oneonta. The 2- and 3- bedroom apartments are for small families with low income. The apartments have off-street parking and laundry facilities on site. You can apply at the management office on Academy St. or get information by calling 607-432-8873 or 0170. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ofoinc/posts/10158609931752695
The State University of New York is requiring all students to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. Students will have 35 days from receiving their first dose to complete the series or they will be de-registered from their courses. SUNY Oneonta officials say that as of last Thursday 87% of residential and off-campus students are either fully … Read more
State Police are looking for the suspect in a string of Otsego County auto parts burglaries. The first was on June 27 in Unadilla and a few hours later the man took items from an Oneonta auto dealer. Then on July 19 the man returned to the Unadilla store and took more items. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-search-for-man-stealing-auto-parts-in-otsego-county.htm