The state Health Department revises its guidance for nursing home visitation so it aligns with that from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It permits visitation at all times and for all residents with limited exceptions for unvaccinated residents in areas of high community spread along with locations that have lower resident vaccination … Read more
A traffic stop in Middleburgh leads to the driver facing a felony charge. Police say Joseph Rabbitt of Broome was stopped on State Route 145 last Thursday afternoon and the officer detected a marijuana odor coming from the car so the vehicle was searched resulting in the discovery of cocaine and prescription painkillers. Rabbitt was … Read more
The City of Oneonta is installing a new fire hydrant on Richmond Ave. today. In order to make the hydrant connection, a temporary water outage lasting several hours will occur affecting residents north of Bronk St. Officials say once service is restored run all cold water faucets for a few minutes to allow any discolored … Read more
A public hearing is set for Apr. 1 at 7:00 p.m. to review and discuss the Oneonta Police Department reforms recommended by the Community Advisory Board. Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all municipalities to come up with police reforms following the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd while in police custody. The meeting will take place … Read more
Delaware County Public Health announced that close to 2,000 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine during several recent clinics. Another clinic is being held today at 97 Main St. in Delhi until 5:00 p.m. and is by appointment only. Officials encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated at any available location. People 50 and … Read more
Parking illegally in a handicapped space leads to 2 people facing charges and one of them wanted for arrest. Delhi Police say they received a complaint that Bashiem Jenkins of Binghamton was parked illegally and an investigation found he and his passenger identified as Tina Brenner of Afton possessed heroin and methamphetamine. Brenner was wanted … Read more
New York is a step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana. Bloomberg News reports lawmakers reached an agreement with Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a framework to draft legalization legislation which includes taxing pot sales at 13% with the bulk of that going to the state. According to Cuomo’s office sales of legal pot could result in … Read more
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Eric Alexander is named Deputy of the Year during Monday’s employee awards ceremony. Alexander helped arrest a Franklin man for animal abuse and was involved in a lifesaving effort last September. Deputy Paul Moore received the Corrections Officer of the year Award for aiding another officer who was choking. Gerald … Read more
Delaware County Public Health is holding a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at the former Decker Advertising/County Shopper location on Main St. in Delhi. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the clinic is open to all state residents or people who work in New York who qualify under current … Read more
3 area airports receive federal funding to help maintain operations after limited operations due to COVID-19. They are Albert S. Nader Regional Airport, Lt Warren Eaton Airport and Sidney Municipal Airport and each received $13,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Department of Transportation. 12 airports across New York requiring urgent financial support.are sharing … Read more