IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY, Some Churches Close; At Others, Cautionary Measures Put In Place By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The first Sunday after the National Emergency on coronavirus declared by President Trump Friday afternoon, Otsego County churches have made a variety of decisions on how to go forward, or not to go forward, guided by concern of congregants’ health, particularly elderly one. The variety is such that congregants should check with their churches in advance of Sunday services. At…
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Delgado Among 363 Passing COVID-19 Bill Measure Goes To Senate Monday Last night, Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-NY, joined a majority in the House in voting to pass bipartisan legislation, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. “We must to do everything in our power to keep our communities safe, and we need to act now. Over the last week we have seen the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases increase in NY-19 and across the country,” Delgado said in a statement.…
County’s Lutherans Cancel Services Through March 31 ONEONTA – The Rev. Paul Messner, pastor of Otsego County’s three Lutheran congregations, announced a few minutes ago church services will be cancelled through the end of March. “Many of our members at the Sunday liturgy are age 60 and older,” Messner wrote. “People in this age group have been designated as persons at higher risk, as well as those who are vulnerable for health reasons.…
PRESIDENT DECLARES NATIONAL EMERGENCY Watch the latest video at foxnews.com…
BASSETT SAYS CORONAVIRUS HAS ARRIVED Particulars Few, As Streck, LeCates Cite Confidentiality By ELIZABETH COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare Network has confirmed that its doctors have treated one person with the new coronavirus. Speaking at a press conference today at Bassett Hall, Bassett officials would not say which of the nearly 30 Bassett facilities the patient had been taken to or whether the patient was still inside the facility. Bassett Hospital President Bill LeCates would say…
1 (607) 547-5555 Worried You May Have Coronavirus? Call Bassett Hotline By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – (607) 547-5555 is “your pathway to help.” If you have coronavirus symptoms – fever, coughing, trouble breathing – don’t rush to the emergency room or your primary care doctor. Call Bassett Hospital’s coronavirus hotline: (607) 547-5555. You may be told you don’t need to worry. You may be told you need to see a doctor or medical professional, and will…
Work Begins Monday On Main & Chestnut COOPERSTOWN – Beginning Monday, Upstate Companies plans to resume work on the Village of Cooperstown’s federally funded Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) project, which will include modernization of the traffic light at Main and Chestnut. In addition to traffic and pedestrian signals, the project also includes replacement of sidewalk, a new corner configuration in front of Mel’s @ 22, improvements to mid-block crosswalks, refurbishment of corner business directory signage, installation of two sets of…
2 Virus Cases Surface Locally, Governor Reports Bassett Plans Press Briefing Today COOPERSTOWN – Governor Cuomo revealed yesterday that the coronavirus is surfacing locally, with one case each in Herkimer and Delaware counties. Locally, calls started coming last evening of one, perhaps two cases being treated at Bassett Hospital. However, the hospital is declining to confirm any cases. A press conference on the matter is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today, and more details may be available at that time. Meanwhile,…
Ethics Complaint Against Richfield Board Dismissed With One Page Lacking, Oversight Committee Concludes It Can’t Act By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com RICHFIELD SPRINGS – The first complaint ever filed with the Town of Richfield Ethics Committee was dismissed this evening after the three members agreed there was insufficient content in the record for them to make a determination. “Can I refile?” asked Mike Reid, the town Planning Board member who raised so-far-unspecified allegations against Town Supervisor Nick Palevsky…
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