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Locals ‘Prioritized,’ Spokesman Says Bassett Ready If NYS Sends Patients Here Systems Adds 120 Beds, Raising Capacity To 300 By LIZZIE COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Could Bassett Healthcare Network see an influx of COVID-19 patients from downstate?  It’s possible. In his briefing Friday, Governor Cuomo told reporters he is very concerned about finding hospital beds for all those who may be sickened by the Coronavirus.  “We have lower numbers in Upstate, so we are coordinating the downstate need…