Seward Lists State Resources To Fight COVID-19, Job Loss ALBANY – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, this afternoon released a list of state websites to help his constiuents to connect with state services to fight the Coronavirus infection, or to deal with its impacts, such as job loss. The services include:…
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In Blunt Interview, Governor Says State Hospitals Lack Beds Coronavirus’ Peak: Maybe 45 Days, He Tells NYT’s ‘The Daily’ Podcast In a blunt interview on today’s New York Times podcast, “The Daily,” Governor Cuomo said the Coronavirus will require 110,000 hospital beds. “In this state you have 50,000 hospital beds,” he told host Michael Barbara. “Needing 37,000 intensive care unit beds, and having 3,000 ICU beds.” He predicted the disease may peak in 45 days. He said he’s been in…
MORRIS CALLS IT ‘HEARTBREAKING’ SUNY Postpones 2020 Graduation Until Fall ONEONTA – SUNY Oneonta has announced that the 2020 commencement, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9, has been postponed until fall. “We know this is absolutely heartbreaking for our seniors,” said President Barbara Jean Morris. “Unfortunately, there is just no way to safely move forward with commencement, our largest gathering of the year.” Classes will resume online Monday, March 23, and the college has developed a staggered move-out process that…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Library Entertains The Children MORNING PROGRAM – 10 a.m. Join library staff each morning for books, songs, & fingerplays to keep the kids aged 2-5 entertained. Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/…
GOVERNOR’S ORDER SPURS INNOVATION Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill Starts ‘To Go’ Operations COOPERSTOWN – As of Monday, March 16, The Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill also reacted to Governor Cuomo closing restaurants by implementing a “To Go” service, allowing patrons to order the famous Butcher’s Burger, signature pizza and more. When they arrived in the parking lot, customers find their orders ready and delivered to their car windows. To order, call 544-2524. “The community’s made me feel welcome, and I’d like to return…
OFO Announces Temporary Closure, Virtual Services ONEONTA – Opportunities For Otsego has announced that they will be closed until Tuesday, April 14, closing Head Start and Universal Pre-K, and relegating emergency housing services to the County, according to a release from Dan Maskin, CEO. Essential staff will be working remotely to answer questions, and WIC and Weatherization participants with appointments will be contacted. The Violence Intervention Program staff will be providing virtual services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 CCS School Capital Budget Discussion DISCUSSION – 6 p.m. Open discussion on School Capital Budget. Library, Cooperstown High School. 607-547-8181 or visit www.cooperstowncs.org/article/158061?org=cooperstown-csd…
FEEL IFFY? CALL (607) 547-5555 TESTING TALLY 500+ YESTERDAY By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – More than 500 people experiencing cold- or flu-like symptoms called Bassett Healthcare Network’s Coronavirus Hotline yesterday, spokesman Karen Huxtable-Hooker reports. With 200 each calling Saturday and Sunday and people continuing to call today, that likely pushes the number over 1,000. The spokesman didn’t immediately have numbers on how many of those people were then referred to testing.…
FoxCare Fitness Gym Closed As Bassett Suspends Visits COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare has suspended visitations to all hospital and long-term care visitors at Bassett, Fox Hospital and all other hospitals in the network, as well as Fox Nursing Home. Additionally, access to clinic buildings and outpatient services areas in all Bassett Healthcare Network facilities, including clinic buildings and outpatient services, is being limited to only patients with scheduled appointments or required business, such as prescription pickup.…