Chenango

Federal disaster declaration requested for Broome, Chenango and Otsego Counties due to flood damage last week.

New York State Police report two arrests as they investigate several burglaries at seasonal homes in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties.

Another Southern Tier County backing down on its regular updates concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Twin Tiers is continuing to slow but a few additional deaths are also reported for the week.

Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced $10-million statewide for upgrades to 911 response and emergency service dispatch operations.

Broome, Chenango and Cortland Counties reported no new cases and no additional deaths for the first time since the outbreak began over a year ago.

In an effort to boost lagging COVID-19 vaccination numbers, state and local officials are working to make getting a shot easier.

A number of vaccination sites are set around the region.

Broome County is again offering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following a 10-day pause.

U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is announcing new mobile office hours for constituents in Chenango and Cortland Counties.