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GOVERNOR CONCERNED AT GERMANY REOPENING ON EDGE OF OUTBREAK 10 DAYS AFTER REOPENING. HOSPITALIZATIONS “NOT GOOD NEWS.” COUNTDOWN BACK TO ZERO.

Posted on April 29, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR WEDNESDAY GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO CORONOVIRUS BRIEFING. By John F. Bailey, April 29, 2020:

Governor Andrew Cuomo reported all statistics on coronavirus except the most important one – the daily hospitalization rate – continued their downward trend.

The Hospitalization Rate (number of Coronavirus patients seriously ill hospitalized each day), was slightly UP after dropping to 900 Monday, was back up to near what appeared to be 957 on the slide shown nearer 1,000 a day that it had been averaging.

This sifgnificant rise means the 14 consective days of lowering hospitalization rates standard to be met to reopen by Center for Contagious Disease standard was reset.

Another 330 deaths were attributed Tuesday to corona virus sufferers in New York.

After delivering the coronavirus “Facts,” presented a slide (above)showing what happened statistically during the Germany reopening. The Governor said that in 10 days, Germany which had gotten down the number of persons infected to .7 (New York is now at .8 of a person) had in 10 days, soared to 1.0, just shy of “outbreak status”, 1:1. The governor is very concerned about the Germany experience with reopening.

The governor expressed horror about the Daily News picture of homeless persons on the subways showed in the Tuesday briefing.

The Governor announced he has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to draw up a plan in two days to clean every subway car overnight, every night, so essential workers: doctors, nurses, EMS workers, police and fire workers can have assurance they had a clean subway environment.

He detailed the MTA and city agencies excuses, “rearend covering”. He said no one wants to sleep on the subway, and told the MTA and the city to house the homeless properly. By Thursday night the cars should begin to be cleaned overnight.

He said the key workers who began being test for antibodies yesterday were showing an 18% of those downstate workers tested show positive for Coronavirus antibody. He said 17.5% of EMS and Firemen was total testing positive for antibodies in those groups, with EMS workers “probably driving the percentage up.” Police anti-body tested, showed 10% had antibodies. The overall numbers for the DOWNSTATE average samples testing positive for corona virus antibodies was 18%

The governor released this list of counties upstate that are now allowed to scheduled elective surgeries while maintaining a 30% vacancy rate, and 30% of beds available for coronavirus hospitalizations.

The Governor wrapped up his talk by commenting on the developing bipartisanship attitude in Washington debating reopening and aid to states that have lost revenue and congressional reluctance to issue billions in lost revenue relief to “blue” states. He said,

“I have heard this music before, it is the music of campaign season. This is poison right now. When you do that, you are plunging a dagger into the middle of the country. The worst (of the epidemic) could be ahead.”

INDIAN POINT NEARS END OF ATOMIC ERA IN WESTCHESTER. UNIT 2 SHUTS DOWN FOR LAST TIME PERMANENTLY

Posted on April 29, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE POWER STORY. From Entergy Corporation. April 29, 2020:

Control room operators at Entergy Corporation Indian Point Unit 2 will shut down the reactor Thursday as scheduled for the final time, after more than 45 years of producing clean, safe and reliable power for New York. The other operating unit at the site, Unit 3, is scheduled to permanently shut down by April 30, 2021.

“Over the last 45 years, thousands of dedicated professionals have operated Unit 2 at Indian Point – safely, securely and reliably,” said Chris Bakken, Entergy’s Chief Nuclear Officer. “We owe each of them our thanks for a job well done and for their commitment to the highest standards of professionalism.”

Announced in 2017, the shutdown of both operating units at Indian Point is pursuant to a settlement agreement with the State of New York and was the result of a number of factors, including sustained low current and projected wholesale energy prices that reduced revenues.

As part of its commitment to employees at Indian Point, the company has previously announced a plan to find a position within Entergy for those qualified employees who are willing to relocate. Currently, more than 40 employees from Indian Point have accepted offers to continue with Entergy in other locations.

BEWARE! BUSINESS LOAN SCAMS

Posted on April 29, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. APRIL 29, 2020:

Important Warning About Loan Scams!
The Greater New York Chamber of Commerce is currently working with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the NYS Attorney General’s Office to crack down on the many emerging coronavirus loan scams.

Unfortunately, the high demand for loans and grants due to the COVID 19 pandemic has created a rash of fraudulent offers that involve paying for loan application assistance .

Please be advised that you do not need to pay for these services! The Greater NY Chamber has attorneys and economic development specialists available to assist you with the Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program “PPP”, as well as NYS unemployment issues, tax questions, price gouging complaints and other loan/grant applications.

The bottom line is; if you have any questions or concerns about tax refunds, stimulus payments, loans, grants, unemployment or price gouging; please visit www.chamber.nycor contact me via email or call 914-730-2660.

Mark Jaffe

A Thank You from Mayor Thomas Roach of White Plains for Social Distancing

Posted on April 29, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. April 29, 2020:

Dear Residents,
As we continue to work through this challenging time, I would like to thank you for the tremendous compliance we have had with social distancing and facial coverings requirements. Your efforts have made a difference and I urge you to keep it up!

I would be remiss if I didn’t also acknowledge the many, many White Plains residents who have contacted us to volunteer in some way — to offer your time, your resources, your expertise. There has always been a strong volunteer spirit in our community.

During this crisis that spirit has shown through in ways large and small.

Finally, I wanted to take a moment to offer my condolences to those residents who have lost a loved one. Such a loss is always hard, but now, because of isolation and quarantine requirements, it is even more difficult.

During this unprecedented time we have once again come together as a community and I have no doubt we will be stronger for it.
Remember, we are standing together by staying apart.
With my sincere thanks,

Mayor Thomas Roach