PUBLIC NOTICES: What’s cancelled, what’s happening, and more as NYS tightens restrictions

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From Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson:

The jail is not allowing visitors for inmates. We are in the process of giving the inmates more opportunity’s to make phone calls and use of inmate tablets that we have in the jail to send emails.

All programs have been cancelled, and only essential service providers will allowed in the jail, such as mental health and substance abuse case workers.

We encourage people to call the records division if someone wants a copy of an accident report or incident report. The number is (585) 396-4618. In some cases that require a FOIL request the individual should go to the county website and request it online. www.co.ontario.ny.us/931/FOIL
Currently the Civil Division is receiving payments and will process civil judgements. We encourage people to call the Civil Division at (585) 396-4666 before coming to the Sheriff’s Office to see if the matter can be handled by phone or email.

People can go to our website www.ontraiosheriff.org which can answer many questions that one may have.

Our deputies have been issued supplies for them to use in regards to the Covid-19 protocols and universal precautions. As stated in my release, we will be responding to emergency calls and also be assisting with EMS and Fire Calls when needed. Non-emergency calls maybe handled over the phone with an interview, the road patrol supervisor will determine if a call can be handled over the phone. They have been instructed to the social distancing when able, and if they make an arrest they should use the precautions that have been provided by the administration and guidance from the state.

Non-essential employees have been identified and will be working from home, per the county request. All essential employees, Road Patrol, Corrections and 911 staff are working, some are on staggered shifts to answer calls and cover daily operations.

I have been having daily administration meetings with all of my division supervisors and we continue to monitor the ever changing status of the pandemic.

We have policies and procedures in place and will continue to change and adapt as needed. ALL public safety needs will be met.

From Seneca County Office for the Aging:

Effective, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Seneca County Office for the Aging Congregate Nutrition Site at Verona Village, Ovid, NY will be closed for lunch and activities until further notice. Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 the Waterloo Nutrition site located in the Health and Senior Services Building in Waterloo, NY will be closed for lunches and activities until further notice. The offices will remain open should you have a question or concern, please call (315) 539-1765 or (315) 607-869-9420. The Senior Center, Inc. will be available for transportation requests on a limited basis. Please call 315-539-1780 for more information.

From the Seneca Falls Police Department:

As CIVID-19 continues to evolve, so does the required Seneca Falls PD response protocol. Effective immediately, all non-emergency incidents, depending on the nature, that require law enforcement involvement will be handled over the telephone in order to limit contact. On calls requiring law enforcement response, officers may ask you to step outside, in order to create the recommended six feet of social distancing.

Understand that if you call E-911 for any reason, dispatchers have instituted new call screening protocols to help identify potential COVID-19 cases.

For additional up to date information the New York State Department of Health has issued an informational document that offers guidelines to best address the recent Corona Virus outbreak. Included in this document are a list of resource guides to better prepare for this continued health emergency.

Please be patient with all of our first responders. These new response protocols are temporary and are in place to protect our first responders as well as the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure our staff remains healthy and available to provide the quality of service that our residents and visitors expect.

From the Ovid Public Library:

From Junius Town Court:

Pursuant to the NYS Office of Court Administration Order issued on Monday, March 16, 2020, the Junius Town Court offices will also be closed effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 5:00PM until further notice.

From the Knights of Columbus in Geneva:

The Knights of Columbus in Geneva is going to offer DRIVE UP Corned Beef or ham dinners from 12:00 till sold out. $10.00 a dinner. Meal includes corned beef or ham, potatoes, carrots, cabbage and onions. You don’t need to get out of your car. To place your order call 315-789-1606 that’s 315-789-1606

From NYCC:

Together in these past weeks we have seen a rapid evolution of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Most recently, New York state, Seneca County, and surrounding counties have declared States of Emergency, and many schools and businesses have begun to go into emergency procedures. NYCC leadership and the College’s crisis response team (CRT) have been in close contact with our public health officials and one another to ensure we have the latest, most accurate data we need to make good decisions and act accordingly

Now, as we enter a new phase of the pandemic, we find we must take new, decisive steps to align with federal, state and local mandates, as well as preserve our community’s health and safety in this unprecedented situation.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

• Doctor of Chiropractic and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine courses will suspend face-to-face instruction and move to remote/online whenever possible beginning at NOON on Monday, March 16. This will last through the completion of the Winter 2020 trimester. Library and learning resources will be also available online. We plan to resume face-to-face instruction as scheduled at the beginning of the Spring 2020 trimester; updates will be sent as that date approaches. All online courses in the M.S. in Applied Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction will continue as scheduled.
• All NYCC facilities will be restricted to employee-only access as of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16. This includes the NYCC Seneca Falls campus; library; Standard Process Fitness Center; and Seneca Falls, Depew and Levittown health centers. We anticipate this restriction will be in place through Monday, March 30. We encourage all students and others to collect and take home any personal belongings by end of the business day, Monday, March 16.
• All gatherings and visits to campus are canceled through F. May 1. This includes Winter 2020 Transitions and Commencement ceremonies; alternate events celebrating this term’s new clinicians and graduates will be scheduled in the future.

From Cayuga Community College:

To ensure the health and safety of the local community and the staff and students at Cayuga Community College, the Harlequin Productions performances of “Jill Trent, Science Sleuth” scheduled for Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, have been cancelled. The 7:30 p.m. show scheduled for Thursday, March 19, will be the final performance. The location of the play, the Irene A. Bisgrove Theatre at Cayuga’s Auburn Campus, provides sufficient space for attendees to practice social distancing. Cayuga has already instituted enhanced cleaning protocols, and all surfaces in the theatre will be disinfected prior to the audience taking their seats.

From the City of Geneva:

Please check http://cityofgenevany.com/covid-19/

for the most up-to-date City information.

At this time, we are unaware of any confirmed cases of

COVID-19 in Ontario County.

No In-Person Visits to most City Facilities –

Information Below for Staff Communication

City Hall, Public Works facilities and the Ice Rink will be closed for in-person visits effective Monday, March 16^th, 2020. Staff will be available Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM via phone or email to assist with business.

Assessor – 315-789-0091 or [email protected] (Stephen Pigeon)

City Clerk – 315-789-2603 or [email protected] (Lori Guinan)

City Manager – 315-789-6104 or [email protected] (Sage Gerling)

Comptroller/Finance – 315-789-2114 or [email protected] (Adam Blowers)

Development Services – 315-789-5311 or [email protected] (Neal Braman)

Engineering/Public Works – 315-789-3101 or [email protected] (Mark Perry)

Fire – 315-789-6305 or [email protected] (Chief Combs)

Geneva Neighborhood Resource Center – 315-828-6588 or [email protected] (Jessica Avila)

Personnel – 315-789-4369 or [email protected] (Jennifer Slywka)

Police – 315-828-6771 or [email protected] (Chief Passalacqua)

Recreation -315-789-5005 or [email protected] (Dave Sharman)

For bill paying, please pay online (http://cityofgenevany.com/services/ ), mail payments to City Hall (47 Castle Street, Geneva, NY, 14456) or put payments in the drop box in the entryway of City Hall.

Event Regulations

All events approved by the City and/or utilizing public resources must be cancelled effective March 13^th, 2020. This order will remain in effect until further notice.

Event planners and the community will be notified when this order is lifted.  For any questions regarding this regulation, please contact Sage Gerling at [email protected] or 315-789-6104.

City Meetings

City meetings will be postponed or utilize video conferencing technology to adhere to the open meetings laws, when applicable, and allow community members to follow.

Committees, boards and commissions will be notified if their meetings will be postponed or be conducted via conference call or video conferencing.

The City’s website calendar will be updated with information for each meeting.

Health Guidelines

The NYSDOH hotline for general questions about the Coronavirus is 1-888-364-3065. Additional resources are also available through https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html, https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/ and https://www.co.ontario.ny.us/101/Public-Health.

Hand washing remains the most effective method of preventing the spread of germs, including coronavirus. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

Additionally, the CDC recommends these everyday preventative actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases including Coronavirus:

– Avoid close contact with people who are sick

– Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

– Stay home when you are sick

– Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash

– Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

Community Closings

GENEVA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Geneva City School District will be closed to students on Monday, March 16. All extracurricular and sporting events are canceled, effective immediately. The school will reopen temporarily to students on Tuesday, March 17. Tuesday will be a half day for students throughout the district, with the busing schedule following that of a typical half day. This will allow students to collect any personal items and receive additional information regarding remote learning. Following Tuesday morning, the district will be closed until April 14. Please monitor our website,www.genevacsd.org/coronavirus, for updates.

YMCA: The Geneva Family YMCA will suspend operations beginning 5 pm Sunday March 15th until further notice.  The Y will continue to offer Emergency School Age Childcare during this time. More information at: https://www.genevafamilyymca.org/coronavirus-updates.html

Community Support

Geneva residents and community organizations are putting plans together to help community members most vulnerable to the mental, physical and financial impacts of COVID-19. Please contact Erica Collins at 315-789-6104 or [email protected] to share efforts you are creating.

From the City of Canandaigua:

From Tuesday, March 17, 2020 until Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in the interest of protecting the health of City employees and to encourage residents to stay home and prevent the spread of this virus, all City facilities will be closed to the public.

The City will be operating with minimum staffing. All business/transactions with the City must be conducted via email, online or via mail. The City Hall also has a drop box located on the side entrance of City Hall on West Ave. Payments, plans, applications, etc. can be securely placed in the drop box. Marriage licenses will be issued by appointment only. All other face-to-face meetings are canceled.

City Parks will remain open, but amenities in the parks (playgrounds) may not be sanitized. Residents are reminded to take precautions such as social distancing, washing hands, covering your mouth and noise with a tissue or with your sleeve when sneezing or coughing, not touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands and most importantly staying home if you are feeling sick.

Solid waste collection will continue as scheduled, but the City’s utilization of the Town Transfer Station on March 28th has been cancelled.

Police and Fire operations will continue as normal outside of extra precautions that have and will be taken while responding to incidents. (SEE POLICE and FIRE Releases below)

Following the direction that the State has taken for its employees, all City employees that will be working from home, working less hours or not reporting to work will not be charged accruals (leave time) during this time.

In order to try to help Downtown restaurants and bars operate delivery and curbside service, parking in front of restaurants and bars Downtown will be restricted.

The City is committed to doing its part to protect the health and safety of our residents while continuing to provide essential services. We ask for your patience and understanding as we all adjust to react and respond to this unprecedented public health emergency.

Canandaigua Fire Department

In lieu of very recent information associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Canandaigua Fire Department will be taking measures to assure the health and wellbeing of all its Firefighters and Staff, so, they may continue to serve the community.

Effective immediately, all Fire Department community outreach programs, including but are not limited to Blood Drives, Community Meals, Fire Station Tours, and Fire Prevention / Fire Safety Education Programs are temporarily postponed until further notice.

Unless complaint driven, all Commercial Fire Inspections, Re-Inspections or Public Events where the fire department would normally participate, are also postponed until further notice.

City of Canandaigua Fire Stations will remain secured and not allowing in the public for the safety of our personnel. As such, please refrain from stopping by our fire stations for a social visit or to drop off items. Feel free to call the Fire Station at (585) 396- 5052 if you have a question or need further direction.

As always, our firefighters will always address any emergency situation you come to the fire station with. If you do come to a fire station, immediately state your emergency so the necessary safety precautions can be taken to assure the wellbeing of everyone. If you have symptoms that coincide with COVID-19 or the flu please let the Firefighters know immediately so first responders can properly be protected.

All City of Canandaigua Fire personnel are taking the necessary precautions to assure their wellbeing so we can continue to serve our residents in the Canandaigua community.

Do not hesitate to contact a fire station with non-emergent questions and remember to call 9-1-1 if you have a fire or medical emergency.

Canandaigua Police Department

As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, The Canandaigua Police Department will continue to provide the quality service that our residents and visitors expect when they call 911.

Social distancing is highly important during this time to limit the scope of exposure, and since Officers interact with a high volume of people daily, we have temporarily modified our policies to limit Officers’ person-to-person contact with citizens when possible. If you need police service, please call 911 or (585)394-4560 and give all of your contact information to the Dispatcher. Depending on the nature of the incident and the response needed, Officers likely will call you back first via telephone. Officers may take your report via telephone if a in-person response is not necessary. Officers will continue to respond to emergency situations when necessary and will take precautions to limit potential exposure to others.

If you respond to the Canandaigua Police Department in person for service and have any illness symptoms, please wait in your vehicle and DO NOT enter the building. Call 911 or (585)394-4560 first and an “Prepared” Officer will come to you at your vehicle.

The members of the Canandaigua Police Department understand the increased anxiety the community is experiencing due to the increasing list of closures as this pandemic evolves. We will continue to make sure that your safety is our top priority.

From the Drop in Center in Seneca Falls:

We would like to inform the community of the closing of our Drop in Center, beginning Wednesday, 3/18, 2020, until further notice. This closing is in response to preventing the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

From the Town of Romulus:

Due to concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak and in keeping with other federal, state, and local agencies, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 5:00PM the Romulus Town office building in Willard will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff will continue to report, but the office doors will remain locked. We are still available to answer questions (contact information is included below). Payments may be deposited in the secure mail slot at the front of the building. If a face-to-face meeting is absolutely necessary, an appointment may be made, but we are encouraging everyone to conduct any necessary business remotely if at all possible.

All previously scheduled meetings utilizing the Town office facility are also cancelled (i.e. Town Board, Planning Board, etc.)

Pursuant to the NYS Office of Court Administration Order issued on Monday, March 16, 2020, the Romulus Town Court offices will also be closed effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 5:00PM until further notice.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.

Contact Information

Romulus Town Offices
Mary Farnsworth
607 869-9326 x222

Romulus Town Clerk
Jane Braunig
607 869-9326 x226

Romulus Town Website
www.romulustown.com

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