More than half of Barnwell residents have virus

More than half of Barnwell residents have virus
May 6, 2020 by STAFF

HUDSON—The number of positive Covid-19 cases among residents of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell, 3230 Church Street, Valatie jumped to 112 Wednesday, May 6, up from 70 just yesterday.

Columbia County Department of Health (DOH) Director Jack Mabb reported in the May 6 county-issued Covid-19 update press release that an additional 42 Barnwell residents have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of infected residents to 112 out of 216. More than half the nursing home residents are currently in the positive category, with more than 20 staff also having tested positive.

All residents and staff are being tested. The State Department of Health sent a team to assist with that process.

“The state has complete authority over all nursing homes,” said Director Mabb in response to recent inquiries regarding what authority the county DOH might have. “We help out where we can because they’re part of our county, but we have no authority over them,” Mr. Mabb said in the release.

Spike in homeless prompts county’s concern

July 28, 2016 by JEANETTE WOLFBERG

HUDSON—Homelessness and veterans’ issues dominated the Columbia County Board of Supervisors Human Services Committee meeting Wednesday, July 20.

The number of homeless people receiving or waiting for county aid increased from 34 in June to 55 in July, the highest since March, even though the homeless count usually decreases in summer, according to the county Department of Social Services (DSS).

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Dates added for pistol permit processing

January 10, 2016 by DIANE VALDEN

GREENPORT—Due to an increase in Columbia County pistol permit sales and information received from NRA safety instructors reporting a large influx of students taking the course in recent months, the Sheriff’s Office will process pistol permits on three Saturdays in January.

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