State Lawmakers Approve Pot Legalization

New York is fast-tracking recreational marijuana legalization with the Senate and House overwhelmingly approving it on Tuesday. The legislation taxes pot sales at 13% with the bulk of that going to the state. According to Governor Cuomo’s office sales of legal pot could result in $350 million of tax revenue per year once fully implemented … Read more

State Senate Approves Pot Legalization

New York is fast-tracking recreational marijuana legalization with the Senate overwhelmingly approving it on Tuesday. The legislation taxes pot sales at 13% with the bulk of that going to the state. According to Governor Cuomo’s office sales of legal pot could result in $350 million of tax revenue per year once fully implemented. The bill … Read more

Brush Fire In Town of Oneonta Under Investigation

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office along with State Police and multiple fire departments responded to a grass fire on Tuesday that extended to a vehicle and structures on NYS Route 205 in the Town of Oneonta. The preliminary investigation determined that the fire originated from a burn barrel. State Forest Rangers and fire department investigators … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic In Delhi On Thursday

Delaware County Public Health is conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the former Decker Advertising/County Shopper building on Main St. in Delhi. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State who presently qualify. … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccination Clininc In Walton On Saturday

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at UHS Primary Care – Walton, located on the main campus of Delaware Valley Hospital. First doses of the Moderna vaccine will be given to those age 30 and over. Vaccine is available by appointment only and a link is … Read more

New Berlin Man Indicted For Setting Fire To His Own Home

A town of New Berlin man is indicted on charges he intentionally set fire to his home. Police say Kenneth Fink started the fire in the basement of the Town of Columbus home in March of 2020 and the indictment was handed down after a year-long investigation. Fink was apprehended on Friday then arraigned on … Read more

Tips Sought To Catch Norwich Shoplifter

State Police are looking for tips to catch a man wanted for taking over $6,400 in power tools and accessories from Lowe’s in Norwich. The theft happened on Mar. 11 just before 7:00 p.m. and surveillance video shows the man was wearing a dark jacket, a dark baseball cap and jeans. If you know where … Read more

Oneonta Looking At Closing Main St. On Saturdays For Outdoor Dining

Oneonta’s planning committee is looking at shutting down Main Street on Saturdays during the summer in order to enable expanded outdoor dining. The idea was tried out last summer and buisiness owners said it was very beneficial during a time when customer traffic was way down. Currently restaurants are limited to 75% indoor dining capacity … Read more