New York is allocating over $9 million to establish the Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program. It supports scientists who have breakthrough innovations to contribute to building New York as a hub for carbon-to-value technology. The program is the second component of the State’s $19 million Carbontech Development Initiative, which was announced earlier this year. The two … Read more
The Otsego Lake Association’s “We Love Our Lake” Boat Parade takes place this Saturday beginning at 3:00 p.m. It starts at 3 Mile Point and ends at Lake Front Park in Cooperstown. This year’s theme is “Here Comes The Sun” and owners of boats large and small are invited to participate. Decorations are optional. Go … Read more
15 Otsego County children are attending this week’s New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute’s Summer Camp this in Yates County. The Sheriffs’ Summer Camp is designed to provide a solid recreational program combined with the development of a sense of good citizenship. This year the camp will accommodate over 900 boys and girls from across … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health reports 61.3% of residents 18+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 50% are fully vaccinated. That means 2 weeks have passed since getting both Moderna or Pfizer doses or the single Johnson and Hohnson dose. Officials encourage those unvaccinated to log on to otsegocounty.com … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Committee on Greek Life is seeking a new faculty member as Biology professor Dr. Florian Reyda is stepping down after 2 years. The committee reviews and makes recommendations for fraternities and sororities seeking full recognition, periodic review of the Greek Code, and selecting the annual chapters of the year awards in the spring … Read more
The City of Oneonta is resuming in person governmental meetings effective immediately. This is a result of New York lifting the requirement to hold virtual meetings because of COVID-19. That took effect last Thursday. Meetings take place in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall on Main St. The public is asked to use the … Read more
The Susquehanna SPCA presented certificates of appreciation to Otsego Sheriff Devlin and Sheriff’s Deputy Puffer for their efforts in combating animal cruelty and bravery in service of animals. Executive Director Stacie Haynes says they are so grateful to have a wonderful partnership with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office as they do so much to help … Read more
Prosecutors say more charges could be filed against the man accused of running over and killing another man at a Cobleskill motel last Tuesday. Police say Raymond George, Jr. had fought with the victim before the incident occurred. According to the Times-Journal State Police are investigating the incident and the Schoharie County District Attorney’s office … Read more
Former 22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced he will not seek election in 2022. The Democrat says it is a critical time in his kids’ lives and wants to be closer to his family. Brindisi was first elected to Congress in 2018 after serving 7 years as a state Assemblyman. Before then Brindisi worked in … Read more
A man is charged with shooting a State Trooper in the Village of Deposit. The trooper was responding to a domestic dispute call on Wednesday when the shooting occured. The trooper underwent surgery and is said to be in stable condition. An invesitgation resulted in Scott Mawhiney being taken into custody on Thursday and charged … Read more