Month: August 2021

New York unveils the Excelsior Pass Plus program which allows individuals to show they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a negative COVID-19 test. Officials say the enhanced program adds features to expand travel and commerce opportunities. Over 3 million passes were issued since the Excelsior Pass program was launched earlier this year. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-launch-excelsior-pass-plus-support-safe-secure-return-tourism-and

If you’re planning to go to this year’s New York State Fair be sure to buy your admission tickets before leaving home as they will not be sold at the gate. Tickets and parking vouchers are only being sold online or by phone. The Fair opens Aug. 20. Source: Frequently Asked Questions

A doctor at Bassett Healthcare Network is selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive an award for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. Dr. Samuel Badalian is chief of Women’s Health and will use the scholarship to develop a urogynecology program in … Read more

Hartwick College Athletics will induct seven of its former stars into its Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 2, as a part of True Blue Weekend. With the addition of this year’s class, Hartwick will have inducted 162 former student-athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters into its Hall of Fame. A list of inductees is at … Read more

A doctor at Bassett Healthcare Network is selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive an award for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. Dr. Samuel Badalian is chief of Women’s Health and will use the scholarship to develop a urogynecology program in … Read more

We now know when the Fly Creek Cider Mill will reopen for business. Officials say a grand opening ceremony will take place Aug. 14 at 10:00 a.m. The event features a visit by the West Edmeston Volunteer Fire Dept to show off the new fire truck donated by the Michaels Family. Source: https://www.facebook.com/FlyCreekCiderMill/posts/10158692490763533

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the level of COVID-19 transmission in Otsego County is now considered “substantial”. The agency now recommends wearing masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. The Department of Health reports 37 active COVID-19 cases and 2 hospitalizations. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofaoneonta/posts/4161654370614801

A Delhi woman faces a felony charge fpr falsely reporting an incident. Police say they responded Tuesday to the Phoebe Lane Apartments and an investigation determined Robin C. Reese called in a report that brought officers to the scene but no incident had occurred. Reese was charged then released on her own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1864641260374744

SUNY Oneonta Professor Wesley Bernard has been nominated for the opportunity to receive the 2021 Callanan Excellence in Teaching Award. It’s sponsored by the Center for Advancing the Photographic Arts in Sante Fe, New Mexico and goes to an instructor for their dedication and commitment to the students and photographic field. Source: Wesley Bernard nominated … Read more

The Sherburne Inn is hosting an exhibition of artwork by the 19th century artist Henry Grant Plumb this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plumb was born in Sherburne in 1847, and much of his subject matter depicts scenes in and around Sherburne and Chenango County. The event is free but donations are being … Read more