The Susquehanna SPCA is asking the public to help raise awareness and push for elimination of so-called “puppy mills” which cruelly treat animals. SPCA director Stacie Haynes tells All Otsego ti’s important that consumers have the resources to help determine whether they are purchasing from a responsible, reputable breeder or a puppy mill. Source: SQSPCA … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to make changes to administration personnel by naming Rory M. Christian as Chair of the Public Service Commission and chief executive officer of the Department of Public Service which is the staff arm of the Commission. He replaces John B. Howard who was appointed by former governor Andrew Cuomo. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-designates-rory-m-christian-chair-public-service-commission-ceo-department
New York obtains $20 million in federal funding to support addiction treatment providers who were affected by COVID-19. The money will help cover loss of revenue, operating expenses, debt relief and minor renovations. Approximately 350 providers are eligible for funding and officials say the state will notify them of eligibility. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-availability-20-million-stabilization-funding-support-addiction
An Oneonta man is facing a felony charge for violating a protection order. Police say the man went to a Davenport home on Sept. 19 then went inside harrassing the resident. He was arrested a week later and booked into the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/oneonta-man-arrested-after-violating-order-protection.htm
The City of Oneonta is holding a ribbon cutting on Oct. 12 for the new dog park at Neawha Park. The ceremony takes place at noon. Work on the park has been underway for several months and the city’s Dog Park Comittee did a walk through about a month ago. Source: https://www.facebook.com/oneontarec/photos/a.79264059419/10159569572379420
Chenango County Public Health is holding a Pfizer COVID-19 booster clinic next Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the South Plaza location in Norwich. The vaccine is only available to those who are eligible and an appointment is required. A registration link is posted at the department’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/166673762306019
The Fenimore Art Museum’s “Art by the Lake” event takes place this Saturday from 10:00 a.m.until 4:00 p.m. on the museum’s lakefront lawn. A wide range of art will be available to see and purchase plus the Fenimore Café, and Cooperstown Distillery will be on-site. Admission is $12 for adults and free for 19 and … Read more
The Friends of Rogers present “Animals of Halloween” on Oct. 9 at the Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. and groups will leave every 30 minutes from the main parking lot. Mask wearing is required and more information can be found at friendsofrogers.org. Source: https://friendsofrogers.org/animals-of-halloween-2021/
Hartwick Seminary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is being recognized and protected through the New York State Register of Historic Places and nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation is due in part to the research and persistence of SUNY Oneonta’s Cooperstown Graduate Program which was contacted by the church’s congregation. Source: Press release
Hartwick College’s men’s and women’s soccer programs received Team Academic Awards from the United Soccer Coaches for the 2020-21 academic year. Teams need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify. Hartwick is one of only 105 institutions in the country with both soccer programs recognized. Source: Press release