The DMV is warning of a scam where texts are sent trying to get the user to verify driver license information and to validate COVID-19 status. These scams are used to commit identity theft or trick the recipient into installing malicious software. If you get a text like this ignore it. Source: https://dmv.ny.gov/press-release/press-release-10-8-2021-0
A grand larceny charges is brought in the theft last month of a UTV in the Town of Roseboom. Police say the 29-year-old man also from Roseboom was identified as the suspect after an investigation. He was apprehended then arraigned and booked into jail without bail. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4462058833876402
The League of Women Voters of the Oneonta Area is holding a mayoral candidate debate on Oct. 20 beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be held online and a link is at lvwoneonta.org. Questions can be submitted via e-mail at [email protected] with the subject line “Debate Question”. Source: Press release
Hartwick College holds its fall open house this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The event is for prospective students to explore and see if Hartwick is the right fit for you. Faculty and current students will be available along with financial aid staff. Register at Hartwick’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/376165597506296
The Rotary Club of Cooperstown’s Fall Fling fundraiser is Saturday at the Clark Sports Center from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chairperson Sydney Sheehan tells All Otsego the event replaces Spring Fling. which the club has hosted every May since 2017. There will be live music, vendors and food trucks. Source: Coop Rotary plans Fall … Read more
A town of Schoharie traffic stop results in the driver facing felony drug charges. Police say the driver was pulled over on I-88 and the man who is from Massachusettes possessed LSD and another narcotic. He was arraigned and due back in court on November 22. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/massachusetts-man-charged-with-felony-drug-possession-in-schoharie-county.htm
New York makes $125 million available to landlords that couldn’t participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program due to a federal requirement for tenants to participate in the application process. Landlords that have applied to the state’s rental assistance program can complete an application for state funding through their existing account. Source: … Read more
A water main broke Thursday in Oneonta on Chestnut Street in front of the American Legion. It knocked out water service from Kearney St. to Lewis Ave. Traffic was reduced to a single lane during repairs. Officials say to run all cold water faucets if water is discolored. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9014706/
SUNY Oneonta is holding its Late Fall Baseball Prospect Clinic on Sunday, Oct. 24 at Red Dragon Baseball Field. Check-in is at 8:00 a.m. and the clinic begins at 9:00 a.m. High school players who want to show their skills to coaching staff and Red Dragon players should plan to attend. Cost is $50 per … Read more
The Catskill Watershed Corporation Board of Directors approved funding for the Andes Central School Flood Hazard Mitigation Project. The district received a $100,000 grant for design costs for relocating public utilities on school property for a stream corridor restoration project recommended in the Andes Local Flood Analysis. Source: Press release