The city of Oneonta is asking for some help in organizaing this year’s 4th of July festivities. Mayor Mark Drnek says there has been overall support for holding the parade again. But to do so, Drnek said Tuesday that residents will need to step up and help to organize it. He’s hopiong around 6-to-8 people … Read more
Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown has been awarded more than 185-thousand dollars in grants for training programs. On Tuesdya, the New York State Department of Labor and Hazard Abatement Board dedicated more than 5 million dollars in grants to a number of organizations. Bassett said it would use the funds to improve workplace safety and … Read more
A Deposit man has been arrested for assault and mansluaghter after the death of a child. New York State Polcie have arrested 26 year old James Crist Junior after troopers responded Friday to a home on Fair Street in Deposit. A toddler had reportedly become unresponsive and later died at a hospital. Crist is now … Read more
The Oneonta Common Council’s Legislative Committee on Monday – advanced a proposal to create an ethics board that would give advisory oponions to the city on potential conflicts of interest. The item now moves to the full council for an up or down vote. There was some concern about nepotism on the board, as there … Read more
One of Upstate New York’s most famous beer festivals will return after a five year hiatus. Belgium Comes To Cooperstown will take place on the grounds of Brewery Ommegang later this fall. The dates for this year’s festival are September 27th through 29th at Ommegang, located just south of the village at 656 County Route … Read more
Business news today. It’ll be retro gaming in Cooperstown when a new arcade business open in Cooperstown. All Star Arcade is scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend. Owners Joe and Katie De Sanno say there has been demand to revive classic arcade games. The grand opening celebration will last two weeks, with hours of 11am … Read more
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival kicked off it’s 26th season on a high note. A special Mother’s Day concert on Sunday with an aerial quartet at Christ Epicopal Church in Cooperstown. The quartet was formed in Israel nearly 25 years ago by students at the Jerusalem Academy Middle School of Music and Dance. They’ve since … Read more
Other business news… AutoZone has announced it’s adding two new stores… one in the town of Oneonta and the other in village of Delhi. The natuionwide auto parts and acessories retailer has been given permission by the Oneonta planning board to move into the former Aaron’s Rent To Own at 5071 Highway 23. The existing … Read more
The city of Rome is trying to launch it’s 4th of July fireworks for the first time in decades. On Wednesday, the Rome common council apprived two resolutions, accepting donations of 5-thousand dollars each from Revere Copper and Total Computer Solutions. The money is earmarked for Revere’s re-lighting ceremony for the iconic Paul Revere sign. … Read more
New York Govenror Kathy Hochul has annoucned Conservation Partnership Program funding for 64 projects that focus on water quality, including the Otsego Land Trust, which will receive 100-thousand dollars. The state funding is designed to protect water quality and keep farmland intact, preventing development and boosting public access for outdoor recreation opportunities.