BHOF Pays Tribute To Hank Aaron

The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is paying tribute to Hank Aaron who died last week. Hall Chairman Jane Forbes Clark says Aaron’s incredible talent on the baseball field was only matched by his dignity and character, which shone brightly, not only here in Cooperstown, but with every step he took. The 1982 Hall … Read more

High Risk School Sports Can Resume On Feb. 1

New York is allowing high-risk school sports and recreational activities to resume effective Feb. 1 pending approval from local health departments. Those sports include basketball, hockey, wrestling and cheerleading among others. Under the new guidance participation in competitions and tournaments will again be allowed. State Senators Peter Obracker and Fred Akshar wrote letters to Governor … Read more

Wait Continues For 22nd District Election Results

We may learn this week who won the 22nd District Congressional race between incumbent Anthony Brindisi and challenger Claudia Tenney. The State Supreme Court judge hearing the case over contested ballots set a deadline for Wednesday to determine if around 5 dozen Oneida County voters were registered in time to cast a ballot. Ternney had … Read more

SUNY Increasing COVID-19 Testing Frequency

The State University of New York is increasing the frequency of mandatory COVID-19 testing at all 64 campuses. All students, staff, and faculty who frequent the campuses will be tested weekly prior to the start of in-person classes on Feb. 1. Mandatory mask wearing will be implemented and there will be no Spring Break this … Read more

Malatras Confident SUNY Oneonta Classes Can Resume

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY Oneonta on Sunday under very different circumstances than his first visit last fall when the college was undergoing a COVID-19 outbreak. Malatras toured the COVID-19 testing site at the Alumni Field House and says he is confident in-person classes can resume. The first day for in-person learning is Feb. … Read more

Tarffic Stop Results In Unadilla Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges

A Unadilla man is facing multiple felony charges stemming from a traffic stop on Tuesday in Johnson City. Police say they pulled over Mark Mongillo on Route 201 after he was seen driving erratically and a check of Mongillo’s license found it was suspended. A search warrant was obtained and police found methamphetamine, drug paraphenalia, … Read more

Spross Named CCS Superintendent

Cooperstown Central Schools names Sarah Spross as the new district superintendent. According to All Otsego Spross comes to Cooperstown from the State of Maryland Department of Education where she is an assistant superintendent. She success William Crankshaw who left last summer to become superintendent of the Greater Johnstown School District. Spross is a Dutchess County … Read more

NYSP Warns Of Purebred Puppy Scam

New York State Police are warning the public about a scam making the rounds involving purebred puppies for sale. Victims report after answering the ad, the suspects provide a photo of the breed they are looking for and arrange a deposit to be paid. Once the deposit is cleared, the victim is provided an address, … Read more

Otsego County Law Enforcement Task Force Creates Citizen Survey

The Otsego County Law Enforcement Task Force announces it has constructed a survey to solicit opinion from the community for police reform. Data from the responses provided will help construct a county board supported resolution which will be sent to the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative as ordered by Governor Andrew Cuomo. … Read more

SUNY Oneonta History Professor Wins Research Prize

A SUNY Oneonta History Department assistant professor wins a research award prize. Dr. Susan Goodier was selected for a competitive 2020 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics for her project, “Networks of Activism: Black Women in the Women’s Rights Movement in New York.” The prize comes with a $2,000 cash award … Read more