News Staff The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce begins its Smart Business Otsego Seminar Series on Jan. 19 with HH&K presenting an update on Labor and Employment Law changes for 2021. This is a highly informative and important webinar for all small business owners to keep them abreast of changes from previous years. This year’s seminar is … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health announced all appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations are filled. The vaccine was made available to individuals meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the State. Officials say they will open up registrations just as soon as they can confirm they are receiving more vaccine. Pre-Registration is mandatory for all clincs … Read more
Susquehanna SPCA officials provided an update on their new Cooperstown shelter construction saying they’re shooting for a grand opening on May 1. The facility was designed to have several smaller areas for adoption, isolation and medical treatment with separate air handling and noise barriers so animals can be housed without inteference from other animals. Donations … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health announced the first COVID-19 vaccines are here. Due to limited supply from the federal government, availability is limited. New Yorkers in Phase 1a and segments of Phase 1b are eligible for the vaccines. That includes octors, dnurses and health care workers, people age 75 and over, first responders, teachers, … Read more
SUNY Oneonta is holding additional Microsoft Teams traning for employees on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11:00 a.m. The additional sessions were scheduled following the response from training sessions held last week. These new sessions will focus on the Breakout Rooms component of Teams. Email deb.mcclenon@oneonta.edu to register for … Read more
City of Oneonta workers are replacing a catch basin in front of 167 River Street today between at 7:00am – 3:30pm. Traffic will be down to one lane. Officials ask drivers to obey all work zone and detour signage. Plan for extra time to get through the area. Any questions should be directed to the … Read more
Empire State Development is offering grants of up to $5,000 for restaurants adjusting to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The $3M+ Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund provides grants that can be used for COVID-19-related improvements and equipment that will allow the business to comply with social distancing guidelines, expand take-out/delivery operations, accommodate outdoor dining or other … Read more
COVID-19 and social injustice were among the topics covered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his State of the State address on Monday. Cuomo said the coronavirus has residents hurt, frustrated and anxious over the many hardships and mourning the lives taken in the past year. State Senator Peter Oberacker issued a statement saying the state … Read more
Meanwhile the Otsego County Department of Health announced a potential COVID-19 exposure at Nancy’s Bar in Schenevus. Anyone who spent time at Nancy’s Bar between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 1 should monitor themselves for symptoms, a media release said. Anyone who has developed symptoms should get tested and isolate. For more information, … Read more
Seven patients in nursing homes have died of COVID-19 in Chenango County so far in January, the county reported Friday. “Since our report yesterday we have confirmed that 7 additional Chenango County Residents have lost their lives to COVID-19 complications,” Chenango County Public Health officials said in a media release. “These individuals were all nursing … Read more