News Staff SUNY Oneonta has joined an inaugural group of 26 colleges and universities pledging Federal Work Study (FWS) funds to help K-12 schools close achievement gaps heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, answering a call from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of college students employed as tutors, mentors, success coaches and in other … Read more
32 year old Antonio S. Escobar-Boria of Sidney pleaded guilty to Attempted Reckless Endangerment in Delaware County Court. The indictment charged that the defendant acted recklessly, and with a depraved indifference to human life, when he permitted a 2-year-old child to be near illegal drugs located at 62 East Main Street. After State Police executed … Read more
A man is charged with stealing a dump trailer from a Hasrtwick residence. Police say the man who is from Waterford sold the trailer via social medial and it was recovered in the City of Troy. The trailer was returned to the owner.
Literacy Volunteers of Otsego and Delaware Counties receives a $10,000 grant to support its programs. According to a news release the grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is part of more than $13 million throughout the 47 states where the retailer operates.
It’s 6 month in jail for a Walton man pleading guilty to felony charges. Prosecutors say Scott J. Conrad Jr. admitted that he kicked down the door of his ex-girlfriend’s house and spat on her after an altercation. Conrad will be on 5 years probation after his release.
2 people are injured in a Cherry Valley motorcycle crash on Tuesday. State Police say the 2 were both ejected when the motorcycle hit a pickup truck on Route 20. One person was airlifted to Albany Medical Center and the other was brought to Bassett Hospital.
Former limo company owner Naumann Hussein is sentenced to 5 to 15 years in jail on his conviction on charges from the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people. Hussain’s lawyersaid he plans to file an appeal.
A fire damaged multiple structure in Delaware County on Wednesday. Authorities say it was in the 1000 block of State Highway 203 between Masonville and Walton. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Hill City Celebrations formerly First Night Oneonta is holding a fundraising event on June 22 at 6:00 p.m. on the outside patio space adjacent to the Main Entrance at Foothills Performing Arts Center. Proceedss benefit the annual Hometown 4th of July Celebration held at Neahwa Park.
The state trooper who fatally shot a Franklin man in 2021 is not facing charges. According to Attorney General Leticia James’ office an investifation determined a prosecutor would not be able to disprove justification beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.