The New York Farm Bureau highlighted several key pieces of legislation that is important to its members with four weeks to go until the end of the legislative session. President David Fisher says some bills under consideration could have detrimental impacts not only on farms, but also on the environment and consumer prices. Fisher says … Read more
SUNY Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame present the 2021 Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture. The event which takes place virtually this year examines the impact of baseball on American culture, society, and history from diverse academic perspectives. The symposium will be Friday, June 4; Saturday, June 5; Friday, June 11; … Read more
Most mask wearing requirements in downtown Oneonta will soon be lifted now that the Common Council voted unanimously to rescind a ordinance mandating the coverings. According to All Otsego masks are required at public events, such as the Memorial Day celebrations, because of the amount of people who cannot safely social distance. Churches and businesses … Read more
At this week’s Oneonta Common Council meeting the organization constructing a housing development at the Ford Block building unveiled the project plans. According to All Otsego the project on the upper 2 stories of 212 Main St. will have 22 to 24 market rate residential one and two bedroom apartments. Thr project is being done … Read more
After an absence last year due to COVID-19 the Chenango Blues Festival is back for 2021. It will be Aug. 20 and 21 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Organizers say attendees will need to show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine or that they’ve tested negative for the coronavirus within 72 hours. Unlike … Read more
A welfare check in Chenango County on Sunday turns into a drug bust with more than $100,000 worth of product seized. Police say they responded to a Greene convenience store and found the suspect identified as Phillip Cosilmon slumped over the steering wheel. As officers checked Cosilmon’s car they found meth, cocaine and heroin along … Read more
A Richfield Springs man faces 2 felony charges in connection with a child abuse report. An investigation conducted by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation revealed that Edward L. Royster was engaged in a sexual relationship with a victim reported to be 14 years of age. Royster was taken into custody and … Read more
Students attending fall classes at Hartwick College along with staff will be required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. According to All Otsego the requirement was revealed in an internal memo issued on Monday. Limited exemptions will be made for those who are pregnant, have allergies or who risk potential harmful reactions to the vaccine. Exceptions … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to hold first-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students 12 and older, parents, staff and community members. There’s a clinic on May 24 at Worcester Central School, a clinic May 27 at Unatego High School and at Edmeston Central School on June 2. … Read more
Voters overwhelmingly approved the Oneonta City School District 2021-22 budget Tuesday night along with a proposition to purchase 2 school buses. Walton voters also approved their district’s budget by a more than 2-to-1 margin and also okayed buying 5 school buses. The William B,. Ogden Free Library budget was also approved. In Laurens the budget, … Read more