Now that New Yorkers ages 16 and older are qualified to get a COVID-19 shot the state kicked off its “Roll Up Your Sleeve” Campaign” to encourage those elegible to sign up for a vaccination appointment. Officials say since demand for vaccine still outstrips supply New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Alumni Association presents a lecture by Dr. Yoram Bauman on Apr. 21 about what can be done by as individuals and as a society to combat climate change. Dr. Bauman is the author of “The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change” and worked to get Washington State to be the first in the country … Read more
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at UHS Primary Care – Walton, located on the main campus of UHS Delaware Valley Hospital on Titus Place. Doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be given to those who meet current state guidelines. The registration link is … Read more
Beginning today a significant portion of the Dietz St. parking lot will be fenced off for construction activities. The city sold part of the lot to a developer constructing a 4-story, mixed-use building. During construction more than 100 parking spaces will remain available in the northern section of the Dietz Street Lot. In addition to … Read more
After a public hearing on Thursday the Oneonta Common Council approves the police reform plans created by the Community Advisory Board. Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all municipalities to come up with police reforms following the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd while in police custody. The next step is for the Board to come up … Read more
Norwich Councilmember Debra Cubbedge announces her candidacy for Chenango County Sheriff. Cubbedge tells the Evening Sun she has extensive experience dealing with people in crisis, as well as law, administration and budgets, all of which contribute to her qualification to manage the sheriff’s office. Sher has been a vocal critic of Sheriff Ernest Cutting and … Read more
A guilty plea is taken by a Richmondville man indicted for a receiving, possessing and distributing child pornography. Federal prosecutors say Angel Gomez downloaded images and videos then made them available for others to download. Investigators found Gomez had over 13,000 still images and over 2,400 videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. Sentencing is … Read more
The Fenimore Art Museum opened for the season last Thursday and the opening exhibit is called “The World of Jan Brett”. It invites visitors to step into the stories of the admired children’s author and illustrator with 70 original paintings from 13 of Brett’s bestselling books, showcasing the intricate brush strokes and great detail that … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Friday at Edmeston Central School. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 4:20 p.m. The registration form is up at otsegocounty.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Anyone currently eligible to receive the vaccine per state guidelines may register for an appointment. Do … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center invites the campus community to share words of celebration, encouragement and affirmation in preparation for the virtual Lavender Graduation Recognition Ceremonies on Apr. 25. You can submit messages to either the class of 2020 or 2021, or to both. Log on to tinyurl.com/lavcongrats by Apr. 19 to post … Read more