New Yorkers will soon be able to visit residents in Nursing homes again. The State Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before visiting a facility, and the Health Department will provide rapid tests to nursing homes to facilitate their ability to test visitors on-site and at no cost. Beginning on February … Read more
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras has announced along with the State University of New York Athletic Conference that intercollegiate athletic competition within SUNY will resume March 20, meaning that SUNY Oneonta’s spring student athletes will once again be able to compete against other schools. The approval is based upon a detailed collaborative plan developed by more … Read more
Governor Cuomo is beginning to open up areas of the state closed down in 2020 due to COVID 19. This includes amusement parks, overnight camps and recreational facilities. This includes Cooperstown Dreams Park, which will be submitting plans to the state Department of Health to allow it to field a 2021 youth-baseball season at its … Read more
Modified inmate visitation at Chenango County correctional facility will begin on Saturday. Visitors are encouraged to call and make an appointment. Visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday during normal lobby hours. Visitation will be on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY. Two (2) Visitors allowed per inmate. Visitation will be 30 minutes in duration and will … Read more
The Otsego County’s Law Enforcement Task Force is planning a forum Wednesday, March 3, at the county board’s monthly meeting, to unveil its review of the county Sheriff’s Department procedures and policies, as required by Governor Cuomo’s order of last June 12. The public will be able to view the presentation via the county’s Facebook … Read more
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig has said that he will not seek re-election in the next election in November. In a statement yesterday he expressed confidence that the community is on track to build a brighter and more vibrant future for Oneonta. and that he will spend the coming ten months working harder than ever to … Read more
The COVID testing center at SUNY Oneonta yesterday administered its 10,000th pool test for COVID since opening mid January in preparation for the spring semester. Pool testing results show the overall positivity rate has fallen from .74 percent in late January to .19 percent Feb. 19. Repeated testing enables college officials to detect possible spikes … Read more
The COVID testing center at SUNY Oneonta yesterday administered its 10,000th pool test for COVID since opening mid January in preparation for the spring semester. Pool testing results show the overall positivity rate has fallen from .74 percent in late January to .19 percent Feb. 19. Repeated testing enables college officials to detect possible spikes … Read more
Sidney Communication Workers of America, local 14164 Acco Brands will have a Contract Vote for Acco Union members today, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The vote will be held at the Union office at 9 River Street in Sidney, All COVID restrictions apply, Members Must wear Masks and only 2 members in Union Hall … Read more
The Department of Public Service may still be working on a water main break on River Street near 274 River Street. A temporary water outage for residences and businesses located on River Street, West of Bridge Ave. may continue until repairs are completed. The street may be open to local traffic only. Please use alternate … Read more