52nd District State Senator Fred Akshar launched an online petition calling for Governor Cuomo and state lawmakers to not eliminate a $400 million middle-class tax cut which Cuomo proposed to do in his executive budget as a way to help bridge a $15 billion deficit. Akshar says the middle class needs relief and financial peace … Read more
Bassett Healthcare Network CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim held a press briefing on Wednesday to talk about the progress in administering the COVID-19 vaccine and also to discuss a possible new crisis – increasing hospitalizations for non-coronavirus issues resulting from patients putting off healthcare during the pandemic. Ibrahim said things that could have been handled in … Read more
A 28th Otsego County resident died from COVID-19 related complications. The Otsego County Health Department didn’t release information on the individual’s age or gender. In Chenango County 2 more deaths are attributed to complications from the coronavirus. That brings the total to 37. Officials are calling for veryone to be diligent, wear masks, wash hands … Read more
New York State Police are reaching out to those who may have had items stolen from storage units, sheds or vehicles in the Oneonta area but did not report they’re missing these items. The items were recovered from an arrest last summer. If you are missing an item come to the State Police Oneonta Barracks … Read more
The City of Oneonta reminds property owners and residents that they are required to shovel the public sidewalk in front of homes and businesses. It must be removed to the full width of the paved area and salt or sand applied in the event of ice accumulation. If snow or ice is not removed by … Read more
For the first time in 8 years none of the nominees to the Baseball Hall of Fame were selected for induction. 25 players were on the slate voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America and pitcher Curt Schilling received the most votes but was about 3% shy of the 75% needed to get … Read more
SUNY Oneonta announced the implementation of a health and safety plan for the Spring semester which began on Monday. The plan includes several new initiatives aimed at protecting the safety of the campus and greater Oneonta community. Acting President Dennis Craig said students, employees, parents and community members alike must commit to doing their part, … Read more
The Chenango County Historical Society is accepting applications for the annual Elinor Robb Troicke Memorial Scholarship named in honor of McDonough community member Elinor Robb Troicke. Applicants need to be be enrolling in a two- or four-year college, have completed volunteer service with one or more Chenango County non-profit organizations, and intend to major or … Read more
The Opportunities for Otsego Board of Directors released its 2019-2020 Annual Report on Tuesday. It highlights agency and program accomplishments, new initiatives, and a statement of financial activities. Chief Executive Officer, Dan Maskin says the entire team has achieved impossible things during the pandemic and in 2021 he looks forward to focusing on issues of … Read more
The New York Farm Bureau released its 2021 state legislative priorities that address the needs and challenges of the diverse agricultural community in New York, especially following a difficult year due to COVID-19. Those priorities included once again fully funding the Nourish NY program which purchases products from area farmers to supply food banks. The … Read more