Governor Cuomo Upset With Hospitals

ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo is hot with hospitals that are not doing their fair share of administering the new COVID -19 vaccine. So, he gave them an ultimatum…use them or lose them. Hospitals that fail, could face a $100,000 fine. Cuomo pointed to state Health Department data showing that only about 46% of the … Read more

Local Scam Alert

SCAM ALERT for you that has been posted by all of the local police agencies…if you received a text message saying your action is required. NYDMV Update your contact information. DO NOT respond nor comply with it. This is a very well disguised and deceitful attempt to steal your name, date of birth and social … Read more

Coronavirus Numbers for December Rising

COOPERSTOWN – While the eve of the New Year has reported no new deaths, 33 new cases for the county were reported on December 31st – a near all-time high next to the 35 cases reported on Dec. 8 and Dec. 18. December has been the deadliest month in the county since the first cases … Read more

The Area’s First Baby

COOPERSTOWN – The area’s first baby of the year here in Otsego County was a keeper. The boy came in at 9 pounds, 3 ounces and is 22 inches long. ‘Allan Cotton, son of Mallory Diederichs and Scott Cotton was born – a week early – at 9:31 a.m. New Year’s Day at Bassett Hospital. … Read more