New York Governor Kathy Hochul has annoucned that SUNY Oneonta will play a major part in developing new battery technology. The university has been chosen as one of two in the state to receive funding from the US Department of Energy for a long-duration storage project using fire-safe batteryies. Hochul’s office said that the technology … Read more
One person has been tragically killed in a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Oneonta. It happened Tuesday morning around 5am on State Highway 7. Police say 40 year old Amber Joy was walking in the roadway when she was struck. The driver of the vchile, who was not identified, is said to be cooperating with … Read more
New York State Polcie are again sending out a warning of a scam involving EZPass. The scam texts ask peopole for an unpaid toll to be settled or they could face an extra charge of $150. State Polcie and EZPass ay tolls by mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive information, … Read more
Otego Family Fun Day is scheduled for July 28th, with lots of family-friendly activities for all, including a petting zoo! Proceeds from the sale of tickets go to support the Otego Volunteer Fire Department. Admission is free. All donations are through fees vendors pay to set up, as well as a 50/50 raffle contest and … Read more
Fire crews from several communities responded to a blaze in in Sidney. Fire Chief John Gilmore said the alarm went out just after 7pm on Friday, crewsresponded to the report of a hosue fire with a possible entrapment on East Main Street. Several elderly and disabled people were still inside the home, but firefighters arriving … Read more
The Hartwick College Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class. The induction ceremony will take place in the evening on Saturday, September 21 in Lambros Arena as a part of Hartwick College’s True Blue Weekend festivities. A full list of previous inductees can be found on … Read more
An Oneonta business has been forced to close it’s doors amid allegations of illegal operation. The New York Office of Cannabis Management forced the shut down of Dream Exotic and Smoke Shop, located at 389 Chestnut Street. A notice of violation posted on the front door says that authorities seized alleged illegal cannabis products. The … Read more
Lots of fun is polanned for this year’s annual Fireman’s Carnival in Schenevus, which begins Thursday. Each day through Saturday, there will be free admission and parking. This is the carnival’s 75th anniverssary. Saturday’s auction will begin at 11am. A chicken barbecue will start at noon. Then, the parade at 6pm. followed by a concert … Read more
The Oneonta COmmon Council may be able to replace the small kiddie pool at Wilber Park – at no cost. Discussions about installing a new splash pad have been ongoing for at least two years. On Thursday, YMCA Director Frank Russo said that the Future For Oneonta Foundation had raised 80-thousand dollars privately, and that … Read more
The Oneonta Community Health Center is celebrating being named a 2024 Gold Rated facility. The award comes from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program. The program’s mission is to build healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare, according to a news release. For more details on the Oneonta … Read more