The city of Rome is trying to launch it’s 4th of July fireworks for the first time in decades. On Wednesday, the Rome common council apprived two resolutions, accepting donations of 5-thousand dollars each from Revere Copper and Total Computer Solutions. The money is earmarked for Revere’s re-lighting ceremony for the iconic Paul Revere sign. … Read more
New York Govenror Kathy Hochul has annoucned Conservation Partnership Program funding for 64 projects that focus on water quality, including the Otsego Land Trust, which will receive 100-thousand dollars. The state funding is designed to protect water quality and keep farmland intact, preventing development and boosting public access for outdoor recreation opportunities.
The planning board in Oneonta said Monday – that it would make a decision on a proposed campground at Clapper’s Maple Ridge Ranch – on May 20th. The campground proposal has brought controversy from neighboring property owners, who claim the plans would ruin the rural charm and lower their property values. After much opposition at … Read more
A Delhi woman has qualified to appear on the ballot for the District 102 New York State Assembly seat. Janet Tweed is a village trustee and physical therapist. Districvt 102 includes all of Scoharie and Greene Counties, along with portions of Delaware, Albany and Otsego Counties. In a campaign statement, Tweed said she has collected … Read more
Bassett Healthcare Network is expanding a program to help kids keep healthy teeth. A preventative dental care program is now being offered through flouride varnish treatments. the treatments are being integrated into Bassett’s will-child checkups at it’s pediatric clinics. Flouride varnish is a protective coating that can be applied to teeth, which experts say significantly … Read more
A shakeup with the Oneonta Common Council. Luke Murphy, who represents Ward 1 as a Democrat, has announced his resignation, effective June 1st. Murphy was elected to the post in 2019 as a write-0in candidate. He was then re-elected this past November after running unopposed. In a resignation letter, Murphy says he has plans to … Read more
CANO, the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, has received a 50thousand dollar award from the Community Foundation of Otsego County. The money will be used to support the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd on Field Number 5 in Neawha Park. The free event is a celebration of black joy and justice. This will … Read more
Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown will use 6 million dollars to create a new childcare facility on the campus. The grant comes from the Clark Foundation. Plans call for the facility to be located right next to the hospital in the historic Harrison House at 1 Beaver Street. The center will be designed for infants, … Read more
A new resource for students at SUNY Cobleskill. The university has officially opened an emergency food pantry. The funding for the pantry was provided last September, and SUNY Cobleskill immediately began renovations at a space in Bouck Hall to house the pantry. It opened to students last week and is stocked with donations from the … Read more
A man from West Edmeston has been arrested and charged with animal abuse in Otsego County. Authoeities claim Justin Kucera intentionally starved his dog. The dog named Lexi survived and is now in the care of the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown. Lexi was extremely emaciated, according to the shelter, which promoted neighbors to phone a … Read more