A study from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation. 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8% nationally. The study found there is a racial and ethnic ownership disparity higher than the rest of the country.
An Afton man is charged for setting a fire earlier this week at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Police say it happened in a patient room and more than a dozen people were treated for smoke inhalation. Damage to the room and equipment was over a thousand dollars.
A special prosecutor is handling the new trial for Ganesh Ramsaran in the 2012 death of his wife. A judge ordered the new trial after what he called “blatant dishonesty” from Ramsaran’s lawyer. The prosecutor says a trial date may be set during a conference next month.
The free fares on Otsego Express public transit routes will end on November 2. The free fares were paid for with federal COVID-19 relief funds. Monthly passes purchased for use during May 2022 will be honored during November. More information is at otsegoexpress.com
The City of Oneonta is setting the traffic signals on Main Street at Walling Ave. and Third Street to flash mode beginning next Monday through Monday, Nov. 7th. Officials ask drivers and pedestrians to use caution and obey all traffic control devices. Contact the Department of Public Works if you have any questions.
The SUNY Oneonta community can meet on Monday with actor George Takei, the author of “They Called Us Enemy”. The Faculty and Staff session is at 9:00 a.m. in the Waterfront Room at Hunt Union. Students can meet Mr. Takei at 10 a.m. in the Red Dragon Theatre or 11 a.m. in the Union Square … Read more
The New York State History and Education Conference will present a film screening of “Indigenous Women and the Fight for Women’s Rights in the United States” on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall #3 of Hodgdon IRC on the SUNY Oneonta campus. The event is free and open to the public.
3 suspects are charged from a six-month-long Delaware County Sheriff’s office business burglary investigation. The suspect stole a number of items from Herman’s Trailer Sales in the Town of Walton on multiple dates. All 3 suspects were arraigned then released on their own recognizance.
The Arc Otsego announce that Creekside Industries -Recycling Center is the recipient of the 2022 Employer Recognition National Disability Employment Awareness Month Award in recognition of their commitment to providing employment for individualswith disabilities. Officials say they are proud celebrate and feature the Center in this effort of awareness and inclusion for all.
The Department of Environmental Conservation advises homeowners and landlords to put safety first when preparing for home heating needs. DEC Avoid connecting occupied buildings to wells producing natural gas because doing so can be dangerous and potentially deadly. Inspect tanks for potential leaks or spills before receiving shipments of fuel oil