Community Outreach Event In Cooperstown With Police

Officers from Village of Cooperstown Police, New York State Police and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department wrapped up National Police Week by meeting with members of the community on Saturday in Pioneer Park. According to All Otsego the event was the idea of Cooperstown Police Chief Frank Cavalieri, who said he wanted community members to … Read more

Water Main Flushing Continues In Oneonta

The Oneonta Department of Public Service is continung to flush water mains in the low service area weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flushing in these areas is expected to be completed by next Friday. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a … Read more

SUNY Oneonta’s Annual Move-Out Donation Shopping Event Is Tuesday At ReUse Center

You can shop for gently-used items donated by SUNY Oneonta students following the campus’ sixth annual Move-Out Donation and Reuse collection held on Tuesday at the ReUse Center on Duane Street in Oneonta. As students moved out of their residence halls the college designated spaces to collect gently used items students no longer wanted. Off-campus … Read more

Preferred Mutual Names 2021 Scholarship Winners

New Berlin-based Preferred Mutual Insurance Company names its 2021 Scholarship winners The Preferred Mutual Foundation Scholarship is awarded to Diego Aguirre, of Delaware Academy. The Irad and Jan Ingraham / James W. Honeywell Memorial Scholarship was given to Devon Fairchild from Unadilla Valley Central School. The Foundation also awarded a one-time $1,250 scholarship to Greene … Read more

SQSPCA Meets SHELTER US Fundraising Goal

The Susquehanna SPCA announces it reached its $5 million fundraising goal for its new shelter opening this summer. The money was raised from both donations and grants through the SHELTER US program. Executive Director Stacie Haynes expressed thanks for the business, community and foundation support they receive, not only for this project but for the … Read more

Otsego County Records 62nd COVID-19 Related Death

The Otsego County Department of Health reports a 62nd person died from COVID-19 related complications. The individual’s age and gender were not made available. It is the 43nd death this year. There are 50 active cases with 3 people hospitalized. The department reminds those who don’t have time to make a COVID-19 vaccine appointment that … Read more

New Yorkers’ COVID-19 Stimulus Payments Now Protected From Debt Collectors

New York takes action to prevent debt collectors from garnishing COVID-19 stimulus payments. A new law protects payments under federal acts, including stimulus payments, tax refunds, rebates, and tax credits to support individuals and children qualified for or received prior to the effective date of May 13. It does exempt payments for child and spousal … Read more

Norwich Receives $1M State Grant To Upgrade Water Meters

The City of Norwich receives a $1 million state grant to upgrade aging water meters with new advanced metering infrastructure. The money comes from the Green Innovation Grant Program which supports improving water quality and mitigating the effects of climate change through the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure, as well as energy and water efficiency … Read more