Bassett Healthcare announced it is paartnering with health information technology and services firm Optum to enhance the network’s clinical and operational performance, and advance delivery of high-quality, convenient, and affordable health care Bassett President and CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim says the collaboration with Optum will infuse Bassett with leading innovations and expertise that will greatly … Read more
Four SUNY Oneonta employees have been honored by the State University of New York for excellence in their fields. The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service was presented to Associate Professor of Meteorology and Climatology Dr. Melissa Godek along with Director of Campus Activities and Leadership Bill Harcleroad and Interim Coordinator of the Teaching, … Read more
The City of Oneonta is repairing an asphalt dig out at 216 Main St. beginning around 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 10:00 a.m. One lane of traffic will be closed. Once that’s completed the City will be repairing an area near 46 South Main St. Work will conclude by 1:00 p.m. Officials say to obey … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health reports an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was at the County Courthouse in Cooperstown on Monday. Officials say an investigation is underway to determine close contacts of the individual and potential exposure to the virus. Once that is completed the department will then notify anyone who may have … Read more
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee announced its annual “Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign is under way. The campaign runs until June 6 and is part of a national effort encouraging motorists, passengers and children to wear seat belts every time they are on the roadway. Police will use … Read more
Governor Andrew Cuomo declared on Monday that all schools in New York can fully reopen by September based on the current rate of COVID-19 positive case numbers. The Democrat made the announcement at a stop in Long Island to promote vaccinations saying remote learning worked fine enough for some students but others paid a very … Read more
Sidney Police are asking for tips to catch a suspected arsonist. On May 16th at approximately 8:00 a.m. the Sidney Police Department and the Sidney Fire Department responded to 242 Bird Ave for a report of a vehicle fire. After a preliminary investigation it was determined the cause of the fire was intentional. If you … Read more
Residents of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties are encouraged to apply now for the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program which helps low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability because of financial hardship due to COVID-19. Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties is the local agency providing … Read more
Springfield Center’s Independence Day Parade Committee announced there will be a parade this year – but it won’t be the same in years past. According to All Otsego the 2021 event will be a drive-through parade taking place from July 1 through July 5. The theme for this year’s event is “Essential America” and the … Read more
The Oneonta man charged in a October 2020 stabbing appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors say Richard Gantt attacked Logan Kabana of Oneonta at a Halloween party in Unadilla after the two got into a verbal dispute. According to All Otsego Gantt told investigators Kabana made racial remarks which led to the fight but Kabana says … Read more