The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is holding its annual recruiting drive on Saturday. Hundreds of volunteer fire departments across the state are opening their doors so the public can see and experience what these companies do. Families and children are welcome. Participating fire companies include Bovina Center Fire And EMS, Coventry … Read more
A SUNY Oneonta student is one of just 135 to receive a 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence from the State University of New York. Oneonta’s recipient is Arene Daziah Holston from the class of 2021 who is majoring in Political Science and Africana and Latinx Studies. She is a tireless advocate for students of … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s comprehensive fundraising campaign is now at just over 80% of its $25 million goal. The campaign is called “Grow.Thrive.Live. The Future of SUNY Oneonta” and was started 3 years ago. Reaching the campaign’s goal provides more momentum for SUNY Oneonta to achieve an endowment value of $100 million, translating into even more annual … Read more
A $1.48 million grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support will help provide addiction services to residents of Otsego, Chenango, Delaware and 8 other counties. This grant will help Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County, Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego and Otsego County Community Services provide … Read more
Starting on Friday those 60 and older will not need appointments to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot at state-run vaccination clinics including the one at SUNY Oneonta. Governor Andrew Cuomo says waiving the appointment requirement will help get vaccinations to those more vulnerable to the coronavirus. As of Wednesday, just under 30% of the state … Read more
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta in Bainbridge is back for 2021 but due to COVID-19 the event this year is all virtual. Officials say entrants will have from Friday morning, May 28 till Monday evening, May 31 to continuously complete the 70-mile course. You must start in Otsego Lake and finish in Bainbridge. There will … Read more
The City of Oneonta has a new administrator and it’s someone who’s very familiar with the “City of the Hills”. The Daily Star reports city engineer Gregory Mattice will segue to the city administrator role starting July 1. Mattice wil receive a 2-year contract subject to review by the city attorney. Last year the Common … Read more
Amid a shortage of bus drivers the City of Oneonta is now paying a $1,000 bonus for new hires at Oneonta Public Transit. Drivers earn $13.50 – $18.00 per hour for day shifts and $17.50 – $22.00 per hour for night shifts based on experience. Half of the sign-on bonus will be included in the … Read more
Delaware County Public Health is holding a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Apr. 29 at the former Decker Advertising/County Shopper building on Main St. in Delhi from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State who are … Read more
Delaware County is producing a video series reflecting the past year of life and government operations during COVID-19 along with a look at the present and future of a post-pandemic Delaware County. Officials declared a state of emergency on Mar. 14, 2020 and government services were left with limited options despite extensive planning for public … Read more