The Greater Franklin Food Pantry expands its hours of operation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., every second and fourth Friday of each month. The pantry will also continue to be open from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Friday. The Pantry’s services are available to all Franklin and Treadwell residents and those in the … Read more
In just over 2 weeks New York will lift most capacity restrictions imposed because of COVID-19. Those include limits at stores, restaurants, theaters, hair salons and amusement parks but social distancing will remain in effect. At larger event gatherings the 6-foot distancing rule can be bypassed if everyone in attendance is required to provide proof … Read more
A rain-or-shine walking tour of the Churchill Park Historic District takes place next Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Once home to the magnificent Rexmere Hotel, Churchill Park retains the charm and history of Dr. Churchill’s vision for a planned community, when Stamford established its reputation as Queen of the Catskills. The tour starts … Read more
New York is making $15 million available to help low-income residents who suffer from serious health issues and who are affected by heat to obtain assistance to pay for cooling equipment. The cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program provides an air conditioner to eligible households. To qualify for the federally-funded program, applicants must … Read more
Ground is broken on the Dietz Street Lofts project in downtown Oneonta. The $19 million 4-story building to be built at the former Dietz St.parking lot will have nearly 65 apartments for both families and artists. Developers say some of the apartments have features making them suitable for those with mobility issues, or with hearing … Read more
New York’s recently-passed law requiring telecom providiers to offer low-cost, high-speed internet to lower-income families is getting a legal challenge. A lawsuit filed against the state by an industry trade group says lawmakers can’t force companies to provide low-cost service and even if they could, providing it would impact future network upgrades. Gov. Andrew Cuomo … Read more
Over 200 attended Sunday’s rally at the Otsego County Courthouse in Cooperstown to support Asain-American right and condemn a recent string of attacks against that group. According to All Otsego the event was arranged by a group of Cooperstown Central School freshmen, including 15-year-old Cate Bohler who says the March shooting in Atlanta where 6 … Read more
Baseball Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark released a statement on the news that Major League Baseball banned former Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar for a 2014 sexual misconduct incident. Clark says while they were shocked and saddened to learn of the news, Alomar’s plaque will remain on display in … Read more
The State University of New York loosens masking policies to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which calls for fully vaccinated people not having to wear masks outdoors unless they’re in a crowded setting. So far SUNY officials haven’t decided if student vaccination will be mandatory for returning students … Read more
The Arc Otsego announces the retirement of Executive Director Patricia Knuth. Pat started her career with The Arc Otsego in November of 1986. and became Executive Director in 2015, She is credited with making many positive changes within the community, including expansion of residential, day and employment opportunities to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. … Read more