City of Oneonata Looking for Bus Drivers

The City of Oneonta is looking for part-time Bus Drivers with Oneonta Public Transit. Minimum starting rates are $13.50/hour for day shifts and $17.50/hour for night shifts. Applicants must have a NYS CDL with a passenger endorsement. For more on how to apply…CNYnews.com (Applications and job descriptions through available at www.oneonta.ny.us/personnel) (city of oneonta FB … Read more

Candidates for Mayor of Onenonta Announce Intent to Run

With the incumbent Mayor of Oneonta announcing he will not run for next term, candidates are starting to step forward. Democrat Mark Drnek(Drenek) has announced and according to AllOtsego.com; yesterday Republicans Len Carson and Craig Gelbsman have said they will also being running in the upcoming election. If both Carson and Gelbsman run, that would … Read more

Sidney CWA Local Members Approve Contract

Sidney Communication Workers of America, local 14164 Acco Brands held their Contract Vote for Acco Union members at the Union office in Sidney yesterday and approved of their latest contract proposal. Union officials said that 187 members approved of the contract while 49 were opposed. (wcdoonline.com)

Delaware County Police Plan Up for Comment

he Delaware County’s Sheriff’s Department has announced that the draft of the Delaware County Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Plan, is now available for public comment. A Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, at 12:45pm. Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the plan, the link to which is on the Delaware … Read more

Busy Week for Local Fire Departments

Its been a busy week for the local fire service. An apartment fire in West Oneonta, and a structure fire in the city proper. With the apartment fire, Oneonta Fire and West Oneonta providing mutual aid. An engine from the Otego Fire Department responded to the scene for assistance. Laurens Fire/EMS provided coverage at the … Read more

New Otsego Community Foundation Member

The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Otsego County has a new member in former Senator Jim Milford. According to AllOtsego.com. Milford has called his appointment a natural extension of his previous service to the people of Otsego County and the region. He also said his service on the committee is personal, having … Read more

SUNY Oneonta Named In Top 50 Most Affordable

SUNY Oneonta has been named one of the top 50 “Most Affordable Colleges ” in the United States by Intelligent.com. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. 169 schools were scored on a … Read more

Center for Ag Development and Entrepreneurship Program Offered

The Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (CADE) at SUNY Cobleskill is now accepting registrations for “Business Planning for a New Era,” a free five-week online business planning workshop series beginning March 10, 2021. Recognizing the distinct challenges for entrepreneurs today, the program is designed to encourage participants to understand, articulate and incorporate the values … Read more

Visitation to Nursing Homes to Resume Soon

New Yorkers will soon be able to visit residents in Nursing homes again. The State Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before visiting a facility, and the Health Department will provide rapid tests to nursing homes to facilitate their ability to test visitors on-site and at no cost. Beginning on February … Read more