The Oneonta Police Department wants residents to be aware of several phone scams that have been reported recently. If you receive calls from someone saying they are from social security and need your number, someone calling as an attorney of a relative who has been arrested and needs bail, or someone calls and states they’re … Read more
Heightened concerns with COVID 19 have prompted the City of Oneonta Police Department wants make residents aware that Individuals who host parties or gatherings in violation of federal, state and/or local restrictions could be charged with a misdemeanor. The Oneonta Police Department, in coordination with the SUNY Oneonta University Police and other local agencies, will … Read more
A community heat pump system is on the agenda at the Common Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow night 7pm in the town hall. The majority of the required $100,000 of funding would come from the state energy research and development authority, with a city contribution of $5000. According to AllOtsego.com,the funds would allow City Hall … Read more
Tax season is open. If you’re looking for assistance with filing, you can register online for free virtual help. If your 2020 income was $72,000 or less, you’re eligible to use Free File income tax software. Visit the state’s resource center for free e-file options, assistance with filing, refund information, and more. For more, go … Read more
Mike Moore has been a firefighter/paramedic in the Oneonta fire Department for 14 years. This past December Mike had a series of mini strokes that required immediate emergency surgery. Since his surgery on the 15th, he has required intensive care and has been on a ventilator. A posting on the Oneonta Fire and Rescue Facebook … Read more
The SUNY Oneonta Planetarium will present a virtual planetarium show tonight from 7-8 p.m. The theme is “Signals in Space” and features four short presentations by the planetarium staff. The Voyager Golden Records, Where the V’grs are in the current night sky, alien representation in our modern culture and the recent collapse of the Arecibo … Read more
A Chenango County man will serve 6 months in prison for burglarizing the Eaton Post office last year. Jeremy Cook of Eaton admitted he broke into the post Office with the intent to steal money last August. He attempted to break into a safe and then fled without taking any money. He was also sentenced … Read more
Two members of llion’s fire department are under investigation, after a complaint was filed by a former employee, according to Mayor Brian Lamica. The complaint alleges the department behaved in a way that could cause legal issues for the village. The investigation that started in the fall has led to changes in how the department … Read more
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
There will be a special meeting of the Oneonta Common Council’s Planning Committee to be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2020 at 6:30pm. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss the development of a Housing Commission. (city of oneonta FB page)