Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig has said that he will not seek re-election in the next election in November. In a statement yesterday he expressed confidence that the community is on track to build a brighter and more vibrant future for Oneonta. and that he will spend the coming ten months working harder than ever to … Read more
The COVID testing center at SUNY Oneonta yesterday administered its 10,000th pool test for COVID since opening mid January in preparation for the spring semester. Pool testing results show the overall positivity rate has fallen from .74 percent in late January to .19 percent Feb. 19. Repeated testing enables college officials to detect possible spikes … Read more
The COVID testing center at SUNY Oneonta yesterday administered its 10,000th pool test for COVID since opening mid January in preparation for the spring semester. Pool testing results show the overall positivity rate has fallen from .74 percent in late January to .19 percent Feb. 19. Repeated testing enables college officials to detect possible spikes … Read more
Sidney Communication Workers of America, local 14164 Acco Brands will have a Contract Vote for Acco Union members today, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The vote will be held at the Union office at 9 River Street in Sidney, All COVID restrictions apply, Members Must wear Masks and only 2 members in Union Hall … Read more
The Department of Public Service may still be working on a water main break on River Street near 274 River Street. A temporary water outage for residences and businesses located on River Street, West of Bridge Ave. may continue until repairs are completed. The street may be open to local traffic only. Please use alternate … Read more
A reminder that due to weather conditions, parking restrictions have been lifted in the municipal lots and the parking garage effective immediately. Residents are asked to park in the municipal lots and the parking garage rather than on the street. Any vehicles left on the street are subject to ticketing and / or towing at … Read more
A jogger running on County Road 36 and Dimmick Mountain Road near Roxbury was stuck and injured Sunday morning. NY State Police at Margaretville, the Roxbury Town Constable, EMS and Fire Units were dispatched to the scene. According to the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian, the man was running with his back … Read more
The first meeting of one of the three committees in Otsego County required to approve a police reform plan as outlined and ordered by Governor Cuomo took place last night. According to AllOtsego.com, the Cooperstown Village Board met via Zoom to discuss the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan certification. The three entities in the … Read more
The Red Tailed Hawk, nicknamed “Lucky” that was rescued last week after being clipped by an automobile has been rehabilitated and was released is released at noon yesterday at Riddell State Park at Exit 17, by Charlie Koop, who with his wife Dori, both wildlife rehabilitators, tended the bird back to health at their their … Read more
The first draft of the Chenango County Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Plan is now available for public viewing. The plan draft will be available for public comment until this Thursday. The plan draft is available to review on the Sheriff’s Office website at chenangosheriff.us. Any comments/suggestions concerning the plan draft can be emailed to … Read more