The Otsego County Office for the Aging is advising that contrary to some reports they do not have the ability to set appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those 65 and older can call 1-833-697-4829 to schedule an appointment but be advised it will take several weeks or even months because of limited vaccine supply. … Read more
The Susquehanna SPCA announced the creation of a phone hotline so the public can report suspected cases of animal abuse. Executive Director Stacie Haynes tells All Tosego the “Here to Help Hotline” is a judgment-free zone and all information obtained will remain confidential. A series of questions will be asked to assess the situation and … Read more
This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will be the first time ever that the inductees will be revealed at the Hall in Cooperstown. The setting for the broadcast on MLB Network will be the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery and the announcement is tonight at 6:00 p.m. Hall of Fame President Tim … Read more
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Oneonta Dollars for Scholars scholarship fund. Hundreds of students have taken advantage of these generous scholarships over the years. To qualify applicants have to live in Oneonta and are graduating in 2021. Those attending private schools within the district or are home-schooled can also apply. The deadline … Read more
The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is paying tribute to Hank Aaron who died last week. Hall Chairman Jane Forbes Clark says Aaron’s incredible talent on the baseball field was only matched by his dignity and character, which shone brightly, not only here in Cooperstown, but with every step he took. The 1982 Hall … Read more
New York is allowing high-risk school sports and recreational activities to resume effective Feb. 1 pending approval from local health departments. Those sports include basketball, hockey, wrestling and cheerleading among others. Under the new guidance participation in competitions and tournaments will again be allowed. State Senators Peter Obracker and Fred Akshar wrote letters to Governor … Read more
We may learn this week who won the 22nd District Congressional race between incumbent Anthony Brindisi and challenger Claudia Tenney. The State Supreme Court judge hearing the case over contested ballots set a deadline for Wednesday to determine if around 5 dozen Oneida County voters were registered in time to cast a ballot. Ternney had … Read more
The State University of New York is increasing the frequency of mandatory COVID-19 testing at all 64 campuses. All students, staff, and faculty who frequent the campuses will be tested weekly prior to the start of in-person classes on Feb. 1. Mandatory mask wearing will be implemented and there will be no Spring Break this … Read more
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY Oneonta on Sunday under very different circumstances than his first visit last fall when the college was undergoing a COVID-19 outbreak. Malatras toured the COVID-19 testing site at the Alumni Field House and says he is confident in-person classes can resume. The first day for in-person learning is Feb. … Read more
A Unadilla man is facing multiple felony charges stemming from a traffic stop on Tuesday in Johnson City. Police say they pulled over Mark Mongillo on Route 201 after he was seen driving erratically and a check of Mongillo’s license found it was suspended. A search warrant was obtained and police found methamphetamine, drug paraphenalia, … Read more