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Salka Press Conference Topic: Bail-Reform Repeal COOPERSTOWN – Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. Wednesday to discuss his bill, which would “completely repeal” last year’s Democratic bail reform. He will be joined by county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr., as well as Republican Assemblymen Chris Tague, Robert Smullen and Brian Miller, who are all seeking reelection on Nov. 3.…
Otesaga Makes History: Stays Open Year-‘Round COOPERSTOWN – The Otesaga will make history this year by remaining open throughout the winter months. Typically, the resort closes to leisure travelers after Thanksgiving, then reopens in April. The resort has unveiled a series of packages and specials for the winter months, beginning with a Winter Wonderland Special, featuring a 20 percent discount. A Holiday Lantern Tour package and Curl & Unwind Special are also planned.…
IN MEMORIAM Douglas M. Sternberg, 64; Dentist; Doctor’s Brother COOPERSTOWN – Douglas M. Sternberg, 64, of Oceanside, Long Island, died Oct. 11, 2020, at home after a very long illness, with his wife Michelle by his side. He was born on July 17, 1956, the son of Nadine and Donald Sternberg, formerly of Cooperstown, and brother of Richard Sternberg of Cooperstown. Besides Michell, he leaves three children, Daniel Sternberg of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Miriam Sternberg of Denver, and…
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS FORUM Safety Issues Among Most Hotly Argued Buttermann, Cornell, Salka Debate By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Where did that question on whether to fund the Catskill Regional Teacher Center come from? Two of the 121st District candidates were caught off guard by the first question; Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, had actually toured the place and declared, “Spending on education is one of the most important investments we can make.” The other two…
As Justice Is Sworn In, Protesters Recall RBG Cooperstown March Ends At Courthouse As Amy Coney Barrett prepared for her swearing-in as a U.S. Supreme Court justice in Washington, D.C., Carina Franck, left, and Meg Kiernan led off a march a few minutes ago from Cooperstown Village Hall, up Main Street to the county courthouse. Susie Knight, inset, carries a sign that captures the message: “RGB Cannot RIP.” The message contrasts the legacy of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a…
IN MEMORIAM: Gebrail Abou Zeidan, 85; Lebanon Native; Daughter Cooperstown MD COOPERSTOWN – Gebrail Nayef Abou Zeidan, a native of Lebanon currently residing in Cooperstown with his daughter and family, passed into eternal life Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2020, at Bassett Hospital following a brief illness. He was 85. Born July 5, 1935, in Ablah, Lebanon, he was a son of Nayef and Rosa Abou Zeidan. For many years he was employed in Lebanon selling, delivering and repairing major appliances.…
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ADJUSTED FOR COVID, EVENT ON Pumpkins Aglow On Village Hall’s Porch Siblings Eva Gibson, 12, and brother Patrick, 10, spent part of today carving pumpkins for the Pumpkin Glow, underway until 7 p.m. on the front porch of Cooperstown Village Hall. Then, the two began examining the competition. Pumpkins are being brought to the event throughout the hour, so there’s time to get over there and take a look. Of course, COVID precautions are being followed, including masks and social…
IN MEMORIAM: Angelina M. Koury 90; Husband, 3 Sons Among Her Survivors ONEONTA – Angelina M. Koury, 90, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at the Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, and was a life-long resident of the Oneonta community. She took pride that she lived in the same house on Park Avenue for over 85 of her almost 91 years. Her family, and all…
