JEFF HYMAN AT COOPERSTOWN FUN PARK Proposed Waterpark Scale Won’t Be ‘Overwhelming’ Developer, Visiting Prospective Site, Says Market Study Guarantees Success By JIM KEVLIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – It’s going to be big, but not as big as the maximum build-out in the Hotel & Leisure Advisors market study. H&LA’s report, released on Wednesday, estimated a year-’round waterpark development planned in Hartwick Seminary could fill 400 rooms. Jeff Hyman is planning 200 rooms, the principal of Hyman Hemispheric, the development…
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Will Charter Revisions Dilute City Manager’s Qualifications? Concerns Aired At Packed Committee Meeting By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A recommendation to move the city manager’s qualifications out of the city charter received the most negative comment this afternoon when proposed revisions were unveiled before a Common Council committee. City Council Member David Rissberger, Third Ward, a member of the original Charter Revision Commission, said putting the qualifications in the charter was a response to public input. “That was…
IN MEMORIAM: Herb Fiederer, 80; With Wife, Operated Latham Homes WORCESTER – Herbert J. Fiederer, 80, of Worcester, who operated Latham Homes on Route 23, Oneonta, since 1972, died on March 7, 2016, in Venice, Fla., peacefully in his sleep. Herbert was born in Westford on July 9, 1935, the son of Frank and Genofiva (Markavits) Fiederer. He graduated from Schenevus Central School. Herb worked construction and was in the carpenters union. He and Patricia owned and operated Latham Homes…
Work Beginning On Park In Honor Of Mayor Miller…
Jim Kevlin Speaks On WAMC About Water Park Market Study Jim Kevlin, Editor and Publisher of The Freeman’s Journal, Hometown Oneonta, and AllOTSEGO.com spoke on WAMC Northeast Public Radio this morning in a segment called “Morning Headlines.” Mr. Kevlin spoke about a market study of a water park planned for Otsego County. In this interview with David Guistina you will hear Jim talk about the size, scope, and some of the challenges of planning such a massive undertaking. CLICK HERE TO HEAR…
Cooperstown Fun Park Site For New Waterpark…
WATERPARK IMPACT: $16M ANNUAL TAXES 10-Year Economic Impact On Local Market: $1 Billion By JIM KEVLIN • AllOTSEGO.com EXCLUSIVE ONEONTA – A market study released today by a Cleveland-based tourism consulting firm recommends construction of a “400-room full-service destination indoor waterpark resort” in the Town of Hartwick. If built, a separate economic-impact assessment estimates the project would have $1 billion financial impact on Otsego County over 10 years, and create more than 800 jobs. It would also generate $16 million…
Trustees At Governor’s Mansion As Cuomo Fetes Piazza Elevation…
Seward: General German ‘True Leader’ ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today commended the governor’s selection of Major General Anthony P. German of Oneonta as the 53rd Adjutant General of New York. Here is the senator’s complete statement:…
Oneonta General Rises To Top NY Military Post Cuomo Names German Adjutant General ALBANY – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today his selection of Maj. Gen. Anthony German of Oneonta as the 53rd adjutant general of New York, the state’s top military job. For the past year, German has commanded the New York Air National Guard and also served as assistant adjutant general. German will replace Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, who has served as Adjutant General since 2010, and is leaving…