IN MEMORIAM: Bob Lingner, 77; Ran Carpet Store ONEONTA – Robert “Bob” J. Lingner, 77, who owned Lingner’s Carper and B&D Chowder Bar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, surrounded by his family.…
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George Saunders Among ‘Colbert’ Celebrities ONEONTA – George Saunders, author of the highly acclaimed short story collection, “The Tenth of December,” was among the dozens of celebrities – from Henry Kissinger to Alex Trebek – singing “We’ll Meet Again” on last evening’s finale of “The Colbert Report.” Saunders, a Syracuse University professor and one of the most celebrated living writers, lives in an undisclosed location in or around Oneonta, and is often seen at the Green Toad Bookstore and other…
IN MEMORIAM: Harmon Hathaway, Popularizer Of Yoga In This Country BOVINA –Harmon (Harmony) Hathaway, 78, one of the foremost popularizers of yoga in the U.S. with his former wife Monica Lind Hathaway, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14 He was president of The Foundation for the Study of American Yoga in Bovina, Delaware County, established 45 years ago. Harmony was a Master of the Physical Body and Teacher to thousands of students. He is the author of “The Hathaway Alignment Sessions”, “101…
Chobani Gives Million Yogurts To Needy NEW BERLIN – Chobani is donating one million cups of Greek yogurt to New Yorkers in need this holiday season, the company announced today. The first one million cups will be distributed to City Harvest, a food-rescue organization dedicated to helping feed more than 1.4 million New Yorkers facing hunger. The company began loading product today at its New Berlin plant, which will be transported to City Harvest’s facilities to be distributed around the…
Oneonta Police Department Presented With Certificate Of State Accreditation ONEONTA – The Oneonta Police Department today was awarded the status of “fully accreditated policy agency” by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. It was the culmination of a 2 1/2-year process to ensure compliance with 133 specific guidelines in hiring, discipline, promotions, vehicle operations and other areas. Only 30 percent of police departments in the state are fully accredited, and only 8 percent of those of Oneonta’s size. Despite…
OPINION SPLIT ON FRACKING BAN NEW YORK TIMES: Cuomo Makes Sense On Fracking This was not an easy decision, but it was the right one. Many geologists and industry leaders believe that the deep shale formations underneath the state’s southern tier, known as the Marcellus Shale, contain bountiful supplies of natural gas. But extracting the gas, the governor concluded, carried — at least for now — unacceptable risks to the environment and human health. READ MORE FORBES: In Fracking Ban,…
Fracking Foes Rejoice At News Of State Ban SLIDE SHOW: JOIN THE CELEBRATION AT CAFE OMMEGANG …
Seward: Fracking Ban Disappoints Some, But Let’s Move On To Other Opportunities ONEONTA – A few moments ago, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, issued a statement saying, given Governor Cuomo’s decision to ban fracking, “we need to move on to develop robust economic development strategies that capitalizes on our other resources.” Here is Seward’s complete statement: “I have consistently said that any decision concerning hydraulic fracturing in New York State must be based on science and, like many, have awaited…
FOR THE RECORD “Would I live in a community with HVHF (high-volume hydraulic fracturing) based on the facts I have now? Would I let my child play in the school field nearby, or my family drink the water from the tap or grow their vegetables in the soil? After looking at a plethora of reports … my answer is no.” HOWARD ZUCKER Acting NY State Health Commissioner In Announcing Ban on Fracking This Morning Quoted On ‘Capitol Confidential’ Blog…