VIEW OFFICIAL RECORD TO DATE Judge Coccoma Gives Green Light To Lofts On Dietz COOPERSTOWN – State Supreme Court Judge Michael V. Coccoma today dismissed an Article 78 lawsuit against the City of Oneonta, opening the way for the the Lofts On Dietz, 64 artists’ lofts and middle-income apartments in Oneonta’s downtown. Mayor Gary Herzig hailed the decision, saying it ensure “a vibrant and thriving future” for the city “as we enter a new post-pandemic era.” In his decision, Judge…
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IN MEMORIAM: Summer A. Fletcher, 56; Cancer Claims Lifetime County Resident GARRATTSVILLE – Summer A Fletcher, 56, of Garrattsville, manager of Oneonta-area convenience stores for 20 years, manager for 20 years, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, after a heroic battle with cancer. Summer was born on July 21, 1963, in Cooperstown, the daughter of Fred Tilbe, and the late Stephanie Rego. Summer was a lifetime resident of the area, who was employed as a manager of Hess and Speedway…
CCS 2020-21 Budget OK’d By Wide Margin 1st Vote Solely By Absentee Ballot COOPERSTOWN – The 2020-21 CCS budget, conducted by absentee ballot exclusively, passed 1,015 to 348, Superintendent of Schools Bill Crankshaw announced this morning. The special proposition, regarding bus leasing, passed 1,077 to 276. And school board incumbent Gillian Spencer led the ticket in an uncontested election, garnering 1,161 to 1,147 for board President Tim Hayes.…
LIFE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 If Numbers Keep Rising In Mohawk Valley Region, County May Be Re-Closed By RICHARD STERNBERG • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com At his news conference today, Governor Cuomo made public the result of the latest antibody testing story for all of New York State. The numbers don’t look good for the Mohawk Valley region (which includes Otsego County), and the governor made a brief comment to that effect. The antibody testing indicates that somebody’s had the…
2 Gallons Of Hand-Sanitizer Here For Eligible Businesses COOPERSTOWN – Local businesses that have registered with NY Forward, the state’s reopening site, qualify to pick up two gallons of hand-sanitizer at the county’s Emergency Services Office at the Meadows Office Building. County board Chair David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, announced program today, and said part of the hand-sanitizer received will be forwarded to Oneonta City Hall for distribution in the southern part of county. Bliss said the county is also…
7 Days To Primary Buttermann Levels Endorsement Blast ONEONTA – With seven days until the Democratic Assembly primary, candidate Dan Buttermann, Oneonta, released a list of 20 citizens and politicians from across the 121st District who are endorsing him. “These endorsements are not just from community leaders across the district, they are from professionals across many industries, from healthcare to farming and education,” said Buttermann. The candidate is facing Corey Mosher, a Hamilton farmer, who last week announced retired Assemblyman…
IN MEMORIAM Richard Arthur Breuninger, 74 Sept. 29, 1946-June 13, 2020 ONEONTA – Richard Arthur Breuninger, 74, left this world Saturday June 13, 2020, in Cooperstown, as the result of a stroke. Known as Dick, he was born Sept. 29, 1946, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Arthur K.E. Breuninger and Marama E. L’Esperance Breuninger. Dick lived in Feeding Hills/Agawam, Mass., before going to Hartwick College in 1964. During high school, Dick had a keen interest in language and tutored…
OTESAGA REOPENS Resort Hotel Implementing New Pricing, Safety Measures COOPERSTOWN – The Otesaga opens today, with modified operations and new protocols that meet state and federal guidelines. The Otesaga had closed following Governor Cuomo’s emergency declaration March 13. “We are committed to providing the same level of personalized service to our guests that we’ve offered since The Otesaga opened in 1909. As always, the safety and well-being of our guests and staff are the top priority,” said Jim Miles, general…
3 Coronavirus Cases Surface Over Weekend COOPERSTOWN – The county Health Department today reports confirming three cases of coronavirus over the weekend. County Public Health Director Heidi Bond reminds people to practice social distancing and, if sick, stay home! Wear a mask when you are unable to maintain a 6-foot distance from others. As of today there are:…
CLICK HERE AT NOON FOR COMPTROLLER DiNapoli To Address County Board At Noon COOPERSTOWN – State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is scheduled to address the Otsego County Board of Representatives at noon today via Zoom on the budget challenges the state and county are facing due to the coronavirus shutdown. The county representatives have been struggling with budget challenges since Governor Cuomo’s March 13 emergency declaration, which erased the 2020 tourism season, imposing a spending freeze and laying off 59 employees…