Oneonta’s Carvin On ‘CSI’ Tonight ONEONTA – Oneonta heart-throb Cuyle Carvin is a guest actor at 10:30 this evening on CBS’ “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” Carvin, a Hartwick College grad who is considered a rising star, has appeared on “Law and Order” and other front-rank TV shows.…
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IN MEMORIAM: In CCC, Bill Ronovech, 98, Helped Build Gilbert Lake State Park ONEONTA – William Ronovech, 98, who helped build Gilbert Lake State Park during three years in the Civilian Conservation Corps, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Fox Hospital. William was born on April 29, 1916 in Brooklyn, the son of the late Anthony and Olga Ronovech. He married Eleanor Hebert on June 2, 1940. She predeceased him on Jan. 16, 1988, after 48 years.…
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SAYS Frack Ban May Embolden Other States To Follow Suit While two dozen U.S. municipalities and at least two countries, Bulgaria and France, have also adopted bans, states have been slower to act. Fracking opponents say New York, which surprised them Wednesday with the boldest move of any state so far, will change that. “It definitely has a national political impact … It really has a domino effect,” says Deb Nardone, director of the Sierra Club’s Keeping Dirty…
Here is a statement from Cooperstown Mayor Jeff Katz on Governor Cuomo’s decision to ban fracking: “The Village of Cooperstown, heeding the voice of local residents, was an early opponent of fracking, putting out a statement in 2011 against this environmentally unsound practice. Studies showed that fracking was, and is, dangerous to our community and the environment as a whole. “I am completely happy, and in full support, of Governor Cuomo’s decision to prohibit the risky practice of fracking that…
Ommegang Praises Governor’s Choice Of Clear Water Over ‘Shortterm Interests’ COOPERSTOWN – Brewery Ommegang issued a statement a few minutes ago congratulating Governor Cuomo on his decision to ban fracking in New York State, saying “the legacy of clean water should take precedence over shortterm interests.” Here is the statement in full: “Brewery Ommegang congratulates Governor Andrew Cuomo who, heeding the advice of Department of Health commissioner Howard Zucker and Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner Joe Martens, has prohibited hydraulic…
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…