Breaking into the entertainment industry was anything but easy. Carvin lived in New York City for six years after college and in Los Angeles for 10 years. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia now. Along the way, Carvin became an entrepreneur.…
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Amongst the class of 2024, the top four individuals who maintained the highest grade point averages throughout their high school careers were given the opportunity to speak to those gathered. Margaret Raffo, Punya Phaugat, Onyx Loewenguth, and Cate Bohler shared inspiring words with faculty, staff, family, friends and beloved peers.…
The introduction of a minimum wage at the end of the Great Depression was largely a success, but the verdict in more recent times is more mixed. Let’s look at some of the key developments concerning today’s minimum wage.…
In fact, we can be proud of many of Otsego County’s residents, for a variety of reasons. Some are your neighbors, or kids you went to school with. Most are two-legged, but some walk on all fours. Their accomplishments are as unique as they are, themselves, and all—in their own way—shine a little extra light on Otsego County.…
The editorial in the July 4 edition of “Hometown Oneonta” [“Damn, Nation”] contained a jarring disconnect. It listed six factors helpful to citizens as they think about who should lead, but then went on to ignore them and state that both parties have failed us. I think it would be helpful to apply them one by one to see how things stand.…
How does our citizenship effect changes in our own political system, so that we can enjoy a fairer, smarter democracy such as our allies have?…
Think about your life. Tariffs will be added to what you pay for items. Your food (fruits, vegetables, meat, coffee, tea, chocolate) is imported and will be subject to tariffs. Medicine, medical machinery, machine parts, building material, wood, wood chips, car parts and computer chips are all imported.…
With visitor spending continuously on the rise, Otsego County generated more than $37 million in state and local taxes in 2022. This total includes food and beverage, lodging, retail, transportation, and other forms of recreation, including events.…
This week's briefs include a number of upcoming summer events to enjoy throughout Otsego County.…
Turn Two is a museum fundraiser that supports the Hall of Fame’s educational mission and internship scholarships. Participants in Turn Two each receive on-field round-robin interaction with the Hall of Famers, along with special mementos to commemorate their experience.…