Healthcare workers must now get COVID vaccine Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com All healthcare workers in New York State will now be required to get the COVID vaccine with the first dose being received no later than Monday, Sept. 27. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this on Tuesday, Aug. 17, and it applies to hospital workers as well as long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. There will be limited exceptions for either religious or medical reasons. Dr. Tommy Ibrahim…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Concert on the Lakefront LAKEFRONT CONCERT – 7 p.m. 3 local organizations collaborate to present concerts at Lake Front Park. This week enjoy a performance of Barn Paint Blue. Lake Front Park, Cooperstown. Visit www.wearecooperstown.com…
Pop up vaccine clinic at Schenevus Central School will offer chance for Brooks BBQ gift card The Otsego County Department of Health will be hosting a pop up vaccine clinic at Schenevus Central School with all who get the vaccine being entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Brooks BBQ. According to statistics from the Otsego County Department of heath, 56% of Otsego County residents have at least one dose of the vaccine with still lags…
Induction to include 38 Hall of Famers Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Thirty-eight Hall of Fame members are expected to return Wednesday, Sept. 8, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2020, according to a media release from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Musuem on Monday, Aug. 6. The class of 2020, which includes the late Marvin Miller along with Derek Jeter, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker, will be inducted at 1:30…
FoxCare to reopen Tuesday, Aug. 17 Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com According to a media release Monday, Aug. 16, Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 17. A boil water advisory will remain in effect until at least Wednesday, Aug. 18. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for immediate medication assistance. According to the media release, “Bassett Healthcare Network extends its gratitude to patients and the community…
Pathfinder residents get major-league instruction By Greg Klein • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN — About 75 residents of Pathfinder Village got to play on their own field of dreams Sunday, Aug. 15, as they received instruction from former major league players at Doubleday Field. “This is just unbelievable,” said Pathfinder President/CEO Paul Landers. “There’s a lot of happy faces here today, a lot of lifetime memories,” said former MLB player and manager Clint Hurdle, who is an advisor for Baseball…
Fatal hit and run in Oneonta under investigation Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Update: According to State Police, a vehicle involved in the hit and run has been found. However, the investigation is still ongoing. New York State Police are investigating a hit and run which left one person dead in Oneonta. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on route 205 in Oneonta close to Country Club Road either late Sunday, Aug.15 or early Monday, Aug. 16. State…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Sunrise Photography walk on the lake PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION – 6 – 7 a.m. Enjoy early morning walk and photo lesson all about how to photograph Otsego lake at sunrise. Presented by staff member Kevin Gray providing tips on composition, light & shadow, techniques and more. Cost, $17/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 ‘Teddy Goes on a Trip’ Community Concert COMMUNITY CONCERT – 3 p.m. Bring out the kids (and their teddy’s) for free concert ‘Teddy Goes On a Trip,’ held in memory of Marilyn Roper, principal flutist and band president from 2001 to her death in October 2020. Program will include ‘The Children’s March,’ ‘Pixar Movie Magic,’ ‘Cartoon Symphony,’ more. Under the Pavilion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. 607-376-7485 or visit www.facebook.com/oneontacommunityconcertband/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Art Garage Opens BLM Art Exhibit ART OPENING – 4 – 6 p.m. Celebrate the 3rd entry in the ongoing art series ‘High Alert, Artists Speak Out on social justice.’ This time enjoy a preview of a 2021 in-progress documentary on the creation of a 9000 sq. ft. mural in NJ and works by 5 of the muralists will be on display on the walls. All welcome. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Rd.,…