QUOTABLE Governor Cuomo, From His Latest Daily Synopsis “When this crisis began, we engaged experts to model the path of this virus. But there was one thing the statisticians didn’t count on: they didn’t know how unified New Yorkers can be. They couldn’t use their computers to measure New Yorkers’ spirit and love for each other. It was hard to quantify the levels New Yorkers would rise to to stay home, social distance and look out for one another. We…
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COVID-19 DATA FOR U.S. Centers For Disease Control Summary As of 4 p.m. Friday, April 10 Total cases: 459, 167 (up from 427,460 yesterday) Total deaths: 16,570 (up from 14,696) (Data will be update daily after 4 p.m.)…
Birthday Serenade Surprises Joan Clark Family and friends of Joan Clark, inset left, surprised the foremost resident of Main Street, Cooperstown, a few minutes ago with a “Happy Birthday ” serenade from across the street from today’s Riverwood, which for decades was Clark’s Men Shop, operated by her late husband, former Village Mayor Jerry Clark. Joan still lives above the store. In top photo, from right, are Sean Mulligan, son Paul and Mary Claire Clark, Fire Chief Jim Tallman with…
Oberacker: Hand-Sanitizer Distributed, Starting Monday SCHENEVUS – Peter Oberacker’s Form Tech Solutions lab has spent the week producing hand-sanitizers, and will begin distributing 4-7 Monday afternoon at the Schenevus Fire Department. “We’ll have a tent outside the first department,” said Oberacker, who is running the state Senate on the Republican line to succeed Jim Seward, R-Milford. “You can drive up, and we’ll hand out one free bottle per household while supply lasts.” A second distribution is planned 4-7 p.m. Wedneday,…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING, FRIDAY, 4/10 Cuomo Deliberating On Reopening State ALBANY – Governor Cuomo has begun deliberations into reopening New York State’s economy, although the way ahead is still unclear. “When we talk about reopening, let’s study the data and let’s look at what has happened around the world,” he said at today’s briefing. “Let’s make sure the best health minds in the country are giving us their best advice.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Local Farmer’s Markets Open ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m. – Noon Saturdays. For the health of the community, patrons are asked to limit hand-to-hand contact, frequently wash/sanitize hands. Customers can also reach out to vendors for pre-order & market pick-up. Main St, Oneonta. Info, www.oneontafarmersmarket.com COOPERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET – Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday Market (June-September) 3 – 7 p.m. Open, requesting all patrons wash their hands before entering, only one person…
COUNTY TRIES OUT Hyper-Reach® Ring, Ring. Who Is It? Probably Dave Bliss He Wants YOU To Fight the Coronavirus COOPERSTOWN – If your phone rang in the last few minutes, it may have been Dave Bliss with this message: “This is David Bliss, Otsego County Board chair, with a reminder that we all must take personal responsibility to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Governor has ordered only essential businesses can be open. No social gatherings for any reason.…
Stay Home This Easter, DOH Advises Some Positive Trends Continuing. Bond Says: Keep Them That Way COOPERSTOWN – “Adhered to the stay home order,” the Otsego County Department of Health is advising citizens as we enter the Easter Weekend. “Many people typically celebrate Easter/Passover by gathering with family and friends. However,” county Public Health Director Heidi Bond said a few minutes ago, “…you should not be gathering with anyone who does not live in your home. “…
SENATOR’S PROGRAM TRIED HERE ‘Hop On Books’ Brings 675 To Kids At Home By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – With schools and libraries closed, Laurie Zimniewicz was worried that kids stuck at home wouldn’t have access to other worlds. “Books help you go on an adventure in your mind,” she said. “It opens us to places we can’t be, and that’s so important when you’re sheltering-in-place.” Inspired by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., who put together a…
Good Friday In Pierstown! CLICK HERE FOR WEATHER REPORT…