DiNAPOLI: ADD $4B TO NY DEFICIT State Could Raid Counties’ Coffers To Fill Budget Gap Medicaid Shortfall Alone May Cost Otsego $1M, Ruffles Fears By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – As the State of New York begins to assess the impact of Governor Cuomo’s emergency declaration, issued Thursday, the chairman of Otsego County’s Emergency Task Force is fearful of the impact on the county budget. An initial assessment by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, posted in letter form…
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So Far, So Good: County COVID-19 Free As Of Today However, Shortage Of Testing May Be The Reason, Bond Says By ELIZABETH COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Coronavirus is expected to turn up in Otsego County one of these days, but so far, so good. As of this morning, there are still no official positive cases of the COVID-19 virus among county residents, according to county Public Health Director Heidi Bond. But that doesn’t mean the virus isn’t…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 22 All Events Cancelled CLICK FOR TO LOOK AHEAD FOR THINGS TO DO…
Locals ‘Prioritized,’ Spokesman Says Bassett Ready If NYS Sends Patients Here Systems Adds 120 Beds, Raising Capacity To 300 By LIZZIE COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Could Bassett Healthcare Network see an influx of COVID-19 patients from downstate? It’s possible. In his briefing Friday, Governor Cuomo told reporters he is very concerned about finding hospital beds for all those who may be sickened by the Coronavirus. “We have lower numbers in Upstate, so we are coordinating the downstate need…
Facility Offered To Bassett DREAMS PARK CANCELLING 2020 SEASON By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Citing the “best interest” of community, employees and traveling players and families, Cooperstown Dreams Park has announced it will be closed for the 2020 season. “Cooperstown Dreams Park was hoping to avoid this outcome,” says a letter on its website. “But it is the only responsible course of action.” All teams will receive a 100 percent refund or the option of future…
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GOP COVID-19 Proposal Includes Business Focus Seward: Small Business Owners Anxious ALBANY – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, joined with the Senate Republican Conference in sending Governor Cuomo a “COVID-19 Action Plan” that includes programs for public safety, but also to assure the viability of small business and the welfare of employees. “It is essential that we enact a comprehensive plan to protect health and well-being and also safeguard our small businesses and employees,” said Seward. “The governor has taken…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Farmers Markets Still On Farmers’ Markets have been classified as “essential businesses”, and are permitted to continue under the governor’s “New York State On PAUSE” program: ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Market runs indoors at Main St. Garage Walkway during winter, outdoors on Muller Plaza during summer. 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 &…
HERE’S LIST OF ‘ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES’ HERE’S ‘STATE ON PAUSE’ PRESS RELEASE CUOMO ORDERS ‘NON-ESSENTIAL’ BUSINESS SHUT Cutoff Set For 8 p.m. Sunday; Soldiers, Police May Enforce It By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The County of Otsego is seeking, first, to understand today’s “New York State on PAUSE” executive order directing a wide range of businesses to close by 8 p.m. Sunday and, second, to helpfully collaborate where it can. That was the message that county board…
2nd Amendment Rally Delayed; 2AS Group Preparing Petitions By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com LAURENS – Due to the Coronavis threat and Governor Cuomo’s restrictions on gatherings, the Otsego County Second Amendment Rally planned this Sunday at the VFW Post 1417 on Ellis Road has been postponed, according to Pat Brockway. Meanwhile, the 2AS group seeking to have the county declared a sanctuary where the SAFE Act would not be enforced is continuing to compile petitions, and by March…