Letter from James L. Seward Positive Future We are at an incredibly important crossroads in New York and here locally. We need thoughtful leadership in Albany that will look out for our interests and set the state on a course for a positive future. Fortunately, we have Peter Oberacker as our state senator leading the charge. In his first term as state senator, Peter has worked extremely hard to represent everyone who lives and works in the 51st Senate District.…
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Letter from Dottie Phillips Bassett Was Awesome I had the most wonderful experience at Bassett Hospital when I was admitted a week ago with Covid. Bassett was a great experience. I was admitted in inpatient care on the third floor. There was staff from all over the world, from Nepal, Dubai, Philippines, Miami, a Native American, New Delhi. They work 12-hour shifts and worked non-stop, and were so kind to us. I was so impressed and want to thank Bassett…
Sheriff: Renaming Inmates Is Not a Priority According to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York state law will no longer refer to prisoners as “inmates” and will instead call them “incarcerated individuals”. Governor Hochul signed the legislation on Monday. She argues that removing the term “inmate” will help to reduce harmful stigma against incarcerated people by correcting outdated terminology. “In New York, we’re doing everything in our power to show that justice and safety can go hand-in-hand,” Hochul said.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Art Association Presents Works by Local Artists OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate opening of exhibit ‘Made in New York: Glass & Fiber’ a fine craft invitational exhibit, and explore the exhibit of the works produced at the Pain the Point plein air paintings produced at Brookwood Point by area artists. Showing through September 23 at the Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com…
This Is NOT OK, Helping the Next Page of a Dog’s Life “As I speak to you, I’m on my way to Buffalo to pick up dogs that need to be rescued,” Stacie Haynes, Executive Director of the Susquehanna SPCA said. “The puppy mill pipeline bill has been around for a while; we are really fortunate the Assembly and Senate both back the bill. It seems like a no brainer but there are lots of politics and other things involved,”…
The Dog Charmer Dodging Doggie Nips Hi Tom We have a 2-year-old 17 lb. Cavapoo with a bad owner: ME.Since she was a pup, we have played rough, wrestling and playing “dodge the nips” with my sleeves and forearms. We both have had a blast. Due to social distancing during the worst of the pandemic, this aggressive play at home was not a problem. But predictably, as our socializing has increased she wants to play dodge the nips with friends…
Letters to the Editor Bassett Responds As I frequently hear from our patients (many of whom are family, friends, and neighbors) it’s often difficult to schedule an appointment with Bassett. Not a day goes by that I don’t hear from a patient or family member about their challenging experience accessing care, and a recent editorial published by one of our community members in this newspaper really hit home. Long hold times, dropped calls, unreliable customer service, limited appointment availability, and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Local Writer Presents at CANO Writers Salon WRITERS SALON – 7:30 p.m. Hear readings and discussion from writers and poets local to the Catskills region. This week will feature local writer Iris Cushing. Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-2070 or visit canoneonta.org/writers-salon…
Populations Changing in Otsego County It’s interesting to see how populations have changed in our villages and towns. See below for changes for where you live. Town of Burlington2010 Population: 1,140, 2020 Population: 1,045Percent Change: -8.3% (+95) Town of Butternuts2010 Population: 1,786, 2020 Population: 1,665Percent Change: -6.8% (-121)…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Family Gallery Tour at the Fenimore Art Museum GALLERY TOUR – 5:30 p.m. Join Victoria Wyeth, granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth, for after-hours tour of exhibit ‘Drawn from Life: Three Generations of Wyeth Figure Studies’ featuring an inside look at her families life and legacy. Cost, $55/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org…
