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In the wake of several steam boat tragedies and injuries or death occasioned by other means involving steam-driven machines, the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to prepare and hand a report to Congress on the first day of the next Session, containing all the information that can be obtained as to the use of steam engines in the United States, and the accidents and loss of life or property which has attended their use.…
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On the eastern edge of Gravesend Bay, just at the mouth of the Coney Island Creek in Brooklyn, New York, there lies a makeshift graveyard for old barges, scows, pleasure boats and other decrepit vessels. Occasionally, at low tide, an unusual shape can be seen protruding from the water near the wrecks. It is that of a submarine’s conning tower. The sub, swept by storms and high tides, has been popping up at various sites in the area for more…
This month’s article consists of excerpts I blew the dust off of from a 2017 Oneonta TEDx, in which I was honored to participate. As I reviewed the material, I realized that we are very much in the same boat—and probably taking on a bit more water. The title of the talk was “Expendable People.”
For every decision that our society makes to create profit, increase tax revenue, or develop an economic growth strategy on a known addictive product, we also…
One of my favorite writers, Hal Borland, often referred to what he described as nature’s eternal patterns. The many joys we experience up here on the hill are rooted in the promise of those patterns. Season after season there are certain things that we can count on. There inevitably will be slight alterations in the annual performance but, by and large, we can anticipate these annual encores.…
Imagine a warm, rainy afternoon on a perfumed walk through the Tuscan valley, and that is exactly what was conjured by the return of Fenimore Chamber Orchestra to Christ Church in Cooperstown on Saturday, June 17. The near-capacity audience was treated to another deeply musical and virtuosic display by this very stylish ensemble, guided by the knowing baton of Maestro Maciej Zoltowski.…
Bound Volumes, Hometown History July 6, 2023 135 YEARS AGOFew places excel Oneonta in facilities for obtaining an education. About 20 years ago a union school was established with a building which most of the inhabitants thought extravagantly large; but three extensions have since been added, each in size almost equaling the original structure, besides a two-story building in the western part of the village. The entire system is now under direction and management of Prof. N.N. Bull, who has…
Bound Volumes July 6, 2023 210 YEARS AGOAdvertisement: Vaccine Matter—The subscriber having been appointed by the President of the United States, Agent for Vaccination gives notice that genuine vaccine matter will be furnished to any physician citizen of the United States, who may apply to him for it. The application must be made by post and the requisite fee (five dollars) on the current bank paper of any of the middle states forwarded with it. When required, such directions, and…
Susquehanna Bass Association hosted a fishing tournament at Canadarago Lake on Sunday, June 25 in memory of Joe Kosina. This was a big outing, with 33 boats participating, which—from the lake association perspective—means a lot of work for its watershed protection steward…
Recent national news reports have called into question annual charity care spending at nonprofit hospitals across the U.S. despite rising operating profits and cash reserves. Charity care, which is free or discounted medical services that hospitals and health systems offer to patients who otherwise cannot afford treatment, includes inpatient and emergency room care.…
This is the week we all celebrate, and are grateful for, our independence. Happy Independence Day! There is no more appropriate time to talk about how we ensure independence for the animals under the care of the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and beyond.…
