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…
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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She argues that removing the term “inmate” will help to reduce harmful stigma against incarcerated people by correcting outdated terminology.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.…
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,”…
Bound Volumes August 18, 2022 160 YEARS AGOCauses of fires: The aggregate number of fires for six months in New York is reported at 183. The causes and frequency are as follows: Stoves and stove pipes, 55; Gas in windows and leakage of gas and window curtains, 21; Carelessness with lights, communicating fire to beds or bedding, 20; Defective chimney flues, 10; Sparks on roofs, 11; Grates, fire places and fire boards, 9; Children playing with fire or lights, 8;…
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…
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)…
SUNY Oneonta Names New Chief of Police Following a national search, SUNY Oneonta announces that Dirk R. Budd has accepted the role of Chief of Police for the college. His appointment begins Monday, August 15. Chief Budd takes the helm from Interim Chief William Henn, who served in the role for the past year. Henn will return to his role as Assistant Chief. “I extend my gratitude to William. He has provided excellent leadership for the University Police Department” said…
Robin and Linda WilliamsReturn to Hyde Hall Folk music legends Robin and Linda Williams will return to the area for an evening concert at Hyde Hall on August 20 at 6:30 p.m. They are known internationally for their harmony and songwriting talents. The couple has dedicated their career to making a blend of acoustic bluegrass, folk, and Americana with warm vocal harmonies with a humorous twist with insightful observations. The husband-and-wife singer-songwriter folk music duo from Virginia met in 1971…
The Power of the Pack at Glimmerglass By Antonia Mody This past week The Glimmerglass Festival celebrated the world premiere of The Jungle Book with “A Day at The Festival.” Organized by the Glimmerglass Festival Guild, “A Day at the Festival” invited local children and students to the Glimmerglass campus to partake in Jungle Book-themed festivities before viewing the premiere. As children and their families entered the theater, it was clear the outreach and connection with local youth has grown…
