Editorial New joy in Mudville There seems to be a general feeling in this country these days that getting things done and making a difference is an impossible thing. When the United States Congress itself seems unable to get anything done, what chance do small groups or ordinary citizens have to make a difference? The odds are so stacked against that happening that most people wouldn’t even think of wasting their time trying. But sometimes even legislative accomplishments come from…
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Cuomo must go: Local, state officials react to report Gov. sexually harassed women STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com UPDATED: President Joe Biden joined the ever-growing chorus of politicians who have said Cuomo should resign. “I think he should resign. I understand that the state legislature may decide to impeach. I don’t know that for a fact,” Biden said in response to a question from CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. The New York delegation to the U.S. Congress, including Rep. Antonio Delgado,…
Cuomo signs bill to make baseball New York’s state sport Gov. thanks Cooperstown students for the law’s inspiration, creation STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Friday, July 30, to make baseball the official state sport. The bill had originally been sponsored by state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, after a lobbying effort by the fourth grade class of Cooperstown Central School teacher Anne Reis. The effort began in 2017; those students will enter the tenth grade…
Chamber forum seeks solutions for workforce shortage By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Zoom town hall Tuesday, July 27, to discuss workforce needs for small businesses. The participants included Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, State Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Maryland, Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-New Hartford, and Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-Schoharie. The overall sentiments of the Zoom call echoed the reality of a huge problem with understaffing and the difficulties…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 27 Discuss a sustainable workforce WORKFORCE FORUM – 9 – 11 a.m. Business owners are invited to discuss their employment needs, problems, and how to address them. Each will be given 2 – 3 minutes to discuss with elected officials including Congressman Antonio Delgado, State Senator Peter Oberacker, Assemblymen John Salka, Chris Tague, & Brian Miller. Free, registration for Zoom meeting required. Presented by Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. 607-432-4500 or visit members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2021-workforce-needs-forum-delgado-oberacker-and-assemblymen-salka-miller-and-tague-to-hear-your-thoughts-460…
Susquehanna SPCA celebrates opening of new facility with ribbon cutting, open house By KEVIN LIMITI• Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com OTSEGO — Hundreds gathered outside the Susquehanna SPCA’s new facility in Cooperstown for a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, July 17, which they say would help better service the needs of animals who are homeless and in need of caring adoptees. In spite of the humidity — one young woman apparently fainted during remarks from State Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Maryland — the crowd…
Governor Cuomo announces most COVID restrictions will be ending STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday, June 15, that he will ending most COVID restrictions affecting businesses, after hitting the threshhold 70% of New Yorkers vaccinated with at least one dose. As a result, concerts, sports, nights clubs and other businesses can return to normal operations without the need for social distancing, masks or limits on capacity. “It means we can return to life as we…
As ‘Merger Mondays’ end, Tuesday decision looms for Schenevus, Worcester By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The last of the Merger Mondays took place Monday, June 14, ahead of Tuesday’s board vote. The superintendents of Worcester and Schenevus central schools acknowledged the growing pains of a merger, but also argued its perceived importance to a group of about 15 attendees. Some of the guests included Assemblyman Brian Miller, and Jeff Bishop, communications director for state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus,…
Cooperstown Distillery celebrates expansion with ribbon cutting, while touting local businesses By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The mood was jovial Saturday, June 12, as about 60 people, including elected officials state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, gathered outside the Cooperstown Distillery on Railroad Avenue for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the expansion to celebrate what is considered a big success for local businesses in particular…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta June 10, 2021 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Otsego communities struggle with housing needs Cooperstown mourns community servant, Kuhn AllOtsego people: Father-son climbing duo to take on Denali Cooperstown & Around City of the Hills Inside The Paper Oberacker’s CCS-inspired bill to make baseball NY’s official sport passes State Senate Scouting it out Student News Perspectives Pandemic recovery period makes for some awkward encounters The Old Badger: Salvaging the Mohican…
