CONTRADANCE—7-10 p.m. Fun, social dance with the Otsego Dance Society, featuring music by Bog Hollow,with Garry Aney calling. Suggested donations apply. Wood barn at Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Visit https://otsegodancesociety.weebly.com/…
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Editorial of June 6, 2024 A New Big Inning In a long-awaited, heavily researched and somewhat criticized move, last week Major League Baseball announced it is expanding its records to include many, but at this time not all, statistics from the Negro Leagues of 1920-1948. These leagues, of which seven are considered by Major League Baseball to be major, are now to be part of the six historical major league designations so confirmed in 1969. Somewhere in the vicinity of…
Highlighting Cooperstown’s distinctiveness, this family-friendly event extends a warm invitation to the entire community and visitors alike, encouraging the promotion of equality and the celebration of diversity. The Cooperstown Pride Block Party is set to take place on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park, at the corner of Main and Pioneer streets.…
The Amateur 70 Mile Canoe Race continues to be one of the more popular among New York competitors and stages some of the new and prominent veteran paddlers. Unatego High School graduate Austin Henchey (Otego), known for his speed on the track, exhibited his speed on the water with a first-place finish in the Men’s Under 50 Amateur Endurance Race with partner Joseph Allison (Morris) for a time of 8:55:13 and a dominant 10-minute victory ahead of the second-place finisher.…
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After a public hearing last night Oneonta Common Council voted 4 to 1 to abolish rent controls in the city. Under state law the decontrol will become effective four months after the vote on October 1. This will affect everything except leases, which will continue until their expiration dates, after which the properties involved will be freed of rent ceilings. The vote came after a hearing attended by 23 landlords and one tenant. Attorney Warren G. Farrington presented…
PRESENTATION—2-4 p.m. “Creative Aging.” Art, storytelling and conversation with Creative Aging Specialist Christina Muscatello from Memory Maker. Designed for older adults, people living with memory loss and their care partners. Open to all. Included with museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4…
CHERRY VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET—4-6:30 p.m. Fresh produce and handmade goods from local farmers and makers. Held each Wednesday. On the lawn of the Tryon Inn & Backdoor Bar, 124 Main Street, Cherry Valley. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/3452391281648323/…
SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch is omelet, hash browns, sausage, muffin and fruit cups. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php…
The June 4 event will include general information about the Cooperstown area and institutions. In recognition of June as Pride Month, students from the Cooperstown Central School Identity Alliance will share a brief overview of their club activities.…
PLANETARIUM—10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Community Day at the SUNY Oneonta Planetarium.” Three free shows. First come, first serve. Start times are 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, basement of Perna Science Building, West Dormitory Road, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or visit https://www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC…
