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Between 15 and 25 people were displaced immediately after the explosion, according to Patricia Leonard, executive director of Family Services Association of Oneonta. Some took refuge at a motel for a few days; others were displaced longer, and some have still not returned to their homes. Insurance, contracting, and inspection issues have delayed repair and reconstruction for all impacted by the disaster.…
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For this project, the entire stream corridor along the property is receiving restorative practices, approximately 1,500 feet of stream. The stream bank was stabilized this past August to hinder further erosion.…
Submissions are open through the end of 2024. Any women who is in a key position—writer, director, producer, cinematographer, line producer, art director—can enter work in feature, short or student film categories. A filmmaker is eligible to submit if she is a native New Yorker or a New York resident, or if she shot her film in New York.…
Alessandra Paul, operations and marketing coordinator for the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, listed some of the many retail businesses Cooperstown has to offer when it comes to shopping locally this holiday season, including J. Gorman Fine Jewelry, Mohican Flowers, and a variety of baseball, clothing, artisan, and gift shops.…
One of The Underground Attic’s unique aspects is its commitment to sustainability. With fashion’s environmental impact in mind, The Underground Attic encourages customers to embrace secondhand shopping as an eco-friendly alternative. From 1960s brooches and bangles to dreamy maxi dresses from the ‘70s and beyond, each piece tells its story, waiting to be rediscovered.…
Bassett Healthcare Network announces six new healthcare practitioners: Stephen Dunham, Amanda Avery, Alexandria Cunningham, Matthew Lukovsky, Madeleine Slifka and Caroline Westbrook.…
Over the last two months, Town of Hartwick residents have witnessed the resignations of Town Supervisor Robert O’Brien and attorney William C. Green, a call for the resignations of two board members, a deputy supervisor who cannot serve in that capacity due to a paperwork technicality and, most recently, the resignation of bookkeeper Raymond Holohan.…
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And with regard to members of the public attending these municipal meetings, the Association of Towns is very clear: “No member of the public shall engage in any demonstration, booing, hand clapping or otherwise disrupt the formality of a town board meeting,” and, “Any persons speaking to the Board with the consent of the Supervisor shall address their remarks to the Board, not to other members of the audience in the form of a debate.”…
As I sit here looking out my window every day, and after reading through what are considered credible news resources most mornings, one cannot help but be struck by the preponderance of incivility just about everywhere. Perhaps my thoughts at this moment are clouded by the dismal view from my study window.…
As I read last week’s article about Jan McGrath and the Bassett retirees’ battle to stop last-minute changes to their health insurance benefits (“Bassett Halts Changes to Retiree Benefits,” issue of December 12, 2024), I couldn’t help but think of Yogi Berra’s memorable quote, “It’s déjà vu all over again.”…
The Sunday Speaker Series, Social Studies in the Park, Community Bank and the search for a priest for an upcoming spiritual pilgrimage are among the topics covered in this week's briefs.…
Season-end updates on the Cooperstown Central School football, cross country and soccer teams.…
Program administrator opportunities from New York State Ag and Markets, a warning about holiday scams and kudos to SUNY Delhi for student voting efforts are among today's news briefs.…
Armed with a strong commitment to make a difference and a more-than-healthy dose of sarcastic wit, Rich never shied away from doing the work, keeping to the schedule and inspiring others to greatness in all his endeavors. He was the first one to call you out on a not-fully-fleshed-out idea…
Betty Sabella Low, 96, of Albany and formerly of Milford, Oneonta, and Cooperstown, New York, died peacefully on December 9, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Queens, New York on February 15, 1928 to Anthony Sabella and Diana (Curreri) Sabella. She was the youngest daughter…
Edward Gozigian, of Cooperstown, New York, passed away Monday with his beloved wife by his side. He was born in Syracuse, New York on November 9, 1931, the son of Katchperooni and Shooshanig Gozigian. Edward attended Syracuse University undergraduate school, where he was a letterman on the diving team. After…
Richard M. McCaffery, 72, passed away on December 2, 2024 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oneonta. He was born April 22, 1952 to John Arthur McCaffery and Marie Schiavone McCaffery. In keeping with Rich’s wishes, there will be no services or gathering.…
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CHRISTMAS EVE
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 cream of broccoli soup, chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw and mandarin oranges. 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
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