Oberacker was a dual-sport athlete, participating in basketball and baseball at SUNY Delhi from 1981-1983, and a standout pitcher. His freshman year showcased a strong performance, accumulating a 3-1 record with an impressive 2.50 ERA.…
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Letter from James L. Seward Positive Future We are at an incredibly important crossroads in New York and here locally. We need thoughtful leadership in Albany that will look out for our interests and set the state on a course for a positive future. Fortunately, we have Peter Oberacker as our state senator leading the charge. In his first term as state senator, Peter has worked extremely hard to represent everyone who lives and works in the 51st Senate District.…
Let Business Know When It Can Open, Oberacker Declares With Phase Two Arriving Friday, Governor Yet To Provide Details By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHENEVUS – In the face of uncertainly among local business people, Republican State Senate candidate Peter Oberacker issued a statement this afternoon calling on Governor Cuomo to “immediately release” more detailed information about Phase 2 of the plan to un-PAUSE New York State. “We have been receiving many calls and messages asking where to…
TAGUE DROPS OUT OF RACE Oberacker Runs For Seward Seat By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHENEVUS – Partner in his father’s market, executive with a multinational food corporation, entrepreneur in his own market-research firm, town supervisor, county representative and, now, candidate for state Senate from the Otsego-County-centric 51st District. Grounded in Main Street and Wall Street, Peter Oberacker confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 28, that he will seek to carry forward the 34-year legacy of the retiring state Sen. Jim…
#1 PRIORITY: RETHINKING BAIL REFORM Address ‘Storm Clouds’ On NY Budget Horizon, Seward Tells Committee…
Assemblyman Tague May Run To Fill Seat Otsego GOP Chair Voices Support By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHOHARIE – Chris Tague, Schoharie, 21-month assemblyman in the 102nd District, plans to decide by the end of the week whether he will seeking to succeed state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, in the 51st District. Calling Seward “a dear friend,” he said he was “distressed by the news” that the 35-year senator has decided not to run again as he continues…
EDITORIAL Senator Seward, Let’s Say Hasta Luego, Not Goodbye He has been Otsego County’s state senator since 1986. Many of us – most of us, perhaps – have never known another one. He is everyone’s friend. If you’ve ever observed him walk down the street. Or cross a crowded restaurant on his way to a table. Or appear at a parade or fair or other public gathering. The congenial legislator can’t make it more than a few steps without someone…
Middleburgh Farmer Runs For State Senate MIDDLEBURGH – Democrat Jim Barber, a farmer from Middleburgh, Schoharie County, announced today he’s running for state Senate in the 51st District, which includes Otsego County. “For generations, my family has been proud to live in this region, to run our family farm, and to invest in our communities,” Barber said in a press release. “I am going to bring that work ethic, love of community, and ability to get results to Albany as…
Rebounding, Nardi To Explore Running Against Seward In ’18 ‘I Had A Lot Of Fun, Did A Lot Of Good,’ Democrat Says By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Rebounding from her narrow loss in Republican-dominated District 3, Democratic newcomer Cathy Nardi said today she is forming an “exploratory committee” to consider challenging incumbent Jim Seward, R-Milford, in the state Senate’s 51st District next November. “I really had a lot of fun and I think I did a…