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In Memoriam: Salvatore Avanzato

PETERSBURG, NEW JERSEY —Salvatore Avanzato, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Salvatore, born on May 20, 1951 in Canicatti, (Sicily) Italy, was a legend in the pizza business for more than 48 years. He started his journey with the “Italian Kitchen” in Oneonta, New York. After moving to New Jersey, he started “Azzurra Pizzeria” in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He enjoyed the finer things…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Learn to make Maple Syrup 02-02-22

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Learn to make Maple Syrup MAPLE SYRUP WORKSHOP – 6 – 8 p.m. Learn the ins and outs of producing maple syrup, whether you’re looking to start making your own or a small scale producer looking to scale up. All skill levels welcome, bring your questions for Q&A session. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cobleskill. 518-234-4303 ext. 119 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2022/02/02/maple-syrup-production-for-beginners…

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COVID? It Could Have Been Worse

ALBERT COLONE RECOUNTS FAMILY’S STORY COVID? It Could Have Been Worse Editor’s Note: The COVID-19 pandemic has Albert Colone, founding president of the former National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, musing about the immigrant experience, when times were REALLY tough. This is the first of two columns on the immigrant experience of his grandparents, Frank and Lucia (Valentini) Colone. COVID-19, which hit America hard starting in early 2020, turned our worlds upside down. I haven’t been able to hug…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through July 31st, new or lapsed annual subscribers to the hard copy “Freeman’s Journal” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or electronically to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.

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