Deirdre Hay is by far the most qualified candidate, with extensive courtroom experience in the areas of marriage and family law, which are particularly relevant to Supreme Court work. A past president of New York State Women’s Bar, Ms. Hay has served on the board of the respected nonprofit LawNY, and has worked with the Chief Justice to improve the state’s judicial system.…
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I endorse MacGuire Benton for Otsego County clerk. Working with MacGuire for the past several months, I have observed first hand his energy and commitment to public service. Both are inspiring, and I believe his relative youth is an asset.…
FATE OF THE EARTH League Finds Downtown Easing Out Use Of Plastic Editor’s Note: This report was issued Monday, April 22, after the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area surveyed the use of plastics in downtown Cooperstown. By MELINDA HARDIN & MAUREEN MURRAY Special to The Freeman’s Journal & Hometown Oneonta COOPERTOWN – Our Planet Earth cannot digest plastic. With that fact in mind the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area has partnered with other local environmentally…
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85 SOUL-SEARCH FOR 3 HOURS Some County Dems Ponder What To Do By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Melinda Hardin, the local Democratic organizer, hosted a meeting of party faithful this morning to discuss what to do as a result of Donald Trump’s election as president. Hardin had planned to host the gathering at her and husband Lou Allstadt’s home; (he is an independent). But the response was so great – 85 attended – the meeting needed…
