Maher, Oberacker Calling forUniversal School Meals Program STAFF REPORTALBANY Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) and Senator Peter Oberacker (R,C-Schenevus) are among a group of legislators reaching across the aisle to support creation of a permanent healthy school meals program in New York State. Maher is a co-sponsor of the legislation introduced by prime sponsor Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D, WFP-East Elmhurst). The bill as proposed, A0194/S01678-A, would establish the program to provide breakfast and lunch to all children in public school districts,…
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Schenevus and Worcester schools look ahead after merger vote fails By Kevin Limiti After community members voted down the Schenevus-Worcester schools merger on December 2, disappointment and a feeling of missed opportunity permeated in those who supported the union of their respective districts. The final tally showed 70 percent of Schenevus community members voting against the merger. Worcester voters, on the other hand, voted to approve by a 64 percent – 36 percent margin. State Senator Peter Oberacker (R-Schenevus) told…
Oberacker: State library grants to help Edmeston, Richfield, Kinney in Hartwick STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Three Otsego County libraries are among the recipients of about $300,000 in public library construction grant funds from State Senate funds, according to state Sen. Peter Oberacker. Oberacker, R-Schenevus, announced the awards Friday, Sept. 10. “Our libraries are vital educational resources while also serving as community gathering places,” Oberacker said. “In many of the towns and villages that I represent, the local library…
Area businesses seek solutions to employee void Plans could include refugee recruitment, resettlement By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A possible solution to worker shortages in Otsego County could be employing refugees and resettling them in Otsego County communities, some local leaders suggest. Al Rubin, CEO of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, and Tom Armao of the Country Club Auto Group, said they are having preliminary discussions in finding ways to alleviate the problem of understaffing and the…
As ‘Merger Mondays’ end, Tuesday decision looms for Schenevus, Worcester By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The last of the Merger Mondays took place Monday, June 14, ahead of Tuesday’s board vote. The superintendents of Worcester and Schenevus central schools acknowledged the growing pains of a merger, but also argued its perceived importance to a group of about 15 attendees. Some of the guests included Assemblyman Brian Miller, and Jeff Bishop, communications director for state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus,…
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Oberacker To Zucker: Resign Over AG Report Of Low COVID-19 Count Subpoenas Should Be Issued, Senator Adds ALBANY – Newly elected state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, joined his Assembly colleague today in reacting to Attorney General Letitia James’ report that the Cuomo Administration underreported COVID-19 nursing home deaths by 50 percent. Supporting Senate Republican Leader Rob Ort, Oberacker called for the “immediate resignation” of state Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. “I join with Senate Republican Leader Ortt in calling for the…
Oberacker To Cuomo: Restart School Sports And Performing Arts ONEONTA – State Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, today called on Governor Cuomo and the state Department of Health to develop health and safety guidelines to allow high school sports and the performing arts to resume. “Safety is everyone’s top priority and we cannot take shortcuts when it comes to the health and well-being of our young people,” said the freshman senator. “However, it is time to move forward and safely restart…
First Oberacker-Sponsored Bill, Aiding Oneonta Schools, Passed By Senate Committee ALBANY – The first bill introduced by state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, which corrects a clerical error and saves $400,000 of transportation aid to Oneonta City Schools, today passed the state Senate Education Committee. “This is the first bill I have introduced as a state senator and it embodies one of my main priorities – to assist our local schools and municipalities when they are in need,” said Oberacker. “Without…
Committee Assignments Give New Senator Inputs On Broadband, Bail Law ALBANY – Otsego County’s new state senator, Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, has been named ranking Republican on two Senate committees: Internet & Technology and Alcoholism & Substance Abuse. He will also serve on Education, Health, Higher Education and Judiciary. “Being tasked with leadership roles on two senate committees is a major responsibility. Both of these key committees deal with vital issues that have intensified in need during the COVID pandemic.”…