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YMCA Receives Funding for Outdoor Urban Sports Complex

“We are incredibly grateful to Community Bank and Brian Wright for their tremendous generosity and continued support of the community,” said Frank Russo, executive director of the YMCA. “The new Outdoor Urban Sports Complex will provide our community with a much-needed space for recreation and fitness, fostering a healthy and active lifestyle for people of all ages.”…

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Y Specialty Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening

Over 80 people gathered to celebrate the opening of Oneonta Family YMCA’s Y Specialty Fitness @ FoxCare on Friday, July 14. In attendance were New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller, representatives from Congressman Marc Molinaro’s office and the NYS Alliance of YMCAs, and many community members.…

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YMCA Director: FoxCare To Keep ‘Familiar Faces’

YMCA Director: FoxCare To Keep ‘Familiar Faces’ Community Now Must Do Its Part By WRILEY NELSONONEONTA The Oneonta Family YMCA is moving forward with plans to take over operation of Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Fitness Center. The Y will formally take control of the fitness center at the beginning of June, but staff members started working at FoxCare on May 15. The new operation will be called YMCA Specialty Fitness @ FoxCare. According to a release, the facility will be…

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FoxCare Fitness Space to Remain Open

FoxCare Fitness Space to Remain Open Bassett Healthcare Network and Oneonta Family YMCA Reach Agreement ONEONTA—Bassett Healthcare Network and A.O. Fox Hospital announced today that they have reached an agreement with the Oneonta Family YMCA to keep FoxCare Fitness open to the public. Effective June 6, Bassett will begin leasing the space to the Oneonta Family YMCA and the facility will remain open, operated by the YMCA. “Over the past couple of months, many members of FoxCare Fitness and the…

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Guest Editorial: Keep FoxCare Fitness Open, Please

Guest Editorial by Anne Donovan Keep FoxCare Fitness Open, Please The closure of FoxCare Fitness gym is ill-advised and unwarranted. Denying about 750 members from looking after their own health by exercising and thereby practicing “preventative care” at the gym is irresponsible. Many of these members are following up after cardio and physio therapy. This gym has been open for 24 years and no is the time to encourage a way forward again. COVID times have been tough on all…

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Daddy-Daughter Dance 15-Year Local Tradition

Daddy-Daughter Dance 15-Year Local Tradition For the 15th year, daddies and daughters convened in SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom this evening for the Family YMCA’s annual Valentine’s Day Ball.  Above, Nick Brant of Oneonta, right, and daughter Emily, 14, await their formal portrait; this was their 11th year in attendance.  With them, at left, are John Partridge of Unadilla and daughter Jessica, 15.   Inset right, Tim Gargash dances daughter Skylar; as in year’s past, the father create his daughter’s gown…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 21

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Celebrate The Earth EARTH DAY FESTIVAL – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day, have fun, and learn about your environment at fun interactive exhibits, workshop, and more. Milford Central School, 42 Main St., Milford. Call 607-547-2536 Ext 0 or visit occainfo.org/earth-festival/ CIDER RUN – 10 a.m. 5K/10K run open to children and adults to benefit the Susquehanna Animal Shelter. Fly Creek Cider Mill, 288 Goose St., Fly Creek. Call 607-547-9692 or visit www.flycreekcidermill.com…