IN MEMORIAM: Carol V. Bollinger, 76; Loved Working In SUNY Dining Halls ONEONTA – Carol V. Bollinger, 76, of Oneonta, who worked at her dream job – in SUNY Oneonta’s food service – for four decades – passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness, surrounded by family on the evening of June 5, 2019. Carol was born in Flushing on July 22, 1942, and grew up in Wantagh, where she became the second woman ever to be…
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Wells Turns Back Challenge To County Board Petitions ONEONTA – Independent county board candidate Wilson Wells in is for the duration. The county Board of Elections this morning rejected a challenge to independent Wilson Wells’ petitions to run in District 14, Oneonta’s Wards 7 and 8. The election is Nov. 5. The challenge was filed by retiring Ward * Common Council member Joe Ficano, a Democrat. A fellow Democrat, Jill Basile, is running in District 14, and would have been…
ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORTS: Elks Misused $480K Bequest For Repairs, Not For Charity In Settlement, Lodge Agrees To Repay $170K ONEONTA – The Oneonta Elks Club has agreed to make good on $170,000 from a bequest for charitable purposes that was used instead for repairs to the lodge at 84-86 Chestnut St., the state Attorney General’s Office has announced. As part of the settlement, the Elks agreed to repay $169,162 – $80,000 in a lump payment, and monthly payments after that…
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IN MEMORIAM: Wendy Burton, 56; Photographer, Artist, Proud Lesbian ONEONTA – Wendy J. Burton, 56, passed away after a short illness on May 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends. Wendy was born Jan. 18, 1963, in Ilion, the daughter of Raymond and Joyce (Bouck) Burton. Wendy identified herself as a photographer, an artist, and a proud lesbian. She loved watching birds and taking pictures. She enjoyed hanging out by the river, flying kites, and having…
FINE DINING, FUN DINING From Funghi Formaggi To Panina, Tuna Sandwich Editor’s Note: Here are mini-reviews of local restaurants submitted by the Summer Dreams’ staff. Bocca has always been one of my favorite places to dine in Cooperstown! If it’s really nice out, they have outside seating, just perfect for lunch and warmer nights. If you want to a different kind of appetizer, order the Tonno. It’s a grilled ahi tuna on a toasted guacamole crostini then topped with corn…
HOMETOWN History June 7, 2019 150 Years Ago The new Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated on Thursday last. The day being fine, large numbers of people were present from the adjacent towns, including many of the clergy. The financial statement showed an expenditure of over $14,000 for building and parsonage house and grounds, with a balance of $5,500 to be provided for. This amount, after an able sermon, and a very convincing talk after the sermon, both by Rev. B.L.…
STEPHEN JOSEPH’S NEXT PROJECT After Hanging ‘Broadway Revealed,’ Photographer Turning Lens On Opera By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Stephen Joseph’s elaborate “Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain,” photograph series got started right here in Oneonta. “Ten years ago, I was having lunch with artist Julia Clay and I told her I would love to find a project based in New York City,” he said. “I live in California, but I wanted an excuse to come back here…
from SETH CLARK 58 Businesses Shut Leaving ‘Spooky’ City To the Editor: Oneonta has felt spooky to me lately. “Spooky” is kind of a funny word for a newspaper, but it really is the word that best describes how I feel about so many longstanding local businesses closing. Several were touchstones of my life, businesses that have operated in the greater Oneonta area for decades. I decided a couple of weeks ago to see if my spooky feeling could be…
No Applications Yet To Develop Upstairs 2nd Round Of DRI Funding Aimed At 2nd-Floor Housing By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – If you want a successful downtown, Elizabeth Horvath says, you have to look up. “You need residents living downtown to make it an active place, not just come in, work and then leave,” she said. “When you see vacant second and third floors, it doesn’t lend itself to a vibrant Main Street.” On Monday, June 3, the…
