Trolley Service Suspended Until July 1 Paid Parking, Parks Remain in $3.8M Budget COOPERSTOWN – Though the Cooperstown Village Board had considered a late start or suspending it entirely, they voted that paid parking will go into effect on Memorial Day weekend as part of the $3.8 million budget approved during their monthly meeting. Trustee Cindy Falk estimated that revenues will only be $100,000 for the year, down from $463,000 last year. “It’s a huge punch in the gut,” said…
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GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Monday, April 27 Cuomo To Business: You Prepare Plans To Reopen May 15 Contractors, Manufacturers Told: Use Your Expertise To Ensure Safety ALBANY – In his daily briefing, Governor Cuomo underscored his intention to open, not all, but “many parts of the state” when the un-PAUSE deadline arrives May 15. “You know your business,” Cuomo said today, addressing construction firms and manufacturers that are first in line to reopen. “I don’t know your business … How do you incorporate…
20% State Aid Cut Possible, Ruffles Tells Towns, Villages At Weekly Telephone Briefing By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The county, town and village governments are facing a possible 20 percent reduction in state aid/reimbursements from Albany unless the federal government steps in to help, County Treasurer Allen Ruffles, county Coronavirus Task Force chairman, said today. Ruffles included that news in a transcript he prepares each Monday to brief local officials on impacts of the continuing coronavirus…
NO DEATHS; HEROIN MAY BE TAINTED OPD Chief Reports 4 ODs In 48 Hours Beware Of ‘Bad Batch,’ Brenner Says By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Oneonta Police have been called to four heroin overdoses in the last 48 hours, prompting fears that a “bad batch” may be on the streets, according to Police Chief Doug Brenner. “Each time, our officers had to use both of their Narcan kits to revive the person,” said Brenner. “That tells…
Billboard: Music-Business Program At SUNY-O Tops ONEONTA – For a second year in a row, SUNY Oneonta’s program has been named to Billboard’s “Top Music Business Schools” in the U.S. In the current issue, SUNY Oneonta joins 27 other colleges and universities that have been listed in what is considered one of the most reputable sources of music industry news. “We’re delighted,” said Nancy Tarr, adjunct lecturer. “Students work together as artists, producers, promoters and artist managers doing real work to…
SEE SIGNS? EMAIL THEM TO INFO@ALLOTSEGO.COM Humor, The Best Antidote Oneonta’s Julie Carney sent along photos of two signs inspired by the coronavirus threat. Above, the Country Dooryard sign between Portlandville and Milford references the classic line from “The Lone Ranger” asking, “Who is that masked man?” and answers with the contemporary social-distancing reminder; “It’s you.” Inset, right: Pastor Steve Fournier of the Milford Center Community Bible Church added a bit of needed humor to his sign: “You don’t need…
IN MEMORIAM Richard G. Powell, 83 ONEONTA – Richard G. Powell, 83, passed away at home on April 22, 2020. A public service at the Oneonta United Methodist Church will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. To sign online guestbook, visit, www.lhpfuneralhome.com…
Flurries In Cooperstown, More Expected Tomorrow CLICK FOR OTSEGO COUNTY FORECAST…
One New Report Of Coronavirus Surfaces Today COOPERSTOWN – County Public Health Director Heidi Bond a few minutes ago reported the first new case of coronavirus in Otsego County since last Thursday. As 11 a.m. today, that brings the total in-county cases so far to 58, of which three are hospitalized and 45 have recovered.…
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