LETTER from GARRETT deBLIECK ‘Right To Bear Arms,’ An ‘Unalienable’ Part Of U.S. Constitution To the Editor: It seems writing this out shouldn’t be necessary. 2AS, spelled out is “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” The word “sanctuary” meaning a place of safety, refuge and protection. The Second Amendment is one of 10 listed “unalienable” Rights written in our Constitutional Law. So, put together, it is a cause of protecting and safeguarding an American Right. So where is the problem? Perhaps a proper…
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GOVERNOR’S ORDER SPURS INNOVATION Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill Starts ‘To Go’ Operations COOPERSTOWN – As of Monday, March 16, The Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill also reacted to Governor Cuomo closing restaurants by implementing a “To Go” service, allowing patrons to order the famous Butcher’s Burger, signature pizza and more. When they arrived in the parking lot, customers find their orders ready and delivered to their car windows. To order, call 544-2524. “The community’s made me feel welcome, and I’d like to return…
OFO Announces Temporary Closure, Virtual Services ONEONTA – Opportunities For Otsego has announced that they will be closed until Tuesday, April 14, closing Head Start and Universal Pre-K, and relegating emergency housing services to the County, according to a release from Dan Maskin, CEO. Essential staff will be working remotely to answer questions, and WIC and Weatherization participants with appointments will be contacted. The Violence Intervention Program staff will be providing virtual services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,…
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FEEL IFFY? CALL (607) 547-5555 TESTING TALLY 500+ YESTERDAY By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – More than 500 people experiencing cold- or flu-like symptoms called Bassett Healthcare Network’s Coronavirus Hotline yesterday, spokesman Karen Huxtable-Hooker reports. With 200 each calling Saturday and Sunday and people continuing to call today, that likely pushes the number over 1,000. The spokesman didn’t immediately have numbers on how many of those people were then referred to testing.…
FoxCare Fitness Gym Closed As Bassett Suspends Visits COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare has suspended visitations to all hospital and long-term care visitors at Bassett, Fox Hospital and all other hospitals in the network, as well as Fox Nursing Home. Additionally, access to clinic buildings and outpatient services areas in all Bassett Healthcare Network facilities, including clinic buildings and outpatient services, is being limited to only patients with scheduled appointments or required business, such as prescription pickup.…
VILLAGE VOTING MORE COMPLICATED Campaign Signs To Go; Polling Issues Remain By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – In light of Governor Cuomo’s decision to postpone Wednesday’s village elections statewide due , the Cooperstown candidates have said they are pulling up their lawn signs for the time being. Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch is unopposed. MacGuire Benton, Joe Membrino and Mary Margaret Robbins Sohns are competing for two Village Board seats. The terms of Benton and Membrino, the two…
LOCAL VOTE POSTPONED Governor Delays Village Elections New Vote April 28, Same Day As Demo Presidential Primary Governor Cuomo early this evening delayed all village elections in New York State until April 28, the same day as the statewide Democratic Presidential Primary. “Delaying village elections will help ensure poll workers and voters are not potentially exposed to the virus and at the same time maintain integrity in our election system,” Cuomo said. Many such races are uncontested, but in the…
One Non-Local Patient Treated At Bassett 400 Called Hotline Over Weekend, 200+ More Connect Today Many Just Have Colds, Others Directed To Visit Testing Tents By ELIZABETH COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Hundreds of people had called Bassett Healthcare Network’s coronavirus hotline by this evening, according to hospital spokeswoman Karen Huxtable-Hooker. Four hundred called over the weekend after a 24-hour hotline, 607-547-5555, was announced Friday. And more 200 called today, Huxtable-Hooker said. One out-of-county patient infected with…
HERZIG ISSUES STATEMENT City Hall Now Closed; 50% Of Staff Sent Home ONEONTA – City Hall won’t open tomorrow, and will remain closed “until further notice,” Mayor Gary Herzig said in a statement issued a few minutes ago. The lobby of the Oneonta Police Department on Main at Market will remain open for emergencies. “We will continue to provide essential services,” Herzig said. Pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s request, half the city workforce will be sent home, and “non-essential services and…