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Lt. Gov. Delgado, DNC Vice Chair Kenyatta Address Otsego Dems

Otsego County Democrats gave a standing ovation for speeches by New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, who is running a progressive primary campaign against Governor Kathy Hochul for the 2026 gubernatorial election, and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta.…

October 2, 2025

Columns·Opinion

The Partial Observer: Israel’s Grip on the U.S. is the End of International Law

"The picture of the world’s greatest superpower killing or seriously injuring 1,000 noncombatants a week, while trying to pound a tiny, backward nation into submission on an issue whose merits are hotly disputed, is not a pretty one.”…

October 2, 2025

News·Regional News

Upstate Networks Briefly Take Jimmy Kimmel Off Air

On September 15, several days after the assassination of right-wing political figure Charlie Kirk, Kimmel drew ire from some on the right for comments in his monologue.…

October 1, 2025

Columns·Editorial·Opinion·Otsego County

Guest Editorial: To Governor Cox, With Love

Just hours after conservative and spiritual activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down in front of thousands of students who had gathered at Utah Valley University for the start of his “American Comeback Tour,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke at a press conference about the shooting. I was deeply moved.…

September 18, 2025

Editorial·Opinion·Otsego County

Editorial: If the Media Is To Be Trusted, They Must Publish Responsibly

Those who have worked in media know firsthand that interviews are a tricky thing. Time or space often dictate how much of the interview can be broadcast or published. Any edits must still accurately represent the interviewee’s responses. Quotes must be accurate while still reflecting the demeanor, tone and knowledge of the speaker.…

September 11, 2025

Columns·Opinion·Otsego County

The Partial Observer: To Etsy: Remove Alligator Alcatraz Items from Marketplace

At a time when many are feeling at a loss to do anything effectual about the rapid authoritarian take-over of our country, protesting Etsy’s selling of Alligator Alcatraz products is something that may well reap results. Three actions, given a high rate of participation, can effect a positive outcome.…

August 28, 2025

Letters To The Editor·Cherry Valley·Opinion·Otsego County

Taylor: We Should Be Alarmed

This administration values neither reliable data nor statistics: Last Friday, Trump fired a top statistician who had reported job numbers that displeased him. He attacked the messenger (a “political appointee!”) and the message (“rigged!”). His real message is clear: Tell him what he wants to hear, or you are out.…

August 21, 2025

Letters To The Editor·Opinion·Otsego County

Guernsey: Just Release the Darn List

Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted pedophile: a man sexually attracted to children. For years we have been told he had a long list of clients who were also sexually attracted to children. Ugly, ugly ugly.…

July 24, 2025

Letters To The Editor·Cooperstown·Opinion·Otsego County

Mook: Dueling Limericks

Cleo Mook rebuts a Waldo Johnston limerick.…

July 24, 2025

Letters To The Editor·Cooperstown·Opinion·Otsego County

Johnston: Could There Be a Double Standard?

Limericist Waldo Johnston calls attention to a possible double standard in today's politics.…

July 17, 2025

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