Senate Resolution Gives Fallen Hero Liberty Medal ALBANY – The state Senate today passed a resolution bestowing its Liberty Medal, the upper house’s highest honor, on John D. Heller, the former Oneonta firefighter who saved five lives before dying in a Dec. 29 arson at 5 Walling Ave. State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, who introduced the resolution, noted it is given for “meritorious action against hostile odds.” “John Heller was that type of individual,” he said. “John displayed great courage…
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COOPERSTOWN AND AROUND and CITY OF THE HILLS 20 Inches Of Snow On Way This Weekend As much as 20 inches of snow could fall on Otsego County this weekend, according to Accuweather. The strong snowstorm is predicted to start in the Midwest and sweep up central Pennsylvania and into central New York by Thursday or Friday. Though snow will start on Friday and continue on Saturday, the majority of the snow will fall on Sunday. Snow is also predicted…
Seward, Devlin To Take Oath New Year’s Day At Foothills ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, will be sworn in for his 17th term at 1 p.m. New Year’s Day – Tuesday, Jan. 1 – at Foothills. County Judge John Lambert, county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr., and the two new coroners, David Delker and Christian Shaefer, will also be sworn in by County Judge Brian Burns. County board Chair David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Middlefield, will emcee the event.…
AllOTSEGO.com, HOMETOWN ONEONTA, FREEMAN’S JOURNAL ENDORSEMENTS The Center Will Hold – If You Vote Nov. 6 As voters – in Otsego County, the 19th Congressional District and nationally – struggle to make the right decision in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, midterm elections, a study, “The Hidden Tribes of America,” surfaces with a conclusion that has been widely commented on nationally: “A majority of Americans (61 percent), whom we’ve called the ‘Exhausted Majority,’ are fed up by Americans’ polarization. They know…
Column by Mike Zagata for October 26, 2018. Science Can Be Political Tool, And Even Worse, Up For Sale I read with interest and admiration the article in last week’s paper about the different kinds of “truth.” Objective truth is the “truth” that is supported by fact. Subjective “truth” is what circumstances point toward or what we want, based on the information we have at our disposal, to believe. The Senate confirmation hearings for judge, now justice, Kavanaugh were used…
Seward Delivers $1M For Hartwick Upgrade HARTWICK – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today joined Town of Hartwick officials to announce a $1 million state grant to fund major upgrades to the town’s water system. The full cost of improvements will be $1.35 million. “This state grant will help ensure that the upgrades will take place without a major rate hike or tax increase for those who rely on the system,” Seward said.…
Seward Proposes Extension Of Pistol-License Deadline ONEONTA – Citing confusion created by the SAFE Act, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today announced he has introduced legislation to extend the deadline for pistol license holders to recertify their licenses with the state police.…
CUOMO GRANTS TOTAL $4M LOCALLY Ommegang, YMCA Among Otsego Winners Of CFAs CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF OTSEGO COUNTY CFAS …
Seward Appointed To Panel Leading Lyme-Disease Fight ALBANY – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, has been appointed to the Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases, charged with improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases. “As chair of the Insurance Committee and representative of an area where tick-borne illnesses continue to spread, Senator Seward brings a valuable perspective that will help increase public awareness and prevent Lyme disease,” said Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, who made the appointment.…
SEWARD SUPPORTS PRO GAS COALITION ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today joined community, labor and business leaders from across the state to announce the launch of New Yorkers for Affordable Energy, a coalition supporting access to natural gas for manufacturing, power production, transportation and home heating. “As I talk with business owners and prospective employers, the high cost of energy is always a top concern. Job creators weigh this issue greatly when deciding whether or not to come here,…