Letter from James L. Northrup Permit Should Be Denied 40 Lake Street is one of the oldest houses in the Village of Cooperstown, in one of the most prominent single-family locations. It is probably the worst candidate in the historic heart of the village to be turned into a short term rental property. The house and location are simply not suited for short-term rental, which, in this instance, would amount to a form of house and neighborhood abuse. The village…
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Letter from Bryan LoRusso Rebuttal to County EMS Program Stance I have been following the movements of the Board of Representatives and the 911 director over the last two years in regard to the county’s paid EMS program that the constituents of Otsego County never approved. After reading last week’s article on AllOtsego.com, I have many thoughts to share and questions to be answered. The Board of Representatives, including prior members, has never aggressively helped fire/EMS volunteerism in Otsego County.…
The vast majority of us want to be wise, we want to be safe, and we want to be good to our planet and each other, especially our kids. But false alarms stress us out: How can we keep our families and flocks safe from both wolves and little boys who cry wolf?…
Salamacha: An Open Letterto Cooperstown Center The Cooperstown Center Family Council would like to express our concerns over the unfortunate decision by corporate to cut two full-time nurses simply because of their cost compared to other agency nurses. The two nurses had worked for five and six years, respectively. They were highly skilled, fully qualified for all nursing positions and very quick to work extra shifts.…
Do Blooms Also Like it Cold? Lake Superior Researcher, International Team of Scientists Help Communities Better Understand Harmful Algal Blooms By DARLA M. YOUNGS SUPERIOR, WI—Kiyoko Yokota, certified lake manager and associate professor of biology at SUNY Oneonta, co-authored a report released last week that challenges current understandings of harmful algae blooms and may help communities better prepare for them. The results of studies led by scientist Dr. Kait Reinl, research coordinator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve…
FOIL Request Results Demystify Super’s Abrupt Resignation By DARLA M. YOUNGSSCHENEVUS The road ahead continues to be rocky for Schenevus Central School District, as documents requested via the New York State Freedom of Information Law reveal former superintendent Theresa Carlin had filed a complaint through the state’s Division of Human Rights against the district. According to its website, the New York State Division of Human Rights “is dedicated to eliminating discrimination, remedying injustice, and promoting equal opportunity, access, and dignity…
𝐒𝐐𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫; 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 COOPERSTOWN-This afternoon, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a call from a concerned citizen regarding the welfare of dogs at a residence in West Winfield, in Otsego County. Working with local law enforcement and the dogs’ owner, SQSPCA officials took possession of 15 Rottweilers of varying ages. “This was not a puppy mill,” said SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “The owner of the animals had been…
NYSEG Websites, Mobile App Down As of 3:19 p.m. this afternoon, New York State Electric and Gas reported technical difficulties with its websites and mobile app and was working to make repairs to correct the issue. In the meantime, to report a life-threatening electricity emergency, call NYSEG at (800) 572-1131 or call 911. To report a natural gas emergency or, if you smell a natural gas odor, call NYSEG at (800) 572-1121 or call 911. NYSEG’s news release reads: “We…
