This fall I will proudly cast my vote for Will Rivera, who has spent his career fighting for regular Oneontans. He will serve with decency and ethics, and will bring much needed new energy and ideas to the Town of Oneonta.…
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Letters To The Editor - Page 13
For 75 years, the members of the Cooperstown Lions Club have served their community, helping the blind and visually impaired, improving and protecting the environment, improving the lives of those with food insecurity, supporting our youth, and so much more.…
As we reflect on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, I hold in my heart the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, along with the nearly 48,600 first responders and survivors now living with 9/11-related cancers. This represents a staggering 143 percent increase in cases over the last five years.…
The map will guide local and visiting tourists who may not be aware of all of the historical places in Otsego County. Our area is full of historical gems which can be found in the smaller town museums. This map will show you where in Otsego County they are located.…
When a town embarks on revising its land-use plan, or when it is confronted with something that might necessitate a revision of its plan, it is standard operating procedure to adopt a moratorium on new development until such time as it can update the plan.…
Perspective: Common, or should I say too common, bamboo is causing havoc, displacing other plant life, not edible and is difficult to control.…
Edmond Rodriguez, my brother-in-law’s nephew, was in several Glimmerglass Festival performances this season. Like many young artists, he was housed 45 minutes away—at a college dorm in Herkimer. The lack of nearby housing has become chronic for artists and arts patrons alike, as chronicled in a recent “New York Times” article...…
When entering the country, Pedro was granted a hearing with an immigration judge in 2027 and given permission to live and work in the U.S. while awaiting that hearing. In return, Pedro has worked, paid taxes, and provided modest support for his family in Ecuador.…
This isn’t about rejecting change, it’s about rejecting the wrong kind of change. The people of Oneonta deserve development that strengthens our neighborhoods, honors our history, and keeps us safe. We will not let outside money decide the future of our town.…
Lewis Hamilton was, quite literally, the first person I met in Cooperstown when, in 1982, I came to Bassett Hospital for a job interview. It took only the briefest acquaintance to know that he would be a fine person to join. And indeed, he was a wonderful colleague and friend.…
