An affordable, reliable and realistic energy plan is possible, but only if state leaders listen to the voices of everyday New Yorkers, not push an extreme agenda that sidelines rural communities.…
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Letters To The Editor - Page 20
Kudos to Cooperstown’s Board of Trustees for unanimously promulgating—and to “The Freeman’s Journal” for courageously publishing—the recent resolution affirming our village’s support of the dignity and rights of our immigrant neighbors.…
It’s not enough just to say “not in my back yard.” It is critical that we voice what we do want to see in our communities. Here at Otsego 2000, we strongly support housing projects that increase the number of year-round small- and mid-sized apartments, homes, and townhouses that would serve low- to middle-income individuals and families, young people, and retirees.…
We get our beach fix every year at the Cape. We bring our own water from Cooperstown because the Cape invariably runs low on fresh water by the end of the summer...…
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.…
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.…
