News Briefs: January 15, 2026

BBWAA Election Coming Up

COOPERSTOWN—The results of the 82nd Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame election will be announced at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20 at a live broadcast from the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery. Extensive coverage by MLB Network will begin at 10 a.m. This year’s ballot featured 12 new candidates and 15 returning candidates. Jeff Kent was elected by the separate Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December and will join any BBWAA electees at Induction Weekend, scheduled for July 24-27.

KWC Announces Webinars

EDMESTON—The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome will present a two-part Lunch and Learn Zoom webinar, “Design with Dignity: Inclusive Environments for Older Adults with I/DD,” at noon on Wednesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 4. The sessions will present evidence-based strategies for inclusive environments to family members, DSPs, programs administrators, healthcare providers and other stakeholders who care for older adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Registration is $20.00 and includes both sessions, and must be completed in advance at https://pathfindervillage.org/ innovation-kwc/education.

Clerk To Hold Passport Fair

HARTWICK—The office of Otsego County Clerk Jennifer Basile will hold a Passport Fair at the Hartwick Seminary Fire Department, 4877 State Route 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21. Photo services will be available. Attendees should bring a copy of the front and back of their drivers license, a certified copy of a state-issued birth certificate, and a DS11 application completed in black ink. They should also have a check or money order to submit with the application and cash or card for county clerk fees. For a complete list of guidelines, visit otsegocountyny.gov/departments/a-c/county_clerk/passports.php.