IBM Includes County Among Tech Pioneers Internationally Distributed Release Quotes Tech Director Brian Pokorny By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – When computer behemoth IBM issued an internationally distributed press release yesterday on its “Watson Assistant For Citizens” tool for ensuring citizens get the information they need during the coronavirus threat, it listed Otsego County among its pioneering customers. “The AI solution from IBM will be a great resource for the county’s residents and will help alleviate call-center…
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After ‘Unlawful Activities,’ Mayor Has Closed Milford Park Overnight MILFORD – The Village of Milford is closing its Wilber Park from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. after “continual unlawful activity” there, Mayor Brian Pokorny announced today. While providing no details, Pokorny said “last night’s activities are being investigated” by the county Sheriff’s Department. “Law enforcement will be expanding their coverage in the park,” the mayor continued. “Violators may be charged. (IMO, no reason for teens to be in the park…
Plus, It’s Translatable, ADA Compliant New Website Helps Citizens Connect With Otsego County By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – On Otsego County government’s newly redesigned website, www.otsegocounty.com, you can read about board chair David Bliss or county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr., in Japanese. Or in any of 90 other languages. Also, adapting to new ADA requirements means the redesigned site will adjust to whatever the size of your screen might be, from hand-held to huge. For…
Cyber-Attack Prompts County Site Shutdown No Data Breached, IT Director Reports COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Government network has experienced a significant cyber attack believed to be due to a “zero-day”* vulnerability, Brian Pokorny, director/information technology, announced a few minutes ago. In an abundance of caution, the county’s website, as well as some other services, have been taken offline and are undergoing a rigorous security review, he said.…
In Milford, Park’s Naming Surprises Former Mayor After serving as mayor for the Village of Milford for 20 years, Sabine Curry now serves as the manager of the Milford Farmers’ Market. Today, the village recognized her service by naming a new Milford Community Park at the village’s north end in her honor. The dedication was a surprise to Curry, who reacted with tears as the sign was unveiled. The newly dedicated Sabine Curry Outdoor Recreational Park is the village’s newest…
Otsego County Phone Lines Down COOPERSTOWN – Otsego County government phone lines are down due to an issue with the county’s telephone provider. according to a press release by Brian Pokorny, IT director for the county. 911 is still operational, and for non-emergencies, Porkony said, the Sheriff’s Office line can be reached at (607) 547-1697. Pokorny believes the issue will be resolved within a few hours.…
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Otsego County Relay for Life To Be Hosted In Milford Park MILFORD – The Otsego County Relay for Life a few minutes ago announced a new location for its 2017 fundraiser, which is coming up May 20: Historic Wilber Park in the Village of Milford. Mayor Brian Pokorny and the Village Board welcomed the news. “Events like this are what small communities are all about,” Pokorny said. “We wish the organizers great success raising money for such a worthy cause…
Brian Pokorny Elected Milford Mayor MILFORD – Brian Pokorny, the county’s director of information technology, was elected mayor of the Village of Milford tonight. He had been serving as deputy mayor. Taylor Brose, a Democrat, was elected to the single vacancy on the Village Board, over Republicans Bill Tallman and Michael Strong.…
