Talk is cheap: Let’s see some action. This lady did not have to die. She did not have to live the life she did. The system failed her. The Oneonta community failed her and her family. Think about it.…
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Toonie Moonie and Vêsucré were among the top 16 businesses receiving the most votes in the first round of the contest. Neither business had advanced to round two as of August 12, but they were up against some stiff competition.…
Otsego Now is an umbrella organization that includes three economic development entities: the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency, the Otsego County Capital Resource Corporation and the Oneonta Railyard Local Development Corporation.…
The company’s web-site encourages visitors to “green your routine.” Instead of sending organic waste to the landfill, where it rots and produces methane gas, which warms the planet, people can compost kitchen scraps.…
The unveiling ceremony was presented by GOHS Executive Director Marcela Micucci, PhD, and her colleague, Bhanu Gaur, who serves as the Oneonta History Center attendant. On hand in support of the unveiling were Senator Peter Oberacker, the Avanzato family—owners of the former Stella Luna restaurant—and many other enthusiastic citizens who shared memories and stories of the D&H Railroad.…
The brainchild of artist Elizabeth Pereira, the Oneonta Storefront Project is a grassroots initiative that has grown into a collaborative effort to beautify downtown. So far, artists and organizations have created installations for six vacant storefronts, with more planned this summer. Pereira said she hopes the project continues into the fall.…
Letter from Jim Havener An Open Letter to the Community I am Jim Havener, the proud owner of the Green Toad Bookstore. Recently, we have faced some unfortunate bias regarding the selection of books we offer. I want to take this opportunity to directly address these concerns and reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and understanding. At the Green Toad, we celebrate the richness of human identity through the diverse range of books we carry. Our mission is to provide…
Throughout the summer, GOHS, the City of Oneonta, and colleagues will continue to hold public unveiling ceremonies for each historical marker. The markers for the Huntington Home and Damaschke Field have already been installed.…
We all want a vital downtown business district. Our quality of life and the city’s economy desperately require it. So, this summer, we are changing the dynamic of the Main Street experience. We are making Oneonta THE place to go if you are looking for a fun and engaging experience—after work, during the day, and on the weekend.…
Quackenbush said, “Town Supervisor Randy Mowers is to be congratulated on his perseverance and follow through, as well as Highway Superintendent Jim Hurtubise, whose department recently installed the signs.”…
