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6th Ward Receives Proclamation

6th Ward Receives Proclamation The 6th Ward Booster Club Playground was recognized over the weekend with a proclamation presented by Assemblyman John Salka. Organized by Bill Shue (former Alderman), founding members, families and neighbors, there was a gathering at the 6th Ward Booster Club Playground Pavilion on Scramling Avenue in Oneonta. “We are recognizing the 75 years of commitment to the community of Oneonta,” Mr. Salka said. “We present this proclamation to Frank Russo, President of the 6th Ward Booster…
September 22, 2022

YMCA’s summer programming on track, but ‘different’ this year

YMCA’s summer programming on track, but ‘different’ this year Staffing challenges notwithstanding, Oneonta’s YMCA and the City of Oneonta will partner again this year to provide summer programming and services for area youth eager for activity. “The Y’s core mission is to find solutions to community problems,” said YMCA Executive Director Frank Russo. “This summer, like every summer before it, we will work to the best of our capabilities to provide whatever services we can.” “We will offer our summer…
April 21, 2022

Editorial: ‘The Big Need’

Editorial ‘The Big Need’  April 21, 2022 What better time than the middle of National Volunteer Week (April 17 – 24) to take the time to salute every person who gives their time — truly our most precious commodity — to help others. The Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta receives a few dozen press releases each week from community groups of every stripe throughout Otsego County — organizations looking out for the environment, preserving open spaces, grooming hiking trails. Groups dedicated to…
April 21, 2022

YMCA teaches water safety to children

YMCA teaches water safety to children By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA — The Oneonta YMCA, along with the Lyden family and the city of Oneonta’s Wilbur Pool, hosted a four-day, free workshop for kids on how to be safe around the water. The workshops, which were held between Monday, Aug. 2, and Thursday, Aug. 4, taught children some essential lessons on how to be safe in the water, with the intent of preventing drowning. The history of…
August 12, 2021

Future Of Oneonta Foundation Elects Frank Russo As President

Future Of Oneonta Foundation Elects Frank Russo As President ONEONTA – Frank Russo, executive director of the Family YMCA, has been elected president of the Future of Oneonta Foundation board of directors, the FOF announced this week.  He succeeds Diane Aaronson. Other new officers are Susan Hughson, vice president; Ben Nesbitt, treasurer; Ryan Brooks, secretary.…
May 7, 2016

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