Acknowledging a growing trend of violence against the press, “Silencing Journalism” aims to show readers the dangers of being the ones who cover controversy.…
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Ajani's book, "Tending the Vines" (forthcoming September 2026), is described as a kaleidoscope of her work as an eco-griot and abolitionist.…
The holiday shopping season is officially underway, with the Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales events both happening this week. On downtown Oneonta’s Main Street, the business district’s many independently-owned shops...…
On Thursday evening, November 6 at 5:30 p.m., the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area welcomes Lindsey Cormack, PhD, author of “How to Raise a Citizen (And why it’s up to you to do it)”.…
Based on nightly conversations with her daughter throughout her youth, this story was the culmination of nearly a year and a half of consistent and persistent work on Pietruszka’s part to put together a piece she had been dreaming of for years.…
Catskill Symphony Orchestra, Voices of Cooperstown Unite ONEONTA—The Catskill Symphony Orchestra will present “Poetry in Motion,” an evening of classical masterworks, on Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., featuring a historic first-time collaboration with Voices of Cooperstown. The concert, to be held at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta, promises a diverse program spanning three centuries of classical music, under the direction of Artistic Director Glen Cortese. “We are excited to team with Voices of Cooperstown in…
The novel, a continuation of Cudmore’s series in “Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine,” “Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine” and “Tough,” follows rock star-turned private investigator Martin Wade and his assistant, Valerie Jacks, as they try to solve the mysterious death of the daughter of Martin’s former bandmate.…
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…
Editorial Discovering Oneonta Two women met in Oneonta a few Fridays ago, old friends and workmates reconnecting over dinner. One, a bit of a Luddite, remembered her phone but had very little battery remaining. The other, a bit more of one, forgot her phone entirely. They had made arrangements to meet at a restaurant, the Indian Grill on Main Street. The first woman—we’ll call her Sarah—did not visit Oneonta’s Main Street very often. Her trips to the City of the…
Keep it local with unique shopping ideas across Otsego County By Patrick Dewey Shoppers are up against the hard deadline for getting their gifts from internet stores, so what better reason to visit Otsego County’s vast array of local and unique shops? Aside from supporting neighbors and your community, local shoppers drive the sales tax dollars necessary to support Otsego County services. “For every dollar we spend locally there are about 10 more local transactions from those business owners,” said…
