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Leslie Berliant

Dems Oust Incumbents from Three County Board Seats

In the half dozen contested races for seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives, all six of which are currently held by Republicans, incumbents won only three. The board will be split seven Republicans to seven Democrats. However, because of the county’s weighted voting system, where each representative’s vote share is dependent on their district’s population, Republicans will retain a slim majority.…
November 13, 2025

No Kings Protest Photo Album

An estimated 1,500 people took part in the second "No Kings" peaceful protest on Saturday, October 18 in Oneonta. The demonstration was organized by CooperstownOneonta Indivisible, Butternut Valley Indivisible, Cherry Valley Indivisible, Indivisible for Schoharie County and the Otsego County Democratic Committee.…
October 30, 2025

Otsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their Words

With the November 4 election fast upon us, and early voting underway as of Saturday, October 25, AllOtsego continues its coverage with questions and answers to candidates competing for seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives. There are contested races in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 13th districts.…
October 30, 2025

Bliss To Retire, Not Seeking Re-election

After a decade as 7th District county representative, and decades more in local elected office, David Bliss is retiring. He has endorsed fellow Republican James McCartney for the seat. Bliss will still appear on ballots under the Conservative line, having missed the deadline to be removed.…
October 23, 2025

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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