Otsego County's Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, a staging of "Mariposa/Butterfly" and results of the Don Howard Invitational are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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The reopening of the eastbound lane of I-88 near Otego (Exit 12), the Catskill Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Cabaret Fundraiser, a performance by Dúo Copla this Saturday and the "Understanding Your Electric Bill" workshop are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
NFIB names New York State second-worst "judicial hellhole" in the nation, a new program for speciality crop farmers and a new online process offered by NYSEG/RG&E are the topics covered in this week's briefs.…
News Briefs: April 6, 2023 Taskforce Sets First Gathering ONEONTA—Mayor Mark Drnek’s new Welcome Taskforce seeks to ease newcomers’ transition to the Oneonta region, introducing them to all the resources, culture and opportunities available. Targeting those who have recently moved to Oneonta or are considering doing so, and students considering remaining in the area after graduation, the Welcome Taskforce will plan events allowing residents to quickly acclimate and fully integrate as members of the community while also allowing area businesses…
News Briefs Build Back Better The U.S. House of Representatives voted November 19 to approve President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan, a $2 trillion package comprising major elements including funding for clean energy, universal pre-Kindergarten, healthcare, affordable housing, and eldercare. For New York and other high-tax states, the measure would raise the cap on the state and local tax deduction (SALT) from $10,000 to $80,000, starting in tax year 2021. The expanded cap would stay in place through 2030, falling…
News briefs Need a wreath for the holidays? The Cooperstown Art Association holds its “Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival” on Saturday, November 27, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., in the upstairs ballroom gallery in Cooperstown’s Village Hall at 22 Main Street. The festival features some 100 wreaths available for silent auction, donated by area artists, craftspeople, and businesses. Bidders can drop by throughout the day to make sure they’re still the highest bidder on the wreath or wreaths of their choice.…
