READ PROS, CONS OF EQUALITY ACT Delgado Votes In Favor Of Debated Equality Act Today, Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to ensure that all LGBTQ Americans are granted the full protections guaranteed by federal civil rights law. The Equality Act extends anti-discrimination protections not just in the workplace, but in every place – in employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations. “Our LGBTQ neighbors, friends, and family…
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IN MEMORIAM: Irma Ouimet; Oneonta, Unatego Teacher Claimed By COVID-19 OTEGO – Irma A. Ouimet of Otego, a native of Peru and Unatego Central School District teacher, passed away Feb. 23, 2021, in the ICU at Bassett Hospital from complications related to COVID-19. Irma Alejandrina Villegas Ormachea was born in Calca (Cusco), Peru, and became a teacher serving young children in the mountains of Peru. Irma came to live in the U.S. upon her marriage to her husband Gene Ouimet…
2 With County Ties Win Prize For Fossil-Fuel Fight Two environmentalists with local ties – Keith Shue and Jay Egg – share 2020 Constellation Prize for Policy Impact, for helping derail a fossil-fuel project that would have served the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The prize is presented by a group of environmentalists and social scientists from across the country.…
Let’s Enjoy The Balmy Weather While We Can Storm On Way Friday Afternoon After a cold and snowy February across much of the Northeast, Wednesday and today brought the warmest weather since the middle of January or even the middle of December. But AccuWeather forecasters say people shouldn’t get too used to the balmy weather, as enough chilly air will settle back into the region to set the stage for wintry precipitation for some as a storm system swings through…
MAYOR HERZIG REVIEW TERM Carson, Gelbsman Both Intend To Run For Oneonta Mayor 2 Republicans Would Primary On 6/22; So Far, Mark Drnek Is Sole Democrat By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Republicans Len Carson and Craig Gelbsman confirmed today they intended to run for mayor to succeed incumbent Gary Herzig, a Democrat, at the end of the year. If both candidates continue, it would ensure a Republican candidate June 22. A primary may also be shaping…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta Feb. 25, 2021 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Herzig To Retire Statistics Miss Victim’s Stories – Like Thom Parrotti’s Dreams Park Seeks OK For 2021 Opening Village, County, City Completing Review Of Police Procedures AllOTSEGO.life Lucky Recuperates With Koops, Set Free Oneonta Sculptors ‘Terrible Beauty’ Opens EDITORIAL In Time Of Pandemic Hope Blooms Chamber Looks Past COVID And So Should The Rest Of Us Probe Of Cuomo Administration Must Run…
Hartwick, SUNY Fight New Bumps In COVID By MICHAEL FORSTER ROTHBART • Special to wwwAllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A new coronavirus outbreak at Hartwick College caused the school to switch all in-person classes to remote instruction for one day, the college announced Feb. 24. Twenty-three people were found COVID-positive in Tuesday’s testing, nearly doubling the total for the month. Half a mile up the road, SUNY Oneonta has found 55 cases so far this semester, including three on Tuesday, after performing…
Councilman Drnek Running For Mayor ONEONTA – With yesterday’s statement by Mayor Gary Herzig that he would not seek another term, Democrat Mark Drnek, 8th Ward councilman, announced he is running to succeed him. Drnek, who describes himself as a longtime community activist and advocate for local business, has been active in the city’s COVID response in his first 14 months in office.…
WINTER SPORTS ATTRACT MANY Ice, Snow, Single-Digits Get Enthusiasts Outdoors…
Mayor Herzig Reaffirms: He’s Stepping Down In 10 Months, He’ll Retire ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig reaffirmed in a statement issued a few minutes ago: He won’t run again. Here is the full statement: “During the past six years, by working together, the people of Oneonta have achieved remarkable progress in developing new housing options, supporting our local businesses, and strengthening our infrastructure while continuously improving upon our high quality of life. “Even an unprecedented pandemic was not able to…
