When asked back in 1979 why he avoided controversial topics on “The Tonight Show,” Johnny Carson said that his role was not to address serious issues or to influence public opinion, but rather to entertain.…
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At 12:01 a.m. on October 1, the federal government shut down for the first time since 2018. The shutdown came after several failed votes where Democrats and Republicans rejected the other’s funding proposals. That included a Republican-supported continuing resolution (H.R. 5371) that would keep funds at current levels temporarily while negotiations proceed, as happened in March.…
POLITICS—6 p.m. “An Evening in Defense of Democracy Part 1: Your Vote Counts, But How is it Counted.” Presented by the League of Women Voters. A discussion of the voting process with Otsego County Election Commissioners Michael Henrici and Lori Lehenbauer. Followed by “Part II: Defending Democracy and Empowering Voters.” The League Unite & Rise 8.5 Initiative. Village Hall Ballroom, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10239055595148419&set=gm.1488503075684657&idorvanity=624791908722449…
DEMOCRACY—4 p.m. “Public Service, Local Government, and Democracy.” Special event featuring former Florida Governor Jeb Bush in virtual conversation with four Hartwick students currently serving in local government. Free; open to the public. Registration appreciated. Anderson Theatre, Anderson Center for the Arts, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. elderl@hartwick.edu or https://hartwick.imodules.com/controls/email_marketing/view_in_browser.aspx?sid=158&gid=1&sendId=6197265&ecatid=101&puid=f6c8fb85-81a2-49b0-929f-4b54385a1b24…
We’re not advocating here for any one political party or viewpoint. We are, however, emphasizing that—by accepting any legacy media reporting simply at face value in this day and age—we may be doing ourselves and our country a great disservice.…
Today, politeness is practically anathema. No one, in this country or abroad, seems to feel the necessity to act toward others with any form of courtesy, tactfulness, respectful and deferential behavior, or consideration in order to get the job done.…
One aspect of this perennial circus that I would like to see done away with is the placing of signs everywhere—lawns, intersections, buildings, cars, etc. My wife has been a bit grumpy with me because I have insisted that we not place a sign at the bottom of our driveway divulging to all the world our preferred candidate.…
One news tidbit today had to do with how much money each of the presidential candidates has amassed. I gave up donating money to political campaigns some time ago. I would rather donate my money to organizations that focus on urgent needs, such as hunger and eradicating malaria.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Discuss the Media with the League of Women Voters DISCUSSION – 6-8 p.m. “Circle Conversation.” The League of Women Voters presents a structured discussion ahead of the 2024 general election to reduce polarization in the community. Tonight, the topic will focus on media. All welcome. First Presbyterian Church, 381 Main Street, Oneonta. Register at lwvcircle@gmail.com…
Maher, Oberacker Calling forUniversal School Meals Program STAFF REPORTALBANY Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) and Senator Peter Oberacker (R,C-Schenevus) are among a group of legislators reaching across the aisle to support creation of a permanent healthy school meals program in New York State. Maher is a co-sponsor of the legislation introduced by prime sponsor Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D, WFP-East Elmhurst). The bill as proposed, A0194/S01678-A, would establish the program to provide breakfast and lunch to all children in public school districts,…
