Two Young Republican leaders involved in a hate-filled online group chat were at State Senator Peter Oberacker’s congressional campaign launch on October 6 at the Schenevus fire station, eight days before Politico reported the messages on Tuesday.…
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State Senator Peter Oberacker, a Republican, announced his candidacy for the hotly contested 19th New York Congressional District the morning of Monday, September 6 at the Schenevus fire station. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Josh Riley, a Democrat. Oberacker is the first major challenger to declare their candidacy.…
“It is the honor of my life to serve as the 48th chairman of the New York State Young Republicans,” said Walker. “Over the past decade, I’ve worked to rebuild our movement from the ground up—starting in Otsego County, expanding across New York as chairman of the College Republicans, and serving the past four years as vice chairman of this association."…
“As we approach the holidays, it’s a time to reflect on our blessings and give back to those in need,” said Senator Oberacker. “This coat drive is a way for our community to come together and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors. A warm coat can mean so much, especially during this festive, yet often difficult, season.”…
An information sheet distributed by Farmer and titled “Crumhorn Communities Hub” stated: Otsego County Conservation Association, Otsego Land Trust, and Otsego Rural Housing Assistance are proposing a multi-faceted project to create an environmental education center, develop a Community Resiliency and Resource Center, and assist underserved community members with health, safety, and energy efficiency repairs on their homes.”…
Ava Calhoun (Cherry Valley Central School), Nora Drexler (Windsor High School), Nick Gates (Susquehanna Valley Central School District), Polly Kennedy (Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School), and Samuel Meador (Oneonta High School) “shadowed” the senator for an afternoon, learning the inner workings of the state senate and the legislative process.…
The unveiling ceremony was presented by GOHS Executive Director Marcela Micucci, PhD, and her colleague, Bhanu Gaur, who serves as the Oneonta History Center attendant. On hand in support of the unveiling were Senator Peter Oberacker, the Avanzato family—owners of the former Stella Luna restaurant—and many other enthusiastic citizens who shared memories and stories of the D&H Railroad.…
“While the impact of the ROPS program often focuses on the lives saved and injuries avoided as a result of the program, the impact has been in truth, far broader,” commented Julie Sorensen, PhD, director of NYCAMH. “Farm owners can sleep better and worry less about having workers or family members on tractors that are not protected by ROPS.”…
Iron String Press reached out to Otsego County leaders and readers for their thoughts on Saturday’s shooting and repercussions to the nation and to society moving forward. Here is what those who responded had to say:…
The Town of Richfield and the Village of Boonville have each been awarded $4.5 million in state funding and investments to revitalize their downtown neighborhoods and generate new opportunities for long-term growth following the local planning process.…
