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Time Out Otsego: 04-26-25

RECRUITNY—All day. Visit the following fire departments to learn how you can serve your community. https://www.recruitny.org/participants/ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Recruit NY Open House.” Explore the fire trucks, participate in demonstrations and fill out an application. Richfield Springs Fire Department, 34 East James Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 922-4881 or https://www.facebook.com/richfieldspringsfiredepartment/ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Station tours, beverages, hot dogs, burgers and more. West Oneonta Fire Department, 2865 County Highway 8, West Oneonta. (607) 432-1310 or woneontafd@stny.rr.com 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
April 25, 2025

The Partial Observer: Study Shows Volunteer Fire Service Fundamental to Keeping New York Safe, Economically Sound

The Partial Observer by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York Study Shows Volunteer Fire Service Fundamental to Keeping New York Safe, Economically Sound New York’s volunteer firefighters, which respond to emergency calls in a majority of the state, save not only lives and property, but also billions in taxpayer dollars. According to an economic impact study released today by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, these dedicated volunteers help New York taxpayers save $4.7…
April 13, 2023

Town of Otsego Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Volunteers

Town of Otsego Considers Real EstateTax Exemption for Volunteers By CASPAR EWIGFLY CREEK At its monthly meeting on February 8, the Town Council of the Town of Otsego considered what to do with a newly enacted state law that permits each local taxing authority to pass a law granting a 10 percent real estate tax exemption for active volunteer firemen and ambulance workers. Fire Chief Chris Voulo of the Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company spoke out in favor of having…
March 5, 2023

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOV. 15

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOV. 15 Recognizing Tom Salo, Conservationist Of Year CONSERVATION DINNER – 6 p.m. Otsego Co. Conservation Association Annual Dinner, recognizing Tom Salo as Conservationist of the Year for his work with Bald Eagles. Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info & reservations, call OCCA Executive Director Leslie Orzetti, (607) 547-4488. To learn more CLICK HERE. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – 4-6 p.m. Pack a shoebox with items that will bring joy to children as they are delivered around…
November 15, 2016

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or digital-only access to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice: Friends of the Feral-TNR, Super Heroes Humane Society, or Susquehanna Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 

Visit our “subscribe” page and select your charity of choice at checkout