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By TERESA WINCHESTER
ONEONTA/ALBANY
On Saturday, April 5 people from across the nation participated in some 1,400 “Hands Off!” protests in all 50 states. In upstate New York, participants braved rainy, chilly and windy conditions to raise their voices in peaceful protest.
The rallies were mounted by Indivisible, MoveOn, Third Act and other national pro-democracy groups. At issue were multiple objections as to how President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump’s head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, are conducting the affairs of the nation. According to the BBC, April 5 represented “the largest one-day, nationwide display of public resistance.” Leigh Bailey of Indivisible Albany reported
that the national chapter of Indivisible estimates 5.5 million protesters participated in the “Hands Off!” initiative. Protesters’ concerns included what they believe are imminent threats to Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and the Veterans Administration, as well as to job losses due to cuts in the agencies that support these long-standing social programs. Possible violations of civil rights regarding immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community were called into question, and many posters also demanded environmental protections. Support for continued free and fair elections, cancer research, women’s reproductive rights, NATO, and consumer protections were also on the table. Some protest signs called for respect for the rule of law and court decisions. Schools and libraries were the subject
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RSS Presents Its Vision for $25 Million Development
By MONICA CALZOLARI ONEONTA
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Do the words affordable housing, rehabilitation and low-income conjure up an image of a brand new $25 million complex?
At the City of Oneonta’s Common Council meeting on Tuesday, April 1, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Christine Nealon of Rehabilitation Support Services presented an architectural rendering of the development her organization is proposing to build at 27 Market Street should city officials approve sale of the property to RSS.
The building would include 47 apartment units, 30 parking spaces and 7,200 square feet reserved for commercial use.
“Supportive services are available to 12 units,” Nealon said.
Taking advantage of support services is voluntary, not mandatory, she added.
RSS provided those who attended with a detailed fact sheet along with an image of the proposed mixeduse building. Spring 2027 is the estimated date such a building could be operational.
The Common Council will vote on the RSS proposal to buy and develop the property on Tuesday, May 6.
Hartwick College hosted the meeting in Anderson Center for the Arts amphi-
theater, which seats 200-300. Fewer than 100 people attended. Constituents of the eight wards in the city have been pressuring their council members for months to vote for or against the sale of 27 Market Street to RSS.
Nealon addressed the controversy head-on. She said supportive services differ from rehabilitation services. What RSS is proposing, Nealon said, is “not a shelter; not a half-way house, and not a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.”
The onsite supervision RSS plans to provide the residents of the 12 units with supportive services “is more like leadership and mentorship,” she said. What RSS is proposing, according to the presentation and handout provided, is “affordable, high-quality housing for individuals and families earning 30-70
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OLA Wins Newsletter Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
By K. WAYNE BuNN and SuSAN O’HANDLEY SPRINGFIELD
For the fourth year in a row, the Otsego Lake Association has won a first-place award in the Professional Category for medium size lake associations in a newsletter contest sponsored by the New York State Federation of Lake Associations. The winning submission of OLA’s semiannual journal, “Our Glimmerglass,” was the Fall 2024 edition, which can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/39d9pvcp.
There are a total of roughly 240 lake associations in New York State that are members of NYSFOLA. The organization had submitted for many years with no award, so to have won first place for four years in a row is a great acknowledgement. This award is a great honor and recognition
for the OLA Board of Directors and other OLA members who contribute articles and photos throughout each year. It is also a wonderful achievement for past OLA Editor Scottie Baker, who passed away in April 2024, and Susan O’Handley of Central NY Mobile Marketing, who both edits and produces the layout.
OLA extends congratulations to everyone involved with “Our Glimmerglass.”
As a tribute to Scottie Baker, OLA has established a new photo contest, “Reflections,” that will run each year. Baker was an educator and entrepreneur, an avid conservationist, and an active member of OLA. Through her business, Natura Productions, she produced spirited graphics, photographs, prints, and posters celebrating the area’s essential connection to wilderness and water.
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Photo by James Herman
Umbrellas, rain gear and witty signs were part and parcel of the “Hands Off!” rally held in Oneonta on Saturday, April 5. Approximately 500 attended the rally, organizers said.
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Rehabilitation Support Services is proposing to build a $25M complex at 27 Market Street, if the sale of the property is approved by the City of Oneonta.
Village Sewer Cleaning on April 1st No Joke for Some Residents
By DARLA M. YOUNGS
COOPERSTOWN
Following an April
1 posting on the Facebook group
Celebrate Cooperstown, in which Village of Cooperstown officials announced sewer cleaning to take place that day on Leatherstocking, Pine, Grove, and Maple streets, several Cooperstown residents reported damage to their homes on Facebook as a result of the operation. They also criticized village officials for their means of notification.
Karen Crissman, who said she had not been properly notified in advance, posted, “The sewer blew up in my lower bathroom. Five [feet] high, even on the ceiling!”
Shelby Heller posted, “I found a letter turned
upside down under my porch chair six [hours] later.”
The notice from Kenyon Pipeline Inspection LLC advised property owners that the cleaning was in preparation for sewer rehabilitation and to “keep all toilet lids closed when our crew is working on your street.”
“Sewer cleaning requires the use of high pressure water to flush sewer mains,” the notice continued. “This creates a pressure differential in the sewer main that normally escapes through the roof vent in your sewer connection. Under unusual circumstances, it is possible for this pressure differential to push the contents of your sewer trap into your sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, etc.”
The notice also advised residents that they could
put towels on the floor around toilets and cover interior plumbing drains to contain any backflow. However, some residents feel even this information was misleading.
“My entire lower level bathroom floor is ruined, as well as a box of brand new flooring,” Heller posted on Facebook. “This was nothing that a couple of towels would have fixed.”
An April 2 e-mail communication from Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh stated:
“The village is addressing an inflow and infiltration issue which is placing an undue burden on our Waste Water Treatment Plant. In essence, the gallons processed by our WWTP far exceed the gallons introduced to the system by our Water Department. This can be a result of water infiltra-
tion into sanitary lines, or additional ground water added to the system by sump pumps and storm drains illegally connected to the sewer system.
“The Environmental Facilities Corporation provided an engineering grant to the village to locate areas of infiltration, by using camera televising, flow and smoke testing, and flow isolation/dye tracers,” Tillapaugh continued.
“This evaluation is in support of a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation required inflow and infiltration program. By analyzing the data, the engineering firm hired under the grant will recommend and prioritize improvements to sanitary lines. The improvements will provide further water quality protection measures for the
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Regarding the damage to village properties
Tillapaugh said, “The camera televising firm, subcontracted by the engineers, utilized a hydro jetter to clear lines for effective camera imaging. In a few locations, this resulted in sewer back-up issues.”
Tillapaugh said residents who were affected were told to submit any invoices for cleaning services to the village Water and Sewer Board.
“The Water and Sewer Board will make reimbursement recommendations to the Board of Trustees,” she explained.
In total, more than 10,000 feet of sewer line was inspected on 13 streets in the village. Five of those—Grove, Leatherstocking, Maple and West Beaver streets, and Pine Boulevard— required cleaning and jetting, according to Tillapaugh.
“All camera work (the televising of sewer
lines) by the subcontracted camera firm was completed Monday,” Tillapaugh said in an email on Tuesday, April 8. “If the lines required cleaning in order to get images, notices informing the occupants of the camera work were delivered to residences in advance of working on their street.”
Tillapaugh clarified that sewage did back up on a couple homes on the Pine Boulevard line and in one location on Leatherstocking Street.
“The Water and Sewer Board will discuss adjustments, and the Board of Trustees will approve any adjustments,” Tillapaugh said. “Residents who feel they were affected should submit invoices for issues incurred.”
Tillapaugh pointed out that the calendar of events is posted on the main page of the village website, https://www. cooperstownny.org/, and includes all meeting dates.
Town Officials Call Emergency Meeting To Address Concerns
By DARLA M. YOUNGS
HARTWICK
Town of Hartwick Councilmember Bryan LoRusso reached out to the New York State Department of Health last week, following reports from a resident who has questioned the health and safety of the town’s water system.
“I am writing today out of concern as it relates to the current condition of the water tank servicing the Town of Hartwick’s Water District, which is located at 180 East Hill Road, Hartwick, NY,” LoRusso’s letter reads.
“As a Town of Hartwick Board Member, I am concerned about the health and safety of our town’s water system and our residents who reside in the District and use the water.
“Please take a look at the picture taken recently at the Town’s water tank. I am having a hard time believing this is healthy, and I would like not only to know if this should be shut down but also what remediation needs to take place to clean this up. Will the DOH please step in and inspect this structure and make
recommendations?”
LoRusso shared a photograph on Facebook last week taken of the inside of the water supply building by what he calls a “whistleblower.”
“Can I offer you a cup of mold?” he asked in a message to “The Freeman’s Journal.”
As of Tuesday, April 8, LoRusso had not heard back himself from the Department of Health, but Interim Town Supervisor Connie Haney released the following statement on Friday, April 4 in response to an e-mail inquiry sent to all town officials:
“I have personally spoken with the Lead Engineer at the DOH and he has confirmed that our water is safe for consumption. There is NO cause for alarm. Our water operator and deputy have been involved with the DOH to address structural concerns at the water shed for some time.”
Town Councilmember Chris Briggs is Hartwick’s water supply administrator, whose responsibilities include checking and testing the water monthly for quality and maintaining the wells and pumps, according to the town’s website.
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Haney was appointed interim town supervisor unanimously by Hartwick Councilmembers Briggs, LoRusso, Bruce Markusen and Tom Murphy in January, and continues to navigate the divide between the four officials, who have been at loggerheads since last fall.
Those with questions or concerns can contact Haney at supervisor@ hartwickny.gov.
Spring Sports Start Strong
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown softball opened its season with an 8-3 win against Herkimer on Wednesday, April 2. Senior Emmy Lippitt struck out 12 batters, giving up eight hits, and went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a double and an RBI. Junior Katie Crippen drove in two runs with a double in the second inning. The game was shortened to six innings due to a hailstorm.
Lippitt struck out eight more batters and gave up three earned runs and eight hits in the Hawkeyes’ 5-3 win over Sauquoit Valley on Monday, April 7. Cooperstown recovered from a 3-2 deficit with a three-run fifth inning. Crippen stole four bases, including one in the fifth inning that put her in scoring position for senior Grace Sperry’s RBI double.
The baseball team fell 4-3 to Frankfort-Schuyler in the hail on opening day, Wednesday, April 2. Junior Joey Paterno struck out five in four innings and gave up four hits and two earned runs. Junior Christian Lawson held the Scarlet Knights hitless for two innings in relief. Sophomore Brody Murdock hit a double, and freshman Braden Rawitch and sophomore Elijah McCaffrey each had singles.
Cooperstown’s tennis team defeated Sauquoit 4-1 in a Division I match on Thursday, April 3. Freshman Henry Ayers and senior Owen Marling won first and second singles in straight sets. Alfred Hom fell to another eighth-grader in third singles. Junior Bianca Adam and senior Lexi Wolfe, and sophomore Hayden Spencer and eighth-grader Micah Raffo won their doubles matches.
The Hawkeyes swept Holland Patent 5-0 at home on Friday, April 4 without losing a set. Cooperstown stands at 2-0 for the season.
CCE Announces Events
COOPERSTOWN—Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold two animal biosecurity seminars to demonstrate pest and pathogen control measures for livestock. The first will be held at the Otsego County CCE, 123 Lake Street in Cooperstown, from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, followed by a
second at 173 South Grand Street in Cobleskill from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17. There will also be Zoom options for remote attendance. Register at reg.cce.cornell.edu/Animal_Biosecurity_243 or by calling (518) 234-4304, extension 119.
There will be plant biosecurity seminars in Cooperstown and Cobleskill from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 and from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, respectively. Register at reg.cce.cornell.edu/Plant_Biosecurity_243 or by calling. Additionally, there will be an Intro to Swine Production class from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at 5657 State Route 5 in Herkimer. For a full list of events, visit https://cceschoharie-otsego.org/.
CAA Exhibits Open This Week
COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Art Association’s spring season will begin with two new exhibits on display from April 12 through May 7. “Figurative Connections,” in Gallery A, is a retrospective of printwork and paintings by Scott Magin, 2023 Regional Juried Art Show winner. Sasha Glinski’s “From Backyard to Bog,” featuring landscape oil paintings including many vistas from Otsego County, will be displayed in Gallery B. The exhibits will share an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. There will be a Meet the Artist event with Glinski from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3.
The Cooperstown Central School District Art Exhibit will be on display from April 26 through May 9 in the Village Hall Ballroom. Art and Music Night, the popular annual opening reception, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 25.
Presbyterians Co-host Forum
COOPERSTOWN—First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown was one of 83 local co-hosts in communities across the U.S. for the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on Thursday, March 27. More than 2,000 faith leaders, advocates and community members participated in this landmark gathering for bold, faith-based climate action. The forum featured more than 18 keynote speakers, including renowned
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scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall and U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock. For more information, or to view the forum agenda, visit nationalfaithandclimateforum.org.
Hawks Named to All-District
ONEONTA—Three members of the Hartwick College women’s swimming and diving team earned places on the College Sports Communicators’ Academic All-District Team, requiring a grade point average of 3.5 or better and participation in at least five meets, or a top eight rank in championships. Junior Courtney Pierce of Fulton, sophomore Anna Bischoff of Oneonta, and sophomore Allison Neelands were honored.
Weatherization Workshop Set
MIDDLEBURGH—The Mohawk Valley Clean Energy Hub will hold an Energy Education Weatherization workshop at Middleburgh Library, 323 Main Street, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. The free, hands-on class will demonstrate a variety of methods for improving home heating and cooling efficiency. All guests will receive free meals and weatherization kits. Seats are limited and registration is required at mohawkvalleyenergychoices. org/events. For more information, contact maf396@ cornell.edu or (518) 234-4304, extension 114.
Price Chopper Holds Pet Drive
SCHENECTADY—Price Chopper and Market 32 will hold their annual Pet Food and Supply Drive at all locations from April 1-30. Guests are encouraged to purchase high-demand pet food and supply products and place them in designated shopping carts at the front of each store. All donations will support local animal protective agencies.
Artists Featured in Final Show
ONEONTA—SUNY Oneonta’s spring Artistsin-Residence program will culminate in a final
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EDITORIaL
Can AI Be Impartial When the National News Media Isn’t?
It’s no secret that Americans’ trust in today’s national news media has dropped significantly in recent years. According to a Gallup Blog written by Megan Brenan and Lydia Saad, published on February 27 of this year, Americans’ trust in the mass media is at its lowest point in more than five decades (https://news.gallup.com/opinion/ gallup/657239/five-key-insights-americans-viewsnews-media.aspx).
The authors state that about one third of U.S. adults say they have no trust at all in the mass media, and generational patterns don’t bode well for media trust moving forward. In fact, Gallup found that national confidence in newspaper and television news ranks slightly higher than our confidence in Congress, which is at the very bottom of the list. Print news professions rank slightly higher in perceived honesty and ethics than the television media, but that’s not saying much. Studies released by the Pew Research Center and Reuters Institute are in agreement that Americans lack confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public.
The bottom line: The perception that our news media coverage prioritizes accuracy and fairness, and that journalists report the news minus potential biases and sensationalism, is waning and continues to drop.
With this in mind, and because so many people are now turning to AI for assistance in both research and content creation, we thought it would be interesting to see how balanced and accurate AI platforms may be when asked to write an impartial 200-word essay on the state of American politics in 2025. Here is what AI had to say:
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
The state of American politics in 2025 reflects a complex and polarized landscape, characterized by sharp ideological divides and heightened partisan tensions. Political discourse has become increasingly polarized, with the two major parties—the Republicans and Democrats—exhibiting contrasting visions for the nation’s future. On one hand, the Republican Party is wrestling with its identity, facing a struggle between traditional conservatives and populist factions that have gained influence in recent years. Meanwhile, the Democratic
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Party grapples with maintaining unity amid diverse progressive factions advocating for varying levels of social, economic, and environmental reforms.
In the wake of the 2024 elections, Americans continue to experience significant divisions on issues like healthcare, climate change, racial justice, and economic inequality. Social media and misinformation have amplified these divisions, making it more challenging to foster constructive dialogue and cooperation across party lines. The influence of money in politics remains a contentious issue, with both parties facing criticism over the role of corporate interests in shaping policy.
Despite these challenges, there are ongoing efforts for bipartisan cooperation, particularly in areas like infrastructure and criminal justice reform. However, the broader political environment remains contentious, as trust in institutions continues to erode, leaving many Americans disillusioned with the political process. In this complex and evolving landscape, the future of American politics remains uncertain.
Gemini (Google)
The American political landscape in 2025 is characterized by deep polarization and a heightened sense of political urgency. Key factors shaping this environment include the lingering effects of recent elections, and the ongoing debates surrounding social, economic, and cultural issues.
One prominent development is the focus on “Project 2025,” a plan by conservative groups to reshape the executive branch. This initiative has ignited fierce debate, with proponents arguing for streamlined government and critics expressing concerns about potential overreach. This project is a focal point of many political discussions.
Economic concerns, such as inflation and economic inequality, continue to drive political discourse. Immigration and border security remain highly contentious issues, with significant policy implications. Furthermore, social issues, including debates over reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights, contribute to the nation’s political divide.
The political climate is also influenced by the role of media and technology, with social media
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platforms playing a significant role in shaping public opinion and political discourse. These factors combine to create a complex and dynamic political environment, where partisan divisions are prominent, and the stakes of political decisions are perceived as exceptionally high.
AI Essay Writer (the good ai)
As of 2025, American politics is characterized by a complex interplay of ideological divisions, electoral dynamics, and societal challenges. The political landscape remains polarized, with the two major parties—Democrats and Republicans— exhibiting stark contrasts in their policy priorities and voter appeal. This polarization has been exacerbated by the rise of social media as a platform for political discourse, which often amplifies extreme viewpoints while marginalizing moderate voices.
In addition to ideological divides, the impact of demographic changes on electoral outcomes cannot be overlooked. The increasing diversity of the electorate has led to shifts in party strategies, as both parties seek to engage younger voters and minority groups. This engagement is evident in campaign rhetoric and policy proposals that prioritize issues such as climate change, racial justice, and economic inequality. However, these efforts are often met with resistance from established party bases that may prioritize traditional values or economic conservatism.
The state of American politics in 2025 also reflects ongoing challenges related to governance and public trust. Legislative gridlock remains a significant issue, hindering effective policymaking on pressing matters such as healthcare reform and immigration policy. As citizens grow increasingly disillusioned with political institutions, there is a palpable call for more transparency and accountability from elected officials. Ultimately, the trajectory of American politics will depend on how these dynamics evolve in response to both internal pressures and external influences.
So how did AI do? Is it more, or less, accurate than the national media? And which platform sums it up the best? You be the judge.
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Made in America: Worth the Wait?
I recently purchased a very nice, well designed, compact, modern, ion producing, high speed, foldable, wall mountable, travel hair dryer for $34.00 on Amazon.
I chose it from a very wide selection that varied widely in price. They were almost all made in China.
‘Tariffying’ Repurcussions
The Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania has an undergraduate school that the current occupant of the White House attended, and a graduate program, where I went. The graduate program requires that you either have worked in business or served in the military to enroll and you have to pass a calculus test. The undergraduate program is basically a trade school. A good one, but one that does not get into the technicalities of macroeconomics like, for instance, reciprocal tariffs.
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Little did I know that if I was willing to wait for Trump’s tariffs to right the wrongs in the world economy, and for hair dryer factories to move to our country, and for American workers to have high-paying jobs making hair dryers, the same great wide selection of hair dryers, made in America, will then be available with double the quality, and at half the price. How lucky can I get?
James R. Dean Cooperstown
The Poetry of the National Debt
Consider the math. If we reimburse our treasury at the rate of $186,000.00 per second, the speed of light, it will take more than six years to reduce our current $36 trillion debt to zero.
With our 36 trillion-dollar debt growing And our 6 billion-dollar daily fees never slowing, We can postpone foreclosure By reducing exposure Or cringe as we keep over-owing.
Waldo Johnston Vero Beach, FL and Cooperstown
That other guy, the Wharton undergrad, has consistently misled people about who actually pays a tariff, implying that the other country pays the tariff. He even proposed creating an “External Revenue Service” to collect the tariff tax overseas. Alas, it doesn’t work that way. The importer pays the tax to the (defunded) IRS and passes the cost along to the manufacturer, retailer, and consumer.
The Wharton undergrad in the White House, the one that didn’t work, serve in the military or pass the calculus test, evidently doesn’t know how to calculate a tariff tax—which is the cost differential of producing a product in the U.S. versus the cost of producing it in another country. That difference in production costs is added to the imported product as a tax in order to make it more costly than the U.S.-produced product, so that the U.S.-made
product costs less than the import. The net effect is that it drives the price of the product up by the extra cost of making the product in the U.S. That’s why real tariffs—not MAGA Dream Time Tariffs—vary by product, such as steel, aluminum or automobiles, as well as by source country. This is all evidently too complicated for the Wharton undergrad to comprehend. His tariff formula is a simple function of the gross trade imbalance between the U.S. and the other country, such that if the U.S. imports more than it exports to a country, the tariff is based on the percentage of the relative trade imbalance, not on the relative cost of manufacturing the product— or whether the product is made in the U.S. Ostensibly, this is intended to equalize trade imbalances—to force foreigners to buy more U.S. products to increase U.S. exports and/or to make the foreign products more expensive in the U.S., reducing imports. As a practical matter, this protectionist approach won’t work because foreigners will not buy U.S. products that they don’t want or can’t afford and U.S. consumers will pay more for products that are not made in the U.S. as well as for products that cost more to make in the U.S.—which is about everything except soybeans, guns, and monster trucks.
To put it rather uncharitably, his followers have no clue about the negative economic impact of the Wharton Undergraduate Tariff Formula.
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110 YEARs AGo
About fifty girls were present at the Woman’s Club saturday afternoon for the organization of a “Little Mothers League” for instruction in the duties of mothers designed to make them helpful to their mothers and capable when older grown. The organization of the League was undertaken by the Girls’ Welfare Committee of the club of which Mrs. Edson J. Farley is chairman. The class selected Miss Mildred Thurston as President and Miss Mabel Phelps as secretary. The instruction of the class will be under the direction of an honorary president and an assistant. The first regular session of the class will on saturday next at 3 o’clock. All girls over 10 years of age who are interested are invited to be present and join.
April 1915
90 YEARs AGo
Radio is credited with having done more to help police apprehend criminals that almost any one other modern scientific development. on Monday, station W8XDI of the oneonta Police Department started broadcasting operations. The two-way radio-telephone service will increase the efficiency of the local department as it will permit constant communication between police headquarters and prowl cars patrolling in the city. A sending and receiving set has been installed in each prowl car. Call letters for the cars will be W8XDJ and W8XDK. There are seven tubes in the car units while the transmitter in headquarters is equipped with 10 tubes. A vertical antenna will be erected atop the municipal building. only a few cities in the country possess the two-way service which police officials claim is powerful enough to send and receive messages within a seven-mile radius.
April 1935
70 YEARs AGo
Fashion—Petticoat fever rages higher than ever before. Never before has there been such a sea of swirling nylons, crisp, embroidered cottons, and triple-tiered lace and taffeta novelties. These frothy, flirtatious petti-skirts make every woman wearer feel just a little more feminine, a little more “femme fatale.” Hence, today’s wardrobes blossom with not one petticoat, but three and five and even more when the budget permits. The slim, boyish fashion silhouette that followed WW I finished petticoats for many years. Rustling skirts became a memory and straightline princess slips moved into favor. It wasn’t until 1947 when Dior popularized the “New Look” that interest was revived in petticoats. This interest in petticoats has mounted each season since until now, in 1955, the tempestuous petticoat, gayer, prettier, and madder than ever, tops the list of feminine fashion.
April 1955
40 YEARs AGo
The Corning Glass Works in oneonta has established an apprenticeship program to train workers in a new trade developed as a byproduct of automation. Earlier this month company officials awarded the first three program graduates with journeymen plastic molder certificates. The three graduates are Robert simonds of oneonta, Kenneth Gray of Milford, and William Curtis of Laurens. The program is the first of its kind in the state. The oneonta plant is the only Corning Glass facility that manufactures plastic products.
April 1985
20 YEARs AGo
With presidents and kings looking on, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in st. Peter’s square sang, applauded and chanted for the church to declare John Paul II a saint as the pope was laid to rest Friday in an unprecedented gathering of the mighty and the meek. John Paul, who spread his message of peace to all corners of the planet, was buried among his predecessors back to the Apostle Peter.
April 2005
Medicaid, I/DD-related services are Essential
With March fading into April, we find ourselves at the turning point of the seasons. The final traces of winter melt away, making room for the warmth and renewal of spring. This time of year is a reminder of the beauty of change—longer days, budding flowers and the promise of new opportunities.
We believe in the power of community, generosity, and shared purpose—and our inaugural “Day of Giving” was a testament to that belief. I am thrilled to share that, thanks to the overwhelming support of our donors, families, staff, and friends, we not only met our fundraising goal but exceeded it, raising over $100,000.00! In addition to such generous donors, springbrook Board Director Bill Mirabito, and his wife, Karen, matched the funds raised, which doubled the impact. This incredible achievement will directly impact the lives of the people we serve, strengthening our programs and expanding opportunities. A key part of this support system is ensuring access to essential services, many of which are made possible through Medicaid funding.
Nonprofit organizations like springbrook provide essential services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and Medicaid is the foundation of these supports. However, proposed federal cuts to Medicaid funding threaten these services, putting individuals at risk of losing critical care. I am thankful for the funds raised by the springbrook Foundation, as they help make a good life even better; however, we should not have to rely on fundraising for everyday necessities. Cuts could force that reality.
Medicaid funds residential programs, day services, employment support and therapies.
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New York state proposed investing $35.5 billion in Medicaid to support New York’s Health Care system, in the 2025 budget proposal. This means cuts would reduce services and opportunities for people to thrive. With New York facing a possible $9 billion loss in education and Medicaid funding, it is critical that we remain vigilant, advocate for continued support, and ensure that the people we serve do not lose access to the resources they rely on. Additionally, executive actions targeting the Department of Education could limit resources for inclusive education and transition services, creating further challenges for people striving for independence. We currently support more than 235 students at The school at springbrook, the Kids Unlimited Preschool, and people through the Capstone Day Habilitation program providing individualized educational services. By reducing funding, this could directly impact the necessary resources that support each student’s accommodations.
New York state has prioritized funding for nonprofit organizations serving the I/DD community, investing in person-centered services and opportunities for community inclusion. For instance, in November 2024, the office of Faith and Non-Profit Development services announced approximately $2.3 million in grant funding to improve public access to essential technologies, demonstrating the state’s ongoing investment in community services. However, state support alone cannot offset federal reductions. Nonprofits like springbrook rely on state and federal funding to sustain essential programs. Without continued federal investment, maintaining high-quality care
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Mixed Musings Amid Turmoil
The peas are in. The bird feeders are down, emptied and stored away until next season. The blower is off the tractor. The trailer with all my traveling garden tools is hitched up and ready to go to work as soon as we return from a brief Florida respite.
Unlike in past years, I have opted for keeping the deck furniture in storage, as well as the gas cooker, until our return at month’s end. Having learned my lesson, putting these things outside on the deck now almost certainly invites a generous snowfall. It also means that I can put off cleaning the cooker until we get back; a chore I dislike now as much as ever. Were it up to me, and it is not, it would sit down at the bottom of the driveway with a big, bold, FREE sign.
There are two schools of thought in the birding world. One sees no harm in keeping feeders available year-round. A proponent of the second option, mine go up when winter really starts up and come down in mid-March. It is an economical decision as well a move based on the belief that all species should satisfy their hunger in ways most natural to them. What sane bird would choose to live solely on a diet of black-oil sunflower seed?
I bought a bag of seed recently as a hedge against what might be prohibitive price increases next year. Even our avian friends might suffer because of this self-inflicted trade war. I wonder if words like “silly” and “childish” are in their vocabulary. As one who lives on a fixed income, a vital component of which is Social Security, expenses need to be reeled in due to the cloud of uncertainty enshrouding our lives right now. In my wildest dreams I never could have imagined conflating legitimate budget concerns with bird food costs. The image of 20-somethings for whom the exigencies of old age are but a flickering, annoying abstraction, rummaging about the halls of the Social Security offices is an unspeakable outrage. Few thoughtful people would question the need for reducing government spending. There is a legitimate argument to be made in favor of cutting back on expensive programs of questionable merit. There is no defensible argument to be made in support of this inhumane massacre we now find ourselves up against. And then there is the chain saw dance. The beat goes on. There is a connection between pea planting and the buffoonery we witness daily in the name of
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Rcurtailing government spending. There should not be. When Thoreau planted his beans on the banks of Walden Pond, he could go about with a clear head. If random thoughts crossed his mind, I am sure they would not have included worries over autocratic moves in D.C., the unlawful abrogation of basic civil rights, one individual’s insane thirst for Greenland, the Panama Canal, and any other territory he seems to be licking his chops over.
Unlike Thoreau, when I was out there dropping peas into that cold soil all this other stuff that I should not have to be thinking about tugged and pulled; would not let go. Of course, I have to work on regaining that empty-minded joy I feel when gardening. Not reading or paying attention to the news only works for a few days. It is too much against my natural grain. It also would disappoint the teachers who have had such a lasting impact on my life—and how to conduct it responsibly.
I suspect the common problem we all face is how to go about our daily lives with some semblance of normalcy. It is no doubt easier for me than an immigrant living here legally, or so he or she thought. I can garden, worry about some of this stuff, yet not fear deportation. I can worry about when to take the snow blower off, put the deck furniture out, or plant peas without fear of recrimination because of some viewpoint not shared by the “ruling class.” But I do worry, I hope unnecessarily, about the monthly Social Security check. I also worry about the fates of those thousands of dedicated government employees fired summarily without cause whose lives are irreparably altered. I worry about the fate of a nation founded on such hopeful principles slipping from our grasp.
I look forward to happier days, when planting peas or harvesting peas engenders pleasantly meaningless thoughts. Those raucous town meetings around the country where pissed off people from both sides of the aisle took it to their representatives give me hope that together we will find a way to resolve our differences and work together for the commonweal. My writing has always been guided by this notion; we have much more in common than not.
Dick deRosa’s Hawthorn Hill essays have appeared in “The Freeman’s Journal” since 1998. A collection, “Hawthorn Hill Journal: Selected Essays,” was published in 2012. He is a retired English teacher.
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All Tied Up in Knotweed
You may have noticed dense thickets growing along local streambanks and ditches. Those fast-growing clusters are likely Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), an invasive species that outcompetes native plants with rapid growth. Japanese knotweed has bamboolike stems, simple, alternate, heartshaped leaves, and grows quickly. It flourishes along riverbanks, streams and ditches. While the white flower clusters are attractive, the plant’s aggressive nature can cause considerable harm to our ecosystem and infrastructure.
Once sold through seed and plant catalogs, knotweed quickly became a problem. Japanese knotweed spreads rapidly by underground rhizomes, growing up to 4 inches per day, and can regenerate from broken stems as short as an inch. Knotweed thrives in disturbed areas and can spread rapidly, creating thick stands that crowd out native plant communities.
Japanese knotweed can tolerate deep shade, high temperatures, high soil salinity and drought. The robust root system can penetrate concrete, asphalt and even building foundations, leading to costly repairs.
This invasive plant spreads rapidly if it is mowed or cut with
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Tweed trimmers. Pieces can re-sprout, spreading rather than controlling the plant. Rhizomes and fragments left in the ground can regenerate and spread infestations.
The entire root system must be removed to prevent the rhizomes from re-sprouting. Digging out small clumps can prevent new colonies from being established. Herbicides can help control Japanese knotweed, but only if applied to freshly-cut stems or to foliage.
Chemical control can be harmful if improperly applied to other plants and animals and especially if close to waterways. Before using chemicals to control any invasive plant, check with the local environmental or natural resources management agency or the local Cornell Cooperative Extension office to find out what chemicals are legal for use.
As with most invasive plants, Japanese knotweed can quickly inhabit disturbed ecosystems. One of the best ways to prevent its colonization is to ensure that disturbed habitats are rehabilitated with native vegetation before knotweed can invade.
For further information, visit nyis. info/species/japanese-knotweed/ Justin Williams is the agricultural specialist and public lands manager for the Otsego Land Trust.
he theme for this year’s Earth Festival, organized by the Otsego County Conservation Association since 2017, is “Sustainable Synergy: Celebrate, Collaborate, Connect, Create.” This free annual event dedicated to fostering environmental awareness and community engagement among residents of Otsego County will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Milford Central School. OCCA’s Drive-Through-Drop-Off Recycling Event is also free and open to all, organizers said.
epresentatives of various Otsego County nonprofit arts organizations met on Friday, March 7 for a breakfast at SUNY Oneonta. The focus of the gathering, hosted by the Community Foundation of Otsego County, was to talk about new and innovative ideas for the arts in Otsego County, to help understand what the nonprofit arts groups need to thrive, and how CFOC can assist, officials said.
About 20 arts organizations participated, breaking out into small group discussions to talk about their needs and various opportunities.
“The energy in the room was high,” said CFOC Executive Director Jeff Katz. “Ideas to improve integration of the arts and to market them better were central to the overall discussion.”
According to a CFOC press release, as the meeting came to a close, participants suggested the group should stay connected moving forward. There was discussion as to how to create an umbrella arts organization to promote arts throughout Otsego County, and further gatherings are planned.
CFOC also announced that it has allocated $100,000.00 for 2025 Spring Awards to local arts organizations. According to officials, this is the largest amount CFOC has offered to the arts community to date. The program is funded in part by the Mildred Parish Foundation Donor Advised Fund.
“The Otsego County arts scene is essential to our quality of life,” Katz said in an e-mail on Tuesday, April 8. “CFOC is pleased to be able to provide Otsego arts organizations with this Spring Awards Cycle of $100,000.00. Working the Mildred Parish Foundation Fund to double our usual allocation will allow us to make a greater impact.”
Grant awards can be put toward general operating support, capacity growth, feasibility studies and programming. To access the application, and to learn more, visit https://cfotsego.org/spring-2025-award-cycle/. All Otsego County arts organizations are urged to apply, Katz said.
In partnership with Otsego 2000, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, Earth Festival will feature more than 40 exhibitors and vendors offering interactive exhibits, workshops, and entertainment—all with an earth-friendly twist. According to a press release, attendees can look forward to delicious food options, engaging activities and valuable insights into local environmental initiatives.
“I love Earth Festival because it’s one of the only times throughout the year when the county’s environmental organizations gather in one location, which allows us to see how many groups are working hard to make this region a better place,” said OCCA Assistant Director Shelby MacLeish. “Join us for hands-on activities, crafts, and inspiring workshops as we celebrate our shared commitment to a healthier and more sustainable environment.”
This year’s Earth Festival keynote speaker will be Dr. Saravanan Thangamani from SUNY Upstate Medical, who will discuss “Tracking the Emergence of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in New York.” His presentation promises to provide critical information for residents regarding public health and environmental change. Dr. Thangamani will speak at 11 a.m.
“Adding to the excitement, we are thrilled to introduce a Repair Café running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” OCCA officials said. “This unique opportunity allows you to bring your broken items and receive free repairs from our volunteer expert coaches, along with advice on how to fix various items. While repairs are complimentary, materials needed for fixes will be available for purchase. “
Earth Festival will also feature a Drive-Through-Drop-Off Recycling Event at Wilber Park on Dave West Drive in Milford from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing folks to dispose of hard-to-recycle items responsibly without leaving the car. The event will include a free shredding truck to securely dispose of sensitive documents. For more information, including a complete list of items accepted at the recycling event, visit https://www.occainfo.org/earth-festival or contact OCCA at (607) 547-4488.
Earth Festival is an initiative of the local environmental community created to cultivate collaboration and further showcase the importance of sustainable practices in our region. Founded in 1968, OCCA is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and sustainable use of our region’s resources.
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performance showcasing work from the Music, Art and Theatre depart-
The 30-minute performances will take place in the Hamblin Theatre at 1 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
Award winners for the 2025 Juried Art Show will be announced at a reception in the Martin-Mullen Gallery from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. Admission is free and open to the public, and parking passes are available through the University Police Department. The galleries are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Lunches, Lectures Set
COOPERSTOWN—Fenimore Art Museum’s popular “Food for Thought” lunch and lecture series will run at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The program offers behind-the-scenes tours of exhibitions and lunch with like-minded people. Tickets are $30.00 or $25.00 for members, and must be reserved in advance at FenimoreArt.org. Contact k.gray@fenimoreart.org with any dietary restrictions when signing up.
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“On the Verge” is a funny, physical play about three women in 1888 who begin exploring the last unexplored territory--Terra Incognita—and find themselves moving through time. Once there, the three women begin to sense something is off.
As Michael explains, “They start encountering people who seem to be … using all these different accents. They’re using language that is unfamiliar. And the explorers start to find words they don’t recognize, coming out of their own mouths, too. And what they start to realize is that they are actually traveling through time as well as space, and they’ve slipped into like a temporal vortex… One of the tricky things about the language is that not only is it dense, but over the course of the play, it changes and becomes more modern, and slang and contemporary colloquialism start to work their way into their language. Subconsciously, they’re infected by the language of the future.”
Because of its emphasis on language, the show, “On the Verge,” has played well to Michael’s own theatrical specialization in Shakespeare. As he put it, “That [Shakespeare’s works] is the thing that I love most. I love working with the language. I love helping unlock it for people and helping people realize that once you can get past the barrier of a few unfamiliar words, the thoughts and the feelings are something that you can recognize intimately and immediately; I love, love doing that with people.”
Language in “On the Verge” plays a big role, and Michael recognized this. As a director, he needed to invest the time in making sure his cast was comfortable with the language they would be using. So he began by making the cast a 16-page lexicon full of definitions, images, and historical context for words and things mentioned in the play.
Michael explained why he created this lexicon as a first step, “… the first thing I said was, I’m giving you this to save you a little bit of time Googling, but this is the beginning of your work and not the end of it. Because knowing what a word means is only half the battle. Understanding why this character is using this archaic word, that’s just as important, and that’s the next step.”
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The season begins with a Behind the Scenes tour on April 23, with tours of the museum’s American Folk Art and American Masterworks collections on May 14 and June 25, respectively. The “Allies in Impressionism” exhibition will be displayed on June 4 and August 6, and “The Power of Photography” will be toured on July 9 and August 27. There will be an examination of “Exploring Calvin and Hobbes” on September 24.
Gas Prices Inching Up
UTICA—AAA Northeast announced that average gas prices in New York State rose two cents to $3.13 during the week ending Monday, April 7. This is a cent lower than last month and 33 cents lower than last year. Prices typically increase at this time of year as costlier summer-blended gasoline hits pumps, but high domestic supply stocks and unseasonably low demand continue to depress costs, officials said. Global market reactions to the Trump administration’s tariff announcements may also play a role; crude oil prices fell nearly $10.00 a barrel to levels not seen in more than four years. However, the administration’s brinkmanship
a rehearsal, I could really see the effort that Michael and the cast had put into fully embracing and understanding the language of the play. I had read the script before attending the rehearsal (sans Michael’s lexicon!), and while I had needed to work to understand the script, watching the rehearsal and being swept along by the actors’ control of the pace and understanding of what was being said made my own ingestion of the meaning easy and very entertaining.
I loved hearing Michael talk about language and the power of it. He told me about a theory of language that I found particularly intriguing.
‘It’s the idea that when you learn a new language… it can change the way you think, and it can unlock new thoughts in your brain and that’s always been an idea that’s been very interesting to me, because language does, in a sense, allow us to express certain thoughts.
“There are some indigenous cultures in South America that think about the past as in front of us and the future behind us, because we know what
happened in the past, that we can see it, so that’s in front of us. We can’t see the future because it’s behind us. Expressed in a different language it reframes the way you think about those sorts of things [the past and future].”
After the conversation about the language of the play, Michael went on to talk to me about the physicality of the play and working with the actors on bringing the rhythm of the language to their physical presence on stage. One of the actors, Mario Rosario, has to play eight very different roles in the play, and has spent a significant amount of time with Michael figuring out how to differentiate each role through both accent and movement. In rehearsal, I got to watch him as three of the characters and could see all the work done to make each character’s accent and movements unique.
Those attending will be struck as soon as they walk into the theater by the unique physicality of the play, for the stage itself is raked, tilted at a steep angle toward the audience. It is visually captivating and even more so as one
against Yemen and Iran, which control strategic chokepoints that carry much of the world’s oil supplies, could have unpredictable effects. To view the full report, visit gasprices.aaa.com.
Survivors Day Planned
COOPERSTOWN—Bassett Cancer Institute invites all cancer survivors to its annual Survivors Day Luncheon, which will be held at Fenimore Farm and Country Village from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. It will be catered by Brooks’ House of BBQ and is free to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, plus one guest. Seats are limited and registration is required between April 14 and May 23. To RSVP, call 1-800-BASSETT.
HCR Is ‘Top Workplace’
ROCHESTER—HCR Home
Care received its eighth consecutive Top Workplaces Award from the “Rochester Democrat and Chronicle” on Monday, April 7. It placed third among large companies on the list, which is compiled using an independent survey of employees on measures from pay and benefits to direction and leadership. Based in Rochester, HCR
watches the actors tromp, slide and dance across its surface. I know it has to be demanding to perform on this raked stage. I also know I would tumble down and be flat on my face at the front of the stage very quickly, were I to attempt it. In my defense, though, I did not grow up nor live as a student in Oneonta, City of the Hills!
So, if you want to spend an entertaining evening enjoying three intrepid female explorers, eight very different characters
operates across 25 New York Counties, including a location in Oneonta.
Volunteers Sought
SIDNEY—Southern Tier Music Festival 2025, held at the Sidney Municipal Airport from 1-10 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, seeks volunteers for a variety of roles. Volunteers receive free admission, as well as water, food and a T-shirt. To sign up, contact Bill Roche at southerntiermusicfest@aol.com or (607) 761-4975 with your name, email and phone number.
Rummage Sale Returns
ONEONTA—Super Heroes Humane Society will hold its popular One Day Only Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at 182 Roundhouse Road.
Donations of furniture, home decor, small appliances, craft items, kitchenware, outdoor items and more will be accepted on-site from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Pet food and supply donations for the shelter will be accepted at the sale, although no towels or linens are needed.
rolled into one actor, time travel, and some of the catchiest Burma Shave jingles created, all played across a visually captivating set, “On the Verge” is just what you’re looking for. Oh, and why are three of the actors in the photos holding eggbeaters? (For those who have never had the pleasure of whipping up cream until your arms ache using one of these, an eggbeater is the metal contraptions being held up.) Well, I don’t have the space to explain, but it is
worth going to find out. “On the Verge or The Geography of Learning,” a play by Eric Overmyer and directed by Michael Tamburrino at Hartwick College will be performed April 16-19 at 8 p.m. in the Slade Theatre in Yager Hall. Up Next: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, and directed by John McCaslin-Doyle, April 23–26.
Member Spotlight: Bassett Medical Center
Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown is the flagship hospital of Bassett Healthcare Network—a health system that stretches across eight counties and 5,600 square miles. The network has five hospitals, a stand-alone emergency department, more than two dozen clinics, over 20 schoolbased health centers in 18 districts (including Cooperstown), two long-term care facilities, an assisted living facility, a home health agency, and other health partners.
Bassett Medical Center, located at 1 Atwell Road, is a 180-bed acute care inpatient facility with a 24-hour emergency and trauma center, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and an outpatient clinic that provides primary, pediatric, and specialty care. More than 9,000 patients received care and were discharged from Bassett Medical Center in 2024, the highest number of discharges the hospital has seen in five years.
Bassett is accomplishing critical work to position the organization for future success and evolving to meet the needs of its rural communities. More people are choosing Bassett to grow their careers—the network welcomed 1,476 new caregivers in 2024, including 92 practitioners, 420 nurses, and hundreds of other talented team members. Bassett Healthcare Network continues to recruit for key positions across locations. Visit bassett.org/careers to explore opportunities.
Many of Bassett Healthcare Network’s primary care practitioners in the region are welcoming new patients. Find a clinic near you by visiting bassett.org/accepting-new-patients. Looking to establish with a women’s health provider? Call (607) 547-3160 or visit bassett.org/GreatHealthTeam to learn more.
When more complicated care needs arise, Bassett has a dedicated team of remarkable surgeons and other experts who combine personalized care with the latest technology, tools, and techniques to care for you. Learn more about Bassett’s surgical services by calling (607) 547-3400 or visiting bassett.org/remarkablesurgeons.
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INDEX NO. 2023-813
In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding in Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by Otsego County
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 31st day of march, 2025, the Otsego County Treasurer, hereinafter the Enforcing Officer of Otsego County, hereinafter the “Tax District”, pursuant to law filed with the Otsego County Clerk a PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (“Petition”) against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. Such Petition pertains to the following parcels:
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288.17-4-4 48 WEST ST MIRABELLA FRANK E 20
288.17-4-5 4-6 CENTER ST THE ESTATE OF JACK NICKERSON 21
288.17-1-30 93 CLINTON ST KELLEN MARY V; THUSS JUDY K 30
288.18-1-73 4 IRVING PL STANLEY JOAN 32
288.18-2-13 8 EAST ST ICTHUS PROPERTIES LLC
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288.18-5-32 21 PINE ST CF WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
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288.19-3-20 503 MAIN ST 503 MAIN STREET HOLDINGS LLC
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288.19-3-35 517-519 MAIN ST PERRY-PLEBAN DIANE 60
299.7-7-10 357-361 CHESTNUT ST CW HALLER PROPERTIES LLC
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300.13-1-54 75 RIVER ST YDMM REALTY LLC 67
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318.00-1-20.41 123 BEILBY RD ASH TONYA 987
285.00-1-34.04 347 UPPER GREEN ST PERRY SAMUEL H JR; PERRY JODY A 994
324.00-1-47.02 2630 ST HWY 7 HILL ANTHONY A; THE ESTATE OF LAUREL J HILL 995
324.00-1-7.05 2447 ST HWY 7 KEENAN ROBERT L
Village of CooPeRSTown/ Town of oTSego 1018
115.17-1-56.00 28 RAILROAD AVE 28 RAILROAD AVE CORP 1021
115.18-3-75.00 40 MAIN ST UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1028
131.05-1-58.01 82 CHESTNUT ST DEYSENROTH PETER A; DEYSENROTH MARIA H
Town of oTSego 910
84.08-1-8.00 162 BROWDY MOUNTAIN RD DANIANS CORPORATION 914
96.00-1-8.06 THAYER RD MOSES MICHAEL D;
MARTIN LILLIAN B 917
97.00-2-15.00 301 JONES RD O’BRIEN KERRY P; O’BRIEN JOEL C 1001
112.00-1-10.00 145 BRISTOL RD THE ESTATE OF FILADELFIO MILITANNA; THE ESTATE OF ANGELINA MILITANNA 1003
113.00-1-16.03 CEMATERY RD WOLFF JAMES F JR 1004
113.00-1-20.01 107 CEMETERY RD BANCROFT JASON; BANCROFT LINDSEY; BANCROFT DIANE 1007
113.00-1-38.00 BISSELL RD ATWELL JAMES S; THE ESTATE OF ANNE GEDDES-ATWELL 1009
113.00-1-66.21 460 WILLIAMS RD DANIELS BRANDON M 1012
114.00-1-69.05 241 BISSELL RD WILCOX SARAH RYAN 1024
131.00-1-32.00 ST HWY 28 P&L PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC 1030
131.06-1-48.00 47 CHESTNUT ST RMH PROPERTIES, LLC 1031
131.06-2-13.00 33 CHESTNUT ST SPOOKY HOLLOW HOLDINGS, INC 1032
131.06-2-22.00 9 SUSQUEHANNA AVE SMIRK LIVING TRUST 1034
131.06-2-48.00 99 MAIN ST AMERICAN BASEBALL EXPERIENCE, INC 1035
131.06-2-7.00 103 MAIN ST 103 MAIN STREET COOPERSTOWN CORP 1039
131.06-5-30.00 63 ELM ST CHARLOTTE SANDERS REVOCABLE TRUST 1042
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67.00-2-10.00 788 KEATING RD FRANCIS KRISTI J 1050
67.00-2-13.03 CO HWY 22 BAGLEY BRUCE D; BAGLEY LINDA A 1051
68.00-1-2.00 CO HWY 26
LEINHART JAMES A; LEINHART MAY B 1052
68.00-1-22.00 1861 CO HWY 26 BANCROFT FAMILY TRUST 1057
69.01-1-20.00 CO 28---3.867%* FERRARA PERRY 1068
83.00-1-28.06 BUCK RD
HUTTER RANDOLPH; HUTTER RENATA 1069
84.00-1-15.12 CO HWY 28 REISS HOWARD K; THE ESTATE OF DORIS S REISS 1076
97.00-1-16.01 BEDBUG HILL RD BOUNDLESS LANDS LLC 1079
97.00-2-31.02 6427 ST HWY 28 THE ESTATE OF JAMES J BYARD; BYARD HARRIET H Town of PiTTSfield 951
172.00-1-33.00 1298 CO HWY 49 THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR CARNEY 1086
139.00-2-2.07
296 ROSE RD THE ESTATE OF GERALD NORTON 1087
140.00-2-23.09
169 LONGVIEW DR JOSEPH DANIEL M 1092
155.00-1-52.01 146 PECKTOWN STORE RD GRANT MARTIN W; GRANT AMY 1099
156.00-1-26.41 570 RAMEY RD THE ESTATE OF KENNETH A CASSIDY 1100
156.00-1-27.00 CO HWY 49 LAFFERTY BRIEN; DEFILIPPO VINCENT 1106
170.00-1-2.00 129 ST HWY 80 FERNANDEZ CATHY M; FERNANDEZNAUGHTON MARIA 1108
170.00-1-30.00 3350 CO HWY 18 THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS E RAY; THE ESTATE OF JOAN M RAY; WINTON KIESHA M 1109
170.00-1-33.01 3348 CO HWY 18 SIX EQUITIES CORP 1116
171.00-2-10.00 MOORETOWN RD OSSA MELISSA 1118
171.00-2-4.00 253 MOORETOWN RD COTTER RYAN W; COTTER RENEE 1125
172.00-1-71.00 348 KETCHAM RD HENNESS THERON M; THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY MARIE HENNESS 1126
186.00-1-17.02 725 TEXAS HILL RD FRANCA THERESA 1130
186.09-2-12.00 106 GROVE AVE PATRICK ALYSSA N 1135
187.00-1-30.00 1207 CO HWY 13 THE ESTATE OF MARK GEIER SR Town of Plainfield 985
33.00-1-8.04 CO HWY 18
MATTSON STEPHEN A 1143
19.00-1-1.41 171 CO HWY 18A FEELEY BRIAN S; FEELEY JULIE 1148
20.00-1-17.51 109 SKANEATELES TPKE SMITH ROBERT D III 1149
20.00-1-27.15 171 FROST HILL RD DINIGRO JOSEPH S 1150
20.00-1-27.16 FROST HILL RD DINIGRO JOSEPH S 1151
33.00-1-12.00 137 CO HWY 19 JAGGERS HELEN 1156
33.00-1-40.04 283 PRITCHARD RD THE ESTATE OF WILSON D GREGORY 1158
34.00-1-10.01 TALBOT RD THE ESTATE OF DOMINICK A PATERNOSTER II; PATERNOSTER JR FRANK J 1162
35.00-1-3.04 7279 ST HWY 51 ROGERS LAURIE A; DOYLE BARTON T 1163
47.00-1-12.01 610 MILL CREEK RD THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD J DUFNER 1164
47.00-1-12.21 MILL CREEK RD THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD J DUFNER 1167
8.00-1-27.01 CO HWY 18A FEELEY BRIAN S; FEELEY JULIE 1168
9.00-1-2.02 542 CRUMB HILL RD HOKE MATTHEW J Village of RiChfield SPRingS 1013
13.20-3-47.00 15 RIVER ST MORALES MARTIN Town of RiChfield 1171
12.00-1-19.02 190 MOWER RD FULLER WILLIAM J; FULLER SHAWN M 1172
12.00-1-19.03 190 MOWER RD FULLER WILLIAM J; FULLER SHAWN M 1173
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12.00-1-9.03 US HWY 20 GIL JORGE; GIL VIVIANA 1178
13.00-1-11.00 338 BRIGHTON RD THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA L. NABINGER 1179 13.00-1-31.00 2954 US HWY 20 WELLER ALBERT 1180 13.00-1-43.00 1497 CO HWY 25 RICHFIELD SPORTMAN’S
CLUB, INC. 1183
13.20-2-40.00 19 MONTICELO ST BRYCE ANDREW D; BRYCE ALEXIS R 1185
13.20-2-48.00 18 PROSPECT ST OSTERHOUDT MARK CHARLES 1186
13.20-2-51.00 5 UNION ST ABRAMS BARRY E 1188
13.20-3-17.00 42 WALNUT ST WEINGATES LISA M 1190
13.20-3-58.00 28 RIVER ST PATRICK E RICHARDSON, AS TRUSTEE OF 28 RIVER STREET RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY LAND TRUST 1191
13.20-3-59.00 28 RIVER ST PATRICK E RICHARDSON, AS TRUSTEE OF 28 RIVER STREET RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY LAND TRUST 1192
14.17-1-21.00 11 CHURCH ST DONNELLY WILLIAM J 1194
14.17-2-12.00 11 WILLIAMS ST SCHULTZ WANDA J; SCHULTZ BETH 1197
24.00-1-12.00 ST HWY 28 MELNICHENKO VLADIMIR; MELNICHENKO BONNIE 1198
24.00-1-28.33 STATE HIGHWAY 28 JOSEPH P PALUMBO AND JAMI M DEBRANGOPALUMBO, AS TRUSTEES OF JDP FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 2016 1200
24.08-1-20.00 38 RIVER ST HOUSE ALFRED J JR 1203
24.08-1-59.00 ELM ST EXT DOYLE SARAH 1205 24.08-2-11.01 71 ELM ST EXT DOYLE SARAH 1206
24.08-2-11.02 ELM ST EXT DOYLE SARAH 1211
25.00-1-28.00 BLOOMFIELD DR THE ESTATE OF EVAN F LAWSON; LAWSON LINDA 1217
25.05-1-45.02 TAYLOR AVE WELLFLEET CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 1218
25.05-2-13.03 21 PARK ST PIERCE HARRY W JR; THE ESTATE OF DAVID M PIERCE Town of RoSeboom 1047 119.01-1-18.01 ST HWY 165 BELROSE JORDEN 1050
89.00-2-15.03 964 CO HWY 50 WEBB AMY 1055 120.03-1-6.00 467 KIRSHMAN HILL RD
MOLLEN DIANE L 1058
134.00-1-2.02
PIERS HILL RD THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA MARKS 1225
102.02-1-26.00 3196 ST HWY 166 THE ESTATE OF MARK A GEIER SR 1226
102.02-1-28.00 3192 ST HWY 166 THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J MUSUMECI; GREGORIO CAROL ANN 1228
102.02-1-53.02 165 STATE HIGHWAY 165 THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY MAROTTO 1229
103.00-1-40.00
MOSSE RD HAMIN REALTY CORP 1230
103.00-1-53.04 now part of 103.00-1-53.03 500 CO HWY 50 LUSK JEREMIAH 1232
104.00-1-2.23 894 HOOSE RD THE ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN ROSS; ROSS SCOTT E; BRACE PAM L 1234
105.00-1-15.00 BILL MARNE RD LAYMON HARRIET M 1235
105.00-1-16.00 116 BILL MARNE RD TUCKER WARREN S 1238
118.00-2-7.00 529 LA FLEURE RD SCHOENFELD ROBERT 1243
120.00-1-14.00 200 ADAIR RD GIAMMARINO ANTHONY W 1245 120.00-1-2.00 316 HONEY HILL RD LIVINGSTON JOAN; The ESTATE PATRICIA L SAPP 1246
120.03-1-19.02 1150 ST HWY 165 THE ESTATE OF RONALD M THOMPSON; THE ESTATE OF BONNIE J THOMPSON 1248
120.03-1-8.00 457 KIRSHMAN HILL RD BENJAMIN SPENCER; BENJAMIN JESSICA 1250 135.00-1-23.00 3042 CO HWY 39 WANNAMAKER LISA 1252
135.00-1-27.00 2861 CO HWY 34 CANDREVA RICHARD D; CANDREVA DIANA Town of SPRingfield 1095 41.00-2-23.03 230 PINEHURST RD STRIEGEL SYLVIA W 1261
17.00-1-16.22 651 CO HWY 30 THE ESTATE OF ALLAN R STEENBURG 1262
17.00-1-17.02 CO HWY 30 THE ESTATE OF ALLAN R STEENBURG 1264
27.00-1-21.02 7776 ST HWY 80
STARR SANDRA LEE 1266
40.00-1-39.01 7397 ST HWY 80 LEATHERSTOCKING DEVELOPMENT, LLC 1272
41.06-1-22.01 7679 ST HWY 80 FRY PETER 1279
42.00-1-2.04 217 CONTINENTAL RD STOCKING BILLY; STOCKING CHERYL 1284
54.60-1-5.00 ST HWY 80 FRY PETER MELVIN; THE ESTATE OF H RAYFORD FRY JR 1285 54.60-1-6.00 7078 ST HWY 80 FRY PETER MELVIN; THE ESTATE OF H RAYFORD FRY JR 1260 17.00-1-14.00
248 LOCKWOOD HILL RD WHITE DANIEL 1343
328.00-1-9.01 HUTCHINSON HILL RD MACARTHUR SETH; MACARTHUR ALICIA 1346
329.00-1-25.02 470 KILKENNY RD THE ESTATE OF JODY MCKEE; MCKEE DOROTHY 1347
329.00-1-29.00 101 ROD & GUN CLUB RD LOVELAND TONYA M 1350
330.00-1-12.00 133 JOHN COOK RD PLATT
RONALD A; THE ESTATE OF FAYE M PLATT 1353
330.00-1-29.02 PARTRIDGE RUN PLATT
RONALD A; THE ESTATE OF FAYE M PLATT 1356
330.00-1-4.134 LEDGEWOOD ACRES CARBONE MICHAEL 1357
330.00-1-44.00 1922 ST HWY 7 VELASCO MARCIA; MATOS ELIZABETH 1359
330.03-1-65.01 1687 ST. HWY 7 TY TOWERS 1360
330.03-1-65.22 ST HWY 7 TY TOWERS 1361
330.03-1-86.00 ST HWY 7 SATOO TROY 1362
330.03-2-5.00 1762 ST HWY 7 PODLASKI BARBARA 1365
332.00-1-33.00 292 VALLEYVIEW RD ARCHAMBAULT LORI 1366
332.00-1-52.63 HULBERT HILL RD GRANSBURY JARED; GRANSBURY ONDREA 1370
332.00-1-93.03 CO HWY 2 WALLEY ETHAN C; WALLEY TONI 1371
333.00-1-39.21 197 INGALLS RD THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR M SNOW 1373
334.00-1-21.01 CO HWY 3 HATZIDAKIS G.J.R. 1377
334.00-1-36.36 OAK CT THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL A WILSON; THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH J WILSON 1378
334.00-1-58.00 118 LATHAM RD BARNES TIMOTHY P 1379
334.14-1-19.00 CLIFTON ST THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY M VANCOTT; VANCOTT BOBETTE
1380
334.14-1-75.00 22 PROSPECT ST BRODT RONALD H 1383
334.15-1-16.00 111 BUTTERNUT RD DIRIG QUINTIN 1384
334.15-1-5.00 135 CO HWY 3 ARCHAMBAULT LORI 1385
334.15-1-51.00 67 MARTIN BROOK ST THE ESTATE OF ALBERT A LAGSTROM 1386
334.18-1-40.00 3 CLIFTON ST SPYCHALSKI JOHN S 1387
334.18-1-45.02 15 CLIFTON ST CW HALLER PROPERTIES LLC 1389
334.18-2-7.00 12 HOPKINS ST THE ESTATE OF ALBERT W OATMAN; OATMAN MARIA L 1391
334.19-1-25.00 191 MAIN ST KOEL LEO 1392
334.19-1-41.00 188 MAIN ST HATZIDAKIS GUSTAVE; HATZIDAKIS MARGARET M 1394
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336.00-1-21.00 281 ST HWY 7 BARNES TIMOTHY P 1402
336.00-1-42.00 202 CO HWY 1 WHEELER MARK H 1403
336.00-1-6.04 114 CHESSAPEAKE DR FOSTER DALE A; THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH P FOSTER 1404
336.02-1-10.00 ST HWY 7 FITCH DEVON A 1405
336.02-1-12.00 ST HWY 7 FITCH DEVON A 1407
336.02-1-39.05 185 OLD HILL RD JUDITH A ROLDAN, TRUSTEE OF THE 211 OLD HILL ROAD TRUST 1408
336.02-1-44.00 ST HWY 7 HUNT WILLIAM A JR 1409
336.02-1-45.00 459 ST HWY 7 HUNT WILLIAM A JR 1410
336.02-1-46.02 25 PLAN A HOME DR HUNT WILLIAM A JR 1411
336.02-1-64.01
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426 St. Hwy 7 THE ESTATE OF ELMER COOK; COOK EVA W 1414
338.05-1-1.00 17 MAIN ST INNES JAMIE SANTIC; LINTS JACKIE 1416
338.05-1-3.00 27 MAIN ST ROZSA BRENDA
Town of wesTford 1418
149.00-1-22.00 TABOR RD RIFANBURG DENNIS 1419
150.00-1-23.01 1987 CO HWY 34 MOULD CHARLES A 1422
150.00-1-33.01 171 STRONG HILL RD RAIHA BRADLEY 1423
150.00-1-33.02 176 STRONG HILL RD DUNCAN DEREK LEE; FAGERGREN KAYLA 1438
166.01-1-63.00 COUNTY HWY 34 DEPALMA RICHARD; DEPALMA ANTHONY 1448
182.00-1-18.02 750 UP COUNTY RD FRASER MATTHEW J 1453
195.00-2-1.00 CO HWY 35 THE ESTATE OF THURMAN L YAGER; THE ESTATE OF JULIA L YAGER
Town of worcesTer 1238
169.00-2-23.01 10609 ST HWY 7 GOODWIN JANET M 1255
199.00-1-29.00 1497 CO HWY 39 DEL LA ROCA MIGUEL; THE ESTATE OF MAURICIA H GARCIA 1262
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199.18-1-67.00 151 MAIN ST PARISI’S MANAGEMENT LLC 1283
217.00-1-12.01 ROE RD HOECKER MARIANNE H 1286
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184.00-1-23.02 WEST HILL RD HASELEY DAMIEN J 1460
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184.00-1-30.00 1005 WEST HILL RD
SANTIAGORODRIGUEZ ELVIN; SANTOS RAFAEL L 1462
184.00-1-31.00 WEST HILL RD
NORTON WILLIAM; NORTON RITA 1465
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185.00-1-59.02 107 ALVORD RD GATES KELEIGH 1470
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185.13-1-33.00 86 MAIN ST SUYDAM BRIAN T 1475
185.13-1-60.00 58 MAIN ST ROBINSON JOHN E 1479
199.00-1-49.00 122 LAKE RD SIEGNER ROBERT 1481
199.17-1-16.00 39 WATER ST ABBOTT ASHAWN C.R. 1485
199.17-1-64.01 80 MAIN ST
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1488
199.17-1-94.00 3 CHURCH ST RAMKISSOON BISHAM 1492
199.18-1-62.00 145 Main St HEAD MARK E; YEATES ALLYSON C 1493
199.18-1-63.00 147 MAIN ST HEAD MARK E; YEATES ALLYSON C 1501
199.19-1-52.00 13 MILL ST LAROCK CHRISTOPHER J; LAROCK DOROTHY A 1503
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201.00-1-31.00
LUTHERANVILLE RD NIELSEN KENNETH P 1518
215.00-1-29.01 1101 COUNTY HIGHWAY 39 FERREIRA JOSE L 1520
215.00-1-34.04
224 SMITH RD THE ESTATE OF DONALD J KIRBY 1527
216.00-1-36.02 MOONEY RD AVITAL OMER 1531
233.00-1-1.04
646 MOONEY RD FERRUGIARI RONALD; FONTANA DEBORAH J 1532
233.00-1-3.00
507 MOONEY RD CALICHIO KIMBERLY M
Effect of filing:
All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such Petition are hereby notified that the filing of such Petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.
Nature of proceeding: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such Petition. No personal judgement will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.
Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such Petition. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of such Petition has been filed in the Office of the Otsego County Treasurer and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified as the last day for redemption.
Right of redemption:
Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payment shall be made to Allen Ruffles, Otsego County Treasurer, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.
Last day for redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 15th day of October, 2025.
Service of answer:
Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such Petition may serve a duly veri-
fied answer upon the Attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and served upon the Attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption.
Failure to redeem or answer:
In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such Petition and a judgement in foreclosure may be taken by default.
Enforcing Officer: Allen Ruffles Otsego County Treasurer Attorney for Tax District:
Phillips Lytle LLP Richard Mullen, Esq. 28 East Main St., Ste. 1400 Rochester, New York 14614 (585) 238-2000 3LegalJun.5
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new York sTaTe deparTmenT of environmenTal conservaTion noTice of compleTe applicaTion
Date: 04/03/2025
Applicant: VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN 22 MAIN ST PO BOX 346 COOPERSTOWN, NY 13326-0346
Facility: COOPERSTOWN WWTP
213 LINDEN AVE/S End Otsego, NY 13326
Application ID: 4-365000357/00001
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES - Surface Discharge
Project is located: in OTSEGO in OTSEGO COUNTY
Project Description: The Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve changes to the Village of Cooperstown’s SPDES permit. The facility,
located at 213 Linden Ave, is a municipal facility that receives flow from domestic users. The facility discharges treated sanitary wastewater via outfall 001 to the Susquehanna River, a Class B stream. This modification includes added influent monitoring pursuant to 6 NYCRR 750-1.18(b)(5), reduced Mercury monitoring requirements due to previous samples all being below thresholds, and updates to the Schedule of Compliance.
The draft SPDES permit with fact sheet are available online at https:// dec.ny.gov/fs/ projects/draftpermits. The draft permit files are contained within regional folders and named by the SPDES number contained in this notice. Requests for a legislative (public statement) hearing must be sent in writing to the DEC contact person below by the comment deadline. The Department assesses such requests pursuant to 6 NYCRR Section 621.8. Refer to this application by the application number listed above and SPDES Number NY0023591.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)
Determination:
Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29): It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Availability For Public Comment: Comments on this project must be Submitted in writing to the Contact Person No later than 05/09/2025 or 30 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Contact Person: LUCAS CIPPERLY NYS DEC 65561 State Route 10 Stamford, NY 12167-9503 (607) 652-7741 1LegalApr.10
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pUBlic noTice of law
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Representatives of the County of Otsego at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of April 2025, duly adopted a Local Law entitled: A Local Law amending Local Law 3 of 2024 – Extending Local Law No. 2 of 2021 continuing the rate of tax of 6% - Imposing a tax on the occupancy of certain hotel, motel, and similar rooms in Otsego County.
The intent of this Local Law is to reflect language in the new state law.
The full text of this Local Law is available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board’s Office in the County Office Building, Cooperstown, New York during regular business hours and is also available on the County’s website.
Dated: April 10, 2025
Carol D. McGovern Clerk of the Board of Representatives Otsego County, New York 1LegalApr.10
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noTice of formaTion of a nY limiTed liaBiliTY companY Ignite Digital Marketing, LLC
Articles of organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 03/19/2025. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 1238, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: to engage in any lawful purpose.
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Edith M. Croft
1927-2025
HARTWICK—Edith M. Croft, 97, passed away peacefully at home in Hartwick surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025. Born November 6, 1927 in Utica, to Dorothy Mae Roberts, she grew up and attended school in the Utica area. At 16 she set out on her own and got a job at a sewing mill, where she mastered the art of sewing anything and everything.
Edith married Merle G. Croft on May 18, 1946 and they began their family in 1948. In 1955, Edith and Merle moved to Hartwick and built their home on a little piece of land and raised their four children: Bob, Barb (husband Jim), Rick, and Dwayne (wife Loli). Six grandchildren—Michael, Rebecca, David, Jeremy, Lucy, and Sarah, as well as four great-grandchildren, Hunter, Avery, Jaden, and Audrey— would join the family and know their grandmother’s house well.
As a homemaker, and mother, Edith was known for her clean house, amazing cooking, and baking and common sense. Her flower beds brought her great joy, and during the warm months she could be found up to her elbows in them with a big smile on her face. She loved the look and smell of a freshlymowed lawn and, after Merle passed, mowed it herself until she was 85 years old. During cold months, she spent time knitting, reading and doing puzzles.
Edith was lucky enough to do a little travelling and especially enjoyed her trip to Rome to see the Vatican. She was always proud of her children’s accomplishments. A private woman, she never bragged or boasted about them and let each find and follow their own paths.
The oldest of 13 children, Edith is survived by her youngest sibling, Lon Thrasher, and wife MaryAnn of Utica,
22.5 percent. The tradeweighted average of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, which precipitated the Great Depression, was 20 percent. Wharton evidently didn’t teach tariff history to undergraduates.
Chip Northrup Cooperstown
‘This Isn’t Winning’
President Trump’s reckless imposition of sweeping, ill-conceived tariffs is not just bad policy—it’s an economic
declaration of war on the American people and the rest of the world. By escalating trade barriers, he is targeting the wallets of American consumers, sabotaging U.S. industries that rely on global supply chains, and provoking retaliatory measures that will devastate farmers and manufacturers, among others.
History has repeatedly shown that this type of protectionism fuels inflation, stifles growth and ignites trade conflicts. These tariffs are a tax
on everyday Americans, driving up prices on everything from groceries to electronics. At the same time, they alienate our allies and embolden our adversaries, under mining decades of diplo matic and economic cooperation.
This isn’t “winning”— it’s simply self-inflicted economic devastation. Congress must rein in this destructive agenda before the damage becomes irreversible. It’s time for Democrats and Republicans in Congress
to stand up to Trump and his misguided policies. The continued prosperity of our country hangs in the balance.
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as well as a special niece, Sue Bulinski of Whitesboro. Edith’s husband of nearly 57 years, Merle, died on May 6, 2003.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Roman Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Very Rev. Michael G. Cambi, pastor, presiding. Immediately following the Mass, all are invited to gather in the Parish Hall for a time of refreshment, remembrance and fellowship.
Later this spring, the Service of Committal and Burial will be held in Hartwick Cemetery next to her husband, Merle.
The family would like to thank the Helios group for their unwavering support and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, take your family out to dinner and enjoy life.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Audree J. Lane
1932-2025
TODDSVILLE
– Audree J. Lane, 92, a beloved long-time resident of Toddsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She is now joyfully reunited in heaven with her cherished husband, Glen. Born on July 25, 1932 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Audree was the daughter of Victor William Smith Sr. and Eugenia Marie Dickson. She was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Armin Kenneth Nickel. On June 24, 1956, she married the love of her life, Glen A. Lane, in Schenectady.
Audree was a woman of great kindness, strength and devotion— traits that left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. She was a
devoted mother, grandmother, and “GiGi” to her great-grandchildren. Known for her talent in wallpapering and her can-do spirit, there was truly nothing in the home she couldn’t accomplish. Audree found joy in crossword puzzles, bird watching, and, in her later years, adult coloring books. You could always count on Bob Ross being on TV, or the local news. She was also a passionate animal lover, especially fond of her dear cats.
She is survived by her children, Nancy J. Lane and Lynn E. Ives of Hartwick, and Glenn A. Lane and Timothy S. Lane of Toddsville; her grandchildren, Meagan Feola and her significant other, Rhakim Atkins, and their sons, RJ and Ely, Nicole White and her husband, Eric, and their daughters, Maci and Selena, Glenn A. Lane Jr. and his significant other, Shaunna, Natalie Lane and her fiancé, Justin Diaz, and their soon-to-arrive baby boy, Diaz, and Savannah Kroger and her husband, James as well as daughter Sofia. Audree is also survived by her brother, Armin K. “Skip” Nickel Jr. of Alplaus, and her sister, Gail Osterhoudt, of Marlboro, Massachusetts.
She was predeceased by her husband, Glen (1999); her father, Victor; her mother, Eugenia; her stepfather, Armin; her stepbrother, Victor W. Smith; and her son-inlaw, Robert F. Ives.
Audree’s life was a quiet, beautiful testa-
ment to love, family and resilience. Her presence brought light and warmth to her family and community, and her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who loved her.
Family and friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Connell, Dow, & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Wilson Jones, pastor of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, officiating.
Committal and burial will follow in Fly Creek Valley Cemetery, where Audree will be laid to rest beside her beloved Glen, in eternal peace.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to an animal rescue organization of your choice, in honor of Audree’s lifelong love for animals.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Freida Snyder 1925-2025
FLY CREEK—Freida Snyder, 99, of Fly Creek passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025. She was born September 16, 1925 in South Valley, New York to Dorr and Elizabeth (Brown) Putnam.
Freida was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Arthur, in 2012. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Whiteman, of Lafayette, Colorado, sister Margaret Putnam, who died in childhood, and great-grandson Bryan Turner.
She is survived by her children: Katherine Snyder of Fly Creek, Jack (Janet) Snyder of Fly Creek, Janice (Denis) Millea of Port Kent, New York, and Robert (Trish) Snyder of
Michael Stein Member, CooperstownOneonta Indivisible
Cooperstown and Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Surviving grandchildren include Tracy Turner (Scott Corsette), Jessica Garvey (Jeff German), Mary Beth (Louie) Giannattasio, Emily (Scott) Geer, Anna Millea (Aaron Dennis), John MiIlea, Reid (Emily) Snyder, Quinn Snyder, and Pierce Snyder. She had 10 great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren.
Surviving also is a sisterin-law, Ruth Lotridge, of Ft. Myers, Florida and several nieces and nephews.
Freida was an active member of the Fly Creek community for 70 years. She was a postal clerk at the Fly Creek Post Office, member of the Fly Creek Methodist Church, Oneonta DAR
Chapter member, Charter member of the Fly Creek Area Historical Society, as well as working alongside Art on the family farm. Her family always came first, and she took great pride in her children and their families.
Freida was an avid quilter and loved meeting weekly with her special quilting friends at the Fly Creek Methodist Church. She also loved reading and doing crossword puzzles.
The family is thankful for the support they received from Helios Care.
Calling hours will be on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, New York. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Fly Creek Methodist Church, 852 County Route 26, Fly Creek.
Donations in memory of Freida may be sent to: Fly Creek Methodist Church, 852 Co. Rt. 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337; Fly Creek Historical Society, 207 Cemetery Rd., Fly Creek, NY 13337; or Helios Care, 297 River St. Service Rd., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Photo provided EDITH M. CROFT
Photo provided AUDREE J. LANE
Photo provided F REIDA S NyDER
the Verge:’ Intrepid Explorers, Mr. Coffee and Egg Beaters
Hartwick College students will be performing in “On the Verge or The Geography of Learning,” a play by Eric Overmyer and directed by Michael Tamburrino. Michael is a guest director at Hartwick, with a fulltime role as the manager for the performing arts program at Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm and Country Village in Cooperstown.
I’ll get into the play—first produced on
the Baltimore Stage in 1988—a little later, but to begin with I wanted to share with you a bit about Michael’s experience working with Hartwick students for the first time.
As part of Michael’s position as manager, he directs the main stage Glimmer Globe Theatre productions for FAM. When I met with Michael for an interview, he was in the midst of juggling his directing responsibilities with tryouts
for Glimmer Globe’s upcoming production of “Hamlet.” So, I began my interview with him by asking about the difference between his work as director with professional and community actors at a place like Glimmer Globe, and students at the college level. His response spoke to some of what’s best about working in an educational environment.
“A lot of the students are doing it for educational credit. They come
in with this intellectual hunger to really, really dig in and expand and develop their array of skills. Which, of course, we do get in the community theater, but here it was just a delight to see, and a delight to work with that sort of immediate hunger for development and learning new skills. It’s a little bit different scheduling-wise because all of these students are so busy, they’re involved in multiple different ensembles, and there-
fore we have to rehearse late,” Michael shared.
It was also different, he said, in terms of walking into a college theater department rather than hiring new production people for each play, as he does for community theater. At Glimmer Globe Theatre, he is the only full-time person, so for each show he puts together a new team of people to work with on the production.
Michael enjoys the fun of this and feels fortunate to have so many
talented people in the region, but working with the members of the theater department at Hartwick has its own advantages.
“It’s nice to be able to come into a tight-knit department, with members who are willing and able to jump in and assist with anything we need. They’re also happy to bounce ideas off one another, because usually I don’t have that already built in,” he said.
The job scene
Fenimore Farm has an opening for a Custodian
This is a Full-Time, Year-Round position with an excellent benefit package. Applicants with basic construction and carpentry knowledge for small to moderate repair jobs are sought. Responsibilities include routine cleaning/maintenance of public and office spaces, light carpentry/ painting, and special event setup. If you are a steady, reliable worker, have a valid driver’s license, are capable of operating power equipment and enjoy working both inside and outdoors year-round, apply today!
Applications are available online at fenimorefarm.org. Please mail or email applications to PO Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326, or mary.myers@fenimoreart.org. $18-20/hr. EOE
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The successful candidate will be a steady, reliable worker and enjoy working outdoors year-round. Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment and lift 50 lbs. Experience with basic construction and carpentry a plus. Duties include maintaining grounds, soil preparation and planting, plowing and shoveling snow and cleaning and maintaining power equipment as well as performing light carpentry and repair jobs. This is a full-time position, flexibility necessary, must be willing to work occasional overtime. This position offers an excellent benefits package and pleasant work environment.
Applications are available online at fenimorefarm.org. Please mail or email applications to PO Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326, or mary.myers@fenimoreart.org. $18-20/hr. EOE
further away than ever.”
of other signs. in general, the signs displayed appeared to be handmade, some featuring very direct messages, such as “Hands Off Security,” while others were pithier: “Elect a clown, you get a circus.”
in our area, “Hands Off!” rallies were held in Oneonta, Norwich, Delhi and other nearby venues. The Oneonta event was organized by indivisible groups from Cooperstown/Oneonta, Butternut Valley, Cherry Valley and Schoharie County, as well as by Otsego Residents for Democracy. Hundreds of people gathered on both sides of Main Street at Muller plaza. The mood of the gathering seemed positive, even joyful, according to participant comments.
Speakers at Muller plaza included Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek, Caitlin Ogden, chair of the Otsego County Democratic Committee, Donna Latella of Cherry Valley indivisible, Oneonta Councilman Don Mathisen, Oneonta Democratic Club member Valerie Cole, and Leslie Berliant of Middlefield, a member of the Otsego County Democratic Committee.
Drnek called the protest “a good day for democracy,” hailing the “patriotic spirit of the crowd, the songs of freedom, and the impressive numbers who braved the icy rain.” Ogden spoke about local elections as a tangible way to fight for the future of democracy and the Democratic party.
“You can do this by volunteering, donating and possibly running for office. This is an important step in the broader scheme of things. When we have elections in years to come, we need to have built a base to demonstrate that Democrats can win,” Ogden said.
Leslie Berliant spoke emotionally and at length, affirming, “We are here, as Cory Booker talked about in his epic 25-hour-plus filibuster in the Senate earlier this week, showing our love for America, even as our country breaks our hearts.
“We are here showing our love for the America we envision but have yet to realize, where everyone has a place with the opportunity and support to live with dignity, freedom, and to pursue happiness,” continued Berliant. “An America that is generous, that is kind, that leads by lifting up and bringing together. We are here to stand for that America, even as we have never experienced it, and seems
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Berliant concluded by thanking the protesters “for your inspiration, your strength…for channeling fear, rage and sadness at what is happening in our country right now into action.”
Andrea Hull of Morris was one of the hundreds present at the Oneonta rally.
“it seemed to me at least 450 people were on the plaza and both sides of Main Street past the shops, a couple of hundred feet in either direction. There was a cacophony of honking.
Young people, children, and old people with homemade signs addressing issues of concern to them, and there were many of those issues. Chanting, cheering, shouting, laughing, singing ‘God Bless America’ and ‘America the Beautiful,’ many with tears in their eyes. Also, over 40 upstate communities and one Canadian called out their presence at the rally,” she wrote in an e-mail communication after the rally.
CooperstownOneonta indivisible leader Virginia Kennedy summed up the morning’s protest, stating, “We were standing up for public services that our hard work and taxes pay for while Donald Trump was golfing in Florida. We were standing up for veterans’ services while Donald Trump couldn’t be bothered to honor the four service men killed in Lithuania, eating fancy food with other billionaires at a $1 million per plate fundraiser. We were rallying for our fellow citizens losing their retirement money because of his ridiculous tariffs…America is not a corporation to profit the rich. America is our democracy, and we’ll continue to fight hard for its survival for all the people, not just the extremely wealthy.”
Seventy miles east, at Albany’s West Capitol park, approximately 20 speakers addressed a crowd of 6,000 over the course of the rally. Among them were Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Congressman paul Tonko, Assemblyman John McDonald, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Mark Emanatian of the Capital District Labor Federation, and state Senator patricia Fahy.
Carl Grimes, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, spoke about the harm that cuts are doing to veterans of all ages.
Assemblyman McDonald urged upstate New Yorkers to challenge the seven members of the Republican majority in Congress for “not doing their jobs.”
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“Call friends and family members. Tell them to start speaking up, not only for New York State citizens but for citizens of the United States of America,” he said.
Dr. Mary panzetta, who worked at the Samuel Stratton Veterans Administration Center for 15 years before conducting a private practice in psychology for the last 16 years, commented on Trump’s mental stability.
“in 31 years, i have never encountered anyone with a personality disorder as severe as Donald Trump’s. He shouldn’t be president. He should be studied,” she said.
it was Delgado’s impassioned, enlivened address that most moved the gathering.
Speaking for 12 minutes, he referred often to love, compassion, truth, goodness and morality.
“i stand before you today, emboldened. Remember that democracy is a moral endeavor. it is a political system grounded in a moral idea, an idea rooted in a higher power. it is a political system that determines that might does not make right. Right makes right. Love makes right. Truth makes right. Not status, not class, not wealth, not power, but human dignity makes right,” he declared.
He went on to decry the ills of economic inequality.
“The levels of economic equality are not sustainable here and it’s been going on for far too damn long. As economic equality grows and wealth gets concentrated in the hands of a few, then power can be converted into political power. Then, economic power can capture the very essence of our democracy and turn our democracy against the will of the people. And this is where we are right now,” he affirmed.
Delgado concluded by urging those present to follow the example of former Congressman John Lewis: “Make good trouble.”
“We need moral leadership now more than ever,” he said as he urged protesters to tap into their power every single day from now until 2026.
“We’ll take the House back,” Delgado asserted.
“Anthony Delgado gave a forceful speech with the demand for moral leadership and inspired compassion and empathy. All the speakers represented a cross section of the community. Working people, veterans, and elected officials who represent their constituents and hear their concerns. it felt great to be part of a bigger, national move-
move forward into this next season, let us embrace the opportunities to continue advocating and making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Patricia Kennedy is the chief executive officer for Springbrook.
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ment to oppose injustice,” said Bill Hovard of Otego regarding the Albany protest.
i was so impressed that so many people turned out for the Albany rally in the freezing rain and stayed until the end. Clearly, people are willing to organize and endure harsh condi-
tions to have their voices heard. i was impressed that Anthony Delgado showed up to support the people. i’m just wondering where [New York Governor] Kathy Hochul was,” said Lynne Ohl of Butternuts.
“it was uplifting to be at the Albany Hands Off! rally. These are dark
times in the politics of our country. The chaos of layoffs and the destruction of our government agencies are terrifying. The attacks on freedom of speech and destruction of the right to due process under the law should appall all Americans,” said Sallye Sadlocha of Gilbertsville.
popular Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Glimmerglass State park, Hyde Hall
COOpERSTOWN
Glimmerglass
State park and Hyde Hall have announced the return of their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. sharp, and once the eggs are gone, they’re gone, organizers said. This popular community event is rain or shine but promises a morning of fun as Hyde Hall’s historic grounds are transformed into a treasure-filled area with eggs hidden for discovery.
Families are invited to bring their baskets and enjoy a morning of exploration on Hyde Hall’s lawn. The hunt will begin promptly at 11 a.m., and there will be designated “egg zones” for different age groups—0-3, 4-7, and 811—ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Special golden eggs will also be hidden, and those lucky enough to
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“Reflections” is a metaphor to showcase the natural beauty of Otsego Lake, document conservation efforts and portray the intergenerational connection to this pristine body of water, organizers said. photo entries can include landscape/scenery, people, wildlife, water-
find one will receive an extra prize.
“We’re so happy to partner with Glimmerglass State park to continue this fun, family tradition,” said Jonathan Maney, executive director of Hyde Hall. “it’s a great way to welcome spring and create lasting memories with young and old alike. We’ve missed our visitors, and this event is a perfect prelude to Hyde Hall’s grand reopening on May 24.” Guests should plan to
craft, and conservation, and do not need to show a reflection. photographers are invited to consider the significance of lakes in our environment and heritage. Winners will gain recognition and awards for their stunning interpretations of Otsego Lake, and images will be featured in OLA’s awardwinning journal, “Our Glimmerglass.” To submit a photo entry and to learn
arrive early because the event begins promptly at 11 a.m., organizers reminded. With extensive walking and standing required on the grounds of Hyde Hall, arriving ahead of time will ensure a positive experience, the said. plus, early arrivals might even spot the Easter Bunny and, if lucky, have a chance to snap some photos to share with family and friends. For more information, visit hydehall.org/.
more, visit photos.otsegolakeassociation.org. The mission of the Otsego Lake Association, founded in 2002, is to educate, advocate, and actively participate in protecting the health, beauty, and well-being of Otsego Lake by facilitating the implementation of the Otsego Lake Watershed Management plan.
photo by James Herman
Signs were a main vehicle of protest at the “Hands Off!” rally held in Oneonta’s Muller Plaza on Saturday, April 5.
photo by Teresa Winchester
Protesters at Albany’s “Hands Off!”rally, held April 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Capitol Plaza, carried predominantly handmade signs pointing out what they see as the threats and
of the present Trump administration.
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The Easter Egg Hunt at Hyde Hall is scheduled for Saturday, April 19.
percent of the Area Median Income.”
According to Nealon, the property will serve “healthcare workers, educators, municipal employees, restaurant, retail, and support staff workers, and other community members.”
“All prospective tenants will be screened and audited annually and must sign a lease,” Nealon said.
Residents of transitional housing or a shelter do not sign oneyear leases, she added.
Who Qualifies for Affordable Housing?
Nealon invited multiple guest speakers up to the podium to show Common Council members and the public actual examples of people in various income brackets that would qualify: a single person earning $18,420.00$42,980.00 per year; a two-person household earning $21,030.00$49,070.00 per year; or a three-person household earning $23,670.00$55,245.00 per year qualify for affordable housing.
Rents for people in these income ranges would be capped at 30 percent of household income. A two-bedroom apartment would rent for approximately $900.00$1,000.00 per month, according to a press kit fact sheet provided by Nealon.
Nealon introduced Bonnie Marlette and her emotional support dog, Danny.
“Bonnie has lived in Oneonta for 11 years,” Nealon said.
“I have worked at Oneonta Bagel Company, the Wellness Warm Line, and I drive for RSS now,” Marlette said.
The Oneonta Bagel Company employs people who receive RSS support.
By guaranteeing that rent is capped at 30 percent of their household income, Nealon said that people like Marlette will have more disposable income to spend with local businesses.
Going to the movies is the example Marlette gave as to how she spends her income.
Next, Nealon introduced Luke Floge, a senior at SUNY Oneonta.
“As I approach graduation as a music industry major, affordable housing would allow anyone like me to be able to stay
in Oneonta after I graduate,” he said.
Floge expressed concerns that entry-level jobs in the music industry do not provide sufficient income to pay market rate rents in Oneonta.
Meghan Lippa is a community outreach specialist in Oneonta.
“I graduated from Niagara University and moved to the area. I am one internship and one course away from completing my master’s degree. I encountered some mental health issues and got help from RSS.”
Lippa said she is considering staying in Oneonta, but says a studio apartment here can cost $1,300.00-$1,400.00 per month without utilities. According to her research, a studio apartment in Endicott, New York costs $1,100.00 per month, she said.
Nealon asked Oneonta decision-makers to be “a city that values access and equity so that the Lukes and the Meghans don’t have to leave Oneonta.”
Nealon also introduced Deneen Costine, a certified nursing assistant, and peer support specialist. Costine facilitates creative arts and wellness groups and runs a women’s center.
“I have seen first-hand how stable housing is key to healing and rebuilding lives,” Costine said.
RSS: Four Decades in Oneonta
Nealon urged council members that selling 27 Market Street to RSS is “a chance to move from vision to action.…to expand access to opportunity to people like Bonnie.”
Nealon said she lived in an RSS development on Clinton Avenue in Albany herself. The photo of that development is very similar to the rendering she provided for 27 Market Street in Oneonta.
Nealon asked Marlette, “Why would you trust RSS to develop this project versus someone outside the community?”
Marlette associates RSS with safety.
“It is always nice to have a safe place to go,” Marlette explained.
In the press kit, RSS refers to itself as “a local entity that has been part of the Oneonta community for nearly 40 years.”
According to the RSS proposal, only 12 out of the 47 apartments are reserved for people receiving assistance from RSS. This qualifies RSS, a nonprofit, for tax
incentives.
“We’ve been awarded a 9 percent low-income housing tax credit,” Nealon said.
This allows RSS to find private investment to build this $25 million project. Once built, the building will be a business, not a nonprofit, Nealon explained.
“We are negotiating a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with the city for predictable long-term revenue,” Nealon said. “A PILOT must be in place before the sale of the property can be done.”
“We want to be more attractive to people walking to Foothills and other businesses,” Nealon added.
Question & Answer Period
Len Carson, R-Fifth Ward, asked Nealon the difference between the affordable housing offered by the Housing Authority and what RSS provides.
“Our goal is to add to the housing stock and not compete with the Housing Authority,” Nealon said.
Elayne Mosher Campoli, D-First Ward, said, “I thought the Housing Authority had a wait list of 2.5 years. Dietz Street apartments and the Ford apartments have a waiting list.”
“The 27 Market Street property is a much larger property and that’s why it will need a property manager,” Campoli added.
RSS does not use property managers for their other buildings. They hire local plumbers, electricians and snow plowers, Nealon responded.
What the Public Had to Say
During the public comment period following the RSS presentation, Danny Lapin said, “RSS was awarded a $7.1 million development project in the City of Ithaca. They were welcomed with open arms. Only 28 projects were awarded in this round. Only the most capable organizations were awarded.”
RSS has been “awarded a 9 percent low-income housing tax credit on the first try in Ithaca. We are very proud of that,” Nealon said.
Marge O’Mara said 27 Market Street “should remain on the tax rolls. It deserves careful, deliberate consideration.”
“We say we are a warm and welcoming community…What kind of neighbor do you want to
be?” asked Dorothy Fee.
“I live on Market Street. I ask council to have the courage to move forward on this project,” urged Sai Maurice. “The cost of housing is seven times greater than before. I am an engineer. It was hard to find affordable housing in Oneonta.”
“Who is this council is meant to serve? Is it meant to serve the working class?” Maurice asked.
Stacey Mitchell of 9 Hickory Street said, “We have been talking about the development of this property for the past five years…I support RSS.”
Josephine Becker, a Hartwick College student, said the percentage of college graduates who are forced to live with their parents “has risen to 53 percent as of 2023.”
Becker is in favor of more affordable housing.
Ben McGill, who lives on Maple Street, called the group that opposes
the sale of 27 Market Street to RSS “a very loud minority.”
Chip Holmes, who owns The Working Kitchen on Main Street with his wife, employs five people.
He said, “We have built 150 low-income houses in Oneonta…We need more than just $15.00 an hour jobs. Why does RSS think it is going to create
jobs and economic prosperity when none of these other 150 low-income houses have?”
The RSS presentation and comments were recorded by Otsego Media. Those who missed the April 1 meeting can watch the video recording at https:// link.edgepilot.com/s/ f4668942/9d3u8sYA_
Photo by Monica Calzolari
Meghan Lippa, a community outreach specialist and potential RSS consumer, spoke at the City of Oneonta Common Council meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at Hartwick College in favor of the RSS development proposal.
►Fri., April 11
DEADLINE Last day to register for the “2025 Daffodil Jazz Brunch.” Fees apply. Benefit for Helios Care. Held 4/19 at 11 a.m. and noon at the home of Tom Morgan and Erna Morgan McReynolds, Franklin. (607) 432-6773.
CRAFT 10 a.m.
“Bunny Wreath.” Rescheduled from March. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
THEATER 1:30 p.m.
“The Greatest Hymn on Earth.” Presented by the Elementary Music Classes and the OCA Elementary Drama Club. Otsego Christian Academy, 353 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-0141.
POTTERY
1:30-4:30 p.m. Open
Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org.
DOCUMENTARY
5 p.m. “Lake of Betrayal.” Film screening and discussion on the construction of the Kinzua Dam and the Seneca communities that it displaced. Followed by Q&A. Free; open to the public. Yager Museum of Art and Culture, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480.
ART 5 p.m. “UUSO Paint and Sip Party with The Artful Spirits.” Fees apply. Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-3491.
GAME 6-9 p.m. “Amateur Pitch Tournament.” All welcome. Red Barn Farm Brewery & Kountry Kitchen, 3883 State Highway 7, Otego. Oneonta. (607) 287-8770.
MUSIC 7 p.m. “Trio Afinado.” Traditional Brazilian choro and bossa nova music with a modern twist. Suggested donation applies. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Hilary.goldblatt@gmail.
com.
MUSIC 7 p.m.
“Jeanine Ouderkirk Trio.” Fees apply. Dunderberg
Gallery, 118 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2010.
►S At., April 12
EASTER—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Easter Craft Show.” Baked good, crafts, gifts, candles and more. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494.
TAX SEASON 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Free Tax Prep.” Provided by Hartwick College via the IRS VITA program. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
WORKSHOP
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Baking at Lippitt Farmhouse.” Fees apply; registration required. Lunch and materials included. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471450.
FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Spring Awakening.” Sharon Springs.
MAKERS MARKET
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Easter Shopping.” Markets held 2nd Saturday of each Month. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 4324401.
EXHIBIT FINALE
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last day to view “Made in Middlefield III.” Includes meet-theartist program at 1 p.m. in which artists informally discuss/demonstrate their work. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 9419607.
EASTER 11 a.m.
“Easter Egg Hunt.” Unadilla Public Library, Community Field, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3131.
BUSINESS 11 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh. Mountain Magic Market, 52 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9983.
LIBRARY Noon.
“Adult Crochet.” Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 2936600.
MEMORIAL Noon to 4 p.m. “Celebration of Life of Ron Kane.” Donate and participate in a Chinese Auction to benefit the Ron Kane Memorial Scholarship Fund. Hartwick Fire
House, 3088 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-7741.
ART 1-3 p.m. “Participatory Art Activities.” Nick Stag, aka “Everybody the Artist,” leads a Laugh Club. This fun meet-up will use laughter as an art form. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400.
WORKSHOP
1-3 p.m. “Spring Flower Workshop.” Presented by Cultivate Shop & Studio. Fees apply; registration required. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
EASTER 2 p.m.
“Ommegang Easter Egg Hunt.” Featuring agespecific hunts, golden egg prizes and a 21+ hunt. Tap House, Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ ommegang.com.
OPENING RECEP-
TION 5-7 p.m. “Figurative Connections” by Scott Magin and “From Backyard to Bog” by Sasha Glinski. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777.
DANCE 6-9 p.m.
“Valentine’s Sockhop.”
Fees apply. Proceeds benefit the Family Service Association. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494.
POTLUCK 6:30 p.m.
Good food and fellowship. Bring a dish to share. Fly Creek United Methodist Church, 6852 County Highway 26, Fly Creek.
FUNDRAISER 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 for Mali Market. Folksinger Reggie Harris Fundraiser Concert. Songs of hope and freedom to raise funds for solar panels for Youchaou’s School in Mali. Admission by donation. Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-1316.
►SundAy, April 13
FIBER 1-3 p.m. “The Gatehouse Fiber Guild.” New knitters welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main
Street, Morris. (607) 2854111.
LIBRARY 1-4 p.m.
“Cooperstown Writers Group.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.
MUSIC 1-3 p.m. “Sunday Session with Brodie Coleman and Yana King.” The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 2854111.
CRAFT 1-:3:30 p.m.
“Macramé Class: Make Your Own Plant Hanger.” Fees apply; registration required. Supplies included. The Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3234.
EASTER 2 p.m.
“Psalm Sing.” Sing Psalms with Oneonta’s newest church. No experience required. Refreshments to follow. Oneonta Reformed Presbyterian Church, 381 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 4375068.
FUNDRAISER
2-6 p.m. “Fundraiser for the Cherry Valley Community Health Center.”
Presented by the Daughters of Grace. Music by the Rustic Chill Music Ministry, silent auction, worship and more. Cherry Valley Community Center, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.
CONCERT 3 p.m.
“Trio Wanderer.” Chamber ensemble performs works by Mendelssohn, Boulanger and Ravel. Suggested donation applies. Presented by the Friends of Music of Stamford at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, 96 Main Street, Stamford.
►MondAy, April 14
LIBRARY 1 p.m.
“Homeschool Hangout.” Join homeschool families for stories, activities, crafts and learning. Recommended for ages 5-18. Held each Friday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
SPRING BREAK 1-3 p.m. “Games and Popcorn.” Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600.
DISCUSSION 3-5 p.m. “Current Events Discus-
sion Group.” Held each Monday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.
AGING 4 p.m. “Planning for Successful Aging: Estate Planning—Trusts, Medicaid and More.”
Presented by Ryan Coutlée, Esq. of Coutlée Law Office with the Otsego County Office for the Aging. Classroom A at the Meadows Office Complex, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4232.
GOVERNMENT
5:30 p.m. Emergency Water Meeting. Followed at 6:30 p.m. by the regularly scheduled board meeting. Hartwick Town Hall, 103 Town Drive, Hartwick.
TAX SEASON 6-8
p.m. “Free Tax Prep.” Provided by Hartwick College via the IRS VITA program. Hartwick College, Golisano Hall, 2nd floor, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 4314338.
GARDEN CLUB
6:30 p.m. “Otsego County’s Native Pollinators and How to Help Them.” With Dr. Jeffrey Heilveil, chair of the SUNY Oneonta Biology Department. Free. Presented by the Oneonta Garden Club at St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta.
OUTDOORS
7-8:30 p.m. “Woodcock Courtship Dance.” Annual walk to observe the spring courtship ritual of the woodcock. Presented by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society with the Otsego Land Trust. Free; registration required. Parslow Preserve Conservation Area, 127 Parslow Road, Hartwick. (607) 547-2366.
►tueS., April 15 tAx dAy
KNITTING CIRCLE
9 a.m. Bring a knit project and work with the group. Beginners welcome. Held each Tuesday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
STORY TIME
9:30 a.m. Staff share stories, activities and play. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
CRAFT 10 a.m. “Crepe Paper Dahlias.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
LIBRARY 10 a.m. “Toddler Craft Activity.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 10-11:30 a.m.
Free drop-in group open to all aged 18+. Facilitated by staff trained in grief and loss. Held third Tues-
day of each month. St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-5525 to register.
MUSEUM 10 a.m.
“Preschool Tuesdays.” Special one-hour program for toddlers and their families based on World Art Day. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400.
GOVERNMENT
11 a.m. Meeting of the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Held in person and online. Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, Utica; American Farmland Trust Office, 112 Spring Street, Suite 2076, Saratoga Springs. Bethany.Bzduch@agriculture.ny.gov.
SENIOR MEALS
11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of cream of mushroom soup, chicken patty on a bun and pineapple. (607) 547-6454.
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.
AGING Noon. “AgeTastic.” Fun, interactive board game designed to improve health, safety & well-being. Held Tuesdays through 6/3. The Gathering Place, 5506 State Highway 7, Oneonta. (607) 547-4232. WORKSHOP Noon to 2 p.m. “Spring Break at CANO Art Studio: Animal Creations.” Open to children aged 6-10. Fees apply; registration required. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. FINALE 6-8 p.m. “Free Tax Prep.” Provided by Hartwick College via the IRS VITA program. Hartwick College, Golisano Hall, 2nd floor, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338.
VACCINATION
6-8 p.m. Otsego County Rabies Vaccination Clinic. For pet dogs, cats and ferrets. Free. Previous vaccination certificate required for the three-year booster. Worcester Town Barn, 19 Katie Lane, Worcester. (607) 547-4230.
MUSIC 7 p.m. “Killdeer Trio: Jimi Hendrix Tribute.” Free; donations welcome. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777.
