Daniel J. Cassavaugh
Canal System Inspection Begins Tuesday
The annual inspection of the New York canal system begins tomorrow, starting out from the Erie Canal in Buffalo eastward across the state.
New York to Receive $29 Million in Federal Funding
The federal government has nearly a half billion dollars in unspent federal highway money, and New York is eligible for $29 million in transportation funds for projects in the state.
SUNY Oneonta to Host Freshmen Service Day on Monday
ONEONTA, N.Y. — More than 200 SUNY Oneonta freshmen will spend their first day in Oneonta volunteering at local nonprofit organizations.
85-Year-Old Woman Wins Million-Dollar Lottery in Oneonta
New York lottery representatives were in Oneonta on Thursday to announce that Doris Hoag of Garrettsville is Otsego County’s newest lottery millionaire.
Chobani to Present $225k Donation to Chenango Memorial Hospital Today
At 2:30 p.m. Chobani founder, president and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya will present Chenango Memorial Hospital with more than $255,000 to help purchase a new state of the art X-ray machine.
DiNapoli Opposes Thruway Toll Hike
State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has issued a report questioning the need for a proposed toll hike for truckers using the thruway.
Retro Flashback — Did You Have Any of the Warner Bros. Cartoon Mugs?
The latest Geico ad has me reminiscing. You know, the one with Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner chasing through the desert.
I have vague memories of sipping out of a coffee mug my dad describes as “awfully phallic” as a kid. It was of that perpetually failing coyote.
Did any of you have one of these? Do you remember how they came to be?
New Law Will Prohibit Pre-Recorded Telephone Calls to NY Homes
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation yesterday to prohibit phone calls that deliver pre-recorded messages.
State Legislature Approve Family Farmers and Apple Growers’ Relief Act
Republican assemblymen Jim Tedisco, Pete Lopez and Steve McLaughlin called a special session of the legislature yesterday to pass a tax relief bill for New York’s apple farmers.
Chobani Chamber Challenge Scheduled for Sept. 15
On Saturday September 15, Chobani and Commerce Chenango are teaming up for the first annual Chobani Chamber Challenge, a 5K run/walk through downtown Norwich. President and CEO of commerce Chenango Steve Craig says this is a great opportunity for everyone to get some healthy exercise.