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West Edmeston Man Facing Animal Abuse Charges
WEST EDMESTON, N.Y. -- A man from West Edmeston is facing animal abuse charges for allegedly starving his dog. The dog's name is Lexi, and she is in the care of the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown. Lexi is emaciated, according to officials at the shelter. The Otsego County Sheriff's Office...
Guns and a 'Step-by-Step Recipe' for Making Meth Found During Execution of Search Warrant in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- A 24-year-old man from Herkimer is facing weapons charges following a tip. The charges are related to Dalton Zobrist's possession of illegal firearms. Zobrist was found to have two recent weapons arrests, in addition to an assault charge. Herkimer Police said they carried out a search warrant...
The Columbia protester diet: Anti-Israel students munch on Pret sandwiches, pricey nuts and sip Dunkin’
Bellies are full, but the tantrums continue. The anti-Israel Columbia University students hunkering down on the Ivy League’s West Lawn received a hefty food delivery Wednesday — as they show no signs of abandoning their makeshift tent city. Fruits, nuts, granola bars and overpriced sandwiches were being handed out like candy to the protesters, who were given a 48-hour extension to camp out on the grounds before the administration warned it would clear them out. The evening meal marked one week of the group’s headlining-making demonstration as similar ones have spread like wildfire to other elite campuses across the country. Mitch McConnell opposes...
Amsterdam man accused of bribing witness
An Amsterdam man is in jail, accused of bribing a witness in a case against him. John F. Greenfield, 43, allegedly offered a benefit to a witness to influence their testimony, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said. Greenfield faces charges of assault and possession of a weapon in that...
Jewish students say Columbia is failing them terribly by coddling protesters. They’re right
Last week, I witnessed the NYPD arrest more than 100 Columbia students — pro-Palestine protesters — for illegally camping on the campus quad. But it was barely a slap on the wrist: The second encampment is bigger than ever. “Down with the bosses, up with the workers! Workers for Palestine,” an activist with a megaphone chanted in this “liberated zone.” Behind her was a sign reading, “Welcome to the People’s University for Palestine.” That’s rich, considering the People’s University costs $89,587 a year. It seems many of the students are misinformed activists desperately searching for purpose — like the woefully misguided one who crafted...
Summer Job Opportunity: Lifeguards Needed at Baker’s Beach in Richfield Springs, Memorial Day Weekend Opening Expected
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Are you seeking a summer job? Baker’s Beach is currently hiring. The beach is at 8146 NY Route 28, and they're looking for certified lifeguards for the upcoming 2024 season. They're also renting out boat slips on a first-come, first-served basis. Situated on the west...
Baseball hall of fame's The Souls of the Game exhibit will be free on its first day, May 25
COOPERSTOWN — The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will open The Souls of the Game exhibit on Saturday, May 25, and the Players Alliance will ensure visitors can experience the intersection of Black history and baseball for free that day. The exhibit will open the same day...
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