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15 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Cooperstown, New York

Most people arrive in Cooperstown knowing exactly what they want to see. They walk along Main Street toward the National Baseball Hall of Fame, visit Doubleday Field, or make their way down to Otsego Lake. Yet the history of this small Central New York village extends far beyond baseball. Writers, scientists, publishers, judges, artists, and people who helped shape American culture have called Cooperstown home.

Cooperstown, NY · 5d
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Cossetta’s owner Dave Cossetta dies unexpectedly in Rome

Rome, NY · 21h

WIVT News 34

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Over 5K without power in Greater Binghamton

GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – NYSEG reports that over 5,000 people in Otsego, Delaware, Tioga and Broome Counties are without power following the first snowfall of the season. The power company says that 4,052 folks in Otsego County, 940 in Delaware and a combined 75 in Broome and Tioga Counties don’t have electricity. Anywhere from […]

Otsego County, NY · 3h

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Hundreds of Amazon packages left scattered across road in Montgomery County

Montgomery County, NY · 1d

Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Blue waves are for other places; Oneida, Herkimer counties voted red

The Mohawk Valley loves red, whether it’s in fall leaves, on the Utica Comets’ uniforms or top of a delicious tomato pie. They also love a lot of red in their politics. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties launched a red resistance to the blue tsunami that swept across much of the country on Election Day, voting overwhelmingly for Republican candidates for federal, state and local offices. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties overwhelmingly elected Republicans to county and municipal offices as well as state seats contained within the counties. And they strongly favored Republicans in statewide elections and for seats in districts that crossed county lines. Two seats in Oneida County did flip in the election, but to Republicans. Incumbent Sheriff Rob Maciol, a Democrat, lost his re-election bid to Republican Jared Pearl. And Republican Mike Gentile won the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon — a Democrat who did not seek reelection — in the 119 th Assembly District against Jon Lipe. “What stands out to me is how Oneida County has become more Republican in recent years,” said Luke Perry, distinguished professor of political science at Utica University. “When Anothony Brindisi won the county (and NY-22)

Oneida County, NY · 2d

POLITICO

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The upstate county that bucked the blue wave

ONEIDA OUTLIER: When in Rome, vote Republican if you want to do as the locals do. As the blue tsunami crashed over the country last week, a comprehensive list of silver linings for New York Republicans could fit on a post-it note. But it was a great night for the party in Oneida County. Assembly candidate Mike Gentile flipped the seat that covers the cities of Utica and Rome and has remained stubbornly blue for decades. The Assembly seat was the only GOP pickup in the state Legislature’s 213 districts on a night when Democrats managed to flip 23% of the 69 seats that Republicans had won in 2024. Meanwhile, Republican Jared Pearl ousted the county’s Democratic Sheriff Robert Maciol. A four-term incumbent, Maciol won his 2022 race with 79% of the vote. And the county was responsible for electing Republican Anthony Constantino to Congress. Democrat Blake Gendebien flipped the rest of that district. While Republican Elise Stefanik won the district’s 14 non-Oneida counties by 69,000 votes two years ago, Gendebien won them by 1,500. But Constantino won Oneida by 6,800 last week. The GOP congressional campaign focused on driving up turnout in the candidate’s home turf, a corner of

Oneida County, NY · 23h

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The Secret Taps of Central New York: Where To Find Free, Fresh Spring Water

We all have ways of saving some money, some a little more unique than others. When it comes to water, especially drinking water, things could get costly. For those in areas with sulfur water or higher levels of contaminants, sometimes bottled is the only option. Personally, I prefer tap water and always have. Sure, I won't turn down a bottle of purified 'fancy" water if it's free.

Central New York, NY · 2d

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Otsego County Earns 2-Star Clean Energy Designation

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Otsego County has been recognized as a 2-Star Clean Energy Community for its efforts to cut energy use, lower costs and support clean energy projects. According to the Otsego County Planning Department, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded the County this designation after it completed 3,300 points worth of high-impact clean energy actions.

Otsego County, NY · 1d

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Microsoft 365 Outlook Issues Affect Users

UTICA, N.Y. -- Some Microsoft Outlook users are having trouble accessing their email. Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) posted on X, "We're investigating reports of users experiencing issues accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods in the Americas. More details can be found in the Microsoft 365 admin center under EX1550543."

Utica, NY · 1d

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Winter weather advisory affecting parts of Upstate NY until Friday afternoon — potentially 5 inches of snow

At 4:44 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 5 p.m. until Friday 1 p.m. for Chenango, Otsego and Delaware counties. The weather service informs, "Snow expected tonight, heaviest amounts at higher elevations. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches above 1500 feet and 1 to 3 inches at lower elevations."

Otsego County, NY · 23h

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Rabies Confirmed in Cooperstown Bat

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- A bat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Cooperstown. The Otsego County Department of Health reported that the bat was found on Nov. 10. The specific location where the bat was found was not disclosed by the health department. Rabies is a deadly viral infection...

Cooperstown, NY · 2d

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12 Classic Diners In New York Where You Can Dine For Just Less Than $12 Even In 2026

One diner on this list was built in a factory in 1937. It didn’t reach its current home until 2017, so the restaurant took a road trip before you did. Another has been serving hot dogs at a narrow counter since 1932. A third opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m., which makes lunch there basically a rumor.

New York · 1d

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The Human Calculator

Scott Flansburg, better known as the Human Calculator, came to Benton Hall Academy in Little Falls to teach Second to fifth Graders a new way of doing simple math.

Little Falls, NY · 22h

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Farewell Party Hosted for 119th Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon

UTICA, N.Y. -- In a couple months, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's tenure is coming to an end after deciding not to seek re-election for another term. Buttenschon represented New York's 119th Assembly District for eight years. So, on Thursday night, to honor her service, family and friends threw her a farewell...

Utica, NY · 19h

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Central NY Winter Weather Advisory: Up to 5 Inches by Friday Nov 13

Winter Weather Advisory covers Chenango, Otsego and Delaware counties until 1 p.m. Friday.

Otsego County, NY · 22h

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Oneida County Sheriff-Elect Jared Pearl Names Transition Team

Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl has named the members of his transition team.

Oneida County, NY · 1d

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'War Dog Memorial Highway' Signs Unveiled in Herkimer

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- The signs honoring military working dogs and their handlers are complete. "[Military working dogs] have been active before World War I. People don't understand how important these four-legged soldiers were and saved the lives of many woman and many men that fought the war," said John Brezinski, Herkimer County legislator and the founder of Guardians of Freedom. "Because they were there, too."

Herkimer, NY · 23h

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Retired Utica radio host John Simmons dies

UTICA-ROME — John Simmons, well known for his 25-year stint as “Matt Herkimer” on Big Frog 104 (WFRG) has died. He was 78. Thanks to Budd “Money” Yeman for sharing a link to Simmons’ obituary. Simmons got his start at WTLB but —after a...

Utica, NY · 2d

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No Place Like Home: Why Young Adults Are Choosing Utica for Their Careers

Utica lands second in New York for young professionals putting down roots, per Resume.io. Family and lower costs lead the way, with Jamestown and Elmira close behind.

Utica, NY · 1d

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Snow in the forecast across the Mohawk Valley

Rain will slowly change to snow this evening and overnight as colder air moves into the region. Higher elevations will see the transition first, with most valleys likely changing over by Friday morning. Snowfall totals of 1 to 4 inches are expected above 1,500 feet, especially in Hamilton, and Chenango Counties, where Winter Weather Advisories are in effect, and Otsego County, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect, all until midday Friday.

Central New York, NY · 23h