Oneonta

Springbrook, a non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities in Central New York and employs more than 1200 people, has made a move to further support and retain its employees.

One of the sections of Motel 88 (formerly the Oasis Motor Inn) which is across the street from Sloan's NY Grill in Oneonta, NY was engulfed in flames yesterday. When the Oneonta Fire Department arrived, a unit of the motel was fully engulfed in flames and thankfully, there was no one inside.

The Budget Inn on Rt. 23 was the scene of a violent crime on the evening of Thursday, December 30 according to New York State Police.

New York State planned ahead and has set up state-run testing sites with more planned in the very near future. One such site that has been chosen is SUNY Oneonta. It opens to the public this Friday, January 7.

The Oneonta History Center renovations will include the gift shop, entryway, and temporary and permanent exhibition spaces.

As I was working away in my studio yesterday at 11:00 am, unbeknownst to me or probably anyone other than those directly involved, a robbery was taking place only feet away at the NBT Bank on the corner of Wall St. and Chestnut St. in Oneonta, NY.

The 2021 Festival of Lights drive-thru is almost over but you still have a chance to see it through December 31. We have a collection of photos from this year's event for you.

Between Dec.13 and Dec. 20, 2021, people voted for their favorite Oneonta holiday display from the 2021 Light Up Oneonta contest entries. We have a winner.

The Friends of Christmas Dinner provides those who may be alone for Christmas or elderly, a free, delicious holiday meal provided by St Mary's Church in Oneonta.

Financial challenging times continue during the coronavirus pandemic and City of Oneonta Common Council members faced tough decisions for the 2022 budget. On Tuesday, December 7, at the regular common council meeting, the 2022 budget was passed.