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Rare Double Set of Twins Born Same Day Are Welcomed At Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown
A very rare event happened at Bassett Healthcare Network’s Birthing Center in Cooperstown, NY with the birth of girl twins - Belle and Ella, along with another set of fraternal twins - Lyla and Brock, in the same day.
Honor Betty White On Her Birthday: Donate To One of These Central New York Animal Shelters
Have you heard about the movement, #BettyWhiteChallenge, to honor her legacy of being an avid supporter of animal-related causes throughout her life? The idea is to donate $5 to a local rescue or animal shelter on what would have been the actress' 100th birthday, January 17. We have a list of great local animal shelters in our Central NY region to help you with this.
Oneonta Fire Crew Makes Quick Work of Motel 88 Fire [Video]
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.
2022 Welcomes First Baby Born At Bassett Healthcare Birthing Center in Cooperstown
With the calendar turning over to 2022, hope and joy spring forth with the announcement from Bassett Healthcare Network’s Birthing Center in Cooperstown of the first babies born in the new year.
New York State Puts A Lockdown On Sale of Products With Flame Retardants
On the heels of the polystyrene ban which is now in effect in New York State, there is a new ban on products containing flame-retardant chemicals that have been tied to significant health risks like increased risks of neurological injury, hormone disruption, cancer, and negative impacts on the immune system.
Families Lose Everything In Unadilla Fire Before Christmas: How to Help
On December 20, 2021, all residents in an apartment building lost everything to a fire that swept through the building in Unadilla, NY. Donations are needed to help the victims.
Two More Bassett Network Hospitals Reach 90% Capacity: What That Means
As the COVID-19 virus transmission rate continues to be high in Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties; and case numbers have been on the rise, some hospitals have had to suspend elective surgeries and procedures due to high capacity.
Holiday ‘Drive Sober’ Campaign Coming: Consequences of a DWI You Didn’t Know
Police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers from December 17 through January 1.
Will State Mask Mandate Be Enough? Central New York Spotlight On New COVID Numbers
Here's a local update on COVID-19 vaccine availability and an update on case numbers for Chenango, Delaware And Otsego Counties
Oneonta, NY Warming Station Is Open To Save Homeless Lives
The Oneonta "warming station" is a collaborative effort between Catholic Charities and the Oneonta Main Street Baptist Church. Those in need can come to the warming shelter any night of the week from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. for shelter and warmth.
Finally, A Starbucks That’s Not In a College Is Coming To Oneonta, NY
A new Starbucks is under construction on Oneonta's Southside. Fans of the popular coffee brand are thrilled since the only Starbucks in Oneonta is located in the Hunt Union on the SUNY Oneonta campus.
Amazing Volunteer Firefighter Efforts Save Cooperstown Area Restaurant
Firefighters must have done a great job quickly extinguishing the flames since the damage was not visible by looking at the exterior of the building that same morning.