Daniel J. Cassavaugh

A Tioga County judge has been censured for accidentally firing a gun in his chambers and for approving his own pistol permit.

Hundreds of hydraulic fracking opponents rallied outside the state capital Monday in what is likely to be the beginning of lots more demonstrations if Gov. Andrew Cuomo sanctions high volume drilling in New York.

There will be a public informational meeting at Oneonta city hall Thursday to discuss the upcoming Dietz Street parking lot redevelopment and green infrastructure project and to hear any questions or concerns related to the project.

State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report at the New York State Fair on Monday that says that New York State continues to be a leading agricultural state with over 36,000 farms producing 4.7 billion in products annually.

Otsego County sheriffs charged a Matthew Anthony, 36, of the Town of Maryland, with second degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of a weapon.

As previously reported, the ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for today for Kay jewelers at the Southside mall in Oneonta has been canceled. The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce would like to apologize for any inconvenience.  

“Breaking Bad” is a cultural phenomenon. It has gained a rabid fan base who consume anything and everything “Breaking Bad.” Well, Gallery 1988 in Hollywood has asked prominent artists to create “Breaking Bad” themed art. And it’s awesome.

NYSEG has approved more than $3.5 million in emergency economic development storm-recovery funding for 92 building redevelopment/revitalization and agricultural projects in 31 communities impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee.

The Otsego County Conservation Association is seeking nominations for its annual Conservationist of the Year award.

A news report on CBS says that New York State will be allowing hydraulic fracking. The report says that the state will issue its guidelines after Labor Day. In the meantime the controversy continues on the effect of hydrofracking on water supplies and the environment.