Sidney

An arterial route was proposed way back in 1951 and eventually became part of Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways in 1956. By 1968, plans were drawn up for the East/West arterial that would become known as I-88. This main thoroughfare, which skirts Oneonta and our listening area, runs from Binghamton to Schenectady, some 117 miles.

This was taken by a witness near the Sidney high school. This tornado caused minor damage and closed at least one road due to debris.

There is a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Sidney Fire Station.

State Senator James Seward and Assemblyman Pete Lopez announced yesterday that school districts unable to open on time last year due to damages from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee will not be penalized for lost days. Governor Cuomo signed a bill that gives schools a 10-day period without losing state aid ...

Counties in the 51st Senate District will receive the lion’s share of $16 million in state grants and matching funds for stream and flood restoration work to repair damages from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

Voters Decide Center Street School to be No More, Pass Budget The fate of the Center Street School in Oneonta was ultimately decided by a record number of voters. Nearly 3,000 voters turned out at the Foothills Performing Arts Center yesterday, a record number...