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AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03Town Renews Push for Review of County Sales Tax Sharing Formula
The Town of Oneonta is again urging Otsego County leaders to revisit the county’s decades‑old sales tax sharing formula, arguing that the system—unchanged since 1991—no longer reflects the realities of where revenue is generated or the strain placed on local infrastructure.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03Chervillians Gearing Up for Kite Fest
The action kicks off on Friday at 6 p.m. with a Kite Building Workshop for all ages at the Old School gymnasium on Genesee Street. This mini-kite workshop is free and is followed by an Indoor Kite Fly at 7 p.m.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03‘Made with Fire’ Opens at 25 Main Collective
This Friday, September 4, “Made with Fire” opens at 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley with a reception from 5-8 p.m. and food by Coffee & Crumb Café.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03Otesaga Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation 26 Years Running
AAA Northeast has recognized The Otesaga Resort Hotel with its prestigious AAA Four Diamond Designation, marking an extraordinary milestone as the historic Cooperstown property has maintained this distinction for 26 consecutive years.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03Sheriffs File Suit Against Gov. Hochul’s ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes Act’
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York by the Federation for American Immigration Reform, challenges the state’s “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” and the newly created Office of Immigrant Trust.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03Editorial: What the Flock?!
According to an August 30 NewsNation article written by Rob Taub, “criticism of Flock cameras continues to fuel debate across the country as communities weigh whether automated license plate readers are valuable public safety tools or an invasion of privacy.”
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03America at 250: Foreign Policy Realism Helped Win Our Independence
Freedom. Liberty. Democracy. These words constitute the ideology of the American Revolution. But ideology does not win wars. Ideology does not protect our freedom. Ideology does not provide for our national security.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 03Tague: ‘I Stand with the Sheriffs’
The recent enactment of the Local Cop/Local Crimes Act is a direct attack on our local police and county sheriff’s offices, handicapping their law enforcement tools at a time when we need them the most.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 02Time Out Otsego: 09-03-26
STAMP CLUB—2 p.m. Meeting of the Tri-County Stamp Club. Learn about the hobby or bring stamps you would like evaluated. All welcome. The Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Center, 5506 State Highway 7, Oneonta.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 01Time Out Otsego: 09-02-26
FLUTE CHOIR—6:30-8 p.m. Play the flute with the Butternut Valley Flute Choir. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to make music together, featuring popular favorites to classical music. All welcome. Fees apply. Held Wednesdays through 10/21. Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center,…
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published August 31Time Out Otsego: 09-01-26
MEET & GREET—5:30 p.m. Welcome Home Cooperstown. Newcomers to the community are invited to make connections and learn about local organizations. This month will feature a presentation by the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area on their work to promote democracy and…
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published August 30Time Out Otsego: 08-31-26
TEEN BOARD GAMES—3 p.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252