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How New York Small Business Development Centers Supported Area Counties in 2025
Small businesses and entrepreneurs in Herkimer, Oneida and Otsego counties received support last year through the New York Small Business Development Centers.

Day trip destination: Step back in time at Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN — Kids spending too much time on their screens? Try showing them what life was like before there were any screens at all.

Fenimore Farm celebrates America's 250th anniversary
COOPERSTOWN — Fenimore Farm & Country Village is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this summer with a series of special events highlighting Revolutionary War history and the nation’s founding.

Cooperstown's Hall of Fame Gets New All-Star Game Artifacts After Midsummer Classic
Before the big induction weekend, the Hall of Fame Museum on Main Street is set to add some fresh pieces of baseball history following the All-Star Game.

Bassett adds three practitioners
COOPERSTOWN — Bassett Healthcare Network announced it recently welcomed three new practitioners, including specialists in tele-radiology, cardiology and emergency medicine.

Will heat and smoky air give way to cooler weather?
The biggest concerns over the next day are the heat and air quality! An Air Quality Alert is in effect from midnight tonight through midnight Wednesday night for portions of Central New York, including Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Otsego counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires…

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert in Central New York
An air quality health advisory has been issued for fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke from Canada affecting Central New York, including southern Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties.

Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance Causes Odor in Parts of Herkimer County
Residents in West Winfield and Richfield Springs may notice a strong smell in the area.

Three Days of Music, Food and Family Fun Planned for First Butter
Three separate festivals, one valley-wide celebration — Otsego County is doing something a little different with its end-of-summer send-off this year. Continue reading…