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Chervillians 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.

Sheriffs 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.

Editorial: 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.”

America 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.

Tague: ‘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.

Time 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.

Time 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,…

Time 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…
Time 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
Time Out Otsego: 08-30-26
FUNDRAISER—1-4 p.m. “Let’s Rally Around Rick!” Benefit for Rick Kelly in his fight against squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Chicken dinner, raffle and more. Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company, 811 County Route 26, Fly Creek. (607) 547-5469 or…
Time Out Otsego: 08-29-26
FUNDRAISER—11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “All Aboard the Chicken Train.” Mel’s chicken dinner to support the Lions Club SNAP Match Program. Fees apply; tickets required. 21 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown.…
This Week: 08-27-26
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