The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has begun its annual effort to recruit lifeguards for the 2026 swimming season, aiming to staff beaches and pools ahead of the … more

The 2026 fire tower steward season feels so far away but the Friends of Bramley Mountain Fire Tower are busy planning for it. With the inclusion of Bramley Mountain in New York State’s Fire Tower … more

Winter is a great time to view bald eagles in New York State. Viewing from a safe distance and at planned observation sites can offer an exhilarating and memorable experience. Wintering … more

ONEONTA - Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a virtual presentation Friday, March 20, to examine how birds are adapting—or struggling—in a rapidly changing environment. Abby Kress, senior … more

Sidney Police Department Helen C. Lanzano , 55, Sidney, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with second-degree harassment. Diezel A. Jester, 19, Sidney, was arrested Jan. 30 and charged with … more

DELHI - After a successful first year implementation of its Traffic Diversion Program, the district attorney’s office - which administers the program - expects even better results for 2026. The … more

OXFORD - Tyler Reed scored 19 points and London Gardner added 16, leading Walton/Downsville to a 57-39 Midstate Athletic Conference boys basketball victory over Oxford on Feb. 10. … more

HANCOCK - Xander Johnson delivered another dominant performance Feb. 10, pouring in 30 points with four three-pointers and 10 rebounds to power Unatego/Franklin past Deposit-Hancock, 72-53, in … more

SOUTH KORTRIGHT - South Kortright/Andes powered past Hunter-Tannersville 60–21 in the Delaware League girls basketball semifinals Tuesday, Feb. 10. Alyssa Tucker led South Kortright/Andes with … more

STAMFORD - Stamford/Jefferson delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, Feb. 10, defeating Margaretville 73–29 in the Delaware League girls basketball matchup. McKenna Hoyt led the … more

NEW BERLIN - Grady Loeffler poured in a game-high 23 points to propel Sidney past Unadilla Valley, 71-58, in a Midstate Athletic Conference boys basketball matchup Feb. 10. Ayden O’Connor … more

DEPOSIT - Olivia Esolen scored a game-high 13 points to lead Deposit-Hancock past Unadilla Valley, 41-33, in a Midstate Athletic Conference girls basketball playoff game played Feb. 10. Emma … more