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Residents of Robynwood, a home for mature adults in Oneonta, were treated to cookies and punch and foot-tapping music at the grandmother's tea given by Xi Pi sorority June 1. Carol Bean played her accordion as ...

“A number of people have placed flowers there already”

A logging accident Friday claimed the life of Masonville Highway Superintendent Duane Gifford. via Daily Star

“The purpose of the event is to raise mathematical consciousness and show that mathematics does not have to be foreign, scary or boring. At its core, mathematics is part of our human experience, just like music and the visual arts.”

ITHACA, NY-Math Fun Day-a program that includes robotics, computer art, and math and body movements-will take place at Ithaca College on Saturday, April 26. via Ithaca Journal

Public Safety officers at Ithaca College say they're continuing an investigation into an armed robbery Sunday night. via WSTM-TV Syracuse

“Volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other emergency services volunteers have long been a bedrock of community pride”

State Sen. George Winner, R-Elmira, reminded area residents Thursday that he is accepting nominations for the Senate's inaugural 'Volunteers of Valor' program to honor a local emergency services volunteer. via Star-Gazette

“We are definitely treating this as a hate crime”

The FBI and state police are investigating extensive vandalism at the Norwich Jewish Center as a hate crime. via New York Daily News

Chemung County is kicking off its annual lead poisoning prevention program. You'll soon be seeing ads, signs, posters and brochures encouraging patirents to have children tested for lead exposure. via WENY

Gannett Health Services and the Tompkins County Health Department are working together to make the community aware of the occurrence of multiple cases of syphilis in Tompkins County, including several in the ... via WSTM-TV Syracuse

World music ensemble GlobeTrotting will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Anderson Center for the Arts Theatre on the Hartwick College campus. via CoopersTown Crier

The chairman of the Broome County Legislature today will announce a new initiative that will recognize county businesses that conserve energy. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“What is Nano about the iPod Nano?”

ITHACA, N.Y. - Spin fibers using electricity and nanotechnology, sniff out stinky molecules, isolate salmon DNA, discover giant carbon nanotubes, make your own polymer toys and build your own buckyball: Enjoy ... via Ithaca Journal

“At least prices will not be any higher this week.”

Beef has made the news a lot over the years. Recently, we heard of how more than 143 million pounds of beef were recalled becasue of animal abuse and some illnesses of the E. coli virus. via Daily Star

When we read references to important municipal practices becoming ``more centralized and uniform'' with the help of millions of dollars from the state, we tend to hold up a caution sign. via Daily Star

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County would like to invite area businesses to participate in this years Twin Tiers Agriculture Fest '08. All participants providing samples or selling products must ... via Star-Gazette

“That's perfect. Keep it just like that.”

The Daily Star I was driving my 19-year-old son somewhere the other day when a Neil Diamond song I liked came on the radio. via Journal-Register

“I enjoyed my time as mayor and contributing to the community”

Write-in candidates won offices in two local village elections Tuesday, officials said. via The Daily Star

“A marriage has peaks and valleys ... No marriage is perfect.”

It is our sincere hope that there will come a time in this country when politicians will make this reply if they are asked if they had ever had an extramarital affair. via Daily Star

Crystal Joy Robinson and Patrick Thomas Dugan of Morris are engaged to marry May 2, 2010. via Daily Star

The requirements listed in the downtown developer contract include: - Submitting bi-monthly written reports on activities and progress - Assisting in the formation of a formal downtown business organization. via The Daily Star

“Our residents need to see we're in touch with reality and that we're doing something about it”

We're not saying the potholes in Oneonta are especially deep this year, but we drove into one the other day, and we could distinctly hear people speaking Chinese. via Daily Star