@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAs powerful e-bikes take over the streets, Oneonta's council is grappling with safety concerns and the urgent need for new regulations—are they bicycles or electric motorcycles?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe council is set to approve $465,000 in contracts with Fisher Associates to revitalize the area with targeted growth and brownfield plans!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA local advocate is calling on the Oneonta Common Council to take urgent action and recover a $1,000,000 state grant that has mysteriously gone unpaid since 2023!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAs the Oneonta council grapples with a potential 23.3% spike in health-insurance costs, they're setting a conservative sales-tax baseline of $6.6M to navigate the upcoming budget challenges.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCommunity leaders are raising alarms about a surge in harassment and threats against drag performers following recent festival events, demanding stronger protections from local authorities.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA heated debate erupted in Oneonta as residents confronted the council over adult-themed performances at a family-friendly festival, sparking calls for clearer event guidelines.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOneonta's transportation spending soared in 2024 with a staggering $8.6 million on highways and $2.5 million on bus services, driven by a major transit hub project!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCity officials warn that rising health-insurance costs could impact budget plans, with a potential $1.6 million drawn from reserves by 2026!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialDid you know that just 6.43% of parcels in Oneonta are tax-exempt, yet they account for a staggering 47% of the city's assessed-exempt value?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA local liquor store has been declared blighted after inspectors revealed alarming hazards like water stains, rotted siding, and loose wiring.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Oneonta committee is grappling with a controversial proposal for permit-based all-day parking, raising questions about fairness and the needs of workers versus residents.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe committee is considering groundbreaking changes to rent-protection policies that could reshape housing stability in Oneonta, including lowering exemptions for small landlords to just one unit!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOneonta's committee is pushing for transparency on license-plate readers, emphasizing local data storage and privacy safeguards—find out what they discovered!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Board of Public Service is pushing for new water agreements that could unlock untapped capacity and ensure vital funding for infrastructure improvements!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOneonta police unveil their cutting-edge license-plate-reader technology, emphasizing strict safeguards and its role in generating investigative leads without probable cause.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOneonta is set to honor our heroes as it hosts the traveling "Wall That Heals," a powerful tribute to Vietnam veterans, from September 24-27—be part of this historic event!
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