Anti-fracking activist Patrick McElligott of East Guilford, Chenango County, said Wednesday that he has ended the hunger strike he embarked upon in an effort to meet with a state senator who supports gas drilling.
McElligott said the hunger strike ended after eight days when he met in late January with Senate Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous, R-Binghamton. He said he has since received "a fairly clean bill of health" from his doctor.
McElligott, a 53-year-old retired social worker, said he consumed only water and juice during an eight-day fast. He said he does not know how many pounds he shed during that time, noting, "I don't weigh myself."
McElligott said he met with Libous and his top aides for about 40 minutes. He said he began the protest because "it's important for an elected official to meet with the people he's supposed to represent."
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Anti-fracking activist ends hunger strike
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3 local museums to offer free admission to military
Three local institutions are participating in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and museums nationwide that offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Tourism season shapes up for events, businesses
With only a chance of showers in the Memorial Day weekend forecast, people who discussed the beginning of the summer season said things should get off to a good start.
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Southside Oneonta to see new stores open
Developer Tasi Karabinis said he has tenants for two of three store sites in a recently expanded property on Southside Oneonta.
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Otsego reps sink dive team proposal
COOPERSTOWN -- Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr. said he has been hoping his department could get the green light to enhance its ability to respond to watery emergencies by launching a dive team.
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Five Greek houses have special-use permits renewed
ONEONTA _ Five Greek houses recently had their special-use permits for the next academic year renewed by the city.
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Cuomo unveils exhibit honoring N.Y.'s role in Memorial Day
An exhibit honoring New York's role in the Memorial Day holiday was unveiled today in Albany.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Local farmers meet Gibson
In the topsy-turvy world of New York dairy farming, there are never any easy answers. That was what one retired farmer and Otsego County Farm Bureau member had to say Tuesday night. The Bureau held its annual Rural Urban Dinner at Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q -- an event that featured Patrick Hooker, Director of Agribusiness Development for the Empire State Development Corporation, and Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, as speakers.
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On The Bright Side: Area teen crowned N.Y. Maple Queen
A Harpersfield teen is the new New York State Maple Queen. Deidra Hill proved to the judges at the American Maple Museum in Croghan last Saturday that she has what it takes to be a top ambassador for the state’s maple industry.
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Walton man gets maximum in stabbing death
A former Florida man guilty of the stabbing death of Tyler Warner has been sentenced to a maximum term of five to 15 years in prison.
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Otsego GOP endorses Long in Senate bid
COOPERSTOWN -- The Otsego County Republican Committee has endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Wendy Long in her bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., the committee Chairwoman Sheila Ross said Tuesday.
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Arson suspect to have mental-health review
A local man charged with attempted arson will have a mental health evaluation, an official in Oneonta City Court said Tuesday.
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Upstate man dies of injuries after logging accident
An upstate man severely injured volunteering to clear a forest trail in Colchester has died of his injuries.
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Area students to highlight growing veggies in festival
Next Wednesday will be a day for gardening in Cooperstown. It is the date of the annual Spring Festival at the elementary school's Kid Garden and the start of a new initiative to involve the whole family in gardening called Growing Community.
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New Chamber head outlines plans for economy
Barbara Ann Heegan plans to take an inventory of the local economy by stopping in at businesses _ small, medium and large _ in her role as executive director of the Otsego County Chamber.
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State to stop fingerprinting food stamp recipients
The state will no longer require fingerprints for food stamp applicants and recipients, according to a media release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Hill hopefuls Tyner, Schreibman may debate
COOPERSTOWN -- Democratic congressional hopeful Julian Schreibman said Monday he will accept an invitation from the Otsego County Democratic Committee to debate rival candidate Joel Tyner "as long as we can straighten out all of the logistics of it."
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Attorney: Kennel owner doesn't want to pay upkeep tab
A lawyer for embattled kennel operator Frank Popolizio said Monday he will oppose an effort by the Susquehanna SPCA to force the Worcester-based dog dealer to pay the costs of feeding and housing dozens of seized dogs being held as potential evidence in the case.
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Woman, 22, killed in two-car accident
A two-car crash in northern Otsego County on Saturday claimed the life of a Herkimer County woman.
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Chobani plant evacuated after ammonia leak
The Chobani plant in New Berlin was evacuated after an ammonia leak at about 9 a.m. Monday, according to published reports.
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'Go Green' course for kids starts in July
A summer program for area students will focus on "green" topics, and how scientists think and work.
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3 local museums to offer free admission to military
