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Oneonta, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Oneonta! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will a new in-school health center change Oneonta students’ care?
  • Why Oneonta just made a national list of retiree-friendly towns
  • Where to find SUNY Oneonta’s latest scores in one place

Also on today's calendar: Windsor Central at Oneonta and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 49.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New York awards $1.5 million for Oneonta health center, Rome skatepark (fingerlakes1.com) — Oneonta schools are set to receive a $500,000 state grant to build a school-based health center offering medical, mental health, and dental care during the school day, though officials haven’t clarified whether it will be at the middle or high school. The same announcement also sends $1 million to expand Rome’s public skatepark, with timelines for both projects still to be determined.
   

• World Atlas names 9 best towns in upstate New York for retirees (democratandchronicle.com) — Oneonta earns a spot on World Atlas’s list of top upstate New York retirement towns, highlighted for its two colleges, cultural amenities, and extensive public access to lectures, concerts, and fitness facilities. The piece notes free entry to Hartwick’s Yager Museum and SUNY Oneonta’s Science Discovery Center, plus Neahwa Park and the city’s railroading history as added draws for older residents.
   

• Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Thursday, October 1 (cnyhomepage.com) — Central New York sports fans can catch a full rundown of Wednesday’s games, including SUNY Oneonta scores highlighted starting on slide 22 of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard. The package also features Hartwick College, Cooperstown, Utica University, and more, giving Oneonta readers a quick way to see how local and regional teams performed.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Davenport Town Hall - Delaware County →
    Davenport Town Hall, 11848 State Rte. 23, Davenport Center
    9:00 am
  • BVS @ Cherry Valley Springfield
    Cherry Valley Springfield Central School
    4:00 pm
  • GVS @ Schoharie
    Schoharie High School
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Alfresco's has a very appealing menu, great tasting food made to order and served quickly, and very attentive staff.
    Marlene or Tina usually have our table, and both do an excellent job. Alfresco's is highly recommended by us. (Nextdoor Oneonta)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Oneonta. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part-Time in Oneonta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oneonta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Delhi

  • Windsor Field Hockey Defeats Sidney, 5-1 (the-reporter.net)
  • University Police arrest students after recovering four firearms at SUNY Delhi (wwnytv.com)

Cooperstown

  • Village Making Investments in Future Infrastructure, Fire Services (allotsego.com)
  • 6 New York Destinations Named Among America's Best for Fall Outdoors (wnbf.com)
  • Bound Volumes: October 1, 2026 (allotsego.com)

Ok Oneonta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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