Daniel J. Cassavaugh has worked in the media industry since graduating from Ithaca College in 2007. He spent more than four years covering various high school and college sports, including NCAA Division I football and hockey, before becoming Digital Managing Editor of Townsquare Media Oneonta in 2012. Dan enjoys sports, tailgating, cooking, movies and reading.
Daniel J. Cassavaugh
State Attorney General Reminds Coaches and Players of New Concussion Law
New York State’s Attorney General has a back to school warning for coaches and players.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman wants school officials to remember to bench those players who show symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury.
Delaware County to Upgrade Emergency Response Radio System
Emergency responders in Delaware County will soon have better radio communications.
Chenango County Seeks Deal to Expand Court Space
The long search for more Chenango County court space is almost over.
County Supervisor Lawrence Wilcox now has a plan from the county agriculture, building and grounds committee allowing Chenango County to enter into a lease with a private firm.
Chobani Issues Voluntary Recall of Yogurt from Idaho Plant
"Fizzy" and "swelling" yogurt has led Chobani to pull some of its products off the shelves. The defect is a result of a type of mold commonly found in dairy.
‘Smoke Condition’ Temporarily Shuts Down Oneonta Southside Mall
A downed power line on Franklin Mountain caused brown out conditions, which temporarily shut down the Southside Mall due to a "smoke condition" Tuesday afternoon in Oneonta.
State Court of Appeals to Hear Both Side of Fracking Argument
New York State’s court of appeals will hear arguments in the case of an anti-hydrofracking law passed two years ago in the towns of Middlefield in Otsego County and Dryden in Tompkins County.
DEP to Fix Retaining Walls and Streams Banks in Fleischmanns, Middletown Damaged in Tropical Storms
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection has announced some projects to fix damage from tropical storms Irene and Lee.
Expect Delays at Border During Labor Day Weekend
The US Customs and Border Protection Department says Labor Day weekend travelers need to be prepared for delays in crossing into Canada.
Fire Ravages Bluestone Grill in Hancock
Several fire departments from around the region responded to a fire at the Bluestone Grill in Hancock on Thursday evening.
Fast Food Wars: McDonald’s to Carry ‘Mighty Wings,’ While Burger King Launches ‘French Fry Burger’
The ongoing war between McDonald's and Burger King heats up in September with a unique menu item addition at the popular chains.
McDonald's announced that it would begin carrying bone-in chicken wings, available in nine different sauces. It will have a limited launch in early September. The chicken wings should be available nationwide by Sept. 24.