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.
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Longtime Oneonta Fire Chief Francis Russo Dies
Francis "Cootie" Russo, the longtime Oneonta Fire Chief, passed away this weekend. There has been no public statement as to how Russo died.
Missing Robert Merkel, Thought to Be in Oneonta, Found Dead in Va.
Robert Merkel, the missing Virginia man who Otsego County Sheriffs were attempting to locate in the Oneonta area, was found dead Friday evening in Eastern Virginia.
‘Seinfeld’ Made Its Television Debut on July 5, 1989 [VIDEOS]
Happy anniversary to "Seinfeld," the show that struck America's funny bone and was among the most-successful shows in television history.
The pilot debuted on July 5, 1989, and the show continues to live on in syndication.
Here are some of our favorite "Seinfeld" moments:
Saranac Pale Ale, Adirondack Lager Take Gold at 2013 United States Open Beer Championship
Saranac Brewing's Pale Ale and Adirondack Lager were each awarded gold medals in the 2013 United States Open Beer Championship this week in Atlanta.
Judges from England, Canada and the United States evaluated more than 2,500 beers in 68 categories from breweries around the world. They gave the gold to Saranac in the English Pale Ale and Marzen/Oktoberfest categories.
Chittenango Falls Roars as Water Rises [VIDEO]
Chittenango Falls, located in Chittenango State Park, is one of central New York's beautiful waterfalls.
But few have seen it quite like it is now as powerful water rushes over the falls due to the heavy rain that has fallen across the region.
Take a look at this video, posted on Facebook by Richard Nourse.
Major Flooding Continues in Downtown Sherburne, Chenango River
After more rain on Monday and into the overnight, Sherburne is experiencing significant flooding along Main St., which is closed.
The flooding forecast for the Chenango River has changed from moderate to severe. The flood warning continues for the Chenango River at Sherburne.
Police Search for Missing Krista Kosowsky of Norwich
Police are asking for tips as they search for 51-year-old Krista Kosowsky, of Norwich, who never arrived at work after heading out in Friday’s heavy rains and floods.
Kosowsky was reported missing Friday evening by her husband after she failed to show up for work in Clinton...
City of Utica Showcases Mayor Rob Palmieri in New ‘Mayor on Fire’ Alicia Keys Parody Video
The city of Utica has been producing promotional videos highlighting everything from the food to the people of the region.
Now, they've released another video that highlights the accomplishments of Mayor Rob Palmieri with reworked lyrics to the song "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys. The Utica version is "Mayor on Fire."
Barbecue Journey with Dan ‘The Man’ — Stuffed Potato Skins
Go to any bar in America and you'll likely find potato skins on the menu. They are vessels for all sorts of goodies, like jalapenos, chives, scallions, cheese, bacon, and many more.
This week's recipe from Dr. BBQ's "NFL Gameday Cookbook" is a basic stuffed potato skin, filled with bacon, green peppers and cheese...
Investigation into Fight Leads to Three Drug Arrests in Oneonta
A dispute Tuesday night on Maple St. in Oneonta resulted in three drug arrests by the Oneonta Police Department.
Police responded to a reported fight in progress at 40 Maple St., and through an investigation, police say drugs were determined to be the cause of the dispute.