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
SnapDragon and RubyFrost New York Apples Make Debut at Fruit Grower Field Days
SnapDragon and RubyFrost, two new apples that are headed for select farm stands, were unveiled Thursday by Cornell University and New York Apple Growers and the annual fruit grower field days in Geneva.
Southwestern Company Seller Cleared to Go Door-to-Door in Oneonta
Jonay Jones of the Southwestern Company has been cleared to sell door-to-door in the city of Oneonta.
Jones will be canvasing the area from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday until Aug. 22.
Gillibrand Calls for More Funding to Control Emerald Ash Borer
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for more money to help research, control, and get rid of the emerald ash borer. The bug is responsible for threatening 900-million ash trees in the state. Gillibrand is a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrician, and Forestry Committee.
Oneonta Friendly’s Spared from Closure, Others in Region Not So Fortunate
The Oneonta Friendly's at 377 Main St. has avoided the company's hatchet and will remain open. Several other restaurants in the region, however, were not spared as Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC., moves to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Princeton Review GRE Prep Book Does Not Hide Disdain for GRE Itself
The much maligned (GRE word!) graduate record examination (GRE), put out by Educational Testing Services (ETS), induces stress, tears, and takes a couple hundred dollars out of graduate school hopefuls every year.
The test requires hours of studying, intense concentration and often a lot of money, that an aspiring graduate student doesn't have, to pass...
Quinnipiac Poll Shows Support for Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie
A new Quinnipiac poll released this week showed Hillary Clinton has a strong backing in some of the early campaign states, like Iowa, where 41 percent of voters say they would support the former Secretary of State and First Lady.
Similarly, 41 percent said they would support New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
WATCH LIVE: Royal Baby and Parents Leave Hospital
The third heir to the throne is expected to leave a London hospital this afternoon. Watch the live simulcast below.
Oneonta Woman Killed in Accident at Intersection of State Route 23 and County Route 11
An accident that left one woman dead closed State Route 23 at the intersection of County Route 11, near Cook Cemetery, for around three hours Tuesday morning, according to West Oneonta Fire Chief Walter Schmitt.
Flash Flooding Shuts Down Parts of Chestnut, Main Streets, Oneonta (VIDEO)
Heavy rains that dropped nearly three inches of water in around one hour caused Main St. and Chestnut St. in Oneonta to temporarily close Monday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 11:45 p.m. Monday for the Oneonta area...
Barbecue Journey with Dan ‘The Man’ — German Potato Salad
Are you ready for a simple dish that is perfect for your next picnic or dinner party? Just about every dinner party or barbecue I've been to includes some form of potato or macaroni salad.