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- “Call Me Josh”: Congressman Riley in Conversation-Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta
By Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta UUP collaboration with the Indivisible movement continues in the campaign to defend an embattled American democracy. Cooperstown-Oneonta Indivisible invited UUP Oneonta representatives to participate in a small group discussion with Congressman Josh Riley (19th NYS Congressional District) on Friday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Christ Church (Episcopal), 46… Read more: “Call Me Josh”: Congressman Riley in Conversation-Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta - Rich Tyler: A Legacy to Emulate
by Bill Simons, Secretary On a cold winter night, Rich left us soon after helping to extricate a driver’s stranded vehicle from the snow. He died as he lived—caring, compassionate, engaged. Rich was devoted to community, good causes, and, above all, family. He was immensely proud of daughter Jess, noting that she was one of… Read more: Rich Tyler: A Legacy to Emulate - UUP Stalwart Armand La Potin: “I Am Not Afraid”
by Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta Armand played a big role in my migration from union member to UUP activist. It was during the first year of the Cuomo administration — that of Mario not Andrew — and the year was 1983. Raising the specter of $1.8 billion NYS deficit — big money in those… Read more: UUP Stalwart Armand La Potin: “I Am Not Afraid” - ICE and the Crisis of Our Times: UUPers Participate in Indivisible Alliance
by Bill Simons, Secretary Photos contributed by Ethan Fox, Rob Compton, and Nancy Simons These are not ordinary times. In conjunction with the leaders of other unions, State UUP President Fred Kowal underlines the seriousness of the situation in America 2026: “Most disturbing has been the use of deadly force by federal law enforcement, chiefly… Read more: ICE and the Crisis of Our Times: UUPers Participate in Indivisible Alliance