Oneonta is a city located in Otsego County, New York, near Cooperstown. It has a population of approximately 13, 000 people and is the largest city in the county. Utica is a city located in Oneida County, New York, also near Cooperstown. It has a population of over 60, 000 people and is the tenth-largest city in the state. Both cities are located in the Mohawk Valley region of New York and are within a few hours' drive of each other.