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November 4, 2025

Cut off lawmaker pay during shutdowns

A chorus of voices from across the political spectrum demands that members of Congress forfeit the...

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NY health officials concerned by lower COVID vaccinations

November 4, 2025

ALBANY — The state Department of Health urges New Yorkers, especially older adults and those at higher risk, to get the updated COVID vaccine as repor...

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Friendship churches providing free meals and more with holiday schedule

November 4, 2025

FRIENDSHIP — A multitude of free holiday activities, including free weekend meals which are occurring immediately, are on the schedule of several Frie...

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Allegany County Democrats collect for Alfred U. food pantry

November 4, 2025

The Allegany County Democratic Committee will collect nonperishable food and personal care items for the Alfred University Food Pantry at its monthly ...

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Readers’ Turn to Write: While congressional GOP vacations, Olean gets to work

By KATIE McMULLEN

November 4, 2025

We have entered the fourth week of the federal government shutdown. SNAP food benefits have been cut off. The administration has agreed to make only p...

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Why Trump has lost support among independents

By GREG ORMAN RealClearPolitics

November 4, 2025

Ten months into Donald Trump’s second term in office, his approval ratings are significantly lower than when his term began. Such declines are not unc...

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