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New polling reveals that particularly younger Americans are willing to embrace changes to shore up Social Security for the long term. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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By RUSSELL GLOOR

June 26, 2026

Social Security Matters: When should my wife claim benefits?

DEAR RUSTY: We could use guidance on optimum dates for my spouse to begin taking Social Security. Sh...

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Health Matters: Hospice care provides needed support

By MARTI TILLINGER

June 26, 2026

A year ago I became a HomeCare & Hospice volunteer in Allegany. I enjoy knowing that I make a positive impact on the lives of the patients I visit and...

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$Guest Comment: Common sense will again prevail over fracking$

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Guest Comment: Common sense will again prevail over fracking

By FREDERICK SINCLAIR

June 26, 2026

Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for governor of New York state, along with the candidates for lieutenant governor and comptroller, joined state S...

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Columns, Commentary, Opinion

Guest Comment: On Genesis House, an opportunity to be their best selves

By MARCIA M. KELLY

June 26, 2026

I was fortunate to grow up in this beautiful city, and encounter so many kind people over the years. So it was no surprise to go to the city meeting a...

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Baseball, Local Sports, National News, ...

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - AP Baseball Writer, By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer

June 26, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, mana...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Fiance tells widow no pictures of late husband in their home

June 26, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I've been a widow for nine years and just got engaged. When I asked my fiance if I could put a picture of my late husband in our new home, ...

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