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By ROBERT S. SMITH

September 25, 2026

The fatal flaw in New York’s climate Superfund law

ALBANY — In 2024, the New York state Legislature decided the state needed some money — $75 billi...

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Trump should restore White House press access

September 25, 2026

President Donald Trump has often sparred effectively with the mainstream media outlets. His latest skirmish, however, is a misstep. Late last week, Tr...

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East Otto to join federal READY training program

September 25, 2026

EAST OTTO -- The Appalachian Regional Commission announced that the town of East Otto is one of 60 local governments in the region to participate in t...

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State & Union: September is National Preparedness Month

September 25, 2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection urges New Yorkers to prepare for weat...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Self-centered grandmother alienates entire family

September 25, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I have a mother-in-law of 30 years I distance myself from. I do this in order to maintain my sanity. She seems incapable of carrying on a n...

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Thursday Wrap: Fillmore races past Geneseo in second half in battle of Section V elites

Henry Buchan

September 24, 2026

Fillmore 3 , Geneseo 0 GENESEO — Fillmore scored three second half goals, racing past Geneseo late. Those goals came courtesy of Tenlee Miller, Emalyn...

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