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The New York State Legislature absolutely should get on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to impose a statewide ban on K-12 students' use of sma...

It always comes before me at the start of a new year. I don’t know if it’s like this on network channels, but I watch a news channel that seems to der...

The left delights in pointing out the internal contradictions and tensions within the MAGA movement, of which, admittedly, there are many. No doubt th...

I’ve been bugged lately. No, not in an attitude of mind. Literally. Bugs and crawly things keep interrupting my enjoyment of life, in the middle of wi...

Just days remain before Joe Biden is officially sent into retirement. How much more damage can he do? If the past month is any indication, the answer ...

In early December, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “My agenda for the coming year will be laser-focused on putting money back in your pockets.” A few weeks la...

The passing of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29 marks the end of a remarkable life of service and compassion. His profound impact on the field...

If I could have one wish granted in the New Year, it would be for be for a return of respect and bipartisanship in Albany to ensure that state governm...

OLEAN — With 2024 ended, the Tri-County Arts Council (TCAC) reflects with gratitude on the incredible support from our community. Together, we’ve achi...

I have been a volunteer firefighter for approximately 16 years, but recently I have been unable to participate due to a medical condition. A family me...

Christopher D. Stanley

I may be in my seventh decade of life, but I still love the old Christmas specials, the ones that came out in the 1960s. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? ...

During a family gathering a few years ago, my son-in-law’s eyes spotted an old Christmas card attached to the side of my cluttered refrigerator. How h...

In the next few days, town and county tax bills will be arriving in the mail to property owners in New York state. Payments accepted in the month of J...

Among the more outlandish claims that Democrats and progressives made when Donald Trump first ran for president back in 2016 was that he would, as an ...

Stirring up a batch of almond-flavored buttercream for cookies recently stirred up thoughts of some women I have known. Many men cook as well. Like me...

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to mail $500 checks to millions of households has a problem: the sales tax “surplus” she wants to dish out doesn’t exist. Hoc...

One of the time-honored traditions throughout this holiday season is to gather around the table to share a meal, express thanks, and count blessings i...