botany

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The state’s Col. William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery has kicked off the annual spring seedling sale, which is open to the...

For Portville native Audrey Payne, walking and hiking has always been an important part of her life. After suffering a severe back injury more than a ...

It’s late January and the garden catalogues are beginning to show up in the mailbox. By this time of the year, many are getting tired of the dark skie...

Tonight will be cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower and an overnight low of 35. Saturday will be overcast with a high of 42. Saturday night w...

BELMONT — Genesee Valley Central School will work with Ellicottville Greens for fresh produce thanks to a grant program. The school district received ...

One to 3 inches of snow possible by this evening and another 2 inches possible overnight with a low of 5 to 10 degrees. Sunday snow showers are likely...

Not surprisingly, state Sen. George Borrello takes an extremely partisan position regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recently enacted Birds & Bees Protecti...

Today is National Popcorn Day, popping onto the scene with a crunch we all love to enjoy. The annual celebration, according to nationaldaycalendar.com...

A Cornell University plant breeder has developed an unusual tomato — with yellow flesh and an oblong shape that prompted its fans to name it “Yellow S...

I leaned on the shovel to catch my breath. The six inches of heavy, wet Rhode Island snow was back breaking. My vehicle was buried and if the moisture...

Lake effect and blowing snow is likely this afternoon and evening with high winds and gusts of up to 50 mph. There is a chance of snow showers overnig...

NEW YORK (TNS) — If you’re like me and look forward to snow about as much as you look forward to outpatient surgery, then recent winters have been alm...

ANDOVER — The Allegany County Democratic Committee invites all registered Democrats to attend its first monthly “Coffee with Democrats” of the year Sa...

From hitting the ice to treasures of an archbishop, from fuel cuts for the city to aid for area water systems, here’s a look back on the week that was...

NEW YORK — As adult-use weed dispensaries slowly open their doors in the state, it’s important to note that while state law now permits the possession...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Honey yields in the U.S. have been declining since the 1990s, with honey producers and scientists unsure why, but a new study b...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County’s Master Gardener Program is planning two free upcoming classes in recognition of National Bird-Fe...

With the holiday season over, the city of Olean Department of Public Works will be picking up Christmas trees from the curbside. No artificial trees w...