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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said Sunday he will push for a vote this week on a $50 billion dollar overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service. Schumer, the Demo...

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds seniors that, for most localities, the deadline to apply for greater property tax saving...

SALAMANCA — John Marino has expanded his businesses with the opening of a new diner at 215 Broad St. in the former home of WGWE-FM radio station. The ...

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Common Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a tentative $11.76 million spending plan for the city’s upcoming fiscal yea...

Don’t you just love those viral videos of teachers being awesome? Like the one of Kathleen Fitzpatrick — Ms. Fitz — swishing a long jumper , which led...

There have been many unpleasant paid jobs throughout history, from executioner to leech collector to nitpicker. Now, to this litany of gruesome and on...

President Joe Biden is promising severe economic consequences for Russia should it invade Ukraine. Make no mistake, those consequences will be felt by...

Average gasoline prices in New York have risen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.56 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s su...

CUBA — On exactly its 200th anniversary, Mother Nature put the freeze on the Town of Cuba’s first celebration planned for 2022. A wreath-laying ceremo...

OLEAN — Pamela Shumway, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley’s wealth management office in Olean, has been promoted to senior vice president. Shumw...

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — It’s official: New York is now the largest sports betting market in America after just four weeks of taking mobile bets. The Emp...

ALBANY (TNS) — Ten months after marijuana use was legalized for all adults in New York, there’s still a long way to go before the state’s cannabis ind...

SALAMANCA — Mayor Sandra Magiera shared a State of the City address with those in attendance of the Common Council’s regular meeting Jan. 26 as a refl...

Barb Hamlin’s job isn’t usually disgusting, but last summer was an exception. Parts of Hamlin’s trees on her maple farm in Preble were infested with g...

It’s no secret that stress and anxiety can increase during tax season. For many people, this is largely because of concerns about being audited or owi...

OLEAN — Once again the Genesis House gala, a major fundraiser for the homeless shelter in Olean, will be a virtual event this February. Officials with...

From helping sickly children to saving the area’s rail connection, from schoolhouse burglaries to the end of the Jim Kelly era, here’s a look back on ...

WELLSVILLE — The Immaculate Conception School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 31-Feb. 4) highlighting the school’s pursuit of excellence in...