economy of the united states

NEW YORK (TNS) Tens of millions of Americans have already received tax refunds from the federal government, with the average return totaling more than...

DEAR RUSTY: Is there any way I can get out of paying the $185/month I am told will be taken out of my Social Security for Medicare Part B when I turn ...

DEAR RUSTY: I hope we haven't made a mistake! My wife just applied for her Social Security benefit. She was born in May 1962, and the estimated amount...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — In Donald Trump’s speech, personalities loomed large. Whether it was George Washington’s second best presidency or Elon Musk’s bril...

Republican congressmen representing the Twin Tiers region express excitement that the Trump administration is delivering on promises to remake the gov...

Democrats believe they’ve found a potent issue in GOP Medicaid reform. They are hammering at Republican lawmakers, accusing them of not aggressively o...

Just about two years ago, Allegany County Legislature Chairman W. Brooke Harris and Legislator Janice Burdick vocally opposed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s atte...

The changing fiscal landscape could hinder local governments’ budgets, New York State ComptrollerThomas P. DiNapoli warns in his recent report. The co...

DEAR RUSTY: I am a married woman, at my full retirement age, and the primary earner in my marriage. How do I know if I should take my Social Security ...

Social Security benefits may see an adjustment in 2026, with the latest projection indicating the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is estimated to be ar...

SALAMANCA — For the first time in four years, members of the public spoke at the city of Salamanca’s hearing for the 2025–26 budget. The Common Counci...

OLEAN — City officials expect to cover a sales tax shortfall by using overtime to cover open positions and reviewing all purchases. Mayor Bill Aiello ...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Social Security’s deep popularity among voters has earned it a reputation as the third rail of politics, meaningCongressis afraid t...

The federal deficit will be $21.1 trillion in the 10-year period from 2025 to 2034, according to projections in the Congressional Budget Office’s bian...

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Common Council has passed a nearly $12 million city budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year that includes an increase to the tax ...

SALAMANCA — With the district-wide vote less than three months away, the Salamanca City Central School is beginning to shape its preliminary numbers f...

DEAR RUSTY: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, but I've seen articles that say...

A newly proposed state mandate causes yet more consternation out of Albany under which the state Fire Prevention and Building Code Council would requi...