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Senior citizens are reminded that the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings through New York state's Enhanced STAR property tax exemption...

ALBANY — Some of America's governors — mostly Democrats — have a message for the wave of fired federal workers: We want you. Gov. Kathy Hochul and oth...

Average gasoline prices in New York have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,1...

Gretchen Hanchett, an incumbent legislator for District II in Allegany County, has announced her bid for re-election. Hanchett, who said she has serve...

OLEAN — The Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board announced the expansion of its On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, designed to assist loca...

NEW YORK (TNS) — There is one surefire way to know when someone is trying to pull one over on you: If they’re promising something for nothing — whethe...

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...

ALBANY (TNdS) — TheState University of New York'slatest report shows continuing growth in enrollment, two years after the university system was in suc...

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...

WELLSVILLE — Allegany County Legislator Steven Havey formally announced that he will seek re-election in District IV in this year’s fall election. Hav...

OLEAN — The city will spend less money in the next fiscal year but raise property taxes over the state-mandated tax cap under a proposed spending plan...

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

After more than 100 years, the work of Catholic Charities is deeply woven into the fabric of our community, providing hope for all neighbors in every ...

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...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Before Donald Trump, change came to Washington very slowly. Now it has come in a great, big, destructive whirl. Trump’s Department ...

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...