social issues

Area unemployment dropped below state levels in May, the state Department of Labor reported. The Department of Labor reported the unemployment rate in...

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing legislation to make college more affordable for working families by increasing federal grants — eventually...

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a speed and in ways that were unanticipated even by the foremost AI experts. Just a few decades ago, AI was la...

The Biden administration has turned the U.S. labor market into a temporary employment agency for foreigners, leaving American workers behind, and the ...

NEW YORK (TNS) — Humanity is about to turn a major population corner, according to a new estimate. A recent article in the Lancet predicts that by 203...

Americans concerned about the U.S. Supreme Court’s views on abortion may have been confused on Thursday when the court issued a unanimous ruling that ...

OLEAN — Olean General Hospital will receive $5 million to help serve patients with psychiatric emergencies. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $39.1 million ...

For years, residents of South Dayton in Cattaraugus County have been dealing with an unsightly and undrinkable reality — turning on their taps only to...

CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services is thrilled to announce the success of its Youth Vision Screening Program, which recently made a significant impact...

This spring, participants of the Directions in Independent Living’s (DIL) Transitions program embraced the spirit of giving and growth through a delig...

Since 1971, HomeCare & Hospice has offered a variety of services to patients and their caregivers throughout Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyomin...

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Interfaith Caregivers is proud to announce the expansion of its services, with a particular focus on the Medic...

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is committed to providing free legal aid to individuals facing civil legal issues. Their services a...

A $7,500 grant to the Olean Food Pantry, commemorating its 70th year serving the Olean area, from the United Way of Cattaraugus County aims to tackle ...

Special Olympics New York, in collaboration with St. Bonaventure University and local school districts, successfully hosted the annual Unified Basketb...

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties announces the allocation of $75,700 in grant funding to 15 community agencies in Cattaraugus County. The...

Hand it to Gov. Hochul for wrangling the Legislature into passing first-in-the-nation legislation to regulate social-media feeds for younger kids. Maj...

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Kiwanis Club recently attended a presentation by Malesia Follman, Carrie Brown and Lori Koniak from the Native Connections C...