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DEAR RUSTY: I hope you can give me some information about a question that has come up in my family. My husband is retired and has reached full retirem...

OLEAN — Homeowners needing some financial help with repairs will have another chance thanks to the Olean Local Development Corporation. A second round...

DEAR RUSTY: I try to read your article each week and appreciate the information you provide. I am 62 and considering my retirement options and when I ...

Most area entities which collect local sales taxes saw increases in June, according to the state’s top fiscal watchdog. The Office of the State Comptr...

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s lawmakers made their voice loud and clear in opposition to New York state regarding recent decisions and proposal...

ELLICOTTVILLE — A pair of development projects in Cattaraugus County are seeking tax breaks, the county Industrial Development Agency reported. North ...

Another session has concluded and with it, the hope that this would be the year when those in power would finally tackle the problems New Yorkers care...

OLEAN — Volunteers are being sought to help with the annual Pride in the Park event, set for June 29. Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition will host the...

DEAR RUSTY: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception? — Retired But Won...

DEAR RUSTY: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I — or anyone — also compelled under the threat of pen...

ALBANY — New York is offering up to $90 million in tax credits for news outlets to hire and retain journalists in an effort to help keep the shrinking...

Other districts in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties reported their budgets passed in Tuesday’s statewide school votes and announced winners of their ...

OLEAN — The opportunity to pass a $56.17 million budget with a 1% increase in the tax levy will be presented to voters of the Olean City School Distri...

Area school boards are bringing their budgets to public votes on Tuesday. Most districts are reporting increases in overall spending as well as additi...

ALBANY (TNS) — Before heading to the Capitol earlier this week to rally with lawmakers to push for the passage of bills aimed at “rescuing” emergency ...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife and I have taken a Social Security “Cut” — no 3.2% raise for us, due to something called “IRMAA,” based on our income. We actually...

Local municipalities saw mixed sales tax receipts in April, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported this week. The Office of the State Comptroller report...

ALBANY (TNS) — It’s been a year since New York first allowed mobile sports betting and the results have exceeded expectations. Bettors put up more tha...