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DEAR RUSTY: I just turned 65 years old in February. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. — Seeking Assistance DEA...

DEAR RUSTY: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare Part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligibl...

DEAR RUSTY: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 yea...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife and I are collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we get by on a tight budget. A reti...

OLEAN — In a narrow 4-3 vote, city officials authorized using eminent domain to help clear up real estate matters at the Olean Center Mall in hopes th...

DEAR RUSTY: I have questions concerning the deduction of money from my Social Security benefit amount as it relates to the sale of investment property...

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

Elon Musk’sDepartment of Government Efficiency(DOGE) is set to shut down 47 Social Security Administrationfield offices nationwide — and three in New ...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

DEAR RUSTY: Why were the Social Security funds moved from the Social Security account to the General Fund with the government? Is it not then called a...

Tax filing season is upon us, and state and federal tax bodies are offering tips to ensure complete, accurate and timely filing. The Internal Revenue ...

OLEAN — The United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties is pleased to announce the availability of free basic tax preparation services through the...

The Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will begin processing income tax returns today, which marks the off...

DEAR RUSTY: I am 65 and currently working full-time. Can I apply for and start receiving my Social Security benefit? I'd expect to have to pay income ...