Big Boy 4014 on June 11: One Day, One Train, One Gorge
With Past Promises Riding Behind It A COLUMN By Tiger Hulin This June, one of the largest steam locomotives ever built will return to New York State, and for a […]
Month: May 2026
COLUMN: Environmental Rights under the NYS Constitution
Will the Village of Alfred NY and other local governments protect residents from “electrosmog?” A OPINION By Frederick Sinclair Article 1, Section 19 of the New York State Constitution states […]
Steuben County Legislature Adopts Local Law Creating Animal Abuser Registry
An online registry will be created, offenders monitored by the Sheriff From Steuben County, The Steuben County Legislature has officially adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2026, establishing an online […]
Allegany County Democratic Committee Announces the Winner of its Second Annual Student Civic Engagement Award
Alfred-Almond Junior Serin Al-Fadhali is putting “compassion and service” into her community From the Allegany County Democratic Committee, pictured is Al-Fadhali Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democratic Committee is […]
Whitesville NY plans big Memorial Day weekend
Sunday May 24 is Sunday Funday! Cornhole, Old-fashioned games, and more Monday May 25 Day of Remembrance: Parade, Community Fun, Chicken BBQ, and Car Show From event organizers, Memorial Day […]
Howard L. “Howie” Crowner, 64, Wellsville
Howard L. “Howie” CROWNER, 64, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 15, 2026, in his home. Born February 26, 1962 in Wellsville, he was the son of Howard L. and […]
School budget votes and board elections in the Canisteo Valley, Steuben County
Results from Canisteo-Greenwood, Hornell City, Arkport, Hammondsport Prattsburg voters reject budget, Hammondsport voters turn down From Staff Reports, email your school results to News@HornellSun.com The official results of the Canisteo-Greenwood […]
Alfred State Alumni Walter Sass awarded honorary degree at Commencement
Sass is pictured here with Dr. Mauro and College Council Chair Ron Nasca. Alfred State College 1978 graduate Walter Sass was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the […]
Polls open today across the region for public school votes
Check with your school district for exact vote locations and times Bonus: School Art Shows on display for voters! By Andrew Harris School districts are asking voters to approve new […]
Steuben County Legislature Adopts Six-Month Moratorium on New Biosolid Spreading Permits
Pause on agricultural use comes in light of concern over “forever chemicals” and is effective immediately From Steuben County NY, photo from BeyondPesticides.com The Steuben County Legislature has officially adopted […]
The Murph Challenge is coming to Lima NY on May 23, still time to register
Physical challenge will be at Mark Tubbs Park in memory of Lieutenant Michael Murphy From the Town of Lima, The Town of Lima is an Official 2026 Registered Host location […]
Sad News from Sugar Mountain: The Estival Festival will not return for 2026
The music festival was held outside Angelica NY From Sugar Mountain Performing Arts Center It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Estival Festival 2026. This […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Meet our friendliest warbler
The Palm Warbler migrates through WNY on the way to the boreal forests of Canada By Bob Confer May is an incredible month for birdwatchers. We are blessed by the […]
Tom O’Mara: Half-steps on climate law changes won’t fix it
“The smartest course of action, right now, would be to revisit the whole strategy” From NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, Drip. Drip. Drip. Details on the still unfinished state budget […]
Betty L. Knauer, 88, Ulysses, PA
Betty L. KNAUER, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Genesee, died Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born April 21, 1938, in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of Clayton and Nora Berrington […]