Holiday plans for the City of Hornell
Find out when City Hall closes, garbage pickup changes, HPL and HAT closures From City Hall, Hornell City Offices will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 23 and will […]
Michael E. Bloom, 54, Canisteo
Michael E. “Mike” Bloom – 54 – of 25 Pine St., Canisteo, NY, died early Tuesday morning (December 16, 2025) at his home, following a long illness. Born in North […]
Sempolinski: NYS Medical Aid in Dying law passage is a “abominable decision”
Governor’s Approval of Assisted Suicide Puts Most Vulnerable at Risk From the Office of Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski said that Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she will […]
Governor Hochul signs “Medical Aid in Dying Act” saying, “God is merciful”
Legislation S138/A136 Allows Terminally Ill Patients the Choice to End their Life Peacefully and Comfortably Additional Protections Will Ensure Integrity of Patient Decision and Preparedness of Medical Institutions From the […]
“Blue Christmas” service planned for December 20 at Alfred’s Union University Church
A special service for those who mourn and struggle during the holidays From the UUC Worship Committee, On Saturday, December 20 at 4:30pm UUC will offer a brief Blue Christmas […]
Alfred State College announces Research with Real Results
Architecture students present redevelopment plans for more business opportunities and revitalization of Main Street in Alfred, NY From Alfred State College, pictured is Mayor Ninos review student plans ALFRED, […]
New York Land Quest For Sale: FLX dreams, acreage in Keuka country
Ideal location near Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, 3600 acres of public land This recreational land and building lot consists of 9.5 acres located in Urbana NY in the Southern Finger Lakes […]
Richard C. Johnson, 84, Wellsville
Richard C. JOHNSON, 84, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born April 10, 1941, in Kane, PA, he was the son of Russell […]
FEDS: Two WNY child predators sentenced to decades behind bars
A 55 year old child pornographer gets 30 years Jamestown repeat offender gets 246 month hard time, lifetime supervised release From the US Attorney’s Office, photo by Vi PALMYRA MAN […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Appreciating the barred owl
Listen for: “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?!” By Bob Confer If you are of a certain vintage you will remember how the northern spotted owl created […]
Tiny Plastics, Hidden Costs: What We Gave Up When We Traded Glass for Convenience
Microplastics are in all of our bodies and impacting our health A COLUMN by Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, R.N. Microplastics are no longer just an environmental story. They are a human […]
No Worries, Just Wonderful Food: A Vegan Tour of the Finger Lakes
FourFineFriends.com / December 16, 2025 Beyond the Grapes: Finding Plant-Based Paradise in the Heart of the Finger Lakes. If you’re anything like us, a fantastic trip involves not just stunning […]
Allegany County Hibernians give big to food pantry, student scholarships, community needs
Brian Cannon and Don Bo named “Hibernians of the Year” From AOH Division #1, pictured from left Brian Cannon-AOH, Jim Campbell, John Embser-AOH and Carolyn Stewart -Catholic Charities Western NY […]
AI=Awkward Information
Testing out “Chat” and “Gemini” yields mixed results A COLUMN by Steve Sprague For a while, I was very proud of the hand-held calculator I bought as an “early adopter” […]
OP-ED: No Billionaire Left Behind
“The goal is to reserve education for the rich” By Nat Martin, Centerville NY The Department of Education is being parceled out to other departments, making it easier to close […]