NY FOCUS: What’s Next for New Yorkers on SNAP?
New Yorkers who rely on federal food assistance could see more program disruptions in upcoming months Jie Jenny Zou · December 12, 2025 After a chaotic November, the Supplemental Nutrition […]
Wellsville’s Jones Memorial Recognized as a Forbes Top Hospital for 2026
Only 151 hospitals nationwide were listed by Forbes From Jones Memorial Hospital, On Friday, December 5, Forbes released its inaugural “Forbes Top Hospital 2026” list – a list of top […]
Students present engineering technology senior project posters
The IoT (Internet of Things) Project was chosen for top honors at the annual Senior poster presentation From Alfred State College, Senior Alfred State engineering technology students ended their semester […]
The Curious Y of Keuka Lake
Fun Facts, Local Lore & Why Our Lake Is Truly One-of-a-Kind By Penny Carlton, KeukaRoots.com There’s something about Keuka Lake in winter — especially as Christmas draws near — that […]
Jones Memorial welcomes Tyler Shaw to the Board of Directors
Dan Johnson takes the gavel as new Board Chair From Jones Memorial Hospital, pictured is Tyler Shaw, Public Health Director at the Allegany County Department of Health The Jones Memorial […]
OP-ED: Jealous of Australia
US lawmakers: Do the right thing An Opinion by Andrew Harris Yesterday I sat in the car with my teen, listening to my preferred SIRIUS/XM Radio news broadcast. The big […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: What backyard astronomers can expect in 2026
Eclipses, aurora borealis, meteors, and moons!! By Bob Confer, photo by Melanie Hunt If you are among the many rural readers of this column you are probably a backyard astronomer […]
With five returning starters, Avoca-Prattsburgh is back as a ‘circle ’em on the schedule’ team once again
(Photo: J.J. Crowder started as an undersized guard and is now a 5-foot-10 returning third-team all-state selection as a junior for the Avoca-Prattsburgh Titans) Andy Ratchford has been a big […]
Steuben County Sheriff: Communicate with the Office Via Correct Channels
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office / December 12, 2025 REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT REPORT A CRIME IN PROGRESS OR REQUEST EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE THROUGH FACEBOOK, FACEBOOK MESSANGER OR THE SHERIFF’S APP TIP […]
Collmer: Dear Diary, make sure you see Honeoye’s Washburn, Canisteo-Greenwood’s Mahaney and Chaffee, plus Corning’s Proudfoot
(The following is a Basketball Diaries entry from Bill Collmer, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Writer) Saturday December 6, 2025, 10 p.m. Dear Diary, Today, I watched five High School Basketball […]
Cameron Mills NY: Color in the cold
Photo Essay from Janie Ferguson, pictured is a Cooper’s Hawk It is currently 3* out this morning at 6:50 am. The school bus is here to pick up the neighborhood children, and it is still dark […]
Palmesano and fellow Republicans urge Governor Hochul to VETO “100 Foot Rule Repeal”
Consumers would have to start paying for natural gas hookups unless A.8888 is vetoed From the Office of Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), along with his Assembly Republican colleagues, […]
Allegany County Adopts Local Law Establishing the Allegany County Animal Abuser Registry
Sheriff: This provides far-reaching consequences to those convicted of these horrific crimes From Allegany County NY At the December 10 Legislative Board meeting, Board members unanimously adopted a Local Law […]
Hornell boys basketball tops York at Alfred University
GALLERY: Sophomore Ben Woolever led all scorers for the win- Hornell – 68, York – 53 From Hornell High School Atheltics, GALLERY by JC’s Photography The Hornell Red Raiders traveled […]
Who expected this? St. Bonaventure basketball off to an impressive 10-1 start
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Let’s get this straight. Nobody but the most ardent, myopic St. Bonaventure men’s basketball fan expected the Bonnies to go to […]