WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as widespread tariffs threaten to send prices higher. The consumer price index increased 2.8% in February from a year ago, Wednesday’s ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices are freezing out many would-be buyers, keeping the U.S. housing market in a sales slump dating back to 2022. While home sales are off to a soft start this year, it hasn’t been all bad news for home shoppers. The average ...

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is saying goodbye to one of its longest-serving employees. Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CCIDA CEO, announced that Carol Rasmussen would be retiring from her position as Business Development ...

There are steps local businesses can take to increase foot traffic, including many inexpensive options. Our guest panelists covered a variety of ideas during our recent Business Builder Workshop in Dunkirk Bob Lingle, the newest addition to our CHQ Chamber staff as Director of Membership ...

Due to the growth of COI’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) services, the agency has structured its services into two divisions. Amanda Straight, who has served as the deputy director of housing and community development since 2020, has been named to lead the newly created division ...

It’s a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices, but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem. Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries. First Watch, a restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, nearly ...