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DiNapoli: State tax receipts higher than projected

State tax receipts totaled $68.5 billion through the middle of the state’s 2027 fiscal year,, $7.3 billion higher than estimates by the Division of the Budget (DOB). State tax collections were also $8.6 billion higher than those through September 2025, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Higher state tax collections, particularly personal income and business tax receipts, are partially a result of financial market growth,” DiNapoli said. “As noted in my recent report, Wall Street profits have increased ...

CAP cadets take orientation flight

 Three Civil Air Patrol cadets had their first orientation flight with Zach Allen recently. Jonas Bird, Ophelia March and Hadassah Emmott had the opportunity to fly the Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 Skyhawk while aloft. The cadet orientation flight program shares with cadets the thrill of ...

County reminds parents, caregivers of safe sleep practices for babies

October was Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Health Department reminded parents and caregivers that safe sleep practices can help protect babies and save lives. The state Department of Health reports that more than 120 infants die each year in New York state from sleep-related causes, including SIDS. Following safe sleep steps can lower the risk and help babies sleep safely. “Safe sleep awareness month serves as a reminder to not allow infants to sleep with parents or caregivers,” said Dr. Michael Faulk, Chautauqua County ...

Der Kobblers make donation to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation

The Der Kobblers Automobile Association recently presented a $2,000 donation to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation from the proceeds from the club’s 30th annual Labor Day Car Show at Midway State Park. Pictured in the front row left to right are Cindy Johnson, Sue Bloom, London Patane, ...

Brooks-TLC Hospital System welcomes pulmonary and critical care specialist

DUNKIRK - Brooks-TLC Hospital System has hired Dr. Mandeep Sidhu, a physician specializing in pulmonology and critical care medicine. Sidhu brings training in pulmonary and critical care medicine, internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Her clinical focus includes diagnosing and treating ...