New York state is attempting to tackle the high cost of car insurance. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted proposals to bring down costs of vehicle insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. Hochul said she is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit ...

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold his first town hall meeting of 2026 at the Salamanca Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Sempolinski said he wants to share what is going on in Albany and hear the concerns of residents first-hand. “The ...

State Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to hold a commanding lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, 54-28%, little changed from 50-25% in December, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters released this week. Among registered Democrats, Hochul has an ...

One down, one to go. On Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with Fredonia lifted the boil water order for all village water customers, including customers within the town of Pomfret. The issue at the treatment plant has been corrected and the water main leaks ...

Kelly Crandall, a state DEC wildlife biologist, is the presenter for the Feb. 6 First Friday lunch at 11 a.m. at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Crandall will discuss one of the most cryptic and misunderstood species in New York state, the Eastern Hellbender. Hellbenders go by many ...

The New York State School Boards Association has recognized the Panama Central School District and Jamestown Community College through its Champions of Change program for a partnership that expands leadership and college-credit opportunities for high school students. A banner presentation ...