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Gillibrand Slams Trump Child Care Funding Freeze

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand railed against a $10 billion freeze to federal child care funding for five Democratic-led states, including New York, in a Thursday press conference. Gillibrand repeatedly bashed President Donald Trump and his administration. “This brazen political attack ...

City Man Facing Drug Charges

After an investigation into narcotics activity in the town of Ellicott resulted in the seizure of cocaine, a Jamestown man is facing charges. Matthew Bindics, 35, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 5 with first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and second-degree criminally ...

Jackson Center To Host Free Speech Talk Friday

The Robert H. Jackson Center will be kicking off the theme for the 2026 year with a special event that will see the discussion of free speech. With a special guest speaker, the discussion will analyze the topic of free speech narratives today, and draw connections to Jackson’s legacy. With ...

‘Devastating’ Action: Counties bemoan freeze on social service funding

New York state is included in a freeze on funding for three critical social service programs that threatens to destabilize essential services that support the state’s most vulnerable children and families. In a news release issued on Wednesday, the New York State Association of Counties ...

Ohio Woman Indicted For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Ellicott

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Celina Serva aka Ce Ce, 26, of Akron, Ohio, with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and ...

SWCS Presenting Inclusive Education Practices

Southwestern Central School board members recently learned more about inclusive education practices in the district. The presentation showcased the professional learning community work that these instructors have been working hard at implementing, with the hopes of furthering learning ...