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Republicans Criticize Assembly Debate Limits

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Debate on legislation in the state Assembly has long been a mere formality in the Democrat-controlled legislative chamber. Now, according to Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, it barely exists at all. Last week, Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, D-Buffalo and Assembly majority ...

Mayville Eyes Grant To Purchase Lake Property

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MAYVILLE – Village officials are exploring the possibility of getting a grant to purchase a vacant plot of land near Lakeside Park that was once to have a housing project on it. What would happen to the property if the village is successful is still up for discussion. During the ...

Authors update Bear Lake history book

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A history book about Bear Lake just got an update. The original 2018 edition of “A History of Bear Lake” by Anne and Bob Deming quickly went out of print. It was written initially so that their children, Mike, Maura and Sean, and their five grandkids could have a history of a place they ...

Enhanced STAR Requires Yearly Renewal

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Question: I had the STAR reduction on my property tax, do I need to reapply for that each year? How do I do that and when? Answer: I really didn’t know how to answer this question. So I did a little research, and I learned a lot. STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program which ...

Error On Ripley, Busti, Ellicott Tax Bills

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The recent tax bills that were sent out for the town of Ripley, town of Ellicott, and the town Busti contained an error, which officials have quickly worked to begin to correct. Ripley Town Clerk Ryleigh Enterline gave some further insight into what caused the mistake. Enterline stated that, ...