By PATTY HAMMOND Many promises were made to cut governmental spending during recent elections. Not only is our federal government facing a huge deficit, more than a few local communities have budgetary hurdles of their own to overcome. While most citizens expect and regularly use many ...

CHAUTAUQUA LAKE — Let’s pick up where we left off on Labor Day weekend 2024. As of Jan. 1, New York state Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, regulations expand the control of “wetlands.” Those who in 2024 denied that the regulations would lead to any of Chautauqua ...

I recently received an email from Gov. Kathy Hochul in which she told me and several million others about her Affordability Agenda that she unveiled in her recent State of the State address. In the email she assured New Yorkers of her commitment to every one of us and that our families’ ...

That “place” is a sacred site, the final resting place of United Airlines flight 93, its seven crew, and 33 passengers. Their eternity is a field – a wide open, sloping farmer’s field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. I had desired to visit the memorial for years. When Richard asked ...

I turned 72 in September, and thanks to AI, my expiration date just got a significant upgrade. The Death Clock app, powered by data from over 1,200 life expectancy studies, has generously extended my shelf life. According to this must-have digital oracle, I'm set to kick the bucket at the ...

As 2024 ends, the Tri-County Arts Council reflects with gratitude the incredible support from our community. Together, we’ve achieved milestones that showcase the power of collaboration and the shared belief in the transformative impact of the arts. Thanks to your support we have been able to ...