The 1964 death of Kitty Genovese profoundly affected my life. I never met the young woman, but her name has lived in my heart for 60 years. So, when CBS Sunday Morning mentioned her name last weekend, it got my attention. Big time. I sat straight up in my recliner. The show airs a short ...

After more than 100 years, the work of Catholic Charities is deeply woven into the fabric of our community, providing hope for all neighbors in every corner of Western New York. Every day, Catholic Charities’ staff and volunteers provide the vital services on which so many depend. It could ...

February 18 — 1873 - Phillip Hemsteder, a transient laborer, murdered John Flanders in Brocton during the economic downturn known as the Panic of 1873. — 2002 - Busti stock car racer Bobby Schnars was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, along with three other distinguished ...

Yes, I know it was the Philadelphia Eagles who won the Super Bowl, but, for us here at home, the big winner was Nick Sirianni. “Local boy makes good,” real good! After the Bills lost to the Chiefs in the playoffs, I sort of lost interest in watching anymore football. But, I will have ...

About six years ago, Economist Johan Norberg produced a documentary about Sweden’s recent economic transformations entitled “Sweden: Lessons for America.” The program is very informative as well as entertaining, and will challenge what you thought you knew. You can still catch it on ...

Some years ago my granddaughter wrote a letter to the president asking him to take care of our environment. The White House was so impressed they invited our family to the annual Easter Egg Hunt. While there we went to the Capitol Building so my grandchildren would see for themselves where ...