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Empire Center report makes case against further tax hikes

Adding to New York’s already high tax burden would be both unnecessary and dangerous for the state’s economy, according to a new report from the Empire Center. Titled “Seven Reasons Not to Raise Taxes in New York,” the report shows that state’s taxes are already among the steepest ...

Cummins revenues projected to show 3% to 8% increase

Cummins officials are reinstating their forecasts for future earnings - a sign that the company sees a brighter future in the coming year. The company suspended earnings forecasts as part of its quarterly financial reporting in 2025 as a previously forecast demand slowdown began to hit the ...

Sinclairville woman dies in Sunday crash

A Sinclairville woman died in Sunday’s horrific two-car crash on Route 60 in the town of Gerry, Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies reported late Wednesday. At approximately 6:18 p.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies responded to the accident with ...

Crews Battle South Dayton Fire

Photos by Dan Kohler Crews from numerous area fire departments, including Forestville, Cassadaga and Gowanda, battled a fire at 536 Route 83 in South Dayton. The call came in at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday as a chimney fire spread to portions of the structure.

Minor injuries in crash

Photos by Dan Kohler East Dunkirk and Fredonia Fire Departments were responding to an accident at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at 10506 Bennett Road. Two vehicles were involved in the accident with one reported victim suffering chest pain. Other minor injuries also were reported.

Trocaire names Sliwa as dean of enrollment management

Trocaire College, a private, Catholic college providing a pathway for students to build careers of achievement and lives of purpose, today announced the appointment of Bill Sliwa to dean of enrollment management. He replaces Michael Konopski who had been serving in the role on an interim ...