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Fredonia hikes non-district tuition rate

The Fredonia Central School District has approved tuition increases for the 2026-27 school year for non-resident students. Just like a year ago, the increase is the same percentage as the budget increase from year-to-year. This upcoming school year, the tuition rates will rise by 3.61%, in line with a 3.61% budget increase from 2025-26 to 2026-27. The new tuition amount for non-resident students in grades K-6 will be $3,331, an increase of $116. Tuition for non-resident students in Grades seven to 12 in 2026-27 will be $4,776, an increase of $165. In 2025-26, the tuition rate ...

Poll shows Hochul grows lead for governor

It appears the challenger for the top spot in New York state is failing to gain ground on the incumbent through the spring. In the head-to-head matchup, Gov. Kathy Hochul increased her lead to 20 points over Bruce Blakeman, 52-32%, from 16 points, 49-33%, in April, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters released this week. Hochul has a 43-44% favorability rating, up a little from 41-46% in April, and her job approval rating is 53-42%, up from 48-44% in April. Nassau County Executive Blakeman also saw his favorability improve to 25-21%, from 17-19% in April. ...

New Little Free Library in Stockton

Seymour Stockton Library is the recipient of a brand new Little Free Library. Designed, built, and installed by the United Brotherhood of Carpentry Classroom from Job Corps in Cassadaga, this structure is registered with littlefreelibrary.org, which allows you to see every registered Little ...

July events planned at the Patterson Library

WESTFIELD — Happy 250th Fourth of July! The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., will be closed Saturday, July 4. The library offers a wide variety of free events and programs for the month of July. Registration is not required unless stated otherwise. Call or visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 716-326-2154. The annual book sale will be held July 16 through 18 during regular library hours. There will be a Patterson Society presale ...

Babcock sworn in as district director for state clerks

WESTFIELD — Andrea Babcock, Town Clerk for the Town of Westfield, has been officially sworn in as District 10 Director for the New York State Town Clerks Association during the Association’s April Conference held in Albany. As District 10 Director, Babcock will represent and support town ...

Gies wins Democratic Party primary for Congress

Aaron Gies, Democratic and Working Families candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, defeated primary opponent, Kevin Stocker, with more than 71% of the vote. The district includes parts of nine counties stretching from southern Niagara down to the Pennsylvania ...