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Program offers welcoming space at agency

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Community outreach is most powerful when it meets people where they are — and offers them something they didn’t think was possible. For many families, especially those caring for children with developmental disabilities, even a simple outing can feel overwhelming. The need for support is ...

Mayor responds to contract clamor

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Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz defended herself against city unions, stating that they are unwilling to negotiate and that city taxpayers can no longer afford their contracts. Wdowiasz said she wanted to “set the record straight” during the phone interview Thursday with the OBSERVER. Union ...

Leaders across state advocate for lower insurance rates

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ALBANY — Mayors of the City of Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Dunkirk, and Niagara Falls traveled to the Capitol yesterday to advocate for inclusion of the Governor’s auto insurance proposals in the fiscal year 2027 State Budget. The Mayors met with key members of the New York State ...

Imagine Forestville, residents plant trees

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FORESTVILLE — Tree lovers from the Forestville community have joined up with Imagine Forestville to plant trees throughout the hamlet, especially in the new Center Pearl Historic District. Dennis Wilson, Lee Thompson, and Sharon (Shaun) Lord gave generously to the tree fund of Imagine ...

Beaver Club donation aids Fredonia Little League

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On Friday, May 1, it will officially be time to play ball for the Fredonia Little League. Thanks to generous support from the community, the kids will be playing on more solid ground — figuratively and literally. The Fredonia Beaver Club purchased a field groomer for the Fredonia Little ...