SNAP payment error rates in Pennsylvania and New York are still higher than congressional program requirements - and it could begin costing state taxpayers next year. Pennsylvania's error rate is 9.21% in 2025, with 8.03% of errors coming as overpayments and 1.18% being underpayment errors. ...

Unrelenting heat is again affecting the New York state grid. On Thursday afternoon, the New York Independent System Operator issued an Energy Watch due to a decline in operating reserves. The grid is operating normally at this time and there are adequate resources to meet forecasted demand. ...

Many of Northern Chautauqua County’s elected leaders are clearly intrigued by the possibility of a nuclear power plant in Dunkirk. One of the politicians convened a panel of nuclear industry players and advocates for a presentation Tuesday at SUNY Fredonia. State Sen. George Borrello ...

John Hemmer looked on proudly as his wife, Marilyn, addressed a crowd of community leaders gathered at the Science Center at SUNY Fredonia Monday afternoon. The pride on his face was mirrored by the pride of those in the audience that know the couple best. “They are the good ones. They are ...

The final Fredonia Board of Education meeting of the school year marked the end of the tenure on the Board for four members - two elected officials and two student representatives. Courtney Gullo and Aaron Marshall served their final meeting of their terms on the Board, while students ...

Chautauqua County is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4. There are several activities slated in different municipalities throughout the county. Here is a list: JAMESTOWN July 3 - The Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball team plays the Olean Oilers at 7 p.m. ...