In September 2021, our region — and especially the town of Portland — was in shock. On consecutive days, remains were found along the Chautauqua Rails to Trails along Woleben Road. A quiet and scenic portion of the north county had become a crime scene for days as numerous police vehicles ...
I think President Donald Trump has gotten off to a great start in his second term. He and his staff arrived in Washington ready to hit the ground running with a slew of executive orders overturning Joe Biden administration policies. These included: restoring freedom of speech and ending ...
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 ...
New York has no one to blame but itself in regard to the strikes that are taking place in Collins, Brocton and other incarceration facilities across the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would call in the National Guard today if worker actions continue. Corrections officers on ...
Editor, OBSERVER: Did you know your green energy is not so green? Here again are some facts that should shock you. Let's get started. — Did you know that in the average wind turbine base there is 165 to 200 tons of steel, in just one base. There is 850 to 900 cubic yards of concrete ...
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 ...