State News

NIAGARA FALLS — The ongoing discussions for a new gaming contract between New York state and the Seneca Nation were addressed by governor candidates e...

The second week of autumn has brought more visible changes to the hills of the Southern Tier. The progression of gorgeous fall colors continues across...

RANDOLPH — Eight high school students started their school year off by not attending school on the first day. As the school year began Sept. 3, FFA me...

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is among more than a dozen county sheriffs challenging New York state in court over the “Local ...

A West Valley resident and Iraq War veteran was promoted to brigadier general with the New York Army National Guard during a ceremony over the weekend...

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is not taking the direction from Gov. Kathy Hochul to unwind the county’s working agreement wit...

SALAMANCA — State Senator George Borrello honored Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams as the 57th District’s 2026 New York State Senate Woman of Disti...

The New York State Police have announced increased patrols over the Fourth of July holiday to crack down on driving under the influence of drugs or al...

Several proposed deer hunting regulations announced earlier this year will take effect for the 2026-27 hunting seasons, with new regulations designed ...

LITTLE VALLEY — Lawmakers in Cattaraugus County are urging New York state leaders to change current energy policies to prioritize affordability, relia...

SALAMANCA — A classroom lesson that taught, honored and passed down a Seneca Nation tradition in the Salamanca City Central School District was recent...

LATHAN — Wyatt Weaver of Randolph, assigned to Charlie Company, NY Recruiting and Retention Battalion, received a promotion May 19 to the rank of priv...

SALAMANCA — Public school districts across New York state will share in an increase of $1 billion in Foundation Aid, making for the highest level of t...

LITTLE VALLEY — Early primary voting begins in about two weeks, local elections officials reported. Early voting begins June 13 statewide for the June...

ALBANY — Elected leaders and citizens from the Seneca Nation and other native nations within New York gathered Tuesday, May 19 for a day filled with i...

BUFFALO — A South Dayton man has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars on child pornography charges, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesd...

CATTARAUGUS — Village of Cattaraugus has selected five projects for its $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award as the program’s Round 8 ...

Tina Abrams, a pioneering Seneca Nation leader, was honored Tuesday, May 5, among the 2026 Women of Distinction by the state Senate in Albany. Sen. Ge...