2020-05-06

Letter to the Editor: Support Workers in Group Homes Need Recognition for Ongoing Work

Dear Editor, Throughout the State of New York and locally, there are more than 125,000 people with developmental disabilities that depend on the care of direct support professionals. Their jobs require intense dedication and challenges in assisting our most vulnerable citizens to live and work within our communities.  We will see many of these dedicated people in the grocery stores, […]

Column: Two Doyennes of Print Media


May 3 of every year is World Press Freedom Day, and to honor the Fourth Estate I am writing this month about a couple of books which offer differing looks at the print media.

Editorial: Where’s Your Mask, Buddy?

When discussing the use of masks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested New York City residents would likely police themselves if an unmasked person arrived at a street corner where social distancing was not possible. In the sharp-elbowed boroughs of New York, the governor suggested that fellow residents would not be shy about reminding their unmasked neighbor of what needed to be […]

Land Conservancy to Host Virtual Evening on Native Gardening

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The Western New York Land Conservancy has a live virtual evening set for Wednesday, May 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. People will learn about native plant gardening.

Town Looks at Shared Mulch Services with Orchard Park


In return, town and village residents could purchase the mulch from Orchard Park at a discounted rate when compared to private companies. 

Arts Guild to Award Local Student $500 Scholarship

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From its inception, the Arts and Craftsmen Guild on the Historic Roycroft Campus has had an eye on serving the local community. With that in mind, it is offering a $500 scholarship this year to an area senior high school student pursuing a study in the visual arts. This award is determined on a competitive basis and requires the submission […]