Oct 3, 2009 | The Huffington Post
Writer Liu Xiaobo Release from China Demanded By Congress
Calling yesterday's near-unanimous vote approving a Congressional resolution demanding the immediate release of critic and writer Liu Xiaobo "a critical show of solidarity from the U.S. government at a critical time," PEN American Center urged the Obama administration to press for the prominent dissident's release in advance of the president's ...
Cattaraugus County: Northrup, Sharf apparent winners in GOP race in Ellicottville
September 15, 2009, 11:48 PM / In Ellicottville, John D. Northrup and Robert L. Sharf were the apparent winners in the Republican primary for council seats.
'Visit the Farm Day' on tap for today
The public is invited to take a driving tour around Allegany County to visit small farms from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. today.
N.Y. suffrage leader's home to become museum
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. - An upstate New York foundation is transforming the home of 19th-century abolitionist and women's right leader Matilda Joslyn Gage into a museum and learning center.
Peace, Love & Music: Woodstock Remembered
August 1969 file photo shows couple hugging during Woodstock Music and Art Festival in Bethel, N.Y. It was 40 years ago Saturday when almost half-a-million people descended on a farm in upstate New York to enjoy a music festival called "Woodstock." But what nobody knew then was the impact it would have on a generation.
Massa names Schmidt to congressional staff
August 09, 2009, 6:22 AM / Rep. Eric Massa, D-Corning, has named Cattaraugus County Conservative Party Chairman Warren Schmidt of Freedom as his new director of intergovernmental affairs.
Massa names Schmidt to congressional staff
August 09, 2009, 6:22 AM / Rep. Eric Massa, D-Corning, has named Cattaraugus County Conservative Party Chairman Warren Schmidt of Freedom as his new director of intergovernmental affairs.
Concerns heard on LaGrange town center
FREEDOM PLAINS - A plan to develop the LaGrange town center is drawing support and raising concerns about traffic jams, emergency response and loss of the area's rural character.
Crossroadsa Director Nico Beyer Completes Trio of Spots for NATO
Crossroads director Nico Beyer in collaboration with Scholz & Friends European Office has just released a trio of stirring :30s for NATO that underscores the military alliance's effectiveness at maintaining international peace, security and stability.
New York Guard Soldiers Honored
New York Army National Guard soldiers were honored Saturday for their service in Afghanistan.
Cow bolts NY slaughterhouse, milks hour of freedom
A cow has escaped from a New York City slaughterhouse and may have a new lease on life.
Ellicottville businessman admits cheating 2 investors
An Ellicottville businessman pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to defrauding two investors out of millions of dollars.