Dirt Bike Buddies: Busti youth receives surprise dirt bike from town supervisor

October 6, 2026

 BUSTI — At the beginning of September, the Busti Fire Department brought back the Busti Gala Days event, which used to be held annually. Raffles were included as part of this event, and one such raffle brought one young man from the town a surprise. Town Supervisor Jesse Robbins said the Gala Days went wonderfully, adding that it was a lot like the old days in the town, even though it rained for part of the event. Everything went great with the carnival part of the event, he said, and that everything was very clean, even if it was a soggy weekend. Robbins also praised the fire ...

Jobs decline prompts freeze in minimum wage

October 6, 2026

New York won’t be able to increase its minimum wage as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2027, after the state’s economy missed a key jobs benchmark that freezes the minimum wage. Under the state’s existing law, that means the minimum wage starting Jan. 1 will remain $17 per hour in New York City, ...

EV charging station proposed for Hogan’s Hut

October 6, 2026

STOW - Electric vehicle charging stations may be on the way to Hogan’s Hut in North Harmony. A sketch plan for an electric vehicle charging station at Hogan's Hut was presented to the North Harmony Planning Board during its September meeting. Concerns include traffic flow around Hogan’s Hut, aesthetics around the store, lighting and placement of the charging station near fuel tanks. No plans were approved by the board. The proposal is to be discussed again on Oct. 20. In other business, a homeowners association in the town of North Harmony is asking the North Harmony Planning ...

Legislature to review retirement benefits for managers

October 6, 2026

MAYVILLE – County officials are considering upgrading a local law that would permit managers to get the same retirement benefits as union employees. During the legislature’s September meeting, an amendment had been proposed to a local law regarding paid health insurance at retirement. ...

Consumer Protection: New bill aims to eliminate high-speed e-motos in New York

October 5, 2026

A New York City Democrat is proposing legislation she says would clear up deceptive selling practices that have allowed e-motos and electric off-highway motorcycles to be sold in New York state. Sen. Kristin Gonzalez, D-New York City, recently introduced the bill (S.10700) in the state ...

Falconer hears New York Forward proposals

October 5, 2026

FALCONER - There are now 23 projects being considered for Falconer’s $4.5 million in New York Forward grant funding. During the fourth Local Planning Committee meeting held recently, Josh Greene, a planner with LaBella Associates Inc., said several projects had been submitted for the LPC’s review. “We’ve had 23 project applications submitted,” he said. “One non-profit project, six public projects, 13 private projects, and three letters of interest.” Greene reported that the non-profit small project submissions included requests totaling $325,000; public project ...