Jim Eckstrom

Social Security is now just six years away from insolvency, according to the latest annual assessment. Many in Congress might like to keep on ignoring the problem, as they have for years, but this won’t be an option much longer. Senators elected in November will see the system’s trust fund empty during their terms. Maybe, just maybe, this is finally getting through. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno — a Democrat and a Republican...

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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday attended the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships in New York Harbor to mark the Fourth of July. "There’s no better place to mark the 250th birthday of our nation than right here in New York," the governor said. "This July 4th, we uphold our responsibility to defend our democracy and ensure that New York remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for all." U.S....

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion 2026-27 state budget following a rare Sunday legislative session that saw passage of an overall deal by the General Assembly, breaking a monthlong impasse on state spending. State Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, cast a vote in favor of the plan and its investments in core government services but also cautioned more work needs to be done to solidify the commonwealth’s financial future. “Adopting...

OLEAN -- Congressional candidate Aaron Gies hit the first rough patch in his campaign in the form of... Olean Times Herald Local & Social

Most posted prices for gasoline in Olean were about 20 cents more than the New York state average of $4.05 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 6,118 stations in the state. Average gasoline prices in New York have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, while prices in Olean are about 5 cents less than two weeks ago. Prices in New York are 28 cents...

Close to 3,000 people turned out June 20 in downtown Bradford to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary — they witnessed one of the longest parades ever held in the city as more than 100 units took part. The committee that planned events celebrating America’s 250th also organized the presentation of a “1776” theatrical production and the celebration held at the Zippo/Case Museum, which highlighted the history and patriotism of the community....

Bradford and the surrounding region Thursday was wreathed in smoke drifting from wildfires in Canada... The Bradford Era More by this Author

Mother deer and fawns near UPB

Drifting smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota lessened Friday after hanging over the Bradford area like a smothering cloud the day before — but pollution still remained unhealthy, according to air monitoring by the state. The air-quality index posted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection was at 196 early Friday afternoon — still at "code red" level and just short of the more severe "code purple" level...