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News 8 WROC

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CDW in Livingston County DEC update

Livingston County, NY · 1d

Spectator

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Iconic Laf-A-Lot reopens on Loon Lake after massive rebuild in Wayland

Everyone is smiling again at the Laf-A-Lot. An iconic Steuben County lakeside bar and restaurant reopened recently after a complete rebuild by its new owners. The Laf -A-Lot on Loon Lake is "pouring beers once again," Chuck Cavallaro posted Nov. 2 on the "What's going on around Wayland" Facebook page. The bar's signature cocktail, the Blue Whale, is presumably being mixed and poured again, too. The Laf-A-Lot had been closed since December 2025. Former owners Ed and Paula Kauffman sold the 100 Laf A Lot Road business to Chuck Cavallaro and his wife, Joanne Cavallaro, in March 2026. The couple, along with family members and even many of Cavallaros' neighbors on Loon Lake, immediately got to work restoring the existing bar and restaurant. “The next day (after the sale closed) I was at the bar with a crowbar and a hammer, and we started taking stuff apart," Chuck Cavallaro, a semi-retired medical doctor, told The Evening Tribune last spring. The old bar and restaurant was essentially stripped down to its studs and rebuilt, with the old floor and roof replaced, a new bar installed and a larger kitchen with updated equipment constructed. The Cavallaros documented nearly every step in the

Wayland, NY · 4d

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Move To This New York Town Where Retirees Say Social Security Stretches Surprisingly Far

Most people spend their retirement years doing math they never wanted to do, and Hornell, New York, is the town that finally makes the numbers add up. If you’ve been told your whole life that living comfortably in New York State requires either a six-figure income or a very generous relative, Hornell is about to introduce you to a third option.

Hornell, NY · 6d
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Four veterans receive Quilts of Valor at Arcade VFW

Recently on Saturday, Nov. 7, Debbie Dixon, a volunteer with the Quilts of Valor, was joined by two other volunteers, Diane Green and Sarah Fix, to present quilts to American veterans Keith Ames, Richard Helmich, Howard Hunt and Ronnie Thamer. These quilters believe veterans make a conscious choice to sacrifice and serve their country, that has made all the difference. They also recognize the military families of those who serve. The quilt is an expression of gratitude meant to comfort.

Arcade, NY · 1d
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Spectator

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DEC opens Chronic Wasting Disease deer check station in Livingston County

A deer check station is now open in Livingston County after a case of Chronic Wasting Disease was confirmed in a doe harvested in the town of Sparta . The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation check station is located at the Livingston County Center for Emergency Operations building at 3360 Gypsy Lane in Mount Morris and will be open seven days a week, DEC announced Nov. 13. The check station will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. until Nov. 20. Starting on Saturday, Nov. 21, the check station will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Dec. 13. The check station will be closed around the holidays, including on Thursday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving, on Dec. 23-25, and on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. The positive sample came from an adult female white-tailed deer tested as part of DEC’s statewide annual wild deer surveillance program. It marked state's first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a wild deer since 2005. Deer hunters in 6 towns must bring harvest to check station DEC has put special guidelines in place to determine the scope of a potential CWD outbreak in the area. Hunters who harvest deer

Livingston County, NY · 20h

stepoutbuffalo.com

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5 Holiday Festivals Happening in Livingston County, NY That are Worth a Weekend Roadtrip

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. December 5 is a remarkably special day. Well, it’s because on that very Saturday, Livingston County is a speckled map of holiday cheer. Avon, Dansville, Caledonia, and Mount Morris are sleighing the game with celebrations that Erie, Otsego, and even Westchester can’t compete with.

Livingston County, NY · 22h

Spectator

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NYS paving program will upgrade roads in Steuben, Allegany, Livingston

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 10 detailed $100 million in funding for repaving projects in 68 locations across the state to help rejuvenate roadways impacted by New York’s typical harsh winter weather. A total of 642 lane miles of state highways across every region of the state will be repaved under the State Department of Transportation’s "Harsh Winter Paving" program. The funding will cover multiple repaving projects in Steuben, Allegany and Livingston counties, according to the governor's announcement. State officials said the investments reflect Hochul's ongoing commitment to restore and revitalize New York’s roads, especially those impacted by extreme weather. Livingston, Steuben 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $620,000 to resurface U.S. Route 15 from the Livingston County line through the village of Wayland to Gunlocke Park Road in the town of Wayland, Steuben County $622,000 to resurface state Route 226 and State Route 415 in the village of Savona, Steuben County $1.5 million to resurface state Route 5 and U.S. Route 20 from Pole Bridge Road to Dalton Road in the Livingston County towns of Avon and Lima Allegany County 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $825,000 to resurface state Route 244 from Alfred Station to the village of Alfred and

New York · 3d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 4d

wellsvillesun.com

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SPCA Serving Allegany County: 4th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show November 21 in Wellsville

WELLSVILLE, NY — The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and the SPCA Serving Allegany County invites the community to kick it off while supporting a great cause! The 4th Annual SPCA Holiday Craft & Vendor Show will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Wellsville Elementary School, 98 School Street, Wellsville, NY.

Wellsville, NY · 17h

KISS 104.1

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ER Visits In The Southern Tier: 3 Hours 41 Minutes In Broome, 4 Hours 4 Minutes In Tompkins

Broome County ER visits average about 3 hours 41 minutes. Chemung runs 3 hours 32. Tompkins stretches past 4 hours. Bring a little patience.

Broome County, NY · 5d

News 4 Buffalo

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Pat Chludzinski unseated in New York’s 143rd Assembly District

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Republican Patrick Chludzinski has been unseated in New York’s 143rd Assembly District by Democrat challenger Ryan Taughrin. Chludzinski conceded in the race Tuesday while Taughrin declared victory, one week after election day. Taughrin won the race by 570 votes, according to figures with the Erie County Board of Elections. He had […]

New York · 3d

News 8 WROC

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Mt. Morris mulch fire burns weeks later, raising concerns among neighbors, state officials

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. (WROC) — A mulch fire in Livingston County is still burning nearly two weeks later. Concerns are being raised by neighbors and a state senator about the smoke and its potential impact on residents’ health and air quality. Crews are actively working to extinguish the fire at Schrier Farms in Mount Morris. […]

Livingston County, NY · 1d

Wellsville Sun

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OP-ED: Allegany County Needs Daycare, Our Families Need the YMCA Early Learning Center

Contact your elected officials today A OPINION By Mandi Joyce-Phelps, Andover NY If you’re a parent in Allegany County, you know that we live in what many might call a daycare […] The post OP-ED: Allegany County Needs Daycare, Our Families Need the YMCA Early Learning Center appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

Allegany County, NY · 2d

thevillagerny.com

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Nov. 17-24 Thanksgiving Food Drives and Events in the S. Tier

FeedMore WNY supplies food, perishables and operational support to more than 300 member agencies and food pantries across Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Countries. For the past twenty-one years they have received the generous support of the WNY community as they present 97 Rock’s Operation Rock Out Hunger, hosted by DJ Jickster. Thanks to 97 Rock, Kaleida Health and 7 WKBW, 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster is headed back to the FeedMore WNY trailer to greet the public and accept donations.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

WBEN 930AM

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Abrams: 'Hochul has a fight on her hands'

Newly sworn-in Seneca Nation of Indians President Tina Abrams wasted no time talking about her agenda for the next two years in office, and local and statewide leaders aren't going to like her agenda. Read more from WBEN:

New York · 3d

WBEN 930AM

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Pat Chuldzinski concedes State Assembly race

New York State Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski has conceded in his bid for a second term in Albany representing the 143rd Assembly district. The Republican incumbent will give up his seat for Democratic challenger Ryan Taughrin come January. Read more from WBEN:

Cheektowaga, NY · 3d

Country Herald

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New York Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Buffalo, NY

Sudden snow squalls can turn I-90, I-81 and I-87 into dangerous travel corridors within minutes.

New York · 4h

News 4 Buffalo

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Challenges remain for travelers, airlines after ground stop is lifted

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a national ground stop Friday night that was issued for all flights earlier in the day, allowing departures to resume. However, more challenges are likely as major airlines continue to work on rescheduling flights for passengers. This is a particularly unique situation for airlines operating across […]

Buffalo, NY · 17h

Power 93.7 WBLK

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Jarael Adams Returns To Utica Street With A Declaration Of Possibility Mural

Jarael Adams grew up on these streets. Now his mural A Declaration of Possibility rises at Main and Utica, painted with Trinity Washington, Marquise Rowell and Aanika Nawar.

Buffalo, NY · 3d