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New York State Commission on the Future of Health Care

State launches commission on healthcare

Nov 11, 2023 at 10:19 pm by Observer-Review

NEW YORK STATE--Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the establishment of a New York State Commission on the Future of Health Care, a commitment made in her 2023 State of the State add.... Read More
watkins glen police car

Police warn of break-ins, burglaries

Nov 11, 2023 at 10:19 pm by Observer-Review

WATKINS GLEN--The Watkins Glen Police Department has issued a number of press releases in response to complaints they have received in recent weeks. The first notice on Tuesda.... Read More
Andrew Swarthout

Yates veteran will join state hall of fame

Nov 11, 2023 at 10:18 pm by Observer-Review

PENN YAN—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) will induct Andrew Swarthout of Yates County, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and mainstay of local veterans&rsqu.... Read More
yates office building

Yates approves acting administrator, tentative budget

Nov 11, 2023 at 10:18 pm by Observer-Review

YATES COUNTY--The Yates County Legislature met for a special meeting and budget workshop, Monday, Oct. 30. There were four resolutions approved during the meeting. Following t.... Read More
Penn Yan Drama Club - Lost Girl

Drama club will present ‘Lost Girl’

Nov 03, 2023 at 03:06 pm by Observer-Review

PENN YAN--The Penn Yan Academy Drama Club will present its Fall Production, Lost Girl, Nov. 3 to 5 on the PYA stage. Lost Girl, a play by Kimberly Belflower, follows Wendy Dar.... Read More