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NY: 'Senecas' name needs to be changed

Mar 22, 2023 at 11:57 pm by Observer-Review

NY: 'Senecas' name needs to be changed ADVERTISEMENT NY: 'Senecas' name needs to be changed WATKINS GLEN--In accordance with guidance from the New York State Educatio.... Read More

First adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in Ithaca

Mar 22, 2023 at 11:57 pm by Observer-Review

First adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in Ithaca ADVERTISEMENT First adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in Ithaca ITHACA--Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the fir.... Read More

Area village elections are next Tuesday

Mar 15, 2023 at 11:44 pm by Observer-Review

Area village elections are next Tuesday ADVERTISEMENT Area village elections are next Tuesday FINGER LAKES--Tuesday, March 21 will mark election day for many area vil.... Read More

Medicaid cost shift gets spotlight

Mar 15, 2023 at 11:44 pm by Observer-Review

Medicaid cost shift gets spotlight ADVERTISEMENT Medicaid cost shift gets spotlight NEW YORK STATE--The New York State Association of Counties reports county leaders.... Read More

Watkins Glen approves downtown projects

Mar 15, 2023 at 11:44 pm by Observer-Review

Watkins Glen approves downtown projects ADVERTISEMENT Watkins Glen approves downtown projects WATKINS GLEN--At the Watkins Glen village board meeting Tuesday, March 7,.... Read More