Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Set out on a new path in 2026
Hit the trails in the coming year for better mental and physical health By Bob Confer If you are working on your resolutions for 2026 and looking for ways to […]
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Tiny Plastics, Hidden Costs: What We Gave Up When We Traded Glass for Convenience
Microplastics are in all of our bodies and impacting our health A COLUMN by Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, R.N. Microplastics are no longer just an environmental story. They are a human […]
VIDEO: Despite near-death experience, Belfast woman able to get to work to help veterans on Thanksgiving
By JOHN ANDERSON Christina McDonald had just finished a late shift taking care of a veteran in Allegany County as a home health care aide on Wednesday night. She sat […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Screech owls — the ghosts of Allegany’s nights
The adorable raptor that sounds rather spooky By Bob Confer One evening last week I was serenaded by a screech owl. It reminded me of how much I appreciate their […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: The beautiful American sycamore
The “Confer Sycamore” is older than the United States of America By Bob Confer, follow Exploring The Western NY Wilds on Facebook In what is now my backyard, there once […]
🥖 Back to the Corner Store: A Fresh Chapter for Dundee NY
A story of faith, friendship, and fresh food — where community spirit turned a question into something extraordinary. By Penny Carlton, KeukaRoots.com In the heart of Dundee, a simple question […]
Italian Roots, American Streets: A Celebration of Culture and Community
From Brookyln to Hornell to Milan; Italian-American culture is all about family, flavor, and vibrant living By: Johanna Elattar October is Italian-American Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the culture, traditions, […]
Celebrating the Artistry of Allegany County’s Agricultural Landscape during Allegany Artisans Studio Tour
Don’t miss the gorgeous farms, pastures, and big barns of Allegany County! From Tim Bigham, Regional County Manager, New York Farm Bureau; And Laura Hunsberger, Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension […]
The Beat Has Moved South: How Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Reggaeton Took Over the World
“Nearly forty years ago, Paul Simon built a bridge with Graceland, introducing Western ears to South African rhythm” By Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, photo of Paul Simon by Raj Rama Back in 1986, Paul […]
Paved Paradise: The Strange, Rolling Journey of “Big Yellow Taxi”
Joni Mitchell’s song never stopped feeling urgent because we never stopped paving By Clayton “Tiger” Hulin Some songs don’t just stick around. They mutate, reincarnate, and pop their heads out […]
Explore the Heart of Creativity at the 37th Annual Allegany Artisans Studio Tour
Forty artists invite you into their studio October 17-19 From the Allegany Artisans, pictured is a sculpture by Glenn Zweygardt in Alfred Station Allegany County, NY – Mark your calendars […]
Jane Goodall: A Titan Among Us
A legacy of compassion, humility, and courage By Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, R.N. On October 1, 2025, the world lost a titan. Dr. Jane Goodall, scientist, advocate, teacher, and warrior of […]
Melody and Memory in the Dark
This Is Your Brain on Showtunes By Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, R.N., The lights drop, the screen flickers, and before the first scene is even underway, something in us stirs. It […]
The Threshold of Autumn
“… a canvas, a pause that enables the next movement “ A COLUMN By, Johanna Elattar September arrives with its subtle signals: the air sharpens, carrying the faint scent of […]
“Get offline, Get outside!” Governor Hochul announces new youth challenge in NYS
New Challenge Features 50 Fun and Interesting Activities for Youth To Complete by the Age of 19 Complements Governor Hochul’s Efforts To Promote Mental, Physical and Social Wellness for Youth […]