Patrick Harney News Today

In a tale of resilience and community support, local resident Patrick Harney — known affectionately by villagers as “Brother Bear” — recently shared with the News his story of overcoming health challenges while grappling with the financial strain it has placed on his coffee business.

Here are some of the stories that made a difference in 2023, told by Binghamton journalists and our New York State Team.

Here are some of the stories that made a difference in 2023, told by Hornell journalists and our New York State Team.

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Ellamae McLaughlin, a 4th grade South Seneca Elementary student, killed in Friday gorge crash..

The explosion of individuals submitting DNA samples to genealogy search companies has opened a new and exciting door that can lead to a fantastic ancestral journey. Have you used tried and true research techniques and hit a “brick wall” for one or more of your ancestors?  Have you built a family tree and submitted...

Thespie Awards represent impressive comeback for area theater

The two annual fishing derbies each attract hundreds of anglers and mark the start of trout season.

Patrick Harney Messenger Post Media USA Today Network VICTOR, NY — The misdemeanor driving while intoxicated case against former Assemblyman Brian Kolb is expected to proceed in May. A clerk for Judge James Mulley, the Penfield judge overseeing the case, said the current date for an evidentiary hearing will be May 6, at 10 a.m. This was rescheduled after an initial Oct. 27 hearing was postponed due to concerns around "someone who had COVID-19 restrictions." On New Years Eve, 2019, Kolb was ch...

GORHAM, NY — In a decision released last month by New Yorks Commission on Judicial Conduct, Gorham Town Justice John R. Peck is to be admonished for public Facebook posts in which he appeared dressed in a police uniform and expressed an appreciation for law enforcement officers.  According to the determination initially made by the commission March 19, Peck, a former deputy, K9 handler and school resource officer, attended the July 19 "Back the Blue" event in Ontario County holding ...