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We take a look at the life and work of a Machias artist and musician.

Ed Tanner: Franklinville’s Baseball “Natural”

Ed Tanner may never have seen the "Big Leagues," but he thrilled fans in Western New York for decades.

Pasture to Pantry: The Rise and Fall of the Neighborhood Dairy in Western New York

Milkman, keep those bottles quiet!! We take a nostalgic look back at the local dairy industry, while examining the factors behind its meteoric rise...and fall.

The J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital - A Woman In Shadow

Though abandoned and in decay, this historic Cattaraugus County site still conjures up visions of hope for a reimagined future.

Old Photo Album: The Allegany School of Natural History

The Allegany School of Natural History was an interesting partnership between the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and Allegany State Park. Here we share some images from these early 1920s camps.

Another Look: Lincoln's Wintry Night in Little Valley

Abraham Lincoln visited Western New York several times throughout his life, even getting snowed in at Little Valley. Alan Manchester looks at the evidence to determine when Lincoln stopped at the Cattaraugus County town.

Soldier, Sailor, Artist - Franklinville's Norman Maffei

From the small town of Franklinville to around the world and back, Norman Maffei found inspiration in everything he experienced. His passion for marine art made him famous beyond Western New York.

Western New York's First Farmers

Recent archaeological excavations by the Allegheny Valley Project in Cattaraugus County have shed some light on pre-contact Natives, but have also raised more questions about their lifestyle.

Western New York Heritage

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