Author: Vaughn Golden

The latest trip around the sun was my first full year as a practicing reporter. Often, when I’ve recounted on my ventures over the last year lately, other meet my stories with claims along the lines of, “well hey, I guess now’s one hell of a time to be a reporter.” In 2017, I’d reason…

Graham Ottoson is a local artist with a rather whimsical medium. She’s now turned what was once a hobby into a full blown business and local attraction.

With 2017 elections behind us, attention is now focusing again on midterm congressional races. I’ve been following the field of NY23 Primary candidates closely since some began declaring during the summer of 2017- now time is ticking and each one is trying to differentiate themselves on the ballot line next June. ~CLICK HERE FOR THE…

Grassroots challenger from the eastern part of New York’s 23rd Congressional District made a strong showing, narrowly grabbing the Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Allegany county democratic committees straw poll. –CLICK HERE FULL THE FULL STORY–

A scoop out of the NY 23 Democratic Congressional Primary- Rick Gallant, one of the leaders in the contested race has to let go of campaign staff after running into financial shortages and a lack  of time to deviate from his profession. — Click Here for the Full Story–

I talk with several notable Ithaca College alumni including ABC “World News Tonight” anchor, David Muir, former ABC Radio chief entertainment correspondent, Bill Diehl, and Pulitzer honored New York Times videographer Adam Ellick. We discuss their days working in Ithaca and their prosperous careers that followed. ~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PIECE~

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visits Ithaca to promote grant funding she received for the Ithaca Fire Department. ~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE~

Tracy Mitrano is the latest NY23rd Democrat to come forward as a potential challenger in next year’s primary. ~Click Here for the Full Write-Up~

I sit down with New York State Senator Tom O’Mara following this year’s legislative session to talk about the successes, failures and overall reaction to the year in Albany.

After several bands of heavy rainfall, Dryden Village residents were swamped with overflowing creeks that they’re calling on municipal officials to clear. ~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY~