Chautauqua County's representatives in the State Legislature hope to continue to address inflation and public safety following their re-election. State Senator George Borrello defeated Democrat Dan Brown in Tuesday's elections. He said he's … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski: Nick Langworthy Good Fit for New 23rd District
Congressman Joe Sempolinski said Nick Langworthy is a good fit for the new 23rd Congressional District. Sempolinski said being a former Congressional District Director is the best preparation someone can have to becoming a member of Congress, "And … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Which Lead to a Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a … [Read more...]
Humane Society Awarded Over $159,000 for Facility Improvements
The Chautauqua County Humane Society has been awarded over $159,000 for facility improvements. The funding is part of $5 million from the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund for not-for-profit animal shelters and humane societies in the … [Read more...]
NYS Has Collected Over a Half Billion Dollars in Mobile Sports Betting Taxes Since January
New York State has collected over half a billion dollars in mobile sports wagering taxes since the beginning of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the $542 million collected far surpasses every other state in the nation. An … [Read more...]
Mayville’s 12th Annual Holiday Open House Starts Friday, November 11
The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce is putting finishing touches on the 12th Annual Holiday Open House. The event will be held two weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, and then … [Read more...]
Celebration of ‘Soup and Song’ to Support Ukraine set for November 18 at St. Luke’s Episcopal
An event to support Ukraine will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Friday, November 18. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Church's undercroft off East Fourth Street with a sampling of Ukrainian foods prepared by Ashville General … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Again Declares Multiple Portions of NYS New Gun Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional. U.S District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse ruled that the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public … [Read more...]
