MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Executive Vince Horrigan wants to see property taxes reduced by 4.6 percent in 2016, but one member of the Chautauqua County Legislature says the tax cut could be higher. Jamestown legislator Charles Nazzaro (D-District 9), … [Read more...]
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Rising Cost of Criminal Justice System Addressed in County Budget
MAYVILLE - One of the cost cutting measures Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has called for in his 2016 executive budget is in regard to the amount the county spends on housing inmates at the Chautauqua County jail. In recent years, the … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day
MAYVILLE - Local police agencies are partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to prevent increased pill abuse, overdose and theft. As part of the DEA's Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Pope Francis to Address Congress Thursday Morning
WASHINGTON - It’s an historic day in the nation’s capital as members of Congress will hold a joint session to hear from the leader of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis will address congress Thursday morning at 10 a.m. During his speech, he’s … [Read more...]
2016 County Budget Includes 4.6 Percent Property Tax Cut
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan has presented a budget for 2016 that not only cuts property taxes by more than four percent, but also reduces spending by $3 million. On Wednesday night Horrigan laid out his tentative $256 … [Read more...]
Step Up for Autism is Saturday
CELORON - Sixth annual Step Up for Autism celebration to be held September 26 Plans are under way for the sixth annual Step Up for Autism celebration, to be held Saturday, September 26, in Celoron. The event is being coordinated by The Resource … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Approves Ban of Products Containing Microbeads
MAYVILLE - By a vote of 18-0, the Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved a plan to ban the sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads. The law is similar to one also recently enacted in Erie County and will go … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Deliver 2016 Budget During Wednesday’s Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will present his 2016 Executive Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. The presentation will take place during the Legislature’s monthly meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Several Proposed Projects Highlighted in Regional Economic Development Council Progress Report
BUFFALO - The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council has released its 2015 Progress Report, detailing how various state-funded economic development projects are coming along, as well as providing information on some newly proposed … [Read more...]
New Law Increases Protection of Sexual Assault Victims
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that he says strengthens the protections for victims of sexual assault. The new legislation ensures that - in cases where the defendant is convicted of sexually assaulting a family member - the … [Read more...]
