It’s official – Chautauqua County now has a new representative in Washington. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was sworn into the 113th Congress on Thursday by House Speaker John Boehner. Reed now begins a two-year term representing New York’s … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Higgins Thanks County and Constituents in Farewell Message
As we welcome one representative in Congress, we say goodbye to another. Congressman Brian Higgins - the Democrat from South Buffalo who’s represented Chautauqua County since winning election in 2004 - took time out Thursday to thank the residents of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Humane Society Announces Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for Pit Bulls
On January 9, 2013, the Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) will open a new no-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic that will provide pit bull owners residing in the 14701 area with more affordable spay/neuter services for their pit … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House to Act on Sandy Federal Aid Bill Following Public Outcry Over Delay
As lawmakers in Washington were able to reach a deal to avoid a fiscal cliff, many of them were still being chastised for their failure to approve a bill that would provided billions of dollars in federal aid to victims of Superstom Sandy. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Legislature Holds Reorganization Meeting
The Chautauqua County Legislature held its first meeting of the new year yesterday in Mayville to dealing with reorganization items. During the meeting legislator Jay Gould (R-Ashville) was once again gain selected to serve as chairman of the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chautauqua County Home to be Focus of Next ‘Critical Discussion’ Series at Library
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will sponsor a program about the sale of the Chautauqua County Home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in the Fireplace Room at the library. Speakers will be Chautauqua County Legislators Larry Barmore, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Community Foundation Seeks Nominations for “Unsung Hero” Volunteer Award
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2013 Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Volunteer Award. Since 1986, the Foundation has honored an individual whose gift of time, effort and dedication has consistently … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Approves ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Plan
With no time to spare, lawmakers in Washington have kept the country from falling of the “Fiscal Cliff.” During an 11th hour session on New Year’s Night, the House of Representatives voted 257 to 167 in favor of a bill that for now avoids major tax … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Votes in Favor of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal
Despite voicing opposition to a fiscal cliff plan that only raised taxes on wealthy Americans and avoided any significant spending cuts, Chautauqua County congressman-elect Tom Reed (R-Corning) is one of the 257 members of congress to vote for the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Albany to Focus on Gun Control, Election Reform in Early 2013
ALBANY — The leader of the state Assembly expects early pushes for gun control and election overhaul when lawmakers convene at the Capitol this month. Speaker Sheldon Silver introduced legislation at the end of December that would allow New Yorkers … [Read more...]
