JAMESTOWN - New district boundary lines for the Chautauqua County Legislature could be approved by late this afternoon. The legislature is having a special meeting this afternoon to take action on several items, including two separate reapportionment … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Budget to be Focus of Tonight’s County Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature is having a special meeting this afternoon so that lawmakers can primarily focus on the 2013 budget when the panel meets for a second time tonight. During the second meeting – which begins at the usual … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: New Yorkers Are the Most Taxed in the Nation
ALBANY - There’s more proof that residents in New York State are the most heavily taxed in the union. The same organization that came out earlier this year saying New York has the worst business tax climate is out this week with a study showing that … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Says Local Governments Need to Make Tough Decisions
ALBANY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is showing no sympathy to city and county leaders who have blamed his two-percent cap on annual property tax increases and mandates to pay for state-funded programs for continued tightness in their annual … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: United Way at 33 Percent of it 2012 Campaign Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2012 United Way Campaign has raised $432,900 so far this year, or 33% of the $1,310,000 million goal. Campaign Chair Vince Horrigan said the future of several local programs hinges on the success of this year's campaign. Horigan said … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: More than 78,000 Voters Registered in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County will have more than 78,000 voters eligible to cast a ballot when the 2012 election takes place just two weeks from today. According to a media release sent out late last week by the Chautauqua County Board of Election, a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: WRFA to Broadcast Goodell-Mueller Debate this Thursday
JAMESTOWN - About 35 people showed up last night for the League of Women Voters meet the candidates event at the James Prendergast Library. The event featured two debates – one for the 150th State Assembly District which will be comprised entirely of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Defends His Support for Canadian Transmission Line Project
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is defending his support for a project that would import electricity and power from Canada to the Northeastern part of the United States. During his weekly conference call with the media, the Corning … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Whooping Cough on the Rise in Southern Tier
MAYVILLE - Whooping cough outbreaks that began earlier this year are continuing to grow the southern tier, with new outbreaks being reported in Livingston and Steuben Counties. In Steuben County, a Public Health officials says more than 50 cases of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Vanessa Williams to Visit SUNY Fredonia in November
FREDONIA - An Internationally acclaimed performer and recording artist will be coming to Chautauqua County next month. Singer and entertainer Vanessa Williams and her mother, Helen Tinch Williams, will appear on SUNY Fredonia’s campus Saturday, Nov. … [Read more...]
