WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is calling on the federal government to invest more money into medical research for children. On Monday, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced that he is co-sponsoring the “Kids First … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County BOE Announces Reduction in Voting Districts for Upcoming Election
MAYVILLE - There’s going to be some changes for voters in Chautauqua County when they go to the polls in the November election. Chautauqua County Board of Elections commissioners Norman Green and Brian Abram announced on Monday that there will be 20 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fire Destroys Town of Poland Home
KENNEDY - A home in the town of Poland was completely destroyed after a fire broke early Sunday night. Sheriff deputies say the Kennedy Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 2094 Route 62 at 6:48 p.m. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Teen Identified as Barcelona Drowning Victim
WESTFIELD - Investigators have released the name of the 17-year-old who died as a result of a drowning over the weekend in Barcelona. The County Sheriff's Office say Jan Carlos Delosantos-Nunez of Jamestown was swimming in an area near Monroe Marina … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: ATV Accident Sends Woman to Hospital
BEMUS POINT - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say a woman was flown to an Erie, Pa., hospital Sunday night following an ATV accident in Bemus Point. Investigators say Lori Lang was taken by helicopter to Hamot Medical Center around 6:30 p.m. after … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: PSC Schedules Public Hearing on July 15 for NRG Upgrade Project
DUNKIRK - Senator Catharine Young say the new york state public service commission will hold a public hearing at SUNY Fredonia about the competing NRG and National Grid proposals currently under review by the Public Service Commission. Senator … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Kwik Fill and Red Apple Team Up with The Resource Center to Support Laurel Run
JAMESTOWN - The annual effort to support the Resource Center is now underway. From now through July 21, area residents can show their support for people with disabilities by buying paper sneakers in conjunction with the 17th annual Laurel Run. For … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Women’s Equality Act to be Split into 10 Separate Bills
ALBANY - It’s a busy week in Albany as lawmakers scramble to approve various bills prior to the start of the summer recess at the end of this week. So far the biggest news coming out of Albany this week is the Women's Equality Act, which apparently … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Legislature Approves Restoration of Funding, TRC Would Benefit
ALBANY - The New York State Senate Tuesday gave final passage to legislation that will have a positive impact on the Resource Center in Chautauqua County. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Catharine Young, would appropriate up to $90 million … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Leaders Approve Creation of Panel to Help Upstate Governments
ALBANY - Local governments across New York will be getting a little help from Albany in the future. On Tuesday, state leaders announced an agreement on legislation that will create a Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments as well as … [Read more...]
