MAYVILLE - After some comments on both issues, lawmakers last night also approved two motions asking the state to provide support to two Western New York businesses – one that is involved with healthcare and the other, which is involved with energy … [Read more...]
State Budget Favors Higher Education in NY State
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will continue pass measures in the state today and tomorrow. As they continue to pass various resolutions, more details are coming out about the state spending plan that was agreed on by leaders in Albany earlier this … [Read more...]
WCA Names Randy Swanson as Physician of the Year
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital honored the late Dr. Randy Swanson as the Physician of the Year on Wednesday afternoon. The Physician of the Year award is a honor given annually to one outstanding physician in Chautauqua County. It recognizes a physician's … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Meet Tonight in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session tonight with several items on the agenda. Among the issues is a resolution that would ask the state legislature to increase the sales tax rate in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
State Leaders Reach Budget Agreement
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany have come to an agreement on a new state budget. On Tuesday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with state Senate and Assembly leaders on the 2012-13 state spending plan. In a media release, Cuomo thanked Majority … [Read more...]
Young to Introduce NRG Legislation Today in Senate
ALBANY – Although the Senate’s proposal to keep the Dunkirk NRG plant operating is not in the final state budget agreement, Senator Cathy Young is continuing her push to resolve the issue. The Olean Republican said she is introducing stand-alone … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools to Finalize Budget in April
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools District remains in a holding pattern when it comes to producing a final budget. That’s according to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which says that while the state has reached an agreement on … [Read more...]
WCA to Announce 2012 Physician of the Year
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital will hold a special Doctors’ Day Celebration Luncheon today, with the prestigious “2012 Physician of the Year” Award being announced. The Physician of the Year is an honor given annually to one outstanding physician in … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears from Concerned Library Patrons
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council had an opportunity Monday night to learn firsthand about the concerns some residents have with the James Prendergast Library. More than 20 people were in attendance for the monthly city council voting … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Process to Begin Next Month
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night acted on several resolutions, including one that calls for the establishment of a reapportionment commission. Ten years ago, the reapportionment process became embroiled in partisan politics after … [Read more...]
