Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced his intentions to run for reelection. Wendel is in the last year of his first full term, having first taken office in January 2020 to fill out the term of George Borrello who was appointed to the … [Read more...]
Convicted Murderer of Salamanca Woman Released in Dutchess County
The convicted murderer of a Salamanca woman has been released from prison, but has not been released in Western New York. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said Edward Kindt, who was convicted for raping and … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Vetos Bill To Absolve Panama Schools from Paying $1.9 Million Fine
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have absolved Panama Central School District from having to pay a $1.9 million fine from the New York State Department of Education. The state penalized the school district in 2012, by $4.9 … [Read more...]
Over 30 People Gather to Protest JCC’s Decision to Have Cathy Young as Commencement Speaker
Over 30 people attended a protest held at Jamestown Community College Friday night. The protest was over the decision by the college administration and board of trustees to have former State Senator Cathy Young speak at commencement against the … [Read more...]
JCC Declines to Replace Cathy Young as Commencement Speaker Following Backlash
Jamestown Community College has no plans to replace former State Senator Cathy Young as the Commencement speaker following backlash over her legislative actions in regards to the Queer community. JCC Political Professor Dr. Greg Rabb issued a … [Read more...]
Former State Sen. Young to Give Keynote at JCC Graduation
Former State Senator Cathy Young will give the keynote address for Jamestown Community College's Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 14th. Young is currently the executive director of the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and … [Read more...]
Republicans Win Big in Chautauqua County, Southwestern New York
It was a clean sweep for Republicans in Chautauqua County in the 2020 Election, as all GOP candidates on the ballot appeared to have won their respective races, regardless of the record number of absentee ballots that have been cast and await to be … [Read more...]
Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years
MAYVILLE - The voter turnout for the 2019 Primaries on Tuesday was better than the historical average. That's according to Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norm Green, who said turnout on Tuesday was twice as high as the board of elections … [Read more...]
Borrello Wins 57th Senate District Primary, Will Face Morgan in November Election to Fill Vacated Seat
ALBANY - The GOP Primary race for the 57th State Senate District wasn't very close. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello defeated Allegany County Legislature chairman Curt Crandall Tuesday by a marigin of 28%. According to the New York … [Read more...]
Over 25,000 Chautauqua County Republicans Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primaries
JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]
