The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive has received a major endorsement from one of the country’s top democrats. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer this week endorsed Fredonia businessman and former Pomfret Town Justice Ron Johnson for … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Federal Court Building Dedication Ceremony is Today
BUFFALO - A Supreme Court Justice who grew up in Chautauqua County and got his start right here in Jamestown will be recognized in Buffalo during a special ceremony later today. The United States Courthouse in Buffalo will officially be named in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Syria on top of Agenda this Week in Congress
WASHINGTON - Congress returns to session today with a debate on the use of military force in Syria at the top of the list. President Barack Obama is asking lawmakers to authorize restricted force in Syria against the Bashar Assad regime for its use … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Says He Needs Compelling Information Before Supporting Attack Against Syria
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will be in Chautauqua County later today as part of his effort to seek public input regarding the possibility of the U.S. using military intervention in Syria. On Monday, Reed announced that he would be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Throws his Support Behind NRG Repower Plan
DUNKIRK - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Dunkirk on Tuesday to throw his support behind a plan to repower the NRG power plant. During an afternoon appearance, the state’s senior senator urged the state Public Service Commission to adopt a plan … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Calls for Veteran Service Improvements While in Jamestown
New York’s Senior Senator in Washington was in Jamestown yesterday to announce an effort that would help more military veterans get the financial help they need from Uncle Sam. During a visit at the Chautauqua County Veterans Services Office, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown to Receive Nearly $465,000 Federal Grant for New Fire Vehicles
JAMESTOWN - It’s probably the single biggest amount of public safety funding Jamestown has ever received from the federal government. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who informed members of the city council Monday night that Jamestown is set to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Pushes for Friendlier Tax Law for Hard Cider Producers
GRANVILLE - New York’s Senior Senator is leading the effort to make it easy bring hard apple cider products from New York State to market. During an appearance Tuesday in Granville, NY - Senator Charles Schumer unveiled a new plan to boost the sales … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Offers Assistance to Local Manufacturer
Senator Chuck Schumer is offering a Chautauqua County factory his help to speed up payments for a $75 million Department of Energy contract. RHI Monofrax in Falconer has been contracted to create highly specialized ceramic products used to solidify … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Calls on House to Approve Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the lower house in Washington to act quickly on renewing the National Farm Bill before the end of this year, otherwise Americans could be paying a lot more for dairy products – including twice as much for a … [Read more...]
