The Clarion Hotel in the City of Dunkirk is looking at rebranding and upgrading its facilities as a Comfort Inn. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board passed a due diligence resolution to begin the process for proposed tax … [Read more...]
Five Projects Receiving Local Government Efficiency Grant Funding From NYS
Five projects in Chautauqua County are receiving a total of $1.8 million in Local Government Efficiency grants from New York State. The New York Department of State has announced $8 million in grant awards for 25 projects that are designed to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Post-Journal: Legislator Vince DeJoy Moving To North Carolina
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports that Jamestown County Legislator and Dunkirk Director of Planning and Development Vince DeJoy has moved out of district to North Carolina. The PJ reports that DeJoy announced Tuesday that he is leaving the City … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Nuclear Energy Policy Summit
Local officials recently traveled to New York City to learn more about the rapidly evolving nuclear industry. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise and Dunkirk Planning … [Read more...]
Elliot Raimondo Out As Jamestown Corporation Counsel
Elliot Raimondo is out as Jamestown’s Corporation Counsel. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund made the announcement to City Council Monday night. She said while a new City Attorney won’t be starting until sometime in October, the position will be … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Affordable Housing Held In Dunkirk
Governor Kathy Hochul and officials gathered for the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development in the City of Dunkirk Thursday. The $37 million Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, when completed, will have 78-units of affordable housing … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Nuclear Power Forum – July 30, 2026
We bring you the forum hosted by State Senator George Borrello on nuclear energy that discusses the benefits of that form of energy as well as why the City of Dunkirk could be a good location to place a nuclear energy power plant. The forum was held … [Read more...]
The Waterfront Foundation Holding 5K Run/Walk August 8 In Dunkirk
The Waterfront Foundation will hold its first annual Waterfront 5K Run & Walk August 8 in Dunkirk. Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly support The Waterfront Foundation’s ongoing mission to foster community health and wellness. The … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Expansion Project Receives Award
The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made during NYSEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, NY. The Project of the … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Events Planned Throughout Chautauqua County
Communities across Chautauqua County will be holding events in honor of Memorial Day this weekend. The Blue Star Mothers will hold a Gold Star Memorial at Veterans Park in Jamestown at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23. The park is located along West … [Read more...]
