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...]
It’s Active Transportation Week In Chautauqua County
This week is Active Transportation Week in Chautauqua County The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department, Community Health Network, the City of Jamestown, Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Two Murals To Be Painted In 2026 As Part of Paint CHQ Program
Two murals will be painted in 2026 as part of the Paint CHQ program. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) said the projects will take place in Dunkirk at the Coburn Block (123 Central Ave.), and in Bemus Point, on Village … [Read more...]
Ultrapak Expanding Operations, Modernizing Dunkirk Facility
Ultrapak LLC is expanding its operations and modernizing its facility in the city of Dunkirk. Empire State Development (ESD) said the $800,0000 project is being supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. … [Read more...]
Four North County Municipalities Exploring Possibility Of Merging
Four north county municipalities are exploring how to share more services and possibly even merge into a single town structure. The discussion of the idea by the City of Dunkirk, Town of Dunkirk, Village of Fredonia, and Town of Pomfret came out … [Read more...]
Affordable Housing Project In Dunkirk Receives Financial Incentives
An affordable housing project in the City of Dunkirk has been approved financial incentives by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The Dunkirk Landing LLC project, formerly known as Regan Development LLC and also known as the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Call On Governor To Repower NRG Plant In Dunkirk
Local State representatives are calling on Governor Hochul to support repowering the former NRG Plant in Dunkirk. The NRG plant operated for more than 60 years. Before its closure, the facility was paying nearly $10 million annually in local tax … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Urge Gov. Hochul To Establish Financial Control Board For City Of Dunkirk
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to establish a state financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello and Molitor sent a letter asking the governor to include enabling … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 29, 2026
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the announced closing of the Heritage Village Nursing Home, the City of Dunkirk’s finances, what’s happening at the Jamestown Airport, and his goals for his new term. … [Read more...]
