Independence Day celebrations are set for around Chautauqua County on Friday. In Mayville, the day will start with the judging of Fire Apparatus and antique cars in the Chautauqua Lake Central School parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The Grand Parade … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Wants To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Upstate NY, Sen. Borrello Says Build It In Dunkirk
Governor Kathy Hochul wants to build a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York and State Senator George Borrello says to build it in Dunkirk. Hochul announced Monday her directive to the New York Power Authority to identify … [Read more...]
Republican Dunkirk City Council Members Oppose Gov. Hochul’s Loan Proposal
Republicans on Dunkirk City Council have come out in opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to issue a $13.7 million loan to the City of Dunkirk. The loan would carry a 7.5% interest rate over 15 years. City council members who have … [Read more...]
Local State Representatives Criticize Gov. Hochul’s Proposal To Give Dunkirk Loan
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to give the City of Dunkirk a $13 million loan. The state representatives say the loan, which has a 7.75% interest rate and is required … [Read more...]
Legislation To Establish Financial Control Board in Dunkirk Officially Introduced
State Senator George Borrello has officially introduced legislation to establish a financial control board in Dunkirk. He said the legislation is in response to the worsening financial crisis facing the north county city. The control board would … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Ports
The City of Dunkirk has received a municipal zero-emission vehicle infrastructure grant. The state grant of $53,400 will allow Dunkirk to install 14 Level 2 charging ports for electric vehicles. The Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
Dunkirk, Mina Each Receive $50,000 ARC Grant
The City of Dunkirk and the Town of Mina have each been awarded $50,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for their Internal Capacity Building Projects These projects will allow Dunkirk and Mina to implement an online reporting system … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Legislation To Create Control Board For Dunkirk
State Senator George Borrello is sponsoring legislation to create a financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello said, “The City of Dunkirk’s deteriorating fiscal situation has reached a crisis point, with structural deficits, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Observer: City of Dunkirk’s Treasurer’s Office Ordered Closed By State Comptroller
The Dunkirk Observer reports the City of Dunkirk’s Treasurer’s Office has been ordered closed Tuesday by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. Dunkirk Police posted on social media that they worked together with the mayor’s office to assist the … [Read more...]
