There are two Democratic Primaries and one Republican Primary in Chautauqua County today for Primary Day. Polls are open until 9:00 p.m. tonight. The statewide Democratic primary is for the State Comptroller’s office. Incumbent New York State … [Read more...]
Early Voting For June Primary Begins June 13
Early Voting for the June 23, 2026 Primary Election begins Saturday, June 13. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections also reminded residents that the deadline for anyone not registered to vote in Chautauqua County for the June 23, 2026 Primary … [Read more...]
State Audit Finds Fredonia Trustees’ Actions Led To Village’s Deteriorating Financial Situation
A State Audit has found that the Village of Fredonia Trustees have not adequately understood the village’s financial condition and their actions have led to the village’s deteriorating financial situation. The State Comptroller’s Office conducted … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Suggest Using Albany County’s Model Of Housing Homeless In Underutilized, Vacant Jails
State Senator George Borrello has suggested using underutilized or vacant jails to house the homeless, following a similar model being done in Albany County. Borrello made the suggestion at a roundtable he and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor hosted … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Treasurer Arrested For Allegedly Stealing More Than $120,000 From City
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt have announced the indictment and arrest of former City of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods for the alleged theft of $120,000 from the city. Woods has been arraigned … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes $309.7 Million 2026 Budget With 54-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a $309.7 million budget that includes a 54-cents per thousand decrease in the tax rate. Jamestown Legislator Fred Larson proposed an amendment to the budget to take another $2 million from the … [Read more...]
State Comptroller: Fredonia Central Schools Failed To Adequately Test, Report For Lead In Water Outlets
The New York State Comptroller’s Office finds Fredonia Central Schools did not adequately test or report for lead, including remediation, of water outlets in school buildings. New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Demand Action On City Of Dunkirk’s Failure To Submit 2024 Independent Audit
State Senator George Borrello and State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are demanding immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul and Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz to address the City of Dunkirk’s continued failure to submit its legally required 2024 … [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...]
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...]
