[UPDATED 8/12/2026] Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of Bryan Bigelow as the new Ward 2 representative by a vote of 7 to 1. Bigelow, who lives at 186 Buffalo Street, fills the vacancy that resulted from the unexpected death … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Ward 2 Appointment
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to fill the Ward 2 seat left vacant following the death of Council Member Tony Dolce. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has chosen Republican Bryan Bigelow to fill Dolce’s seat until the Special Election is held … [Read more...]
Case Against Dunkirk Legislator For Election Law Violations Adjourned
The case against Dunkirk County Legislator Marcus Buchanan that alleged he violated Election Law is being adjourned with charges to be dismissed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that he has taken the steps to, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk County Legislator Charged With Illegal Voting
A Chautauqua County Legislator from Dunkirk has been charged with illegal voting. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year old Marcus Buchanan was charged on June 25 after a lengthy investigation. It is alleged that Buchanan violated … [Read more...]
New State Law Allows Voters Waiting In Line To Be Provided Refreshments
New state legislation has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that allows voters waiting in line to be provided refreshments. Across the State, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots during a heat wave, with peak temperatures … [Read more...]
All Election Charges Against Former Family Court Candidate Sally Jaroszynski To Be Dismissed
All election law violation charges against Sally Jaroszynski will be dismissed. Jaroszynski, who lost the election for Family Court Judge to Republican Peter Johnson, had been charged in October 2024 with two counts of Misconduct in Relation to … [Read more...]
Candidate for Family Court Judge Charged With Election Law Violations
One of the candidates for Family Court Judge has been charged with election law violations. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that they received a complaint on October 8 about possible election law violations. Following an investigation, … [Read more...]
