A $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway has begun in Chautauqua County. The work will cover nearly 35 miles between exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) and exit 60 (Westfield - Mayville - NY Route 394). … [Read more...]
County, State Offer Safety Tips For Solar Eclipse
The Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to use extreme caution while viewing the eclipse. In order to prevent severe eye injury, residents are encouraged to be prepared with proper eclipse viewing glasses. Spectators can prevent … [Read more...]
Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds
High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]
High Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Damage Trees
High winds could cause power outages and tree damage here in Chautauqua County over the next day. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties. Gusts upward of 50 … [Read more...]
NYS Thruway Tolls Increasing in 2024, 2027
Tolls on the New York State Thruway are going up 5% for EZ Pass users in 2024, with a second toll hike set for 2027. The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors voted Tuesday to raise tolls for the first time in 14 years. The 5% … [Read more...]
NYS Comptroller’s Audit – Thruway Has $276.3 Million in Uncollected Tolls, Fees
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Thruway Authority needs to do better collecting $276.3 million owed in toll fees. An audit released by the Comptroller's office states that a change in collection agencies resulted in a lapse in collections … [Read more...]
Work Zone Speed Monitoring Program Up and Running in NYS
An Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program is up and running in New York State. The program is a joint initiative between the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. A total of 30 speed … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Wins Significant Victory Over NYS in Federal Court
The Seneca Nation of Indians have won a significant victory over New York State in federal Court. Native News Online reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Seneca Nation when it rejected the state's attempt to … [Read more...]
27 Dead Following Winter Storm in Buffalo
At least 27 people have died in Erie County following a winter storm that paralyzed a good portion of Western New York over the Christmas Holiday weekend. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed via Twitter of the 27 people who have died … [Read more...]
NYS Thruway Authority Approves Motion to Raise Tolls
The New York State Thruway Authority has approved a motion to move a proposed toll hike forward. The Thruway Authority is seeking a 5% increase on tolls for NY E-ZPass customers, the first system-wide rate hike for E-ZPass users since 2010. It … [Read more...]