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State joins effort to stop mail-voting ruling

New York state Attorney General Letitia James Wednesday joined 23 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to stop a new rule that gives the agency unprecedented control over mail voting in federal elections, just weeks before ballots go out for the November midterms. The rule, finalized at President Trump’s direction, forces states to hand over lists of every eligible mail voter to USPS and requires federal pre-approval of ballot envelope designs. Any ballot mailed to or by a voter missing from the federal list, or using an ...

Clymer discusses highway projects, aging loader

CLYMER — The town of Clymer’s highway department has a few things in the works at the moment, but looking towards the future one of the biggest things they would like to do soon is replace their main loader truck. At the town’s August meeting, Highway Superintendent Scott Trisket ...

Cassadaga cited in IT audit by state

CASSADAGA — According to the Office of the State Comptroller, the Village of Cassadaga’s previous administration “did not provide adequate governance to safeguard IT assets from cybersecurity threats.” The audit period spans from June 1, 2024 to Oct. 1, 2025. During that time, the Village utilized six external service providers to perform various IT services, including printer support, hardware maintenance and repair, security services and other IT support services. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Office stated that the Village Board and officials “did not establish ...

Ready for a walk

CHERRY CREEK — In cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and the Chautauqua County Parks Department, the Chautauqua County Partnership of Economic Growth (CCPEG) is pleased to report that Phase 5 of the “Chautauqua County Overland Trails ...

Truck sale nets Lakewood department $25,000

LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department (LWVFD) has raised more than $25,000 after selling one of its older apparatus. During the village's monthly meeting, the fire chief of the Lakewood Fire Department told the Board of Trustees the sale of the department's 2000 ...

Infinity to host Infini-Con on Friday

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will host Infini-Con, a free, family-friendly community event taking place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Infinity Center in Jamestown. Activities will include a mini ‘Artists Alley’ featuring Infinity youth creators, a cosplay panel, costume runway, ...