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Dunkirk man continues kidney disease awareness efforts

DUNKIRK — This year marks the fifth anniversary of Jeff Griffin’s efforts to raise awareness of kidney disease and to remember his late wife. Griffin, a Dunkirk resident, has taken part in the past five Walk For Kidney Health benefits in Buffalo. Griffin’s wife, Margaret, passed away ...

Proposed shopping cart ordinance on council agenda

The Department of Development is bringing before the City Council tonight a proposed local ordinance that looks to crack down on abandoned shopping carts and other related non-motorized conveyances that are continuously being taken from the stores and places they belong. According to ...

Village Casino roof requires expensive fix

BEMUS POINT - Members of the Bemus Point Village Board of Trustees are contemplating the best way forward to repair the Village Casino's aging roof. Bemus Point Mayor Jeff Molnar told Bemus Point Village Board members that the Village Casino needs a major overhaul. “There are currently ...

Pomfret councilman wants county officials to act on Flock cameras

A town official wants to see local officials give approval before any Flock cameras are installed. Pomfret Councilman Mike Lee attended the September Chautauqua County Legislature Public Safety Committee meeting. In August, Lee was in attendance at the full legislature meeting where he ...

New Role For Regents: Regents exams not a grad requirement starting next year

The state Board of Regents is moving ahead with work to move toward one New York state high school diploma. In February, education department officials are expected to present regulations to the Board of Regents removing the exams as a requirement for graduation, followed by a final board ...