State Assemblyman Andy Goodell’s criticism of legislative Democrats’ approval of empty seat voting mere months after accepting a hefty salary increase and state Sen. George Borrello’s criticism of both Thruway toll hikes and redesigned service areas have something in common. Both ...
News that the Cummins Inc. plant in Busti is going to be making hydrogen-powered engines starting sometime in 2024 is good news for the county. Cummins remains the largest private-sector employer in Chautauqua County, employing roughly 1,400 people. For years the Jamestown plant has provided ...
The suggestion by Don Emhardt, Chautauqua town supervisor, to institute boat fees for those who use Chautauqua Lake should be a topic of discussion for towns and villages surrounding Chautauqua Lake as well as by county officials. We do, however, reiterate that a firm lake budget should be ...
It’s hard to believe that nearly a year after making such a big deal over hiring police officers to handle nuisance crimes and then more police officers to deal with gun violence, the positions are still unfilled. The Jamestown Police Department is still above its imposed minimum staffing ...
We have a lot of good, honest, hard-working men and women serving our region’s communities as police officers. Headlines from across the nation frequently remind us of the challenges bad cops pose to communities — and to good cops. And it is clear that reforms are needed. But the ...
Driving upon Interstate 90 near Exit 58 at Silver Creek, it is hard for motorists to miss a sign that states they have entered Seneca Nation of Indians territory. That same billboard also notes a cost for New York state: $675 million for use of the land. Last month, the Nation won an ...