We have to give it to Assemblyman Andrew Goodell for asking a really good question on the floor of the state Assembly last week. Shortly before Democrats in the chamber approved legislation (A.6811) that will likely result in utility ratepayers from across New York state paying a new ...
There’s always been something a little unfair about unpaid volunteer fire departments responding to EMS calls in Jamestown on a mutual aid basis. Mutual aid exists to make sure help is on the way when it’s needed, and that system has surely saved countless lives over the decades. But ...
I will never forget the way some of my “friends” looked at me after my engagement was announced. In fact, I heard some of them snicker when I walked past them. I heard the one girl say, “She is going to marry a dairy farmer! Can you believe that?” I thought nothing about marrying a ...
We asked in November what may change with Republicans in charge of city government. The idea of change will get its first test in the coming months. The idea of rental registration and inspection that was discussed earlier this week by City Council members isn’t necessarily new. Rental ...
To The Reader’s Forum: This letter is in reaction to the March 2 news article stating the DEC’s apparent intent to unfairly declare parts of the south basin of Chautauqua Lake a regulated wetland. I have studied the new rule, attended the informational session, asked questions, and ...
To The Reader’s Forum: The topic of how New York State’s pending wetlands regulations revisions undertaking is going to affect the Chautauqua Lake community has become an emotional discussion topic in the community. Suppositions are being expounded upon that may or may not be real. The ...