Upstate cities have been struggling to reinvent their downtowns since the 1980s. Once small and major retail moved out, so did a lot of the car and foot traffic. It was an exodus that left the once thriving and bustling sections of the business district less energized while looking a bit ...
A group of Ashville residents aren’t happy with a plan to build wind turbines on Baker Road in North Harmony. Right now, the proposal from Buttercup Wind LLC, for a monopole meteorological wind tower that requires a variance from the North Harmony Town Board. Neighbors are worried approving ...
Was there dirty pool played in the race for Chautauqua County Family Court Judge prior to the November election? It sure seems that way. The filing of criminal charges against Sally Jaroszynski in October for allegedly illegal nominating petitions doomed an already longshot campaign. ...
There have been some questions raised recently about the city Board of Public Utilities’ purchase of property on Harrison Street. After all, why would a utility be buying land and acting as a developer instead of going through the usual channels of allowing a prior owner to hire a realtor ...
City Council members want to do more to make sure sidewalks are shoveled throughout city neighborhoods. First, let’s address motivation. Council members are concerned about people walking in the street - and rightly so. But let’s not act as if cleared sidewalks will solve that particular ...
Question: My spouse just passed away, and I am so overwhelmed with all that needs to be done. Now I found out his retiree health insurance will no longer cover me. Now what do I do? Answer: I am so sorry for your loss. This is an especially difficult and stressful period of time for you. Now ...