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Little Valley man charged in Bemus Point rape

A Little Valley man has been charged with two counts of rape after an investigation into an alleged incident in Bemus Point. Andrea Lucignano, 31, was charged Thursday with first-degree rape and third-degree rape. On July 31, 2026, an investigation was conducted by the Chautauqua County ...

Officials dig in at city housing project

Affordable housing has found a home in the city of Dunkirk. On Thursday afternoon, state Gov. Kathy Hochul led a press conference at the future location of The Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, which includes the Third and Fourth streets site near the Save A-Lot Plaza. Following remarks, Hochul ...

State sues Bemus Point veterans charity

Testimony from two former board members of Healing for Heroes are among the exhibits entered into evidence by the state Attorney General’s Office in its attempt to close the charity. Joshua Larsen and Lisa Borbe both filed affidavits in the case. Attorney General Letitia James filed court action Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Erie County accusing the organization of defrauding donors and running a scheme to enrich its leadership and associates while claiming to help veterans. Healing for Heroes billed itself as an outdoor retreat for disabled veterans, but since its founding ...

Up in the sky

These photos, submitted by Ron Shisler and Sandra Shisler, show the solar eclipse that could be seen near the Dunkirk waterfront. The photos were taken around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Langworthy introduces hydropower legislation

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-08, recently introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for hydropower projects by eliminating unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamlining approvals for routine maintenance, and supporting the next generation of American water energy technologies. Hydropower is America's oldest source of renewable electricity and remains a critical component of the nation's energy portfolio, providing reliable, affordable electricity while ...

Lifeguards honored for help in bicycle-car accident

WESTFIELD – Two lifeguards have been honored by the local police for their assistance in a bicycle accident. On July 30, around noon the Westfield Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a child bicyclist on Union Street in the village. Prior to ...