Dunkirk is moving ahead with giving up a smaller portion of Deer Street, after confusion nearly derailed the effort. The Common Council voted unanimously to refer the proposed closure to the city Planning Board, a required part of the process. However, at least two councilors were not in favor until city officials offered some more explanation and comments on what is happening. Councilor Natalie Luczkowiak initially voted yes, then Abigail Zatorski and James Stoyle voted no. When it was Nancy Nichols’ turn to vote, she declared, “We’re gonna take a pause here for a ...