WESTFIELD -- The body of a missing kayaker has been found. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department deputies report Casey Q. Norene, 23, of Westfield was reported missing around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie. A search was conducted by crews that included North ...
BINGHAMTON — The Forestville softball team has had the ability this season to come up with a clutch hit when it needed one most. That magic led the Hornets to the best season in program history, becoming the first girls sports team in school history to reach the state semifinals. ...
Dunkirk's $13.7 million bailout from New York state has been approved with objections from the senator who represents the city. “(Thursday), Albany Democrats forced through a bill that does nothing but plunge the City of Dunkirk deeper into debt, without any reform, oversight, or accountability," said Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay. "Not one Republican supported it, and for good reason: it’s not a solution, it’s a state-sanctioned debt trap. "This bill, introduced by Brooklyn Senator Andrew Gounardes at the request of Gov. Kathy Hochul — despite Gounardes being over 400 ...
Rep. Nick Langworthy has concerns about the Job Corps but is still analyzing the government-funded program to see if it should be continued. In a statement issued by one of his aides to The Post-Journal and OBSERVER Langworthy said, “I’m a strong believer in creating pathways to ...
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission Thursday made decisions regarding four major renewable energy projects to help speed development of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable power. Among the decisions, the Commission granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC to build a 270-MW solar array, with a 20-MW battery storage component, located in Chautauqua County. “Today’s decisions are clear-cut examples of the state's continued commitment to supporting regional economic development and creating jobs ...
Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has gone on record noting she is in favor of an additional $13.7 million loan from the state. Council members are not as giddy. In a news release issued Wednesday morning, state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, announced that three Dunkirk Common Council members ...
