While Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney Letitia James appeal a judge’s decision to require rules to achieve the state’s climate goals, a Republican Senator has introduced legislation to repeal the regulations. Sen. Mark Walczyk, R-Watertown, recently introduced a bill (S.8607) to Section ...

Mary Rosario started a Coat Closet for homeless people in October, but quickly realized she needed to rethink her plan. “Day after day nobody would show up,” she said during an interview at the Coat Closet, located in the old school building at St. Anthony’s Church in Fredonia. “I said ...

Another public hearing will take place this week regarding a proposed $70 million development project at the former Chautauqua Point Golf Course. On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. will be a public hearing on the Planned Unit Development project by Ellicott Development called Sunset View, located at ...

The state Independent System Operator is sounding new alarms over the state’s electric grid - and is again facing pushback from an environmental group that disagrees with its analysis. The state ISO recently released its 2025-2034 Comprehensive Reliability Plan. The report finds that the ...

HANOVER — The town of Hanover Planning Board is set to have a bit of turnover come the new year. At a recent meeting, the Town Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Nancy Adams Fry from the Planning Board, effective Dec. 31. “We appreciate everything that Nancy has done for the ...

A Sinclairville man was charged last week after 15 dogs were found living in deplorable conditions along with four puppies. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department reported Monday that at around 9:09 a.m. Wednesday, deputies and the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded to an ...