Chautauqua County is at its peak, according to the I Love New York campaign. That reference speaks to the colors of fall, which have been spectacular in recent days. For travelers, it is a brilliant and beautiful ride through the region. But we’re not alone. “Peak colors will continue to ...

There’s a lot to County Executive PJ Wendel’s 2026 budget that should sound familiar to county residents. The county needs more money. It needs to increase the amount it’s taking from taxpayers even as the tax rate goes down by a nickel. We’ll spare you financial gloom and doom ...

There is no question that public art — such as the murals installed in Falconer, Sherman and Westfield, with a fourth coming to Dunkirk this fall — is a nice addition to the public sphere. The question isn’t the art or its value, it’s who is picking up the tab and who’s doing the ...

Fredonia Central Schools announced it had reached agreement with its largest union, the Fredonia Teachers Association, last month. In touting the deal, current Superintendent Brad Zilliox called the deal a “win-win.” For those on the outside, who ultimately contribute to the payroll, ...

A state prisons panel is recommending changes to the state’s HALT Act that governs the way state prisons use solitary confinement. The panel is requesting state legislators make 10 changes, most notably clarification that sexual harassment, lewd conduct, extortion, and attempted escape are ...

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office released its latest fiscal stress rankings last week. Don’t look to see Jamestown, Fredonia or Dunkirk on the lists though. They didn’t file the required reports in time to be included in the rankings. Those who pay attention to local budgets ...