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Dunkirk plants trees for Arbor Day

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The city of Dunkirk celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by planting eight Redbud trees on Washington Avenue. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has awarded an Urban Community Forestry grant to plant up to 400 new trees on city rights of way, on the terraces between ...

Wdowiasz proposes dog shelter fees

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The city dog shelter situation howled its way to the forefront of Monday’s Dunkirk Finance Committee meeting. Mayor Kate Wdowiasz started the session off with several proposals for the Common Council. First, she wants the city to implement an impound fee for dogs of between $25 and $35 per ...

Construction of Chipotle begins

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Site work has begun at the future home of Chipotle in the town of Dunkirk, and with the weather beginning to improve, it could start moving forward rather quickly. Framing of the building could be completed within the next week or so, with interior work to follow shortly afterward. The ...

Legislature approves electric lawn equipment rebate program

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A 10-year state rebate program for commercial landscapers who purchase electric-powered landscaping equipment may be on its way. The state Assembly recently passed A.2657A by a 99-42 vote, with Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voting ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Taylor M. Crofoot, 22, of Jamestown was charged April 26 with driving while intoxicated, speeding, and no/insufficient tail lamps. According to police, at about 1:30 a.m., officers were on patrol in the downtown area, near Spring and Fourth streets, when they ...