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State steady in its love, hate for taxes

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New Yorkers appear to be consistent gluttons for punishment. Not only do many of us understand what is holding back the once great Empire State from prosperity, we also are having a tough time breaking away from it. So says a poll commissioned by the Invest in Our New York Campaign that was ...

Pacos backs nuclear facility in Pomfret

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Pomfret Town Supervisor Dan Pacos supports a site near Van Buren Road as a home for New York state’s nuclear power project. Pacos announced at the December town board meeting that he “indicated to the county” the town is interested in hosting a nuclear facility at the site. The land ...

City schools hear updates on staff

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The Dunkirk City School District made arrangements to end employment of several employees at the Dunkirk Board of Education’s December meeting. The board terminated School 5 teacher aide Jessica Santiago, effective Dec. 19, and rescinded the appointment of Tina Novelli as a special ...

Mayville boards up ‘problem’ house

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MAYVILLE – A dilapidated house in the village has again been boarded up and may be torn down early next year. During this week’s Mayville Village Board meeting, Mayor Rick Syper gave an update on 199 Sea Lion Drive. The house is owned by Ellen Shepherd of Warren and has been an ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Justin J. Nickerson, 21, of Kennedy was charged Dec. 7 with second-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal contempt. According to officials, at about 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to an address in Kennedy for a possible order of protection ...