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Median incomes in state not keeping pace with inflation, DiNapoli says

Despite median household incomes increasing in every county from 2019 to 2024, they did not keep pace with the cost of living when adjusting for the 23.1% inflation during that time period, according to a report by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Household incomes for too many New Yorkers have not kept pace with the stubborn inflation we continue to feel today,” DiNapoli said. “When real incomes decline, people struggle to maintain the same quality of life. Continued focus on addressing the state’s affordability challenges, as well as efforts to increase the growth of ...

Fredonia eyes paving, including Central Ave.

Fredonia is set to repave some streets starting Monday, including part of Central Avenue. Village Department of Public Works Director Dave Bird told a Board of Trustees workshop that repaving of Central Avenue is set for Monday and Tuesday, from Newton Avenue to “the intersection.” He ...

Lawsuit service during session upsets council

The Dunkirk Common Council expressed disgust Tuesday that city-contracted attorney Elliot Raimondo served a resident with a lawsuit as she was about to speak at the previous council meeting. Raimondo handed a lawsuit to Jennifer Sasso immediately after she stood at the speaker’s podium. ...

City clerk, treasurer closed for week

The city of Dunkirk’s new Clerk/Treasurer’s Office has closed for the remainder of the week due to “temporary staffing constraints,” according to a press release from Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s administration. “Although the front counter will be closed, staff will remain in the office ...

Village water project starts flowing

Field work is flowing fast in Fredonia’s project to connect with the North County Water District. Matt Higgins of project engineers LaBella, joined by a couple co-workers, offered an update at the Fredonia Board of Trustees workshop Monday. He quickly reviewed the scope of the plan to connect with the water district through the town of Pomfret, and split the village into two pressure zones. Higgins noted that pressure reducing valve vaults and interconnection structures will need to be built. The vaults and the zones are necessary because the village is at a higher elevation than ...

Feeding a need: Rock for Hunger set for Saturday at Vibe on Five

A new community music event is set to bring energy - and urgency - to downtown Dunkirk, as organizers shine a spotlight on the growing need for food assistance across the region. Rock for Hunger Music Fest will take place Saturday at Vibe On Five on Lake Shore Drive. The event begins at ...