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Jamestown man accused of threatening to kill federal agent on X

A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a federal agent on social media. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 43-year-old Matthew White, 43 was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with communicating interstate threats, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan K. Glaberson, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, on April 30, Homeland Security Investigations in Buffalo learned that an “X” account, believed to be operated by White, was engaged in publicly posting ...

City man charged after having stolen pistol in Wright Park

A 25-year-old Dunkirk man is facing charges after having a stolen pistol in the area of Wright Park on Sunday night. At approximately 7 p.m., Dunkirk police received a call reporting a subject armed. Officers arrived and located a subject matching the description given and attempted to ...

Hochul puts spin on approving $13.6M loan to city

Sounding an overly sympathetic and forgiving tone Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that authorizes a $13.6 million emergency loan from the state of New York to the city of Dunkirk. “Having spent years in local government, I understand the challenges our local leaders are ...

County, state leaders urging use of NRG

Chautauqua County and New York state representatives are voicing strong support for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s directive to expand nuclear energy in the state, noting the former NRG facility makes sense for such a project. In a joint announcement on Tuesday morning, County Executive PJ Wendel, ...

Cruz-Keefe, Lazarony win village Democratic primary

Christine Cruz-Keefe and LeeAnn Lazarony soundly defeated incumbent Michelle Twichell in the Fredonia Democrats’ primary Tuesday to decide nominations for village Board of Trustees seats. Cruz Keefe received 304 votes, with Lazarony garnering 303 votes and Twichell getting 108 votes, according to unofficial results posted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections website. The top two vote-getters advance to be the Democratic Party’s candidates on Election Day. Cruz Keefe and Lazarony were the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidates. The result marks a serious blow for ...

State eyeing nuclear plant for upstate; Borrello wants it in Dunkirk

Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, while providing the necessary zero-emission electricity to achieve a clean energy ...