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$23M in broadband investment approved in county

MAYVILLE — The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), in close collaboration with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, announced significant progress in expanding broadband access to unserved and underserved locations across the county. These advancements follow years of focused planning, infrastructure analysis, and agency coordination aimed at closing the digital divide for rural residents, businesses, and community institutions. As the Covid-19 pandemic made abundantly clear, there are still many areas within Chautauqua County that do ...

SUNY Fredonia’s first ACE program graduates

The State University of New York at Fredonia’s inaugural cohort of students in the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) Program is approaching the finish line. The 10 students who will receive undergraduate degrees in May overcame significant challenges that can easily sideline ...

Duo receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Impressive academic credentials and campus engagement are traits shared by the State University of New York at Fredonia’s recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Sivan Adler, a May candidate for concurrent degrees including a B.F.A. in Acting and a B.A. in ...

County notes recycling opportunities

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Landfill Division is calling on all residents to renew and strengthen their commitment to recycling and waste reduction — simple actions with a profound and lasting impact on our local environment and economy. Why Your Small Actions Matter Recycling and waste reduction serve as cornerstones of environmental health, offering benefits that extend far beyond the bin. Waste Reduction: Decreases the volume of material entering landfills, helping extend their lifespan and reduce long-term costs. Pollution Prevention: Diverts ...

Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

The National Comedy Center will become the home of famed comedian Mel Brooks’ career archives. The announcement comes with the 99-year-old Brooks’ newest film, Spaceballs II, coming out in theaters April 27. Brooks’ career archives are one of the most comprehensive collections of comedic creative material ever preserved. The archive comprises nearly 150,000 creative and production documents and more than 5,000 photographs, many never-before-seen. It offers an unparalleled record of Brooks’ creative life and the development of works that transformed American comedy and culture ...

Josh Groban, Kenny G., Amy Grant To Perform At Chautauqua

Josh Groban joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Chautauqua Institution. Tickets for Groban's performance go on sale Friday. Groban released a new album on Friday. Titled CINEMATIC, the album is a tribute to the world ...