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GOP wants hearing to seek relief on utility costs

Republican members of the New York state Senate are continuing to voice worries regarding the increasing cost of electricity. Sens. Tom O’Mara, Mario Mattera, and Mark Walczyk, Republican members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, sent a letter to Sen. Kevin Parker, Committee Chair, urging a public hearing on legislation (S.8461A) sponsored by O’Mara that would provide $3 billion in immediate relief to ratepayers struggling with skyrocketing utility costs by allowing unspent funds in NYSERDA’s Climate Investment Account and held by utilities to be returned ...

Jamestown DMV could relocate in future

While there are no immediate plans, the newly elected Chautauqua County clerk says he may explore relocating the Jamestown Department of Motor Vehicles. County Clerk Greg Carlson recently attended the Chautauqua County Planning Board where he went over his department’s operations, including staff, fees, revenue and “potential future projects.” Future projects listed on his report were the digitization of records and possible relocation of Jamestown DMV location. “If anybody’s tried to park there, it’s certainly not ideal and there’s some other issues, too,” Carlson ...

Gies has Working Family Party endorsement

Aaron Gies, candidate for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, announced Monday that his campaign has been endorsed by the New York Working Families Party, a grassroots political organization dedicated to building a New York that works for working people. “The Working Families Party has been at the forefront of the fight for affordable housing, universal childcare, healthcare for all, and protecting immigrant communities from fear, trauma, and intimidation. These are the basics people expect from their government,” said Gies. “I’m honored to earn their endorsement and ...

St. Susan Center to remain on Water Street

The Gateway Lofts project has a new tenant with a familiar name. After months of evaluation and financial analysis, the St. Susan Center Board of Directors has voted to remain at its longtime home in the Gateway Center at 31 Water St. and to pursue tenancy within the Gateway Lofts redevelopment project. “We are incredibly grateful to the Conklin family for their extraordinary generosity,” said Cherie Rowland, executive director of St. Susan Center. “Their gift gave us the opportunity to explore a bold vision for expanding and enhancing our services. We remain deeply ...

Leaders respond to action on Iran; peace vigil held locally

State and federal leaders offered their thoughts and reactions to Saturday’s attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel over the weekend. Along party lines, there was praise for the assault or criticism. — State Gov. Kathy Hochul: “Following the U.S. military operations in Iran overnight, we are taking precautionary steps to protect New Yorkers. State Police are increasing their presence at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites statewide in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. Additionally, in advance of the Jewish holiday of Purim, State ...

JCC receives clean financial audit

Jamestown Community College has received a clean financial audit for the year ending Aug. 31, 2025. The board of trustees Tuesday heard a presentation from its independent auditor, Bonadio & Co., LLP. “We have issued an unmodified or clean audit opinion of the college, which is the highest level of assurance that you can give.” said Randall Shepard, of Bonadio. “So, that’s a positive place to be.” Shepard added that from an internal control perspective, the audit did not identify any material weaknesses. “So what that means is you've got a sound set of practices in ...