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Cassadaga cited in IT audit by state

CASSADAGA — According to the Office of the State Comptroller, the Village of Cassadaga’s previous administration “did not provide adequate governance to safeguard IT assets from cybersecurity threats.” The audit period spans from June 1, 2024 to Oct. 1, 2025. During that time, the Village utilized six external service providers to perform various IT services, including printer support, hardware maintenance and repair, security services and other IT support services. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Office stated that the Village Board and officials “did not establish ...

Gowanda cemetery gets new kiosk

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery is delighted to announce the opening of its attractive new "Welcoming Kiosk" inside the main entrance. Visitors may read about the history, view announcements and instructions, and scan a QR code to access the "Walk to Grave" function. This feature provides ...

Firefighters respond to call

OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen Dunkirk firefighters were at 18 W. Beach St. around 4:40 p.m. Monday for a garage fire. It was quickly extinguished and did minimal damage. Firefighters had left the scene around 5:15 p.m.

DFT Communications introduces new multi-gig internet service

DFT Communications has launched its new multi-gig fiber internet service, giving local residents access to speeds beyond the traditional 1 Gig level. DFT is now the only provider offering residential multi-gig internet in Northern Chautauqua County. For DFT, bringing new technology to the community is nothing new. The company’s story began in 1898, when Arthur R. Maytum installed Fredonia’s first telephone in his Water Street grocery store. He needed a faster way to contact the railroad depot and find out when produce shipments would arrive. That practical solution eventually ...

County awarded $250,000 for housing development

Chautauqua County has been awarded $250,000 through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities (TAG) program to advance housing development and help municipalities capitalize on opportunities for new residential investment. The initiative builds upon the Chautauqua County Housing Market Assessment and Development Strategy, completed in February 2024, which identified the creation of a healthy and well-functioning housing market as critical to the vibrancy of local communities, the well-being of residents, and the County’s ...

Furious George plays final Music at the Point

This Wednesday’s live Music at the Point Summer Series season finale will feature Furious George from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. Furious George is a classic/modern/original rock band from ...