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Siena Poll shows governor’s race getting closer

New York’s race for governor appears to be tightening up. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 49-39%, according to a new Siena Poll of likely New York State gubernatorial voters released today (Siena’s first poll of likely voters this cycle). In June, among registered voters, Hochul led Blakeman 52-32%. In other statewide races, Attorney General Letitia James (D) leads her challenger, Saritha Komatireddy (R), 54-36%, and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) leads Joseph Hernandez (R) 55-32%. Likely voters say Hochul will do a better ...

Improvements eyed for Falconer’s Millrace Park

FALCONER – During its monthly August meeting, members of the Chautauqua County Planning Board sat on the grounds in Abe Mattison Millrace Park. That’s because there’s not even a park bench for the public to sit at. In the summertime the county Planning Board will often hold one of its meetings at a county-owned park. Located on Everett Street behind the Fancher Chair Company and surrounded by residential neighborhoods, Millrace Park is well maintained, but under-utilized. In order to access the park, visitors must drive through Fancher Chair’s parking lot on South Work ...

Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns Friday

JAMESTOWN — The streets of downtown Jamestown will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of classic automobiles as the 33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Hosted by My Chautauqua and Wicked Warren's, the Cruise-In has become one of the region's premier automotive events, attracting hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and custom vehicles while drawing thousands of spectators from across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Admission is free for spectators. In addition to classic vehicles, the event also ...

Historian to speak on poor farm

Research Historian Michelle Henry will present a program on “Chautauqua County’s Poor Farm,” on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 pm, in the Chautauqua Town Hall meeting room, 2 Academy St, Mayville. Chautauqua County’s poor farm was opened in 1832 as an improved solution for providing support ...

The Freeze plays Music at the Point

Today’s live Music at the Point will feature the Freeze from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. The Freeze is scheduled this week with upcoming performances to include the following dates/bands: ...

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted. Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Sprayer Technology Field Day Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory, 6592 W. Lake ...