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Borrello, Gallivan host agriculture roundtable with farmers

VARYSBURG – Sen. George Borrello, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Sen. Patrick Gallivan brought together approximately 40 farmers and agricultural leaders this month for a roundtable discussion focused on the rising costs and workforce challenges confronting New York ...

Ellicott homeless hotel calls decline slightly

Fall has brought a decrease in police responses to Ellicott hotels used to house the homeless. According to the minutes of Monday’s Ellicott Town Board meeting, Dan Ingrao, Ellicott police chief, said there has been a slight decrease in responses to Ellicott's hotels, while the Budget Inn not participating in the Code Blue program this winter could also help decrease calls for service over the winter months. Code violations prompted the town to close part of the Clarion Pointe hotel on Route 60 in Ellicott earlier this year, with the closure shifting some of the homeless who had ...

Life without parole proposed for recklessly causing death of child

The unintentional murder of a 12-year-old New York City youth this summer is prompting state legislation that would make the intentional or reckless murder of a child punishable by life in prison. Assemblyman John Mikulin, R-Massapequa, recently introduced Jacob Freytas’ Law (A.11679) ...

Safety Village support

Department of New York American Legion Past Commander John Miga, during his visits to 62 counties across New York State, advocated for the Chautauqua Safety Village as one of his Commander’s Projects. He encouraged statewide support that resulted in recently presenting a $20,470 donation ...

School of Music students join the BPO for oratorio

The Fredonia Chamber Choir at the State University of New York at Fredonia will be joining the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a world premiere. Also collaborating in the performance, to be conducted by JoAnn Falletta, will be the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. The work, “Francis: An ...

Fire destroys Clymer barn, business

CLYMER - Fire destroyed a tarp business and barn on Ravlin Hill Road in Clymer on Tuesday - though the family’s home was saved. Firefighters from six area volunteer fire departments responded to the fire around 5 a.m. after Clymer firefighters called for mutual aid. Surrounding ...