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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bird challenge gets underway in state

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities is underway. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife, and finishers are ...

Audubon Photography Club relaunches March 7

The Audubon Community Nature Center is relaunching its Audubon Photography Club starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Beginning March 7, the club will meet the first Saturday of each month. New photographers at all levels are welcomed each time. No matter what type of camera ...