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Ex-trustees bash Ferguson on lawsuit comments stance

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Two former Fredonia trustees bashed Mayor Michael Ferguson over his stance on public comments at village meetings. Michelle Twichell and James Lynden are upset that Ferguson refuses to allow comments about a lawsuit filed against the village. Lynden was one of three people who sued Fredonia ...

Borrello running for re-election as state senator

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State Sen. George Borrello officially announced he is seeking re-election to represent the 57th District. “Representing the people of Western New York is the honor of my life, and it’s a responsibility I work to earn every day,” said Senator Borrello. “Albany continues to be dominated ...

Borrello questions DEC on Wetlands Act

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Amanda Lefton, state DEC commissioner, was saved by the bell recently. Lefton was answering a question by state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, during a joint legislative budget hearing when Borrello’s time expired. The former Chautauqua County Executive had asked Lefton about the use ...

State aims to rein in high insurance costs

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New York state is attempting to tackle the high cost of car insurance. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted proposals to bring down costs of vehicle insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. Hochul said she is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit ...

Siena poll finds Hochul leading race for governor

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State Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to hold a commanding lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, 54-28%, little changed from 50-25% in December, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters released this week. Among registered Democrats, Hochul has an ...

Cold collection

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Last week, Sadie Boner stacked ice from the driveway to almost make an igloo in the city of Dunkirk. Cold temperatures continue in the region with another round of single-digit highs possible this weekend.