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Abrams sworn in as first woman Seneca president

ina Abrams forever etched her name into Seneca Nation history today when she took the oath of office as Seneca Nation President. She is the first woman ever elected to the Seneca Nation’s highest office. President Abrams was sworn in during the Nation’s Canvass Day ceremony, along with ...

Area rallies for 5-month-old facing medical journey

CASSADAGA — At just five months old, Creek Case has faced more medical challenges than most people would experience throughout their lifetime. After spending nearly his entire life in the hospital undergoing multiple surgeries and learning to breathe with the help of a ventilator, the ...

City hosting open house to review of preliminary zoning law, map

The city of Dunkirk invites all residents and stakeholders to a Public Open House to review and provide feedback on the preliminary Draft Zoning Law and Map. The Open House will be held in person on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Stearns Building Conference Room at City Hall, 342 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Members of the public are welcome to come and go during this event as their schedule allows. The Open House will start with a brief presentation of the project, followed by a poster gallery of stations where attendees may review content, ask questions, and provide feedback. ...

Gillibrand, other Dems aim to lower Medicare age to 50

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined nine of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Medicare at 50 Act, legislation to lower the Medicare eligibility age to 50 and allow Americans ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare. As Americans list the cost of healthcare as a top concern, the bill ...

Veterans Day noted in Silver Creek

Veterans Day Services were held at the Silver Creek Overseas Veterans Association. The VFW Post 6472 and American Legion Post 148 did the honors and Commander Richard Henry thanked everyone in attendance and spoke about the significance of Veterans Day. Quartermaster Ed Tofani spoke how ...

Fredonia eyes bond note for water project

Three Fredonia trustees devoted their board meeting reports this week to the water system saga. Most notably, Trustee Tim Mulholland said the village is eyeing a bond anticipation note to help fund its North County Water District connection project. Mulholland described a meeting about financing options for the project. Financial consultant Rick Ganci, Trustee LeeAnn Lazarony, and Treasurer Erlyssa LeBsau joined him in the meeting. The Fredonia officials gave Ganci a “financial snapshot of our village. One of the immediate priorities is reimbursing our village's water fund for ...