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Molitor Cosponsors Sex Offender Registry Change

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Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is among the co-sponsors of legislation that would require all sex offenders to be placed in the publicly searchable area of the state’s online sex offender registry. Sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph Angelino, Binghamton, the legislation (A.10975) would amend the ...

Unions voice ‘no confidence’

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Dunkirk city employees rebelled against Mayor Kate Wdowiasz Tuesday, packing a Common Council meeting to demand a resolution of no confidence in her administration. Possibly 100 people jammed what is normally a placid council meeting room to cheer on union speakers. The city police, fire and ...

Silver Creek proposes 2.97% school tax hike

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SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Central School District is proposing a 2.97% tax levy increase in its 2026-27 budget, but it could have been even higher. Silver Creek’s tax cap was an increase of roughly 3.6%, which would amount to $6,702,711 in school tax revenue. Instead, the district is ...

Chautauqua ZBA rejects development decision’s appeal

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A $70 million development at a former golf course in the town of Chautauqua can still move forward after the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals rejected a request to reconsider a previous decision that helped the project get approval. On Tuesday, the zoning board was asked to “consider an ...

Antique Equipment Association plans Tuesday meeting

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The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association invites members and those interested in agricultural heritage to attend its upcoming monthly meeting. The meeting provides a forum for enthusiasts to discuss the preservation of antique machinery, plan upcoming community events, and share ...

NYSUT endorses Gies for Congress

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The Aaron Gies for Congress campaign announced the endorsement of the New York State Union of Teachers (NYSUT), an AFL-CIO-affiliated union, representing educators and school-related professionals with nearly 700,000 members statewide. NYSUT included Gies in its 2026 congressional primary ...