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Bus driver charged in Thruway accident that killed 5

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A driver of a bus involved in an August fatal accident on the New York State Thruway has been charged by the New York State Police. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Violent Felony Warrant in Troop New York City charged Bin Shao, 56 of Flushing Queens, with five felony counts ...

City eyes Route 5, other projects

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Spring seems a long way off lately on the frigid streets of Dunkirk. However, plans are underway for roadwork across the city once the weather improves. The most significant project is a repaving of Lake Shore Drive for its entire length in the city by the New York State Department of ...

Stout counties seek life preserver from state

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New York’s 62 counties, including Chautauqua, are once again seeking sympathy about potential federal cuts that could impact residents statewide. In a news release issued Wednesday afternoon, the New York State Association of Counties is urging Albany to take action on federal reductions that ...

County agrees to Dunkirk runway upgrades

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MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County is moving ahead with plans to upgrade two runways at the Dunkirk airport, with the federal government picking up most of the cost. It appears they are required to do so by the federal government. During the recent county legislature meeting, lawmakers ...

Pine Valley educator selected for Master Teacher Program

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SOUTH DAYTON — It takes a lot of work for a teacher to be selected for induction into the highly competitive New York State Master Teacher Program, and this year Pine Valley Central School district is seeing one of their own joining the ranks. The New York State Master Teacher Program ...

Board tables the renaming of Dunkirk High

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The Dunkirk Board of Education has tabled a resolution renaming Dunkirk Senior High School to Dunkirk Middle High School beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Board members warily recalled an effort four years ago to rename city schools. A survey with two possible names for the secondary ...