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WESTFIELD — Ongoing support of the Western New York economy by Renold Westfield through strategic investments in modern technology and equipment is creating new job opportunities for skilled workers at the Chautauqua County plant. Installation of three advanced automated machines and ...

Farm Fest planners promise new events

Fredonia Farm Festival organizers recently offered a preview of new attractions for this year’s event. The annual festival centered around Barker Common is set for Friday to Sunday, Aug. 23. Fredonia has multiple festivals and events throughout the year — but as Mayor Michael Ferguson ...

City man sues over alleged force by police

A Dunkirk resident has sued four current and former city police officers for allegedly using excessive force on him. Brandon Tate is suing the city along with former Police Chief Christopher Witkowski and Officers Noah Campese, Jeffrey Ortolano and Angel Echevarria. Tate alleges the officers ...

DiNapoli audit finds DEC lacks reliable recycling data

An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities are limiting the state’s ability to accurately measure recycling efforts and track progress toward its environmental and emissions reduction goals. According to DEC, solid waste accounts for about 12% of New York’s greenhouse gas emissions. The audit examined whether DEC’s monitoring, inspection, and ...

Little Valley man charged in Bemus Point rape

A Little Valley man has been charged with two counts of rape after an investigation into an alleged incident in Bemus Point. Andrea Lucignano, 31, was charged Thursday with first-degree rape and third-degree rape. On July 31, 2026, an investigation was conducted by the Chautauqua County ...

Officials dig in at city housing project

Affordable housing has found a home in the city of Dunkirk. On Thursday afternoon, state Gov. Kathy Hochul led a press conference at the future location of The Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, which includes the Third and Fourth streets site near the Save A-Lot Plaza. Following remarks, Hochul ...