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Jamestown man charged with arson

JAMESTOWN – A city man has been charged with arson after a fire that damaged a Prendergast Avenue home on Aug. 25. William EL Blakey, 38, of Jamestown, was charged Tuesday with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief in relation to the fire at 629 Prendergast Ave., ...

Judge schedules argument in third condo lawsuit

A third lawsuit filed by Dewittville residents seeking to stop a condominium project at Chautauqua Point will be heard by state Supreme Court Justice Grace Hanlon. Hanlon recently ruled against the town of Chautauqua's request for a summary dismissal of the third lawsuit after Hanlon had ...

Demonstrations held across state encouraging voting

On Saturday, Aug. 29, peaceful demonstrations were held throughout the state to encourage people to vote this November. A total of 42 grassroots groups sent teams to 50 interstate overpasses and roadside ground locations, from Albany to Buffalo and throughout the Southern Tier. Citizens ...

Village of Cassadaga focusing on future development activities

CASSADAGA — The Village of Cassadaga Board of Trustees has announced its economic agenda, including a new campaign name and theme to encompass its current and future development activities. Discover Cassadaga, “Four Seasons connecting nature, tourism and prosperity in a hallmark ...

State lawmaker proposes ‘Take Me Home’ registry

A state lawmaker wants to create a statewide initiative allowing caregivers and family members to react more quickly when a loved one goes missing. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Schenectady, is sponsoring legislation (A.11614) that would create the New York State Take Me Home Program, ...