A hearing on Dunkirk’s proposed 2027 budget saw five critical residents speak — but the most passionate comments came afterward. Linda Wierzba said during the Common Council’s meeting Tuesday, held directly after the hearing, that she originally wasn’t going to say anything. But she ...
The blue wave that flipped offices from red to blue on Election Day is costing Republicans in the New York state Legislature as well. Statewide, it appears Democrats have reimagined their supermajorities in both the state Senate and state Assembly after flipping at least a dozen seats, ...
PORTLAND — As Portland Supervisor Rich Lewis said at a recent Brocton Village Board meeting, “Code Enforcement is going through some changes.” Moving forward, the town of Portland and the village of Brocton will rely on Roger Britz Jr. as a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. Britz, of Fredonia, will work up to 20 hours per week over the course of the year. His hours will fluctuate depending on need. There will also be a full-time Code Clerk dedicated to the clerical duties of the Code Enforcement Office. That position is open and will be filled in the near future. In the ...
Rep. Nick Langworthy will remain the 23rd Congressional representative in Congress, though he will be taking on a different role in the House minority when the new Congress is seated in January. Langworthy defeated Aaron Gies of Olean, 59.4% to 39.15%, with Langworthy receiving 181,807 of ...
It appears Republicans will once again hold the majority of the Chautauqua County Legislature and have a shot of getting a super majority. Currently Republicans hold a 12-7 advantage in the legislature. Following Tuesday’s unofficial election results, it appears Republicans have at least ...
More people are casting their votes before the official Election Day. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections website, a total of 11,135 people cast an early ballot for the 2026 election. Polls closed Tuesday night around 9. See observertoday.com for updated ...
