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Additional penalties for private carrier parcel theft eyed

Packages carried by Amazon, Federal Express and UPS may soon receive the same level of legal protection as those carried by U.S. postal workers. State Sen. Sam Sutton, D-Brooklyn, has introduced legislation (S.10703) that would establish the crime of private carrier package theft, with ...

Hanover plans budget, fire contract hearings

HANOVER — The next regular Hanover Town Board meeting will begin with public hearings regarding the preliminary Town Budget for the 2027 fiscal year and its Fire Protection District contracts. The preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning on Jan. 1, 2027 will be completed and filed ...

$4.9M in tax credits set for Fredonia apartments project

A tax equity syndicate announced it is getting a projected $4.9 million in tax credits to redevelop a Fredonia apartment complex. Foss & Company stated in a press release that it closed on “four historic rehabilitation investments in Buffalo, Albany, Fredonia, and Kingston, supported by ...

Dunkirk council narrowly approves water rate hikes

Dunkirk has raised its water rates, effective Jan. 1. The Common Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to pass a local law enacting the changes. The ward representatives were split: Natalie Luczkowiak and Michael Civiletto voted “no,” while Frank Torain and Gary Frederickson were in favor. That ...

Blakeman fires up Dunkirk crowd during stop

New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman packed the Conservation Club to capacity with supporters for a rally Monday. The Republicans’ candidate to take over for Gov. Kathy Hochul made a Western New York swing Monday, also stopping in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Blakeman, the ...

Brocton trucking dispute not yet resolved

BROCTON — A dispute between village of Brocton residents and a limited liability company, Z&YY Trucking, is still ongoing. Legal counsel is involved on both sides of the dispute, as residents complain about the excessive noise, safety concerns, and impact of the company on property values, ...