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Homelessness falling in state, not county

Homelessness is falling across the state through the end of 2025 - but not in Chautauqua County. The rate of new homelessness is decreasing locally. A recent analysis by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows after the state's homeless population doubled between January 2022 and January 2024, homelessness in New York declined by 7.9% in January 2025 to 145,560. The decline of 12,459 homeless residents was the largest among states, and was driven predominantly by New York City. Declines were not universal across the state. In 17 of 25 regions known as Continuums of Care (CoCs), homelessness ...

Storage barn tops projects list for city

A new salt barn was the first thing Dunkirk’s planning and development director mentioned Tuesday when asked about projects his office is currently working on. Vince DeJoy couldn’t physically attend the Economic Development Committee meeting but called in with a report. Councilman Michael Civiletto, the committee chair, asked him to talk about projects that have seen some movement lately. DeJoy gave a similar report at Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s department head meeting the previous week, but neither Civiletto nor any other Common Council members attended that. DeJoy said he is ...

Dunkirk looks to wrap up Eminent Domain proceedings

Finally, some good news comes from an update regarding the Shorewood Water District in the town of Dunkirk. After a lengthy Eminent Domain process, the Town is nearing a resolution that will allow the capital improvement waterline project to proceed. Town of Dunkirk Attorney Jeff Passafaro ...

Rewards of a walk: Finding friends, religion on The Way

Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of the series. Experiencing the aches and pains of long distance hiking, and then thinking how many days to the end can easily lead to discouragement. A distance of 180 miles is a lot of miles. It is doable, but it really is a mental ...

Patterson Library kicks off Early Bird Raffle

WESTFIELD --- The countdown has begun! Patterson Library’s Annual Auction & Chicken Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. We kick off at 5 p.m. with a Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ & Basket Raffle, followed by the Live Auction of donated items, services, and ...

Reach of Centaur Stride is greater than just this area

Sometimes, the true value of a person, a program, a business or even an organization depends on where it is located. Something that is overlooked in one place may be treasured in another. It depends on what is offered, the demand for it, and most importantly, finding the right audience. A familiar story illustrates this lesson well. A father gave his daughter an old car after she graduated with honors, but before telling her it was hers, he asked her to find out what it was worth. A used car dealer offered very little because of its age and appearance. A pawn shop valued it even less. ...