After an expansion to Chautauqua County’s EMT training programs a few years ago, classes are still beginning at nearly full capacity each session. With the ability to train more individuals having increased the number of EMS responders in the county, it seems that this expansion has proved ...

Democrats in the state Legislature are eyeing legislation to increase public reporting on immigration enforcement that takes place in New York state. Assemblyman Tony Simone, D-New York City, introduced A.9376 in December, with a companion bill (S.8858) introduced this week in the state ...

The North County Water District was denied a New York Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant to fund master meters — even though the lack of meters is one of the things state auditors tagged as a problem. NCWD Executive Director Alison Vento announced the denial at the organization’s ...

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Sunday night that “repeated credible threats” have forced the temporary closure of his Jamestown office. “The safety of my staff and the constituents we serve is my top priority," Langworthy said in a statement. "Due to repeated credible threats ...

SHERIDAN — The November election left the Town of Sheridan with two openings on the Planning and Zoning Board, as newly elected Supervisor Stephen Roach and Councilman Eric Gentry took on their new roles with the Town on Jan. 1. Their vacancies were filled by the Town Board at a recent ...

A county legislator representing Fredonia is now on the North County Water District administrative board. The board also added two new town supervisors. Bob Scudder will replace the retired Legislator Terry Niebel of Sheridan on the board, said its vice chairman Rich Lewis. Scudder attended ...