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County hears about economics of aging

There are more older adults that live in Chautauqua County by percentage, than in New York state or the United States, and providing care will only get more difficult and expensive as that percentage increases. That was one of the many points made by Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin, during a recent presentation made at the county legislature’s Human Services Committee meeting. Corwin cited statistics that show in Chautauqua County 21% of the residents are 65 and older. Statewide, 17% of residents are 65 and older. Nationwide, 16% of residents are ...

City man sues over alleged force by police

A Dunkirk resident has sued four current and former city police officers for allegedly using excessive force on him. Brandon Tate is suing the city along with former Police Chief Christopher Witkowski and Officers Noah Campese, Jeffrey Ortolano and Angel Echevarria. Tate alleges the officers ...

Farm Fest planners promise new events

Fredonia Farm Festival organizers recently offered a preview of new attractions for this year’s event. The annual festival centered around Barker Common is set for Friday to Sunday, Aug. 23. Fredonia has multiple festivals and events throughout the year — but as Mayor Michael Ferguson ...

Officials dig in at city housing project

Affordable housing has found a home in the city of Dunkirk. On Thursday afternoon, state Gov. Kathy Hochul led a press conference at the future location of The Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, which includes the Third and Fourth streets site near the Save A-Lot Plaza. Following remarks, Hochul ...

State sues Bemus Point veterans charity

Testimony from two former board members of Healing for Heroes are among the exhibits entered into evidence by the state Attorney General’s Office in its attempt to close the charity. Joshua Larsen and Lisa Borbe both filed affidavits in the case. Attorney General Letitia James filed court action Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Erie County accusing the organization of defrauding donors and running a scheme to enrich its leadership and associates while claiming to help veterans. Healing for Heroes billed itself as an outdoor retreat for disabled veterans, but since its founding ...

Subpar renewables jolt electric costs

Long before wind turbines and solar panels began engulfing upstate and the Southern Tier, New York had a healthy power supply. It was built upon generating stations that were near the shores of Lake Erie and the New York Power Authority based in Niagara Falls that produces renewable ...