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Chautauqua OKs $70M project at former golf course

DEWITTVILLE – Chautauqua town officials have given their approval for a $70 million development at the former Chautauqua Point Golf Course, which will include condominiums, townhouses, single family homes, and a restaurant/tap house. It appears the decision will be challenged in court. ...

Managing prosperity warps Blakeman’s views

Republican candidate for New York state governor Bruce Blakeman is starting to smell the coffee after apparently chugging too much downstate Kool Aid. During last week’s Long Island Association breakfast, both he and incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul shared the spotlight at the event that included ...

Mayor ‘looking forward’ with new treasurer

The city of Dunkirk appointed its clerk as the treasurer. Amy Dobek’s title is now city clerk and treasurer, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. The mayor was responding to a question from resident Reva Byczynski, who wondered what happened to the treasurer post ...

Sempolinski calls for compact deal with Senecas

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski may have had the most original statement of opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address of any state lawmaker. The Canisteo Republican has many of the same issues raised by his Republican colleagues when it comes to state spending and criminal ...

Borrello, Skoufis spar on Senate floor

State Sen. George Borrello is starting the 2026 legislative session with a bang. During debate over legislation (S.8646) that would protect current and former election officers from intimidation and other forms of harassment. The proposal is sponsored by Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, D-New York ...

JCC teams with SUNY for north county location

SUNY Jamestown Community College once again has a presence in the north county. On Wednesday, the college announced it continues to serve students, employers, and communities in northern Chautauqua County through a new instructional location on the SUNY Fredonia campus, ensuring continued ...