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Change to home care program upsets both GOP, Dems

A state Medicaid program used by people who need care in their home is going to change - and state Sen. George Borrello isn’t sure the change is for the better. To be fair, Borrello is far from alone in questioning the move from some 700 financial intermediaries with thousands of employees ...

Boosting business: Congressman Nick Langworthy visits small shops in city

Just days before National Small Business Week, Congressman Nick Langworthy took advantage of a trip to Dunkirk to visit with a pair of local businesses that are thriving despite being dealt a tough hand. Langworthy visited Thursday morning with Louise Lanski of Add Lumber True Value in ...

Albany keeping eye on city finances

If it wasn’t clear enough before, it sure is now: The city of Dunkirk no longer has full control of its finances. Fiscal Affairs Officer Ellen Luczkowiak said Monday morning the state Comptroller’s Office is demanding a five-year plan for Dunkirk’s finances, and monthly reports on how ...

Union demands funds for SUNY

United University Professions (UUP) rallied at SUNY Fredonia Monday to demand full state funding for the university. The rally was timed to highlight $277 million added into the SUNY system in the new state budget, and demand that SUNY Fredonia get its fair share. Clacking UUP-branded ...

Jamestown residents try to sue city police department

By JOHN WHITTAKER jwhittaker@post-journal.com JAMESTOWN — Two Jamestown residents are asking the state Supreme Court to allow them to file a lawsuit against the Jamestown Police Department that is otherwise time-barred. Charles A. Washington and Mariah J. Fleming filed a lawsuit Friday ...

Tim Hortons Smile Cookies again benefit Boys & Girls Club

The annual tradition of spreading smiles and sweets has begun, as sales of Smile Cookies at participating Tim Hortons locations across North America have commenced. Sales began on Monday and continue for the remainder of the week. Local franchisees Dave and Gina Kron chose to partner with the ...