One of the simplest ways to discourage dissension is just by showing up. Last month, those efforts ended a dispute between the town and city Dunkirk that revolved around police coverage. After town of Dunkirk officials were critical of a proposed contract, city Police Chief Chris Witkowski ...
Hochul easy on crooks, tough on staff Editor, OBSERVER: Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed and or supported several legislative measures, including Bail Reform, the Less is More Act, the Clean Slate Act, and the HALT Bill. These laws aim to reform aspects of the criminal justice system, impacting ...
There is a country song about a trucker on the road who is “looking at the world through a windshield.” It has made me think, over the years, that in actuality...we all see life through a windshield. The way we were brought up, what we were taught, where we were born—all of it is a ...
It won’t be long before we hear about all the problems caused by a late New York state budget. The budget itself is bad, increasing operational spending 11%, increasing some taxes and failing to deal with out-year structural budget gaps. Spending on education and Medicaid continues to ...
We are writing to express our deep concern with regard to SUNY Fredonia’s current administration and the future of the college. We have had held these concerns for quite some time now. On Nov. 4, 2024, we sent a letter to the College Council expressing our concerns. Only one council member ...
Dunkirk is currently facing a $20.5 million budget gap, according to the New York state comptroller’s office. Unfortunately, that issue rarely comes up during the Common Council meetings. Talking points at the two monthly meetings, instead, focus on personalities, grievances or an ...