It is obvious that downtowns across upstate New York are desperate to reinvent themselves. Small stores are in short supply and without foot traffic, restaurants can suffer. Then there is Westfield, an energetic village that has seen a renaissance in recent years. This weekend, its ...

News last week that the state will pause enforcement of its All-Electric Buildings Act was cheered by many. Those cheers are warranted and, unfortunately, likely only temporary. Reducing emissions is a laudable goal. It’s good for all of us and for future generations if we emit less ...

A north county tradition that has a partner in Jamestown will again benefit those facing food insecurities. This Saturday, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Fredonia’s Wheelock School gymnasium. Approximately 1,200 custom bowls will be available for ...

A trail to honor the efforts of area veterans is in the works. An advisory committee envisions a three-year project that will create a trail from the Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Museum to the Yorkers Museum in Sherman for Purple Heart recipients. According to a press release, the plan is ...

Recent budget concerns from the city of Dunkirk fire and police chiefs speak to the realities of a number of upstate New York municipalities. It does not just come down to the costs of manpower — which is the contractual agreement, but additional expenses due to the fact these agencies are on ...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the awareness of need is rising greatly within the Dunkirk-Fredonia region. How great is the need? Chautauqua County, in many metrics, is the poorest upstate New York county. Our poverty rate is nearly 17% — and higher in both the city of ...