In recent months, the city of Dunkirk has put its best face on its recent money troubles. During Financial Committee meetings, elected officials are being told that there is a regular balance between revenues and expenses. That is the good news. On Tuesday, however, we will find out if ...

For 14 years, the Buffalo Sabres have been on the outside looking in when it comes to the National Hockey League playoffs. As the team opens its 55th season tonight at home against the New York Rangers, there is bound to be a bit of optimism with the fan base. But, for more than a decade, ...

Chautauqua County is at its peak, according to the I Love New York campaign. That reference speaks to the colors of fall, which have been spectacular in recent days. For travelers, it is a brilliant and beautiful ride through the region. But we’re not alone. “Peak colors will continue to ...

There’s a lot to County Executive PJ Wendel’s 2026 budget that should sound familiar to county residents. The county needs more money. It needs to increase the amount it’s taking from taxpayers even as the tax rate goes down by a nickel. We’ll spare you financial gloom and doom ...

There is no question that public art — such as the murals installed in Falconer, Sherman and Westfield, with a fourth coming to Dunkirk this fall — is a nice addition to the public sphere. The question isn’t the art or its value, it’s who is picking up the tab and who’s doing the ...

Fredonia Central Schools announced it had reached agreement with its largest union, the Fredonia Teachers Association, last month. In touting the deal, current Superintendent Brad Zilliox called the deal a “win-win.” For those on the outside, who ultimately contribute to the payroll, ...