For the second time in two weeks, Chautauqua County officials have announced a program that will help deal with the county’s homelessness problems. The county Social Services Department last week announced the Public Assistance Shelter Supplement initiative in an attempt to bridge the gap ...

At least one city of Dunkirk resident opposes the abolishment of the treasurer position in city government. During a council meeting this month, Thomas Taylor defended Mark Woods — who currently holds the post — noting he is “probably one of the most honest people I’ve ever met, and ...

As time passes, the excesses of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act become more and more clear. Recent analysis by the Competitive Enterprise Institute confirms that the cost projections for the law when it was passed were woefully — perhaps even deliberately — inadequate. The ...

Chautauqua County legislators have finally taken a firm position on the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Regulations. Let’s be clear from the outset that legislative resolutions carry no weight and, for the most part, do absolutely nothing. We hold no illusion that the state would have ...

Is closing a city street worth the investment? Absolutely when it comes to Dunkirk and the work being done by Wells Enterprises. Anyone who has been by the site in recent weeks can see the progress that is taking place as part of a $425 million effort at the plant. In the end, it is expected ...

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 ...