During last week’s public input session regarding the 24 proposed Downtown Revitalization Initiative, there was one bit of insight worth considering. Current Common Council member Nancy Nichols noted while at the Clarion event that more than 60% have no funding secured. While that does not ...

It really is amazing the New York State Thruway needs to raise tolls next year. Only two years ago, the Authority was eliminating jobs left and right when it was getting rid of the booths. By going to E-Z Pass, they were saving millions of dollars by reducing worker costs and benefits for the ...

A recent Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting indicated some concerns regarding the village of Cassadaga’s potential short-term rental law. As proposed, there would be a cap of only 20 of these locations allowed in the municipality. Susan Asquith, a village resident who serves on the ...

When did Chautauqua County government start comparing itself with other locations across New York state? During the County Legislature meeting in August, lawmakers approved higher pay adjustments for two sets of employees — attorneys and some selected clerical staff. Attorney wage ranges ...

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provided some excellent insight into the consistent water problems that have plagued the village of Fredonia and its users. In speaking to the board earlier this month, he highlighted an issue with the fund that has been overlooked. Revenues that came in ...

Last Sunday marked the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Week, and the need to stop individuals from taking their own lives is more urgent than ever. In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data on suicides in the United States in 2022, and the ...