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Borrello Introduces Dunkirk Control Board Legislation, Mayor Still Has Concerns

4/23/2025 12:23:00 PM

Last month, State Senator George Borrello announced that he would introduce legislation to establish a financial control board for the City of Dunkirk in an effort to help the city get through its fiscal crisis. That bill is now officially in committee. Borrello, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, says he introduced the measure late last week, and it has a 45-day w...read more

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Jamestown City Council to Consider Bonding Measures for BPU Projects

2025-04-23 10:23

City lawmakers in Jamestown will vote next week on a pair of resolutions allowing the Board of Public Utilities to borrow money for three new projects. City Council Finance Committee Chairman Brent Sheldon says the panel first approved the BPU borrowing $1.65 million for two projects; one of them is $900,000 for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and $750,000 towards a new gasoline/d...read more

Red Cross 'Sound the Alarm' Campaign Returning to Chautauqua County

2025-04-23 10:09

The American Red Cross is in its 11th annual "Sound the Alarm" campaign, which seeks to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities associated with residential fires. For the second year in a row, the Red Cross will host an event in Chautauqua County that will include several community partners. This year's event will take place in Fredonia on Saturday, April 26th. City of Dunkirk Fire Chief...read more

Plans for New Hospital Progressing on Schedule, According to Ferguson

2025-04-23 07:19

Plans are continuing to move forward towards construction of the new Brooks Memorial Hospital in the Village of Fredonia, and everything appears to be on schedule at this point. That's the word from Mayor Mike Ferguson, who gave an update on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday. Ferguson says new water and drainage pipes have been installed, while a white barn on the property on East Main Street...read more

City of Dunkirk Awarded Grant for EV Charging Ports

2025-04-23 06:31

The City of Dunkirk will receive a state grant for several electric vehicle charging ports. On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $53,400 for the city through New York's Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grants program that the city will use to install a total of 14 Level 2 charging ports. The Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Grant program is administer...read more

Dunkirk Baseball Coach Jagoda Gets 400th Career Win

2025-04-22 08:45

Dunkirk High School's all-time winningest baseball coach has reached a new milestone, and he did it against the school's crosstown rival. On Tuesday, in a game broadcast on WDOE, the Marauders defeated Fredonia by a score of 5-1, giving Frank Jagoda his 400th career victory. The contest was scoreless until Dunkirk plated two runs in the 6th inning, then tacked on three more in the 7th inning. Fr...read more

DiNapoli: Federal Actions May Change New York's Financial Picture

2025-04-22 03:46

A report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows that federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington for the fourth year in a row. However, it also warns that actions being taken and under consideration by the Trump Administration may significantly change the relationship between the state and federal government. New Yo...read more

Chautauqua County's Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7% in March

2025-04-22 03:33

Chautauqua County saw its unemployment rate go down in March after four consecutive monthly increases. According to preliminary statistics released by the New York State Department of Labor on Tuesday, the county's jobless rate was 4.7% for the month, which is down by seven-tenths of a percent from February. However, that number remains higher than the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment ra...read more

State Budget Progress Remains Slow, but Deal Apparently Reached on Discovery Changes

2025-04-22 12:46

It appears that a seventh extender will be needed to keep New York State's government running as the state budget for the new fiscal year is now three weeks late. However, a local state lawmaker has been told that a deal has been made on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed discovery law changes, which has been one of the big roadblocks in negotiations. Senator George Borrello, who has been supporti...read more

Jamestown Man Accused of Illegally Riding Mini Bike

2025-04-22 10:44

Jamestown Police arrested an 18-year-old city man after he was allegedly seen illegally operating a mini bike on a city street early Monday afternoon. Officers were patrolling the area of Prendergast Avenue at about 12:15 PM when they saw the man riding the mini bike with a gas engine. They tried to stop the vehicle, which was being operated by Braden Hagberg, but he allegedly disregarded the em...read more

Law Enforcement Conducting 'No Empty Chair' Campaign

2025-04-22 08:14

As high school graduation season approaches, State Police, in coordination with law enforcement agencies across New York, are conducting a week-long traffic safety initiative aimed at preventing teen driving tragedies. The "No Empty Chair" campaign began on Monday and will continue through Friday, April 25th. The campaign focuses on raising awareness and enforcing laws to help keep young drivers...read more

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