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Borrello Pleased with Omission of HEAT Act from State Budget

4/26/2024 2:42:16 PM

While a bill that would allow New York State to curb its natural gas infrastructure was left out of the final state budget for the new fiscal year, a local state lawmaker continues to fight against the measure. Senator George Borrello, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says the NY HEAT Act has cleared the Senate and is waiting for action to be taken in the Assembly...read more

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Bills Use First Draft Pick on Florida State Receiver

2024-04-26 08:06

After trading down twice Thursday night, the Buffalo Bills made their first selection in this year's NFL Draft Friday evening. With the first pick (33rd overall) of the 2nd round, the Bills chose Keon Coleman, a wide receiver from Florida State University. A first-team All-ACC wide receiver, all-purpose player and return specialist in 2023, Coleman had 50 receptions for 658 yards and 11 touchdow...read more

Lakewood Village Board Adopts Budget, Backs New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals

2024-04-26 04:57

There will be very little change in the property tax rate for residents of the Village of Lakewood after the village board this week voted to adopt a new budget that cuts more than $11,000. According to Mayor Randy Holcomb, village trustees were able to make a number of small cuts totaling $11,300 during their meeting on Monday. He says that brings the village's tax rate to $8.12 per thousand as...read more

Silver Creek Man Facing DWI Charge After Striking Evans Police Vehicle

2024-04-26 03:40

A Silver Creek man was charged after he rear-ended a marked police vehicle in the Town of Brant late Thursday night. Evans Town Police say the incident occurred shortly after 10:45 PM on Route 5, where they were conducting a traffic stop on a different vehicle. Officers say a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Joseph Burridge struck the back of a patrol vehicle that reportedly had its emergency light...read more

Crime Stoppers Offering Reward for Man Wanted by Jamestown Police

2024-04-26 12:43

Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a man who is wanted by the Jamestown Police Department for a felony weapon charge. 37-year-old Evan Nix is being sought for 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Citizens are being urged to come forward with any information on where to locate Nix. Anyone with information is asked ...read more

City of Dunkirk Awarded DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant

2024-04-26 12:19

The City of Dunkirk will receive a state grant for a tree planting project. On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the city has been awarded a $66,500 Urban and Community Forestry grant, which is administered through the New York State DEC. It's one of 32 projects statewide to receive funds through this round of grants, which complement the DEC's ongoing initiatives to address invasive ...read more

Dunkirk Police Participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

2024-04-26 11:11

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and the Dunkirk Police Department is once again partnering with the DEA for a north county drop-off location. Police Chief Dave Ortolano says their drop-off hours will be from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Alstar's north county headquarters at 738 Monroe Street. Ortolano says people can drop off their unused or expired prescription drugs, with no qu...read more

Kindberg Named Keynote Speaker for JCC Commencement

2024-04-26 11:02

Scott Kindberg, award-winning journalist and author, will present the keynote address to graduates of Jamestown Community College at its 2024 commencement events. Kindberg is a lifelong resident of Jamestown and the regional sports editor for the Post-Journal and its sister publications in Dunkirk and Warren, Pennsylvania since 2020. A recent inductee of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Kindb...read more

Biden to Designate Upstate NY as National Workforce Hub with Micron Investment

2024-04-26 07:52

With one of the world's largest semiconductor producers receiving $6.1 billion in federal grants, upstate New York will be designated as a National Workforce Hub. President Joe Biden made the announcement Thursday afternoon during a stop in Syracuse, where Micron Technology will invest $100 billion in the area over the next 20+ years, the single largest manufacturing investment in New York's his...read more

Jamestown Police Arrest Two as Investigation Continues into Dunkirk Man's Homicide

2024-04-26 06:38

Jamestown Police have announced two arrests in connection with an ongoing investigation into the homicide of a Dunkirk man in March. Multiple individuals were injured during the shooting incident on March 18th at 839 Prendergast Avenue, where 26-year-old Trevon Tripp was fatally shot. Detectives have identified several people involved in the incident and have been gathering further details and e...read more

Local Boys & Girls Club Holding Annual Dinner Gala on Friday

2024-04-25 09:11

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County is holding one of its major fundraising events of the year on Friday. The club's annual dinner gala gets underway at 6:00 PM at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk, and the occasion will be used to honor three individuals and their respective organizations. Boys & Girls Club board member Kelly Borrello says one of the honorees will be Dav...read more

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