Licensed cannabis microbusinesses and dispensaries are now eligible to fully participate in cannabis showcase events, thanks to legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday. The new law opens the door for legal operators to sell at approved pop-ups, farmers markets and public events. Hochul says the new law will put small entrepreneurs "on a level playing field, expanding consumer acc...read more

The man in charge of the Chautauqua County IDA says crews working on a 78-unit affordable housing project in the City of Dunkirk have been moving along "quite quickly." The word about the Homesteads of Dunkirk Landing project from CCIDA CEO Mark Geise comes days after updated photos were posted on the agency's Facebook page. Geise, who has been observing construction on Washington Avenue from hi...read more

A domestic incident at an address on Jamestown's east side late Thursday night led to charges against a city woman. Jamestown Police responded to the scene shortly before midnight and found that 30-year-old Leslianette Febus-Castro allegedly damaged someone's property, then fled on foot. Febus-Castro led officers on a brief pursuit, but was taken into custody after a brief struggle. She was take...read more

A Buffalo man has been hit with federal charges in connection with a drug bust that occurred in Jamestown last fall. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that 31-year-old Jamarr Cunningham is charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, which was the result of an investigation by the DEA and Jamestown Police Department. In November, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task For...read more

The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be Attorney General by a vote of 50-49 early Saturday. As expected, senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska were the only two Republicans to vote against Blanche's nomination. Senator Bill Cassidy voted with the rest of his GOP colleagues in favor of Blanche after announcing his intention to do so in a floor speech Frid...read more

A Dunkirk resident has announced her candidacy for Chautauqua County Family Court Judge. Alexandria Moss made her announcement in a recent Facebook post. She is running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines. The following is her full announcement: Alexandria Moss is a longtime Chautauqua County resident, dedicated attorney, and committed advocate for children and families. She is ...read more

The Jamestown American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation recently donated the two-volume reference work, Swedish Contributions to American Freedom, 1176-1783, to the Jamestown Community College Hultquist Library. Written by noted Swedish-American historian Amandus Johnson, the second volume was sponsored in part by Jamestown resident Earl O. Hultquist (1891-1963), whose legacy lives on through the...read more

An investigation into narcotics activity in the City of Jamestown resulted in the arrest of the Buffalo man for drug possession. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and narcotics detectives from the Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant on Thursday at 312 E 6th St. on Thursday. Located inside the residence at the time of the search was 32-year...read more

The Village of Westfield Police Department is searching for a wanted man with multiple outstanding warrants, including burglary and trespassing. Westfield Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Brandon Bolinger on the charges of petit larceny, trespass, 2nd-degree criminal trespass and 2nd-degree burglary. Any tips or information should be directed to the Westfield Police tip line ...read more

A Mayville woman has been charged after an investigation into a crash in the village late Friday afternoon. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene shortly before 5:45 PM and identified 33-year-old Alysha Swalm as one of the drivers. Deputies say Swalm was driving her vehicle while intoxicated. Swalm was charged with DWI, failure to keep right and unsafe turn, and she will ap...read more