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Fredonia Mayor Weighs In on Proposal for Flock Camera Monitoring Group
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9/20/2026 12:19:27 PM
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson is giving Chautauqua County's top prosecutor credit for coming up with a potential solution in response to concerns about the presence of Flock cameras. Ferguson, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, was asked about District Attorney Jason Schmidt's proposal for a countywide monitoring group that would aim to protect against abuses of Flock's open...read more
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One Killed After Collision Between Glider Planes in Saratoga County
2026-09-20 03:24
An 80-year-old man died after two glider planes collided in mid-air in upstate New York. According to State Police, debris was located late Friday afternoon in a remote area in Edinburg, located in Saratoga County. Police say the pilot, identified as James Morzillo of Saratoga Springs, was the only person in the aircraft at the time of the collision. An investigation determined that Morzill...read more
Dave Rowley Seeks Election to Cassadaga Board of Trustees
2026-09-20 02:19
A longtime Cassadaga resident who was appointed to the village's Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy early this year is now seeking election in November. Dave Rowley has announced his candidacy for a one-year term on the board and is running as a Republican. Rowley is a former member of the village Planning Board. Rowley, who has deep experience in local news coverage and community service, says...read more
Munson Wins Lawsuit Against City Over Health Insurance Buyout
2026-09-20 01:51
A judge has ruled in favor of Assessor Erica Munson in her lawsuit against the City of Dunkirk over denial of a cash payout in lieu of health insurance coverage. In an 11-page ruling last Monday, Chautauqua County Supreme Court Judge Grace Hanlon determined that the city's decision in April to deny that payout was "arbitrary and capricious, an error of law, and in violation of lawful proced...read more
Woman Charged with Operating RV Motor Home While Intoxicated in Pomfret
2026-09-20 10:40
A woman from Cherry Creek faces a slew of charges following a vehicle complaint in the Town of Pomfret on Saturday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they received the complaint on Spoden Road shortly after 6:00 AM and located the vehicle, which was an RV motor home, and pulled it over. An investigation found that the driver, 33-year-old Caitlin Lupino, was allegedly intoxicated. Deputies...read more
DiNapoli Report Shows Surge in Mobile Sports Betting, Rise in Problem Gambling Calls Statewide
2026-09-20 10:26
The rising popularity of mobile sports betting has led that to become New York's second-largest source of gaming revenue, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The report shows that in the state's 2025-2026 fiscal year, mobile sports betting generated $1.3 billion in state revenues from taxes on gross gaming revenues. with only the lottery generating more gaming re...read more
JCC Retirees Reconnect, Raise Funds for Scholarships
2026-09-19 09:35
70 retirees of Jamestown Community College recently gathered at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute for a retiree happy hour. The evening, hosted by the JCC Foundation and the President's Office, gave retirees an opportunity to explore the museum’s exhibits, reconnect with friends and former colleagues, share memories, and hear an update on the college today from President Daniel DeMart...read more
Swatland Highlights Improvements in Dunkirk Student Achievement
2026-09-19 08:13
Dunkirk City Schools Superintendent Brian Swatland says the district is trending in a positive direction in terms of student achievement. During the district's Board of Education meeting earlier this month, Swatland highlighted some statistics he says is telling of the progress it has made over the past couple of years. Among them is a widening gap between the district's graduation rate and drop...read more
CHQ Chamber Welcomes Two New Members
2026-09-19 06:10
CHQ Chamber has welcomed two new members to its team: Ashlan Davis (left) as Operations Coordinator and Jackie Greene (right) as Director of Marketing and Communications. Davis will support the Chamber's day-to-day operations and help strengthen connections among local businesses and community organizations. A graduate of Jamestown Community College with an Associate's degree in media arts, Dav...read more
Kiantone Fire Department Awarded V-FIRE Grant
2026-09-19 05:37
A volunteer fire department in southern Chautauqua County has been awarded a chunk of money through New York's V-FIRE Grant Program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week that the Kiantone Fire Department will receive $560,480 through the program that helps improve facilities, response capabilities and responder safety. It's part of $25 million in capital funding awarded to 65 volunteer fire...read more
State Plan to Eliminate Regents Exams as Graduation Requirement Moves Ahead
2026-09-19 02:06
The New York State Education Department announced this week that it has been given the green light by the Board of Regents to advance plans that will no longer require students to pass Regents exams in order to graduate. Under the next phase of NYSED's "NY Inspires" plan, New York will transition to one state high school diploma, beginning with students graduating in 2028. According to NYSED, Re...read more
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