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New York State's Budget Has Grown to $277 Billion
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6/16/2026 10:59:13 AM
New York State's recently adopted budget was originally reported to be $268.5 billion. Now it has grown even larger than that. The 2026-2027 spending plan that Governor Kathy Hochul signed is now up to $277 billion. State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, says he's not surprised about that bump in spending. He says the biggest reason for that i...read more
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Repeat Drug Offender from Dunkirk Gets 15-Year Prison Sentence for Probation Violation
2026-06-16 04:05
A Dunkirk man with a history of arrests for narcotics possession is headed to state prison for 15 years for a probation violation. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 29-year-old Dakota Cordell was sentenced Tuesday by County Court Judge David Foley following a hearing. The violation resulted from a March arrest at 81 Lincoln Avenue in the city, where Cordell and three ot...read more
State Providing $2.1 Billion Through STAR Program in Summer and Fall
2026-06-16 03:00
Nearly 2.8 million New Yorkers will receive $2.1 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through the state's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. Governor Kathy Hochul, who made the announcement in New York City on Tuesday, says while some STAR recipients will receive their benefits in a form of a tax exemption this year, many others will get a tax credit and be sent a check in the mail thi...read more
Monday Traffic Stop Nets Four Arrests in Jamestown
2026-06-16 01:40
A traffic stop on Jamestown's south side early Monday resulted in four arrests. Jamestown Police say they pulled over a vehicle driven by 55-year-old Lawrence Boughton of Falconer shortly after 2:30 AM. During the stop, officers were informed that two passengers, 49-year-old Ricky Bemis and 27-year-old Charles Dean -- both of Jamestown -- had bench warrants for failing to appear in court. Bought...read more
North County Duo Indicted After Probe into Numerous Burglaries
2026-06-16 12:35
A Chautauqua County grand jury has indicted two north county residents following a months-long investigation into 10 separate burglaries in Amish communities. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 46-year-old Jarrett Sikes of Brocton and 56-year-old Melinda Pelayo of Dunkirk face 35 combined counts in the indictment that was handed down on Monday. Schmidt says the Chautauqua Cou...read more
Fredonia Hires Retired DPW Employee as Part-Time Supervisor
2026-06-16 10:24
The Village of Fredonia is turning to a retired Public Works employee to temporarily head up that department on a part-time basis. During a workshop on Monday, trustees approved the hire of Jenness Merrill as DPW Supervisor by a 3-1 vote. One of the sponsors of that measure was LeeAnn Lazarony, who says Merrill is willing to fill that position until the village finds someone permanent. She highl...read more
Funding Opportunity Available for Youth Sports Programs in County
2026-06-16 09:25
The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau is looking to expand opportunities for young people to experience the many benefits of youth sports, including teamwork, leadership, physical activity and personal growth. The county's Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services (DMHSS) has announced the availability of funding through the Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) to support yout...read more
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Evans Man
2026-06-16 07:41
A 56-year-old man from Evans lost his life in a motorcycle crash last weekend. Evans Town Police responded to the scene on Holland Road after the motorcycle and its operator were discovered off the roadway Sunday morning. Officers say a preliminary investigation found that the crash had occurred Saturday evening, when the motorcyclist failed to negotiate a curve and subsequently struck a tree. T...read more
Jamestown Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute, Driving While Impaired
2026-06-16 07:40
A traffic stop in Jamestown Monday morning led to the arrest of a city man who was found to have been previously involved in a domestic dispute. Jamestown Police were called to the area of Baker Street and Prather Avenue at about 8:00 AM for a reported assault. Officers determined that 40-year-old Brook Patterson, in addition to his involvement in the domestic incident, had allegedly driven a ma...read more
Gies Optimistic About Chances of Winning Primary, Flipping 23rd District
2026-06-16 06:55
One of the Democratic candidates running for New York's 23rd Congressional District this year says he's confident, not just about this month's Democratic primary, but also about his party's chances of flipping the district. Aaron Gies of Olean took questions on everything from agriculture to taxes during a recent town hall meeting in Jamestown. Afterwards, he said his campaign "feels like" it's ...read more
Lily Dale Assembly Opens 147th Summer Season on Friday
2026-06-15 09:14
Lily Dale Assembly, one of the world's oldest and largest centers dedicated to Spiritualism, will open its 147th summer season on Friday, June 19th welcoming visitors from around the globe through August 30th. Nestled beside Cassadaga Lake, Lily Dale has been a destination for seekers, scholars, artists, and curious visitors since the late 19th century. Each summer, the historic community comes ...read more
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