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Luczkowiak Says Council Received 'Intimidating' Veto Message on BESS Moratorium
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9/29/2026 11:25:00 AM
A six-month moratorium on the approval of battery energy storage systems in the City of Dunkirk is being met with strong opposition from the Mayor. First Ward Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, revealed that city lawmakers have received what she called "an intimidating, stern and long" veto letter from Kate Wdowiasz on the temporary pause. ...read more
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Jamestown Man Accused of Multiple Order of Protection Violations in Domestic Incident
2026-09-29 04:44
Jamestown Police took a city man into custody following an investigation into a domestic incident involving multiple alleged violations of an order of protection. On Monday, officers received a complaint at about 6:30 PM from a location on the city's east side and determined that 42-year-old Ryan Edwards allegedly threw and damaged the protected person's cell phone before forcibly taking her to ...read more
NCCF Prepares for 7th Annual Socktober Drive
2026-09-29 02:47
As the month of October nears, the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is getting ready for the start of its 7th annual drive where warm new socks are collected for distribution to needy individuals and families. NCCF says the need is more significant than ever for Socktober, with rising costs and increased homelessness leaving many without those basic necessities. Throughout the month, NCC...read more
Fredonia Police Seeking Disclipinary Charges Against Employee
2026-09-29 02:20
A member of the Fredonia Police Department is facing a possible suspension without pay. During Monday's Village Board meeting, trustees approved two resolutions pertaining to what's described as "certain allegations against a particular employee," who has not been publicly identified. Trustee Paul Wandel says both measures were difficult for him to consider, but he's putting faith in the system ...read more
State Troopers Issue Over 19,000 Tickets in 'Fall Safe Speed' Campaign
2026-09-29 01:57
State Police issued a total of 19,168 tickets during its first-ever "Fall Safe Speed" initiative. The special enforcement period targeted speeding, aggressive driving, and violations of the Move Over Law from September 22-27. Troopers issued 9,344 tickets for speeding and 492 tickets for Move Over Law violations statewide. In Western New York, a total of 1,728 tickets were issued by Troop A, inc...read more
GCI's Lighthouse Energy Project Receives Award from NYSERDA
2026-09-29 12:28
NYSERDA has announced awards for eight new bulk energy storage projects across New York State, and one of them is in the City of Dunkirk. GCI's planned battery energy storage system on Brigham Road, known as Lighthouse Energy Storage, is among the projects that "reinforces New York's commitment to the development of locally-produced clean energy, energy storage, grid resiliency and economic...read more
Brocton Man Charged in Jamestown Vehicle Entry
2026-09-29 07:01
A Brocton man is accused of entering someone's vehicle in Jamestown on Monday and stealing items from it. Jamestown Police were called to the Riverwalk Center at about 6:00 PM, and while en route, were advised that a male was being chased down by the vehicle's registered owner after the alleged theft occurred. Officers say 35-year-old Steven Seavy was taken into custody near St. Susan Center, wh...read more
Gies, 1199SEIU Sound Alarm on Health Care Cuts in Dunkirk Press Conference
2026-09-29 06:45
The endorsed Democratic candidate for New York's 23rd Congressional District is voicing concern about cuts in federal funding and how they are impacting hospitals and nursing homes in the district. Aaron Gies, who held a press conference outside the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday, says New York has been the second-hardest hit state in the nation from Medicaid cuts in Preside...read more
State Department of Labor to Upgrade Unemployment Insurance System
2026-09-28 08:32
The New York State Department of Labor has announced that it will begin upgrading its system for processing unemployment insurance claims. It will replace its 50-year-old system to make it easier for customers to access the support they need when they need it. The DOL adds that the upgraded system will significantly streamline requirements for businesses while maintaining strong personal in...read more
Sinclairville, Kiantone Fire Departments Receiving Federal Grants
2026-09-28 04:25
Two volunteer fire departments in Chautauqua County will receive funding through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced Monday that the Sinclairville Fire Department has been awarded over $97,142, while the Kiantone Fire Department will receive over $50,988. According to FEMA, the primary goal of these grants is to enhance the safety and...read more
Jamestown Police Arrest Homeless Man for Damage to St. Susan's Cooling System
2026-09-28 04:03
The Jamestown Police Department has made an arrest in its investigation into the damage done to a local soup kitchen's freezer system in August. According to police, the manager of St. Susan Center told officers that the organization's cooling system was destroyed on August 16th. Officers discovered via video surveillance footage that a homeless man, 33-year-old Jurall Reid, had allegedly walked...read more
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