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Chautauqua County Health Officials Lift Boil Water Advisory
MAYVILLE – County health officials have lifted the boil water advisory that’s been in place for the last 48 hours. The affected area included the City of Dunkirk and water districts in the towns of …

Buffalo Bills’ Stadium Plans Inch To Forefront Of Discussion
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills’ long-term future in western New York was secured when Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the franchise following the death of Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in 2014. …

NY Budget Talks: Opioid Tax, Manhattan Taxi Surcharge Likely
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers say they’re inching closer to a deal on a new state budget. The Senate and Assembly hope to begin voting on budget bills late Thursday. They’re up against …

Sheriff’s Office To Host Boater Safety Courses
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office will be holding three boater safety courses this spring. Pre-registration is not required to attend any of the courses, as registration will take place at the course. Parents …

Jamestown Mayor Is Hosting Fundraising Event At Forte
JAMESTOWN – Mayor Sam Teresi is hosting a local event tonight at Forte Restaurant. The event is an annual fundraiser coordinated by the Friends of Sam Teresi, according to Chautauqua County Commissioner of Elections Norman …

County DA Investigator Has Drawn More Than $200 K “Double-Dipping” Since 2010
MAYVILLE – A senior investigator with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office has sought and received permission to collect his public pension while being paid by the local government on four different occasions, and most …

Local High School Marching Band Will Perform At Dublin Ireland St. Patty’s Day Festival
YOUNGSVILLE – Youngsville High School’s marching band will travel more than 3,000 miles to perform in front of more than one million people at the The St Patrick’s Festival Parade in Dublin, Ireland next month. “We’re excited …

Younger Snelling Has Career Role Model In The Family
JAMESTOWN – Sean Snellings, who recently graduated top in his class at the New York State Police Academy, has a huge shadow to walk in – that of his father. Snellings, who is about to …

SUNY Applications On The Rise, Cuomo Credits Free Tuition Program
ALBANY – Applications to the State University of New York system have increased by 10 percent and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo credits the Excelsior Scholarship offering free tuition. “The Excelsior Scholarship opens the door …

Senate Reaches Deal To End U.S. Government Shutdown
JAMESTOWN -With an end to the government shutdown reportedly in sight, Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello said that there’s been no impact locally from the shutdown. “We’ll continue to move along and do business on a …