Local families trying to reach family and friends in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria has restrengthened to a major hurricane after hitting Puerto Rico, leaving the island without power. The storm returned to major hurricane status after moving back over open water. The Hispanic community in Chautauqua County has been trying to reach family members on the island. Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas, whose mother lives there, is facing a similar challenge...

Rosas-Island has no power

Meanwhile, Rosas says City Clerk Ed Ramos and Special Events Coordinator Hector Rosas are working with a group in Buffalo to get supplies and funds to Puerto Rico. If you would like to assist, you can call the City Clerk's Office at 366-0452.

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