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Aaron Gies Visits Dunkirk on Town Hall Tour
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10/28/2026 12:17:58 PM
The Democratic challenger for New York's 23rd Congressional District is in the home stretch of his tour across the district as Election Day nears. The most recent stop on Aaron Gies' town hall tour came Tuesday evening in the City of Dunkirk. Gies, who spoke before a turnout of about 30 people at the Dunkirk Elks Lodge, says he's running for office because he believes Washington is not treating ...read more
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State's Legal Cannabis Market Surpasses $4 Billion
2026-10-28 04:58
New York's regulated adult-use cannabis market has exceeded the $4 billion mark in retail sales. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that it marks a major economic milestone for the state's cannabis industry since adult-use sales began in December 2022. The market has surpassed $4.1 billion, which Hochul says reflects the growing number of New Yorkers who choose to buy cannabis through the l...read more
NCCF Awards Fall Community Benefit Grants
2026-10-28 04:19
16 local organizations have been awarded Community Benefit Grants from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. NCCF announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors approved the grants totaling $116,800. The biannual grant program awards grants to organizations seeking funding to improve and strengthen the northern Chautauqua region. Here is the full list of organizations, and what the f...read more
Fredonia Offering Water Assistance to Those in Need During Boil Order
2026-10-28 02:04
The Fredonia Office of Emergency Management says a "very limited" supply of bottled water is available for any Fredonia water customers who are unable to boil their water or get bottled water during the current boil order. This includes residents with no working stove or power, homebound or without transportation, a physical or medical limitation, elderly and living alone, needing water or infan...read more
Hochul Signs AI Chatbot, Baby Monitor Safety Legislation
2026-10-28 01:14
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed two pieces of legislation building on New York's efforts to keep children safe online and put guardrails on artificial intelligence. One of the new laws signed on Wednesday prohibits companies that use AI chatbot features from offering unsafe features to minors. Hochul says that includes chatbots pretending to be human, engage in sexually explicit conversation, b...read more
County Seeks Nominations for Santa for Seniors Campaign
2026-10-28 09:56
The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) is kicking off its annual Santa for Seniors campaign and is encouraging residents to nominate older adults who could use extra support, companionship and holiday cheer this December. Santa for Seniors brings together volunteers, churches, service groups, businesses and local organizations to provide thoughtful gift boxes, holiday meals ...read more
French Creek Man Facing Criminal Mischief Charge After Altercation
2026-10-28 07:02
A man in the Town of French Creek was taken into custody after a report of an altercation early Tuesday afternoon. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies and State Police in Jamestown responded to an address on Cherry Hill Road shortly after 12:00 PM. Deputies allege that an investigation found that 49-year-old Ricky Waltenbaugh damaged property that did not belong to him. Waltenbaugh was taken to...read more
Langworthy Feels He's Just 'Getting Started' as He Seeks Third Term in Congress
2026-10-28 06:46
The incumbent serving New York's 23rd Congressional District says there's still more to do for the area in Washington, and that's why he's running for a third term. In a recent interview, Republican Nick Langworthy said being able to serve his hometown area in Congress has been the "honor of a lifetime," but he feels he's just "getting started." Langworthy feels that's especially the case with h...read more
U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus Performing at SUNY Fredonia
2026-10-27 05:36
SUNY Fredonia will host a free concert with an ensemble once known as the United States Army's "Million Dollar Band." The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will perform on Thursday at 7:00 PM in King Concert Hall at Fredonia's Rockefeller Arts Center. The free concert is sponsored in part by WDOE and Kix Country. The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus, the Army's premier touring ...read more
County GOP: 'Serious Questions' Raised in Wake of DeJoy's Resignation
2026-10-27 05:07
The Chautauqua County Republican Committee says the recent departure of Vince DeJoy from his seat on the County Legislature raises "serious questions" about transparency, accountability, and the future of representation of District 9, which includes part of the City of Jamestown. DeJoy's name is still on the Democratic line for the district in the upcoming election following his resignation earl...read more
Three New Laws to Bolster Protections for Victims and Survivors of Violence, Exploitation
2026-10-27 04:16
Three pieces of legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul are designed to strengthen protections for victims and survivors of violence and exploitation across New York. Hochul announced the signing of the new laws on Tuesday. She says one will strengthen privacy protections for victims whose intimate images have been nonconsensually shared. Another will create penalties for hotels and mot...read more
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