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Borrello Excited About Genover Acquiring NRG Plant, but Cautious Over Possible Repowering Hurdles

6/30/2026 12:55:02 PM

There are questions over how the new owners of the former NRG plant in the City of Dunkirk will repurpose the facility. However, a local state lawmaker says the best possible use for that facility is to generate power. Senator George Borrello, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, says he's excited about the acquisition by Genover, which he says has a "very good" history of r...read more

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Jamestown Police Arrest Man for Drunk Driving, Possessing Illegal Gun

2026-06-30 12:31

A welfare check involving an unresponsive male behind the wheel of a vehicle on Jamestown's north side Tuesday morning led to his arrest on a felony weapon charge. Jamestown Police responded to the area of Bowen Street and Dover Street at about 7:00 AM and determined that 20-year-old Noah Ingrao had allegedly been driving while intoxicated. Officers also discovered that Ingrao was allegedly in p...read more

Man Faces Menacing Charge After Displaying Knife in Westfield

2026-06-30 11:03

A Westfield man was charged with 2nd-degree menacing after he allegedly brandished a knife in the area of the Thruway Holiday Motel last week. Westfield Police were called to the scene on North Portage Street shortly after 10:45 AM on June 23rd and spoke with a motel resident, who told officers that another motel guest -- later identified as 35-year-old Kyle Shaw -- displayed the knife while wal...read more

Langworthy Pleased with House's Passage of KIDS Act

2026-06-30 10:34

Congressman Nick Langworthy says the House's passage of a bill aiming to protect children and teens online is an important step towards creating a "safer Internet." The Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act was approved in a 267-117 vote on Monday. Langworthy says the KIDS Act would give parents more control, strengthen privacy protections for children, update outdated online safety laws, ...read more

Gillibrand Among Legislators Pushing for Cap on Medicare Costs for Seniors

2026-06-30 09:21

15 U.S. senators, including New York's Kirsten Gillibrand, have introduced legislation that would create a $5,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) beneficiaries. Currently, Traditional Medicare does not have a limit on out-of-pocket costs, meaning beneficiaries are confronted with unlimited, catastrophic health care costs if they face serious illness or ho...read more

Westfield Man Accused of Entering Restricted Area of Electric Department Substation

2026-06-30 07:14

A Westfield man is facing charges after he allegedly used a metal rod to break the latch to the Westfield Electric Department substation on English Street in the village and entered the restricted enclosure. Westfield Police say they received a report of the incident shortly after 7:30 AM on June 15th, with an investigation finding that 67-year-old Donald Baker allegedly entered the area, which ...read more

NYSDOT Announces Temporary Closures on Chautauqua Lake Bridge

2026-06-29 09:04

The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying I-86 over Chautauqua Lake will be closed on two occasions this week as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project. According to the DOT, the eastbound lanes only will be closed from 3:00-6:00 AM Tuesday. Also, the eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed from 10:00 PM Wednesday until 6:00 AM Thursda...read more

P-TECH Recognizes Milestones at Senior Advancement Ceremony

2026-06-29 07:02

The WNY P-TECH Academy celebrated the accomplishments and next steps of its Class of 2026 during its Senior Advancement Ceremony at Dunkirk High School last Thursday. The academy recognized students as they transitioned to college, careers, or completion of college coursework through Jamestown Community College. Principal Jeffrey Teluk welcomed families, staff, and community partners and re...read more

Two Face Impaired Driving Charges in Ellicott Crashes

2026-06-29 03:29

Impaired driving is being cited as the cause of two recent crashes in the Town of Ellicott. Ellicott Town Police say one crash took place at an unnamed location shortly after 4:30 PM on June 20th. Officers say an investigation found that 62-year-old Mary Franchina of Jamestown was driving with a suspended license and was under the influence of alcohol. Franchina was also allegedly drinking alco...read more

Gas Prices Continue Trending Lower as July 4th Holiday Nears

2026-06-29 03:19

Motorists are continuing to see falling prices at the gas pump as summer travel ramps up. According to AAA, Monday's national average is $3.86 per gallon, which is down by nearly seven cents from a week ago. In New York State, the average has fallen over 11 cents to $4.12. And Chautauqua County's average decreased by just over seven cents and is now $4.23. One year ago, the national and state av...read more

USACE Continues Repair Work on Dunkirk Harbor Breakwater

2026-06-29 02:48

A project to rehabilitate the Dunkirk Harbor outer breakwater continues this summer. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo Office says the first phase of repairs, which is nearing completion, fixed approximately 1,850 feet of the structure. The second phase to repair the remaining 450 feet and is expected to be completed by November. Repairs include reinforcing the breakwater with stone and r...read more

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