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Ferguson Discusses Statewide Pause on Hyperscale Data Centers
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7/25/2026 11:38:13 AM
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson says he understands the need for hyper speed when it comes to the United States catching up to the rest of the world on artificial intelligence. However, he believes Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to put a one-year pause on issuing permits for large-scale data centers in New York is a responsible one. Ferguson, who participated in a roundtable on Hochul's data cent...read more
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City DPW Director Updates Council on Potholes, Paving Work
2026-07-25 03:35
The City of Dunkirk's Streets Department has been busy this season dealing with potholes and working on its paving projects. During this week's Common Council meeting, DPW Director Randy Woodbury said the department has covered the city at least once in its "never-ending battle" with potholes. He says the city has completed micropaving work within the First Ward over the past two weeks... [audi...read more
SUNY Fredonia Installs New Tables as Part of Outdoor Accessibility Project
2026-07-25 01:37
Efforts to improve access to SUNY Fredonia's outdoor spaces have moved forward with the installation of ADA-accessible tables across campus. Five tables were purchased and installed recently as part of an $8,000 "Outdoors for All" SUNY mini grant that the university was awarded last fall. The goal of the grant is to improve access to Fredonia's abundant outdoor spaces for students with mobility ...read more
Cold Spring Pair Charged After Methamphetamine Found in Traffic Stop
2026-07-25 12:27
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office has charged two Cold Spring residents after finding suspected narcotics during a traffic stop in the town Thursday evening. Sheriff's deputies pulled over a vehicle on Lebanon Road occupied by 52-year-old Troy Bray and 55-year-old Karen Akers for a violation and later saw a quantity of suspected methamphetamine in plain view. Deputies say a vehicle search ...read more
State Comptroller Unveils Taxpayer Migration Dashboard
2026-07-25 10:56
A new dashboard released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli allows people to track the number of personal income tax (PIT) filers moving in and out of the state. DiNapoli says the taxpayer migration dashboard, which uses data from the Department of Taxation and Finance, contains the latest numbers on part-year resident tax filers and will be updated annually to allow the public t...read more
Ellicott Police Arrest Falconer Resident for Burglary Incident
2026-07-25 08:57
A Falconer resident was arrested and charged following an burglary incident. On Friday, July 17th, Ellicott Police officers responded to a larceny complaint around 10:54 AM, where it was alleged that 45-year-old Kweilen Bell took a package belonging to the victim. Bell was recently trespassed from the Budget Inn in Falconer prior to the incident. Bell was charged with petit larceny and 2nd-degre...read more
Trees Mapped Out on New Signs for 'A Tree for Thee' Project
2026-07-24 05:41
People who have dedicated a tree for the project in the City of Dunkirk known as "A Tree for Thee" will now be able to more easily locate those trees, thanks to some new signs that have been posted. According to project founder Mary Louise McGraw, three new signs have been placed -- two in Point Gratiot Park on each side of Park Drive, and one in Wright Park -- that contain all the information a...read more
Borrello, State Senate GOP Push for Reforms After Non-Citizens Found Registered to Vote in New Jersey
2026-07-24 03:40
Republicans in the New York State Senate are sounding the alarm on election security following reports of approximately 6,600 non-U.S. citizens who were registered to vote in New Jersey. On Thursday, 18 lawmakers -- including local legislator George Borrello -- urged Governor Kathy Hochul to advance what they're calling "common sense" election reforms, including a repeal of the Green Light Law a...read more
New State OAG Bureau Orders Local Law Enforcement Agencies to End Pacts with ICE
2026-07-24 02:17
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have announced the first enforcement actions taken by the state to ensure compliance with the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act. On Friday, the Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT) -- a newly created bureau within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) -- sent letters to the 12 local law enforcement agencies in in the state that currently...read more
Legislature Passes Amended Measure on Job Creation in County
2026-07-24 12:19
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved an amended resolution making job growth the county's top economic development priority. The measure, which was offered by the Republican Majority, replaced the previous resolution that was offered by Jamestown Democrat Fred Larson. After changes he proposed during Wednesday's meeting were shot down by the majority, Larson blamed partisan politics......read more
Jamestown Woman Allegedly Damages Glass Door, Patio Chair in Domestic Dispute
2026-07-24 10:48
A Jamestown woman was taken into custody after she allegedly damaged property during a domestic dispute in the Town of Ellicott. According to Ellicott Town Police, 27-year-old Sierra Rishel allegedly got into a verbal argument with the victim on July 11th and began striking a glass sliding door with a patio chair, causing damage to both. Rishel was charged with 3rd-degree criminal mischief and 2...read more
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