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City Hosts Groundbreaking for Affordable Housing Project
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8/14/2026 11:33:15 AM
The construction phase of a 78-unit affordable housing project in the City of Dunkirk has officially begun. Governor Kathy Hochul joined project developers, stakeholders, and local officials in putting shovels in the ground for the Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing project on Thursday. Hochul thanked elected officials from Dunkirk for helping make the city a Pro-Housing Community, which is part of t...read more
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Two Receive Commendations for Comforting Injured Child Bicyclist in Westfield
2026-08-14 09:26
Two people were presented civilian commendations for actions they took to comfort a child bicyclist in the Village of Westfield who got injured in a collision with a vehicle. The Westfield Police Department issued the commendations to Phin Rogers and Addison Luce, whom police say remained calm under pressure following the incident on Union Street during the afternoon of July 30th. According to ...read more
Jamestown Man Jailed, Accused of Strangling Victim in Domestic Dispute
2026-08-14 08:49
A Jamestown man has been taken to the Chautauqua County Jail after he allegedly strangled someone during a domestic dispute early Friday. Jamestown Police responded to an address on the city's north side at about 2:15 AM and discovered that the alleged action by 27-year-old Justin Conklin caused the victim to lose consciousness and suffer physical injury. Officers add that he has a valid order o...read more
Cassadaga Announces Focused Economic Development Agenda
2026-08-14 03:54
The Village of Cassadaga Board of Trustees has announced its economic agenda and a new campaign name and theme to encompass its current and future development activities. According to the board, Discover Cassadaga, "Four Seasons connecting nature, tourism and prosperity in a hallmark community," creates an identity for the village's development and grant funding work, so it's integrated, co...read more
NCCF Receives State Senate Proclamation in Honor of 40th Anniversary
2026-08-14 02:18
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation got a visit this week from State Senator George Borrello, who presented the local nonprofit with an official Senate proclamation recognizing its 40 years of service to the area. Since its founding in 1986, NCCF has invested nearly $25 million in the community through strategic grantmaking, scholarships, and collaborative leadership. Today, its as...read more
13-Year-Old Babe Ruth World Series Begins Saturday in Jamestown
2026-08-14 01:10
The officials and teams participating in the upcoming 13-Year-Old Babe Ruth World Series have arrived in Jamestown. The baseball tournament gets underway Saturday and runs through the following Saturday, August 22nd. This will mark the 21st time the city has hosted the event. Mayor Kim Ecklund, who is also host President for this year's tournament, says there will be 11 teams, which is one ...read more
Luigi Mangione Admits to Shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO as He Pleads Guilty in Federal Case
2026-08-14 12:44
Luigi Mangione admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as he pleaded guilty Friday to two federal stalking counts. Meanwhile, his attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the state charges under New York's double jeopardy law. Mangione outlined his crime in federal court Friday, saying, "After years of enduring severe pain from a broken back...I learned UnitedHealth would ...read more
Phase 2 of Sewer District's Westside Extension Project Completed
2026-08-14 09:53
Another milestone has been reached in expanding public sewer service around Chautauqua Lake. On Thursday, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District leaders celebrated the formal completion of Phase 2 of the district's Westside Sewer Extension, which began in 2024. District Director Thomas Walsh says the completion of this phase represents years of planning, engineering, and construction wo...read more
Juvenile, Parents Arrested After E-Bike Pursuit in Jamestown Area
2026-08-14 07:20
Two parents and their juvenile child were taken into custody following a 20-minute pursuit of an e-bike Thursday evening that began in downtown Jamestown and ended outside the city. Jamestown Police were called to the area of West 8th Street and Cherry Street shortly after 6:15 PM for a complaint of several minors operating e-bikes in the street, creating a traffic hazard for passing motorists. ...read more
Little Valley Man Charged in Rape of Female in Bemus Point
2026-08-13 08:17
A Cattaraugus County man is accused of raping a female in the Village of Bemus Point. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division began conducting an investigation on July 31st. As a result of the probe, it was determined that 31-year-old Andrea Lucignano of Little Valley allegedly made unwanted sexual contact with the victim. The Sheriff's Office says a grand jury war...read more
Jamestown Man Accused of Striking, Biting Female in Presence of Five Minors
2026-08-13 07:44
A Jamestown man was arrested on numerous charges after he allegedly pinned down a female, struck her and bit her during a domestic incident Wednesday night. Jamestown Police responded to an address on the city's north side at about 10:30 PM and spoke with the victim, who told officers about the alleged actions of 29-year-old Oscar Allen, Jr. Police also determined that the incident occurred in t...read more
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