City Lawmakers Back CSX's Request to Close Robin Street Tunnel

A tunnel in the City of Dunkirk's Second Ward that has become a problem area over the years will soon close. On Tuesday, the Common Council voted 4-0 on a walk-in resolution supporting a request by CSX Railroad to close off the Robin Street tunnel between West 2nd Street and West 3rd Street. Second Ward Councilman Frank Torain says the tunnel has become a site for activities the city doesn't want to see it used for...

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Police Chief Doug Switzer says some of those issues include vandalism of cameras, overdose, spray painting, and other things that "isn't the best of nature." DPW Director Randy Woodbury says it has "been a battle" by the city to address the safety issues there...

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Fourth Ward Councilman Mike Civiletto said he wasn't initially going to vote in favor of it, noting the history associated with the tunnel. However, he changed his mind due to the safety issues.

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