ALBANY - An investigative report from the Albany Times-Union is revealing that the recently convicted aid to Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly used tax-payer funded phone lines while working on the governor’s reelection campaign. According to the … [Read more...]
Election 2014: Dems Win State-Wide Offices, GOP Sees Success in NY Senate and Across Region
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will remain in office for four more years. That after voters across New York went to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the top office in New York State – along with several other statewide, regional and local … [Read more...]
Yochim Makes Zombie Property Legislation an Issue in Assembly Race
JAMESTOWN - The Democratic challenger for the local State Assembly seat is drawing attention to the need to address zombie properties in areas across New York State, including here in Chautauqua County. New York State Assembly candidate Barrie … [Read more...]
Local Newspaper Endorse Reed, Buffalo News Provides No Endorsement in 23rd Congressional Race
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has picked up an endorsement from two local newspapers. Reed, who is running for reelection against Martha Robertson (D-Tompkins County) in the 23rd Congressional District, was endorsed this past weekend … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Chautauqua County Legislature District 12
[Our apologies for slight audio distortion] Recorded Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters hosts a meet the candidates forum on Oct. 21 at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown. The second part of the event … [Read more...]
Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off in Only Televised Debate
BUFFALO - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo squared off Wednesday night against three of his opponents in this year’s election, including Rob Astorino – the Republican County Executive from Westchester County. The only debate to feature four of the five … [Read more...]
DeJoy Announces Resignation from County Legislature
MAYVILLE - A member of the Chautauqua County Legislature announced Wednesday night that she would be resigning from her position on the panel. Jamestown Democrat Paula DeJoy - who had represented District 13 for nearly five years – told lawmakers … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2014 Election Candidates Square Off in LOWV ‘Meet the Candidates Forum’
JAMESTOWN - Nearly all the local candidates for this year’s election were in Jamestown last night to take part in the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters “Meet the Candidates Forum” at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Attending the forum were … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates Forum Scheduled for Tuesday Night at Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - Residents in southern Chautauqua County will get the opportunity to hear from several candidates in the 2014 election during an event Tuesday night in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters is sponsoring its Meet the … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Announces Additional Hours to Accommodate Abstentee Voters
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2014 is just 15 days away, and the Chautauqua County Board of Elections is reminding voters that its offices will be open extended hours this week and next to accommodate absentee voters for the Nov. 4, 2014 General … [Read more...]