The State DEC is reminding people to be safe when ice fishing this winter. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Winter in New York provides outdoor adventurers with some of the very best opportunities to … [Read more...]
Sherman Business Given OK to Set Up Composting Facility with State Regs on Food Scraps Changing
With a State law looming January 1st that requires businesses to donate edible food or recycle food scraps, a Sherman business has finally been given the greenlight to start up a composting facility. County Legislator Bill Ward said Slab City … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Sentenced to 1 to 3 Years in County Court
MAYVILLE - The Sherman man who pleaded guilty to accidentally shooting and killing his neighbor in 2017 has been sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison. On Monday Chautauqua County Judge David Foley announced the sentence for Thomas Jadlowski, who … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation in Falconer
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the annexation of the Falconer Dow Street Substation, which is owned by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. During Monday Night’s City Council Meeting, the council voted unanimously on … [Read more...]
DEC Commissioner Grants Jamestown SEQR Lead Agency Status for Annexation, Clears Way for Vote
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner has approved giving Jamestown lead agency status in the environmental review of a piece of property the city wants to annex from the Town of Ellicott/Village of … [Read more...]
Cuomo Nominates Seggos as Next Leader of State Department of Environmental Conservation
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has selected his next choice as leader of the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The governor has nominated Basil Seggos to be the next commissioner of the DEC. Seggos joined the administration in … [Read more...]