The 2014 Legislative Breakfast (April 11 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club - Lakewood, NY), featuring NY State Senator Catherine Young (left) and NY State Assemblyman Andy Goodell (right). Hosted by Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Opening … [Read more...]
With Budget Now in Place, Goodell Outlines his Legislative Priorities for Remainder of Year
LAKEWOOD - Chautauqua County Assemblyman Andy Goodell says welfare reform remains at the top of his list of priorities for the remainder of this year. Goodell, who joined Senator Cathy Young for the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce’s annual … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Sale of County Home in Dunkirk
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has given its approval for the privatization of the county home in Dunkirk. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to approve the sale of the 216-bed skilled nursing facility to VestraCare with a price tag of $16 … [Read more...]
Tranum Named Chamber Executive of the Year
JAMESTOWN - Todd Tranum, the President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2013 Chamber Executive of the Year by the Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS). The award was presented during the CANYS Annual … [Read more...]
Local Officials Plan Bus Trip to Albany to Rally Support for NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - The effort to save the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk isn’t over yet. Following this past weekends rally in Dunkirk to call attention to the plant and its plan to convert from a coal-powered facility to a natural-gas operated plant, … [Read more...]
Rally for NRG Power Plant Set for Saturday
DUNKIRK - A major rally will be taking place on Saturday in Dunkirk in an effort to show solidarity and support for saving the NRG Power Plant. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is encouraging local residents to join him, Senator Cathy … [Read more...]
Effort to Sell County Home Fails for Third Time this Year
MAYVILLE - For the third time this year, the effort to privatize the Chautauqua County Home has been defeated. Wednesday Night the Chautauqua County Legislature voted to sell the county home to VestraCare at a cost of $16.5 million. The final vote … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Restaurant Week’ Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - A local celebration of area restaurants will begin today and continue throughout the remainder of the week. The first ever “Restaurant Week” in Chautauqua County begins today with 28 different restaurants participating. According to … [Read more...]
Local Business and Manufacturing Groups to Celebrate MGG Day in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier along with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Dream It, Do It program will be gathering today at the Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) on Falconer St. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Chamber to Promote Restaurant Week Oct. 21-27
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Restaurant Week will run from October 21 – 27, 2013 throughout Chautauqua County. This initiative is designed to celebrate local member restaurants and promote the region's unique … [Read more...]
