State Senator George Borrello is sponsoring legislation to create a financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello said, “The City of Dunkirk’s deteriorating fiscal situation has reached a crisis point, with structural deficits, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Observer: City of Dunkirk’s Treasurer’s Office Ordered Closed By State Comptroller
The Dunkirk Observer reports the City of Dunkirk’s Treasurer’s Office has been ordered closed Tuesday by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. Dunkirk Police posted on social media that they worked together with the mayor’s office to assist the … [Read more...]
Three Men Arrested By ICE In Dunkirk
Three men have been arrested by ICE in Dunkirk for illegally being in the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 29-year old Hector Noel Soto-Villalta, a citizen of Honduras, is charged with illegal reentry after deportation, … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Warns Some Municipalities Facing ‘Financial Fiscal Cliff’
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is warning that some municipalities in New York State are facing a “financial fiscal cliff.” A report released by DiNapoli on Friday said the expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that … [Read more...]
House Approves $4.175 Million For Dunkirk Shoreline
The House of Representatives have approved $4.175 million for the City of Dunkirk to improve infrastructure along the Lake Erie shoreline. Congressman Nick Langworthy, joined by city and county officials, announced the funding for the Dunkirk … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves More Than $950,000 In Tax Incentives For Bank Building Renovation Project
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved more than $950,000 in tax incentives toward a bank building renovation project in the city of Dunkirk. The project by 401 Central LLC involves the acquisition and renovation of … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant For Community Forest Management Plan
The City of Dunkirk has received a grant to implement a community forest management plan. The $122,446 is coming from the Urban and Community Forestry Grants funded by the U.S. Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act. The State … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Marina Could Have New Ownership
New owners plan to take over operations of the Dunkirk Marina. The news that Steven St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott have purchased the marina came during the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting. The three … [Read more...]
Independence Day Celebrations Have Begun In Chautauqua County
Independence Day celebrations have already begun across Chautauqua County. Tonight in Silver Creek, the annual Fourth of July Fireworks and Music event will feature the 2nd Time Around Band performing from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Village Ball … [Read more...]
Langworthy Endorses Molitor, Bobseine Gains 3rd Party Line for 150th State Assembly Race
WDOE reports Congressman Nick Langworthy has endorsed the GOP candidate for the 150th State Assembly district race. Langworthy endorsed Andrew Molitor while on a stop in Fredonia. He said he is "very confident" that Molitor will be able fill the … [Read more...]
