Wells Enterprises in Dunkirk has plans to lay off over 300 employees by end of the year. According to the WARN notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor, the ice cream and frozen dessert company cited "economic reasons" for why it's … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Residents Under Water Conservation, Boil Water Order after Major Water Main Break
The Chautauqua County Health Department is ordering all City of Dunkirk and North Chautauqua County Water District water customers to conserve water. The notice comes following a major water main break Tuesday which caused many Dunkirk water … [Read more...]
State Audit Finds Dunkirk Missed Out on Revenues, Fees For Delinquent Water, Sewer, Tipping Fee Balances
The State Comptroller's Office says the City of Dunkirk Treasurer and Common Council missed out on revenues and fees by not properly enforcing or monitoring delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. The audit released by Comptroller Tom … [Read more...]
Study Recommends NRG Power Plant Be Redeveloped as a Data Center
A study on the potential reuse of the NRG Power Plant in the City of Dunkirk recommended redeveloping the site as a data center. The City of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, and consultant, Bergmann, presented the findings on Tuesday. The study … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Mayor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Scheme
(MEDIA RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Wednesday former City of Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey, 85, of Dunkirk, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to … [Read more...]
[WATCH] No Injuries Reported in Dunkirk Building Collapse
DUNKIRK - The clean-up continues Thursday in Dunkirk after the collapse of a downtown building Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses say a portion of the Coburn Block Building at 123 Central Ave. collapsed around 1 p.m. Wednesday. As a result of the … [Read more...]
