The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is reminding residents of deadlines to register to vote and to change their voting addresses ahead of the November 5 General Election. Commissioner Brian Abram said the deadline to register to vote is 10 … [Read more...]
NY State Senator Challenges Trump’s NY Ballot Eligibility
An objection has been filed to former President Donald Trump being put on New York State's ballot for the upcoming presidential primary. The Albany Times Union reports Democratic State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, whose district includes Manhattan, … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Strengthening Early Voting, Republicans and Conservatives File Lawsuit
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package Wednesday that includes strengthening early voting practices. All voters will now be able to mail in their ballot during the early voting period — not just those with valid, approved … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Warns of Scam Where People Are Impersonating Election Staff
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is warning residents about a new door-to-door scam where fraudsters are impersonating Board of Elections staff. The New York State Board of Elections received complaints that fake staff members were found … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Upholds New Absentee Ballots Law
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld a new state law allowing absentee ballots to be reviewed before Election Day. The court said in its decision that it would would be "extremely disruptive" to change the rules with absentee voting already … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity Program Could Save Chautauqua County $88,000 Over Three Years
A cybersecurity protection service program provided by New York State could save Chautauqua County over $88,000. Chief Information Officer Jon DeAngelo, in a presentation to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said the state is … [Read more...]
Langworthy to Face Della Pia in November General for 23rd Congressional Seat
Republican Nick Langworthy will face Democrat Max Della Pia in November's General Election for the 23rd Congressional seat. Langworthy won the Republican primary for the new 23rd district against Carl Paladino on Tuesday. According to the State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Kolstee, Chairman of Chautauqua County Libertarian Party: Feb. 18, 2021
Andrew Kolstee, chair of the Libertarian Party of Chautauqua County, joins us to discuss the removal of the libertarian party from the New York State election ballot in 2021, and why he and others feel that has led to a disenfranchisement of their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Hears from NCC Executive Director to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Location
JAMESTOWN - The executive director of the National Comedy Center says organization wants what's best for the Jamestown community and said that everyone is on the same team, working toward the same goal. Journey Gunderson appeared during the … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Executive Director to Meet with City Council to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Site
JAMESTOWN - The executive director of the National Comedy Center will be meeting with city officials next week to further discuss the issue involving using the NCC's gift shop as a polling site on election day. Executive Director Journey Gunderson … [Read more...]
