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...]
Sen. Borrello Presented With Awards by Ambassador Sanon
State Senator George Borrello has been presented with a Global Distinguished Leadership Award and other awards from Ambassador Sanon. Ambassador Hugues Sanon, representing the Council for Justice, Equality and Peace (COJEP International), … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant To Remediate Brownfield Site
The City of Dunkirk will receive a grant to remediate the former Niagara Motors site. The $60,000 National Grid Brownfield Redevelopment grant is designed to fund utility infrastructure upgrades and costs related to redeveloping a brownfield or … [Read more...]
CCIDA Issues Statement on ‘Clouded’ Future of Dunkirk’s Marina Operations
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency issued a statement on the "clouded" future of Dunkirk's marina operation. The statement follows criminal allegations made against Peter T. Smith of Forestville. The IDA Board voted on June 27, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital
The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funds
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding from Empire State Development Corporation at the Clarion Hotel Monday. Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas said … [Read more...]
County Democratic Committee Searching for Candidates for State Assembly, Senate
The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee is searching for candidates to run for State Assembly and State Senate. Democratic Committee Chair Willie Rosas, who assumed the duties as chair following the resignation of Norm Green, said the committee … [Read more...]
Norm Green Receives Endorsements for Chautauqua County Executive
The Democratic Challenger for Chautauqua County Executive has received endorsements from the county's two city mayors and the largest town's supervisor. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas, and Pomfret Town Supervisor Dan … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Mayors Critical of County’s American Rescue Plan Funding Efforts
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas released a joint statement critical of the County Executive PJ Wendel's use of American Rescue Plan funds. They called out the county administration's lack of transparency and outreach … [Read more...]
County Sees 60% Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Two-Week Span, Officials Again Ask Public to Help Reduce Spread
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department on Wednesday reported 32 New Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County. According to health officials, there are now 134 active cases in the county, with 25 of the 32 new cases involving students at … [Read more...]
