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Despite critics, city overrides tax cap

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The Dunkirk Common Council unanimously passed a law allowing it to go above the New York State-imposed property tax cap in its 2025 budget. Four residents of the city criticized the council for considering the move, during a public hearing before the vote. “I’m retired and so is my ...

Wells plans to go into chocolate moving ahead

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It’s going to be chocolate time in Dunkirk. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting Tuesday, the Board of Directors approved incentives to Wells Enterprises, Inc. The incentives, which include a Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreement and sales tax exemption, will ...

Sex Offender Registration Case Sent Back To County

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A case involving sex offender registration for someone moving into the county is coming back to Chautauqua County Court. Last week’s decision is the latest in a string of Appellate Division rulings dealing with the county’s use of the foreign registration clause of the Sex Offender ...

Dunkirk Police chief retiring

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Ortolano announced his retirement during an interview on WDOE radio on Tuesday morning. According to Dunkirk Councilperson Nancy Nichols, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz will make a proclamation at City Hall Friday thanking Ortolano for his service with the city. Nichols said council members had not ...

Rural Ministry notes holiday need ‘increasing’

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It’s the same sad story as in every recent year: Demand for the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry’s Thanksgiving box donations is higher than ever. The Dunkirk-based organization provides dinner boxes for people who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal. “We’re doing at least 30 to 35 more ...