Businesses come in all sizes in Chautauqua County, from the smallest sole proprietorship to some of the largest manufacturing facilities. So, when we set out to take a look at the State of Business, we invited a panel of leaders from across a wide range of entities that support local ...

LAKEWOOD - Plans to redevelop part of the Chautauqua Mall into professional office space are on hold. Chautauqua County PJ Wendel gave an update to Lakewood Village Board of Trustees Monday regarding the status of the mall. “I know there's some concern as to the county moving forward, but ...

A home health care agency is laying off 280 workers across Western New York, including roughly two-thirds of its Jamestown office. Venture Forthe Inc., based in Niagara Falls, provides health care services to seniors and individuals with chronic illnesses, mental health disorders and ...

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank, announced Thursday the Board of Directors has adopted a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization pursuant to which Lake Shore will undertake a “second step” conversion from a mutual holding company structure to the ...

A Jamestown man has been released after being convicted for his role in drug activities in the city. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Kevin Hughes, 64, who was convicted of narcotics conspiracy, was sentenced to time served (approximately 17 months) by U.S. District Judge John ...

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announced this week that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 18 cents per share on its outstanding common stock on Jan. 27. The dividend is expected to be paid on Feb. 14 to stockholders ...