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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
HANOVER — A few months ago, Hanover Town officials spoke about how beneficial a hotel would be for the region. Now the Town Board is taking action to find out how realistic the possibility actually is. A feasibility study contract with Spurrier Contracting was approved by the Town Board at ...
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 ...