Consumer Protection: New bill aims to eliminate high-speed e-motos in New York

October 5, 2026

A New York City Democrat is proposing legislation she says would clear up deceptive selling practices that have allowed e-motos and electric off-highway motorcycles to be sold in New York state. Sen. Kristin Gonzalez, D-New…

Falconer hears New York Forward proposals

FALCONER - There are now 23 projects being considered for Falconer’s $4.5 million in New York Forward grant funding. During…

District Heat rates projected to increase 10%

The BPU’s aging district heating system is projected to have a 10% rate increase to pay for increasing capital costs.…

County OKs seniors property tax exemption hike, rejects higher level

MAYVILLE – County lawmakers have agreed to increase the income level by $1,000 to get a real property tax break…

Candidly Speaking: County DSS commissioner discusses homeless, housing assistance, shelter space

MAYVILLE - The Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services for Chautauqua County, Carmelo Hernandez, stated that the situations of…

Clerk asks state Attorney General to resolve NYC ticket issue

A Chautauqua County official is asking the state Attorney General to address the problem of dozens of traffic citations being…

Local News

Dressed For Success: Marvin House to host all-season fashion show fundraiser Oct. 15

In celebration of its 75th anniversary — a Diamond Jubilee year — the Marvin…

Pet-friendly fun and a focus on safety are part of the upcoming Pet Expo 2026 hosted…

Pet-friendly fun, safety a focus at Pet Expo 2026

Abolishing the city’s Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission is again on the council’s agenda tonight. Last…

Abolishing commission returns to council’s agenda tonight

SINCLAIRVILLE — During the month of September, Cassadaga Valley Central School opened their Cougar Cafe, a…

Cassadaga Valley opens Cougar Cafe for students

Local Sports

Starting early

PANAMA — Clymer/Sherman/Panama scored touchdowns on its first two possessions against Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg and that…

MONDAY’S SCHEDULE Girls High School Tennis Cassadaga Valley at Dunkirk, 4 p.m. Falconer at Fredonia, 4…

High School Sports Schedule

ROCHESTER — The Clymer/Sherman/Panama cross country teams had quite the showing at the McQuaid Invitational at…

Whitney takes 1st at McQuaid Invite

Big walleye, young anglers, tourney celebrations

Local Video Clips

Miranda Wilcox’s Passion For Music Doesn’t Wane

When Miranda Wilcox was 15, the proverbial lightbulb went off in her head. That’s…

Murder On The Orient Express Rolls Into Little Theater

Honing Her Routine

Burham Setenced

Police Reports

Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — STOCKTON – Around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Route 380 near Munger Road. The operator was identified as Peter G. McTaggart Jr., 35 of Jamestown. Through an investigation it was discovered that McTaggart was in violation of a duly served court order out of the…

Area Police Reports

In Our Opinion

Dissenting legislators have opportunity to keep tax foreclosures fair

Chautauqua County has approved the tax auction sales of 130 properties throughout the county - but the decision wasn’t unanimous. Nor, in our opinion, should it have been. There were enough complaints from property owners of properties ending up at the tax auction with a lack of notice or other issues that property owners…

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