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Board of Health pens letter regarding turbines, battery storage

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health is going on record, as it first did back in 2019, offering recommendations to municipalities when it comes to zoning for future wind turbines. The board did not, however, recommend any type of a ban or give any specific setback recommendation. During the May Board of Health meeting, the board approved a letter that it will be sending to municipalities in the county. The letter not only addresses wind turbines, but also Battery Energy Storage Systems. In the letter, the Board of Health notes its limit on what it can do. ...

Borrello, NYC Republican criticize lack of help in budget

UPDATE: This story has updated Sen. Stephen Chan's party affiliation. State Sen. George Borrello isn’t happy with the lack of items in the state budget to make New York more affordable. Borrello spoke specifically about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1 billion POWER program that will provide ...

Busti board receives Route 394 sidewalk project update

LAKEWOOD - Busti Town officials received an update Monday from the state Department of Transportation regarding proposed alternative improvements to the proposed Fairmount Avenue sidewalk extension project. The proposed project affects both the Village of Lakewood and the town. On March 5, ...

Dems disagree with Wendel on State of County

MAYVILLE – While County Executive PJ Wendel believes Chautauqua County is in a good place with a strong future, Democratic county lawmakers don’t agree. During the Chautauqua County Legislature’s May meeting, Democratic Minority Leader Bob Bankoski of Dunkirk gave a rebuttal of the Wendel’s State of the County address given the month before. Bankoski’s rebuttal lasted about nine minutes. It was the first time during Wendel’s tenure that the minority caucus had given a formal response. Of the 19 county legislators, seven are Democrats. Bankoski said this response ...

Stellar Standup: Gardell brings unique comedy to Warren

For Billy Gardell, comedy is a way to cope with life’s problems. “I’ve always found it (comedy) a way to cope. If you are making them (audience members) laugh, then they’re forgetting their problems for a little bit,” Gardell said in a phone interview. “That’s a pretty nice ...

State adds limits to ammunition

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO A VAGUE SENTENCE IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH In a largely party line vote, the state Assembly has passed legislation that would ban the sale of firearm ammunition if a person is legally unable to purchase a gun. The 89-45 vote on Thursday included many ...