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ISO: Power Grid Margins Dwindle

Electric prices are skyrocketing and the state’s Independent System Operator is forecasting narrowing reliability margins for the state’s power grid this summer. At the same time, state Democrats are blaming President Donald Trump for the mess with little agreement on the future of the ...

Legislature Approves Electric Lawn Equipment Rebate Program

A 10-year state rebate program for commercial landscapers who purchase electric-powered landscaping equipment may be on its way. The state Assembly recently passed A.2657A by a 99-42 vote, with Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voting ...

Fire Damages Rose Apartments

FALCONER - Falconer firefighters made quick work of a fire at the Rose Apartments over the weekend - though traffic in the area was affected into the early afternoon. At 7:34 a.m. Saturday, the Falconer Fire Department was dispatched to 337 W. Main St., following reports of smoke in the ...

Tax On Vacation Homes Could Hit South County

Some state legislative Democrats are proposing extending Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposing a pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City. Hochul’s proposal would apply to properties that sell for more than $5 million that are not rented out full-time or listed as the owner’s ...

Alleged Probation Absconder Takes Fight To Appeals Court

The state Attorney General’s office is asking the state Supreme Court to dismiss an Article 78 lawsuit filed by a former city resident who is trying to avoid arrest on bench warrants that have been issued for him. Patrick Dhondt, now of Newark, N.Y., filed suit against Judge George ...

City Kayak Rental Business Closes

The Chadakoin Paddle Company announced its closure this week. The business was located at 701 W. Eighth St., Jamestown, in the former Joyce’s Keg Room building that is in the process of being redeveloped as part of a project known as the Prendergast Landing project. Chadakoin Paddle ...