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Democrats to open downtown headquarters Friday

Representatives of the Jamestown and Lakewood-Busti Democratic committees will hold the grand opening of their south county headquarters at 19 E. Third St., Jamestown, at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. They’ll be joined by Aaron Gies, Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Congress from New York’s 23rd district. Gies’ campaign will share the Jamestown headquarters. The event will feature a ribbon cutting, refreshments, and remarks from Gies and other candidates. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with the Gies campaign on establishing this Jamestown headquarters,” said ...

Robert H. Jackson Center to host statue lighting ceremony

Robert H. Jackson Center will mark the ceremonial first lighting of its Robert H. Jackson statue in October. The public is invited to join the center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a brief ceremony, the first lighting of the statue and seasonal hot cider on the front porch. The new ...

Walk To End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunkirk

DUNKIRK - The Alzheimer’s Association will host its Chautauqua County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and the walk commencing at 10:15 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope," said Kaitlyn Less, director of development for the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. "Together, we can build a brain‑healthy future and help end this disease. ...

Cassadaga VFD holds installation banquet

CASSADAGA - The Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department held its annual installation banquet at the Cassadaga Fire Hall in the village. The volunteer fire department was organized in 1924 shortly after the village was incorporated, and is in its 102nd year of serving the village. Dan Russell, ...

Scandinavian Culture Day opens on Oct. 3

The first Scandinavian Culture Day of the 28th year of the program will be held Saturday, Oct. 3. Culture Day is sponsored by the Scandinavian Studies Program and is supported through the JCC Foundation. Sessions are held in the Hamilton Collegiate Center of JCC and begin with coffee and lingonberry drink at 9:30 a.m. until noon. The new season begins with two events. Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens Dag) is always celebrated on Oct. 4 in Sweden and Finland. During Fika, fresh baked kanelbullar will be served. Every Saturday is “candy day” in Sweden called lördagsgodis. ...

Borrello takes part in nuclear power panel

WATERLOO, N.Y. – State Sen. George Borrello joined state and local leaders, economic development officials and energy experts Thursday at the Upstate Nuclear Conference in Waterloo to discuss interest in nuclear power and what new nuclear development could mean for communities in New York. ...