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Langworthy wants brake on CDLs for illegals

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy wants a New York state crackdown on commercial driving licenses given to illegal immigrants. Langworthy convened a Zoom press conference to declare he has sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul asking for a change. “Hochul has put $73 million in (federal) funding at ...

‘Disgruntled Employee’: Mayor files suit on former dog officer

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has sued former city dog control officer Jennifer Sasso. Meanwhile, the Common Council has brought on Wayde Forster as Sasso’s replacement. City Attorney Elliot Raimondo apparently served Sasso with the lawsuit at a Common Council meeting Tuesday. Sasso had just ...

County Helps Fund Ripley Regional Dog Shelter

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County has agreed to help fund a new dog shelter in Ripley that will be used by multiple towns. Since the county is footing the majority of the bill, some Democrats expressed their concerns, with a couple voting in opposition. During the county legislature meeting ...

New Owners Announced For Pumpkintown

After a December auction, Pumpkintown has new ownership and plans to open again this fall. Luke Ames and Nick Madden, alongside their wives, Caylee Ames and Katie Madden, have officially taken ownership of Pumpkintown. Ames and Madden both own and operate Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party ...

Dunkirk Unions: No Confidence In Mayor

Dunkirk city employees rebelled against Mayor Kate Wdowiasz Tuesday, packing a Common Council meeting to demand a resolution of no confidence in her administration. Possibly 100 people jammed what is normally a placid council meeting room to cheer on union speakers. The city police, fire and ...