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No Magic Can Fix Dunkirk’s Disappearing Funds

Dunkirk’s fiscal frying pan became more like a broiler on Tuesday evening. Numerous city workers showed up in force at the Common Council meeting to voice their displeasure with the current administration, announcing “no confidence” votes in Mayor Kate Wdowiasz. Labor advocates turned ...

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 ...

Film Festival Awards Return To Jamestown On Friday

JAMESTOWN — On Friday, the International New York Film Festival Diamond Globe Awards returns to the Cappa Theater at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The one-day film festival had its start in NYC and since 2021 has been held in Jamestown. This is an IMDb certified film festival which means ...

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 ...

Rural Suicide Council Is Personal For Legislator

With efforts as far back as 2021 pushing for the creation of a rural suicide prevention council, bi-partisan support seems to be growing throughout the state. Though local political figures like Senator George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, have backed the ...