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State backs GCI Lighthouse BESS for Dunkirk

DUNKIRK - The Battery Energy Storage System project planned for a wooded area off Brigham Road has received an award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The authority announced awards for eight new bulk energy storage projects and 13 large-scale renewable energy projects, including GCI Lighthouse Energy’s power storage project in Dunkirk. The amount of the awards was not mentioned in NYSERDA’s press release. The awards “are the result of NYSERDA’S first Bulk Energy Storage solicitation and its 2025 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard ...

Cassadaga to review rental process

CASSADAGA — With most of the Village of Cassadaga’s grant applications and discussions involving the Comprehensive Plan now being handled by the NY Forward Grant Committee, the Cassadaga Planning Board has been instructed to focus its energy on simplifying the renewal process for ...

Local comics shop hosts event for National Batman Day

Comic book fans around the country recently celebrated National Batman Day - including here in Chautauqua County. Batman/Batgirl Day is an annual event that celebrates and promotes everything related to Batman, according to DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. ...

Explaining Medicare enrollment periods

Question: I am confused about my insurance. This year I turned 65 and signed up for Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan. Now they are saying I have to choose my insurance during October, November and December. Why do I have to do this again? Answer: Medicare can be difficult to ...

Subaru Loves Pets Adoption, Rescue Village expands for Pet Expo ’26

The Subaru Loves Pets Adoption and Rescue Village will expand when Pet Expo ‘26 takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Northwest Arena. One of the most inviting features of CCHS Pet Expo ’26 is its pet‑friendly atmosphere. Families are encouraged to bring their ...

IT purchases, new BPU division on council agenda

Two items are up for council approval tonight under new business, IT purchases from multiple departments, and the creation of a new division for the Board of Public Utilities. BPU General Manager, Kris Sellstrom, spoke with the council last week during their work session on the BPU looking to create a Digital Services and Infrastructure Division, in connection to the ongoing fiber project. The division would operate similarly to the other five BPU divisions, and allow for a division for BPU employees to focus solely on the fiber and related items. Up for approval tonight is a local law ...