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County Eyes Changes To Short-Term Rental Regs

Chautauqua County is eyeing some changes to its regulations for short-term rental properties. The changes are designed to align county regulations better with state regulations. During the legislature’s Administrative Services Committee meeting, county Finance Director Kitty Lyons said that she has been working with the county Law Department to update the local law which establishes a tax on occupancy of hotels and short-term rental rooms to align changes at the state level. A lot of the changes had to do with definitions of short-term rentals. One specific change is that ...

Reason To Revel: Area Woman To Celebrate 100th Birthday Saturday

After retiring as a school librarian, Georgia Hiller never lost the love of reading. She’ll turn 100 on Saturday, and continue her love for books. Her family has scheduled a birthday party for her at the Landmark Restaurant. Her son Paul Hiller, of Cleveland, said she lives alone in ...

City Honors Revolutionary War Patriots In Lake View Cemetery

As communities across the nation prepare to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the city of Jamestown and the Jamestown Veterans Commission are recognizing the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest within the historic grounds of Lake View Cemetery. This Memorial Day, the Jamestown community is called not only to remember the founding of the nation, but also the individuals whose courage, sacrifice, and service made that founding possible. Buried within Lake View Cemetery are soldiers of the American Revolution whose ...

Borrello: Pricing Bill Hurts Retail Stores

State Sen. George Borrello says legislation that has passed the state Senate will do too much to hurt brick-and-mortar retail stores at the expense of online competitors. The Senate recently passed a bill (S.8616) that will prohibit food and drug retail establishments from engaging in ...

County Highlights Dental Health Needs And Community Solutions

LAKEWOOD – Community leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, and students gathered recently in Chautauqua County to address pressing dental health challenges and explore solutions. “Building for Our Future: Strengthening the Dental Health System” was held at the Southern ...

Deficit Forces More SUNY Course Reductions

For the second time in three years, programming reductions have been announced at the State University of New York at Fredonia. On Tuesday afternoon, the institution announced its next steps in its implementation of a multi-year financial sustainability plan, which prioritizes efforts to strengthen enrollment, improve efficiency, manage expenses, and ensure the long-term viability of the university. The plan, which the university has been following since 2023, is essential for making progress in addressing its $8.1 million structural deficit and continuing to achieve a strong and ...