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Limits on AI in real estate photos introduced

A state lawmaker wants to warn house hunters that the photos they see on a realtor’s website may be altered to make the home look better than it actually is. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, has introduced legislation (A.11635) that would amend the real property law, in ...

Safe Streets For All presented to Planning Commission

Over the recent months the city has been in the process of working on a Safe Streets For All project, designed to decrease the amount of serious and fatal accidents in the city. This is an ongoing process, and at the most recent Planning Commission meeting that process was presented by city planner, Jason Kulaszewski. Kulaszewski’s presentation outlined the Safe Streets For All process and its focus on reducing serious and fatal accidents on the city’s transportation network. “By making the streets safer for people and vehicles through improved street design, safer speeds, and ...

Pet Expo expands vendor experience

The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pet Expo ’26, presented by Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, returns to the Northwest Arena on Oct. 17. The event has more than 40 vendors already registered and more being welcomed, the lineup will include opportunities for shopping, hands‑on demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with local businesses, organizations and artisans. Vendors interested in joining the event can register now at Chqhumane.org. The expo features a strong mix of pet‑centered businesses offering treats, toys, enrichment ...

Decree cites finances, population for St. Anthony’s closure

The bishop of Buffalo’s Catholic diocese recently alleged that St. Anthony’s Parish of Fredonia had overdrawn bank accounts totaling $5,050 when it merged with Holy Trinity Parish in February. Bishop Michael Fisher made the statement as part of an Aug. 3 decree “reducing the church of ...

Legacy Continued

The three local Arby’s locations — located at Foote Avenue and Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown, and Mall Boulevard in Lakewood — recently saw a change of ownership, though the new owners remain familiar names and faces. The three locations have been owned and operated by Hutchinson Foods, ...

Rushing waters spur concerns in county

A flash flood warning was in effect for portions of Chautauqua County on Sunday. The warning came after a period of thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in some locations. According to weather service spotters, Fredonia received the most ...