New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in response to the Trump administration stripping food assistance from 3 million New Yorkers come Saturday. 
As the federal government shutdown continues, the administration has refused to release billions in statutorily ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                    
                                                                        
                        
                        Chautauqua County has been awarded a $1 million grant through the New York State Empire State Development County Infrastructure Grant Program. This funding will be used to advance two transformative housing and infrastructure projects – one in Dunkirk and the other in Westfield – that are ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                    
                                                                        
                        
                        The city Department of Development, upon recommendation from the state Department of State, is looking to add language to the city charter for specific code enforcement program requirements.
The update was discussed during a recent work session. Crystal Surdyk, city development director, said ...
                        
                    
                    	                                        
                                        
                    
                                                                        
                        
                        FALCONER – Falconer Village Board members are considering ending a tax collection agreement with the town of Ellicott in a cost-cutting measure. 
The village has had an agreement with Ellicott for about 20 years that has designated the town to collect the village’s taxes. The village is ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                    
                                                                        
                        
                        Jamestown Public Schools is updating its Strategic Communications Plan.
School board members heard Tuesday about the plan’s first phase from Cameron Hurst, Jamestown Public Schools public relations specialist.
Hurst said the district works to communicate inspiring stories, achievements, ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                    
                                                                        
                        
                        
RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School District was recently honored with an award from the New York State School Boards Association.
The recognition celebrates the district’s support for the Randolph Community Love Fund, including the February “Cards for Cancer” fundraiser that ...