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The Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County recently awarded $75,000 through its Childcare Innovation Challenge during the group’s annual meeting. The centerpiece of the Annual Meeting was the announcement of the 2026 grant recipients, selected through the WGC's Childcare Innovation ...

Langworthy introduces hydropower legislation

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-08, recently introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for hydropower projects by eliminating unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamlining approvals for routine maintenance, and supporting the next generation of American water energy technologies. Hydropower is America's oldest source of renewable electricity and remains a critical component of the nation's energy portfolio, providing reliable, affordable electricity while ...

Carroll approves wind, BESS, data center moratoriums

Carroll Town Board members approved battery energy storage system, green hydrogen fuel, large wind energy conservation systems and data center construction and development moratoriums during their most recent meeting. The moratoriums were approved unanimously. Tim Burkett, town supervisor, said he is looking for town residents who have an understanding or are willing to learn more about the different energy sources so a committee can be formed to make suggestions to the board regarding future laws governing development of BESS, green hydrogen, large wind energy and data center ...

DiNapoli audit finds DEC lacks reliable recycling data

An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities are limiting the state’s ability to accurately measure recycling efforts and track progress toward its environmental and emissions reduction goals. According to DEC, solid waste accounts for about 12% of New York’s greenhouse gas emissions. The audit examined whether DEC’s monitoring, inspection, and ...

Area Police Report

LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE - An 18-year-old Jamestown youth was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI per se .18 blood-alcohol content or higher, fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fourth-degree criminal mischief, unregistered motor vehicle, expired registration, unlicensed operator, moving from lane unsafely and driving across hazard markings after a one-vehicle accident at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday on Busti-Sugar Grove Road. Lakewood-Busti police officers responded to the scene and found a truck wrecked in the ditch on the west side of the road. ...