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Fredonia College Council hears no financial report

There was plenty of discussion about cutting the state University at Fredonia’s deficit at the latest SUNY Fredonia University Council meeting. Numbers were hard to come by - in part because the official who used to run them was reassigned. There was no financial report presented out ...

Council discusses Buffalo Street school traffic issues

How to deal with recurring traffic issues in school zones on Buffalo Street are once again coming before the City Council. The issue, which has been discussed a few times over the past couple of years by council members and the public, was brought before and discussed by both the ...

BPU communications coordinator to retire

Rebecca Robbins will retire in mid-November after 20 years as Jamestown Board of Public Utilities communications coordinator. “Becky has helped tell the BPU’s story for 20 years, always keeping our customers and community at the heart of her work,” said Kristofor Sellstrom, BPU general manager. “Her warmth, dedication and pride in her co-workers have strengthened the connection between the BPU and the people we serve. We are grateful for her many contributions and wish her a wonderful retirement with her husband Dale and their family.” Robbins came to the BPU after four years ...

‘Knife’ film on Rushdie showing at Opera House

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie,” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Inspired by ...

Ellicott homeless hotel calls decline slightly

Fall has brought a decrease in police responses to Ellicott hotels used to house the homeless. According to the minutes of Monday’s Ellicott Town Board meeting, Dan Ingrao, Ellicott police chief, said there has been a slight decrease in responses to Ellicott's hotels, while the Budget Inn not participating in the Code Blue program this winter could also help decrease calls for service over the winter months. Code violations prompted the town to close part of the Clarion Pointe hotel on Route 60 in Ellicott earlier this year, with the closure shifting some of the homeless who had ...