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County projects receive DEC funding

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Two Chautauqua County projects are receiving state DEC funding that promotes forest resilience. The Native Forest Nursery was awarded $1,797,000 to support an increase in tree seedling production by increasing operational capacity and implementation of standardized production and traceability systems. Native Forest Nursery- New York was formed in 2025 as a venture between Chad Casselman and his brother Casey. Located in Jamestown, Native Forest Nursery-NY is growing trees that are acclimated to the specific climate of the Northeast. The company’s goal is to produce the same high ...

Area Police Reports

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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Andrew K. Derck, 38, of Jamestown was charged with endangering the welfare of a child at 1:15 a.m. Friday after officers responded to the city's west side to a domestic dispute. According to a police report, Derck had acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare of the victim who is less than 17 years old. Derck was charged and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. - Allyssa L. Dahlgren, 21, of Jamestown was charged with DWI, DWI per se and traffic tickets at 5:11 a.m. Oct. 31 after officers pulled a vehicle ...

Borrello lauds increase to volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers tax credit

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Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that increases the personal tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, was a co-sponsor of the legislation. “Our volunteer first responders are there when we need them most, whether it's the middle of the night, a holiday or in treacherous weather,” Borrello said. “They sacrifice time with their families, spend countless hours training and often put their own safety at risk to help our neighbors. And they do it all without a paycheck. Volunteer fire departments and ...

A joy to behold: eclaire cake

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Folks, tonight I had a bowl of crème légère in a bowl on my counter and I decided it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Not only was it beautiful, it was the best thing I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. It’s a combination of pastry cream (as in eclair filling) and ...

DiNapoli: State tax receipts higher than projected

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State tax receipts totaled $68.5 billion through the middle of the state’s 2027 fiscal year,, $7.3 billion higher than estimates by the Division of the Budget (DOB). State tax collections were also $8.6 billion higher than those through September 2025, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Higher state tax collections, particularly personal income and business tax receipts, are partially a result of financial market growth,” DiNapoli said. “As noted in my recent report, Wall Street profits have increased ...