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APPA honors retired BPU GM

BOSTON, Mass. - David L. Leathers, recently retired Jamestown BPU general manager, received the Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference held recently in Boston. The award honors public power leaders who work to achieve ...

Lawmaker proposes microfiber filters for washing machines

Assemblywoman Anna Kelles isn’t coming for anybody’s washing machines - but she wants the machines that are used to filter out microfibers before they are sent into the wastewater streams. Kelles introduced legislation (A.11609) late in the legislative session that would require the ...

When to adjust on Medicare coverage

Question; I have a new serious medical diagnosis, and some related procedures scheduled. Should I be adjusting my Medicare insurance coverage? Answer; When individuals are enrolled in Medicare Part A & B, they are very protected. Original Medicare and the insurance products that accompany i, ...

Reps. Langworthy, Gottheimer introduce Buses Act

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., have introduced the BUSES Act, H.R. 9317, legislation to establish a consistent national standard for bus idling regulations and prevent state and local governments from imposing a patchwork of burdensome mandates that increase costs and create operational challenges for transportation providers. The bill would prohibit private civil actions related to bus idling violations and prevent government programs that financially reward private individuals for reporting violations. Across the country, states and ...

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Busti sets slate of summer concerts BUSTI – Sponsors Busti Hamlet Development Association and Chautauqua Region Community Foundation announce the “Summer Concerts at the Busti Gazebo”. The concert schedule is as follows: July 11 with Check 1, 2, 3; July 18 with Pat Cook with guest John Savage; Aug. 8 with Old Dawg Blue Grass; Aug. 15 with Rustic Ramblers; Aug. 22 with Kokomo Band; and finishing on Aug. 25 with Happy Days. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own chairs and plan on enjoying an evening of friendship and great music. PVCS ...

Lawmaker proposes self-checkout discount

A state lawmaker wants to require customers to receive a 10% discount when customers use self checkout kiosks. The bill (A.11501) was introduced late in the legislative session by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, D-Brooklyn. It didn’t move out of committee before the end of the session. Lucas ...