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Local vets remember terror attacks, 25 years later

This September 11 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the deadliest attacks on American soil - one that many veterans still feel strongly about. Across the breadth of Chautauqua County, many veterans, particularly those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, are feeling the impact of this day. However, they are not alone; many fellow servicemen and women stand by them in their moments of solace and solitude as they remember. “It still stings,” said Joe Stravato, a resident of Jamestown and a U.S. Navy veteran who was a Navy reservist at the time of the attacks after serving on ...

Falconer looks for action on hotels for homeless

FALCONER - Falconer Village Board members are looking at possible changes to village law to address issues village officials say are created by housing the homeless at hotels in Falconer and Ellicott. During the board’s meeting Tuesday, the role of local hotels and motels in providing ...

State lawmaker proposes ban on shock gloves

Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz is proposing a ban on shock gloves in New York state. The legislation comes a couple of weeks after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver electric shocks, saying officers ...