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Second State Work Zone Safety Bill Introduced

A second proposal has been introduced this month aiming to increase safety in work zones on state highways. State Sen. Trevor Cooney, D-Rochester, has introduced legislation (S.8882) that would allow the use of speed cameras in highway construction or maintenance work areas on all state ...

Three Resign From Cassadaga Positions

CASSADAGA — Turnover continues to mount in the village of Cassadaga. Former Deputy Mayor Bill Astry has resigned from his role as a Village Trustee; his wife, Roxanne, will not return as a Clerk; and Annette McChesney has submitted a letter of resignation from the role of Village ...

Picture Perfect: Poster Promotion Will Raise Money For Trolley Car 93 Project

What is likely the last original heritage trolley car remaining in a three-county area is turning 100 this year. To commemorate the anniversary, Bob Johnston, a local volunteer who has spent more than 20 years restoring Trolley Car 93, is hosting a poster project to fill advertising poster ...

Borrello, Skoufis Spar On Senate Floor

State Sen. George Borrello is starting the 2026 legislative session with a bang. During debate over legislation (S.8646) that would protect current and former election officers from intimidation and other forms of harassment. The proposal is sponsored by Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, D-New York ...

JHS Marching Band Director Steps Down

Jamestown High School is without a marching band director - again. The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education learned Tuesday about Marc Lentsch’s resignation. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker acknowledged his commitment and his effort in 2025 “Marc Lentsch, who has been our ...

City Hits Most Federal Housing Project Targets In 2025

With the public hearing regarding the Department of Development’s Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development being held Monday night following the housing committee meeting, the housing committee also ...