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Proactive Approaches

In preparation for the Fourth of July holiday, Chautauqua Lake Partnership crews completed a second Eurasian watermilfoil herbicide treatment while the Chautauqua Lake Association pulled 190 tons of material from the lake last week and 1,105 tons so far this year. About 50% of the areas ...

Comptroller raises issues domestic violence hotline

Too many calls to New York’s domestic violence hotline are going unanswered, or aren’t answered quickly enough, according to a recent state Comptroller’s Office audit. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli recently released the results of an audit of the state’s domestic violence ...

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 ...

‘A lot of heart’

Every spring, families, friends, and members of the South Dayton community gather for a pancake breakfast with a purpose. The event raises money for the Wyatt Butcher Memorial Scholarship. For Wyatt’s family, however, it is about much more than financial support. It is a chance to ensure ...

Carroll discusses Main Street corridor standards

Carroll officials are discussing how best to make sure the town of Carroll puts its best foot forward for those driving down Main Street in Frewsburg. Alan Gustafson, code enforcement officer, said during a recent meeting that the Main Street Corridor was to be discussed during an upcoming meeting. Responding to a question by Tim Burkett, town supervisor, Gustafson said the committee is discussing how to hold those living along Main Street to a higher level of code regarding new construction and general maintenance of homes to improve appearances when people drive into town. The ...

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 ...