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Opinion

Survivors Deserve Full Transparency In Epstein Case

In Our Opinion

“The more Epstein documents get released, the more we see how he had so many powerful friends, and that’s ultimately what helped him,” commented the US lawyer Lisa Bloom in an interview with the Guardian this week. As Ms Bloom, who represents 11 of Jeffrey Epstein’s dogged and brave ...

Sometimes Doing Nothing Is Right

Local Commentaries

MAYVILLE—Sometimes the most forward-thinking among us are those first to realize they took a wrong turn, and then reverse course and take the right road. In that light, congratulations go to the Chautauqua County legislature. Let’s set the stage. During its regular meetings, the ...

Residency Trajectory Still Going South

Editor's Corner

Latest U.S. Census projections should not have New Yorkers in the doldrums, but they are far from a beacon of hope. According to the estimates released in late January, the Empire State saw a smidgeon of growth in 2025 when compared to the previous year with a gain of more than 1,000 ...

Vandalism, Thefts From Veterans Is Ridiculous

In Our Opinion

A couple of days ago in this space, we again noted the rising use of cameras in the area. There are legitimate privacy concerns that should be addressed as our society turns to technology to help improve public safety. It’s also worth noting the nuisance crimes that are helping drive ...

City Speed Limits, Other Changes Should Be On Table

In Our Opinion

City officials are considering lower speed limits in problem areas throughout the city in an effort to increase pedestrian safety through the Safe Streets for All program. Many downtowns have 20 or 25 mile an hour speed limits rather than the 30 miles an hour Jamestown has used for decades. ...

Big Brother Is Watching; Do You Mind?

In Our Opinion

The use of cameras as a policing tool may be expanding locally. The village of Lakewood is considering the use of cameras on Fairmount Avenue, Fairdale Avenue, Chautauqua Avenue, and Terrace Avenue as part of a contract with Flock Safety. The contract would also come with the ability to ...