One month before announcing he will not be seeking re-election, state Assemblyman Joseph Giglio had a bone to pick with a change in New York state policy. Around Christmastime, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law that would force local elections to take place on even-numbered years. “That means ...

Each month, 119 elected members make decisions that impact 18 Chautauqua County school districts. They receive no compensation while serving on Boards of Education and overseeing millions of taxpayer dollars annually. During that same time period, another devoted group of individuals — ...

During the heart of the college and professional football seasons, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli had some good news for state coffers while highlighting an obvious social concern in a news release. Gambling may be boosting revenues for Albany, but it’s taking a costly toll on those who ...

Trouble began brewing in early May 2022 when both the town of Portland and village of Brocton gathered to discuss ongoing billing problems regarding the North County Water District. That meeting was the first time anything publicly was discussed about the middle man in the process: Chadwick Bay ...

Less than 48 hours into the new year of 2023, the village of Fredonia and a portion of northern Chautauqua County were stunned by the announcement of the closing of the WCA Home at 134 Temple St. by the end of March. What had seemed to be a stable and compassionate center of care for adult and ...

Within hours after New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $223 billion budget proposal was presented on Tuesday, the reviews began to pour in. Many, especially those from the Republican side, were filled with criticism. Assemblyman Joe Giglio, who represents the 148th District that includes ...