There’s often little agreement when it comes to Chautauqua Lake. This year, in our opinion, most reasonable people agreed that conditions on the lake were a mess, particularly in the south basin. The rise of elodea,which is not classified by the DEC as an invasive plant, was a particular ...

President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is anything but for the nation’s poorest families. Among the numerous cruel elements to the new spending plan are food-program cuts that are expected to increase “food insecurity” — also known as hunger — for millions of Americans, ...

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office released its latest fiscal stress rankings last week. Don’t look to see Jamestown, Fredonia or Dunkirk on the lists though. They didn’t file the required reports in time to be included in the rankings. Those who pay attention to local budgets ...

Central Avenue in Falconer isn’t the only street in the area where residents want something done to calm traffic. But ultimately, all of the new stop signs, reflective strips or new speed limit signs posted every 20 feet won’t slow down traffic the way neighborhood residents expect them ...

A state prisons panel is recommending changes to the state’s HALT Act that governs the way state prisons use solitary confinement. The panel is requesting state legislators make 10 changes, most notably clarification that sexual harassment, lewd conduct, extortion, and attempted escape are ...

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since Chautauqua Lake Central School opened its doors. School officials plan to host an open house on Oct. 4 to commemorate the occasion complete with a video presentation, guided walking tours of the building, and a brunch. Festivities will begin ...