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In Our Opinion

Symposium Is Worth Watching For Those Who Care About Chautauqua Lake

There’s been a lot of talk about misinformation regarding Chautauqua Lake - particularly since local criticism of the state’s new wetlands regulations began. The June 2 Chautauqua Lake Symposium, organized by County Executive PJ Wendel, was the most concise explanation of how DEC Region ...

Continued Push For Law Enforcement By Camera Is Troubling

Legislation introduced in the state Assembly this spring is the latest step in a troubling trend - law enforcement by camera. Assemblyman Fred Thiele, D-Sag Harbor, recently introduced the Protect our Pedestrians Act (A.10169) to amend the state Vehicle and Traffic Law to create owner ...

EMT Shortage Is A Growing Crisis In County With No End In Sight

Yet another rural fire department is facing a difficult choice regarding how it handles EMS coverage. This time, it’s Bemus Point, whose fire chief recently approached Village Board members to discuss options to provide EMS services as the department’s roster of EMTs dwindles. One of ...

United Ways, Like The North And South County, Are Stronger Working Together

We commend the boards of the United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County as they discuss a merger of the two organizations. It only makes sense to have one United Way. Merging the organizations reduces overhead, meaning more of the community’s dollars are spent on programs. The ...

A Day To Remember An Invasion That Changed History

Today marks the 80th anniversary of World War II’s D-Day invasion. According to the National D-Day Memorial, which is located in Bedford,Va.,: “While the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, usually termed D-Day, did not end the war in Europe — that would take 11 more months — success ...

Property Owners Should Have A Greater Voice On Lake Issues

Add one more group to those claiming to work on behalf of Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association formed recently. Unlike other lake groups, it isn’t looking for state or county funding to undertake Chautauqua Lake projects. Instead, it is a group that seeks to act ...