There are many good causes with their proverbial hands out, seeking money from the federal government. However, the Wall Street Journal recently called attention to a need that should spike interest in the minds and hearts of our federal lawmakers. Additionally, those elected officials should ...

Amtrak’s decision to not place a train stop location in either Dunkirk or the town of Westfield is not surprising to this corner. Vince DeJoy, in a Dunkirk Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting, announced the disappointing news earlier this week. “Right now, there’s not ...

The Fourth Department Appellate Division Court of Appeals’ decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Sen. George Borrello and two fellow state legislators isn’t surprising for those familiar with the court. The same court took a similar route with Jamestown’s annexation of the Board of ...

How is spending $50,000 on branded solar eclipse glasses being fiscally conservative? It’s funny that Republicans or the suddenly fiscally conscious Democrats on the Chautauqua County Legislature waited until their November meeting to approve the purchase from the county’s 3% occupancy ...

Two projects have made noise during Jamestown City Council meetings this year - a proposed $30 million YMCA building on Harrison Street and a $27 to $30 million proposal to turn Russell E. Diethrick Park into a multi-sport venue. Each project has benefits and drawbacks. Each comes with a ...

It was uplifting to see how quickly the Jamestown community rallied last year to open two Code Blue shelters for the homeless after the number of homeless exploded. What a difference a year makes. The news that neither shelter will reopen this year is a stunning reversal of fortune. The ...