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Opinion

‘The Swamp’ Real Winner Of Trump Tariff War

In Our Opinion

For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class. In reality, one particular group seems to benefit more than any other from trade wars: Washington influence peddlers. The United States collected some $288.5 billion in tariff revenue last year, up from $98.3 billion ...

Gorge Is Spectacular In Winter

Local Commentaries

CHAUTAUQUA GORGE STATE FOREST—It’s one thing to see the Chautauqua Gorge in the summertime. It’s another thing entirely to see it in the wintertime. If you haven’t seen it in the wintertime, you might consider putting it on your list. It’s spectacular. Just spectacular. High ...

Job Corps Has Been Saved; Now Let’s Fix It

In Our Opinion

Our long mid-county nightmare has come to an end. Federal funding has been secured to keep Job Corps centers across the country open, including the Cassadaga Job Corps Academy. Let it be a reminder to anyone who is concerned about federal spending that the idea of cutting the federal budget ...

City Must Act Now To Avoid Dunkirk-Type Shortfalls

In Our Opinion

Mayor Kim Ecklund’s 2026 State of the City address well describes Jamestown’s financial status - too little money to pay too many bills. As we’ve written before, the story is familiar. Between 2021 and 2023, minimal tax increases largely paid for with ARPA-related lost revenue funding ...

Unfunded Mandate Hits Ellicott First; More Will Follow

In Our Opinion

New York state officials are good at writing blank checks with your state tax dollars. New state regulations that take effect this year are writing more blank checks - this time with your local tax dollars. Ellicott officials recently approved a contract with an emergency vet while also ...