Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2023 County budget reduces taxes by 30-cents. Wendel said this is the third budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has an 4.1% increase, or an increase of $2.7 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Grant Funding for Dunkirk Airport Runway Lighting Project
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a resolution accepting a $669,915 grant for the Dunkirk Airport at a special meeting Monday night. Airport Manager Shannon Barnhart, speaking at the meeting, said that money from the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Hold Special Meeting to Vote on Dunkirk Airport Grant
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special meeting Monday night to vote on a grant for the Dunkirk Airport. The $669,915 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration is for 90% of a project to do runway lighting improvements. The rest … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports Each Receive $790,000 Under Infrastructure Bill
The Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports will both receive $790,000 under the recently passed Federal Infrastructure bill. Congressman Tom Reed announced the allocation that is part of $937-million dollars in funding to airports in New York … [Read more...]
Almeter Appointed as New Manager of County Airports
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director George Spanos have announced the appointment of Ronald Almeter as the new Manager of Airports for Chautauqua County. Almeter … [Read more...]
Pilot Injured Thursday During Small Plane Crash in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - The investigation continues into a small plane crash that happened Thursday morning in Durnkirk. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the accident took place around 11 a.m. near the Dunkirk Airport. Investigators say the … [Read more...]
Legislature to Consider $300,000 Upgrade Project for Dunkirk Airport
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County legislature will hold its monthly voting session Wednesday night in Mayville. AUGUST 2014 PRE-FILE RESOLUTIONS LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTION - MANAGEMENT SALARY PLAN MOTION INTRODUCTION - DECLARE SEPT. 19 POW/MIA … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Funding for Dunkirk Airport
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County will be receiving over $1.1 million in funding to help with renovations with the Dunkirk Airport, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to a joint-media release from U.S. Senators … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Executive Pushes for Sale of Dunkirk Airport
MAYVILLE - As lawmakers in Chautauqua County continue to debate whether or not to sell the County Home in Dunkirk, another piece of Chautauqua County-owned property could soon be up for sale within a year. As first mentioned Thursday morning, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Higgins Thanks County and Constituents in Farewell Message
As we welcome one representative in Congress, we say goodbye to another. Congressman Brian Higgins - the Democrat from South Buffalo who’s represented Chautauqua County since winning election in 2004 - took time out Thursday to thank the residents of … [Read more...]
