The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funds
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding from Empire State Development Corporation at the Clarion Hotel Monday. Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas said … [Read more...]
County Democratic Committee Searching for Candidates for State Assembly, Senate
The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee is searching for candidates to run for State Assembly and State Senate. Democratic Committee Chair Willie Rosas, who assumed the duties as chair following the resignation of Norm Green, said the committee … [Read more...]
Norm Green Receives Endorsements for Chautauqua County Executive
The Democratic Challenger for Chautauqua County Executive has received endorsements from the county's two city mayors and the largest town's supervisor. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas, and Pomfret Town Supervisor Dan … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Mayors Critical of County’s American Rescue Plan Funding Efforts
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas released a joint statement critical of the County Executive PJ Wendel's use of American Rescue Plan funds. They called out the county administration's lack of transparency and outreach … [Read more...]
County Sees 60% Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Two-Week Span, Officials Again Ask Public to Help Reduce Spread
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department on Wednesday reported 32 New Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County. According to health officials, there are now 134 active cases in the county, with 25 of the 32 new cases involving students at … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Announces Economic Development Project that will Deliver 900 Jobs in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk. This announcement, made possible by a partnership with the SUNY Polytechnic … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Mayor Loses Party Primary
MAYVILLE - Thursday was primary day for local elections across New York State with a handful of races taking place here in Chautauqua County, primarily in the north county. Races of note include the Democratic primary for Mayor of Dunkirk, with … [Read more...]
