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Eden corn festival returns for 60th year
EDEN, N.Y. — One of Western New York's largest summer events is back! The Eden Corn Festival is returning and celebrating its 60 anniversary. This year's festival runs from August 1st through the 4th, at Eden's American Legion Post #880. The Eden Corn Festival Committee says new this year,...
181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off Saturday in Little Valley
LITTLE VALLEY — The 181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off an eight-day run starting Saturday at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. Advance sale admission tickets are available through Friday for $12 including parking, unlimited rides and Thursday’s grandstand show. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Advance sale tickets...
IDA initiates talks with city officials over millions in proposed tax breaks for Olean Center Mall redevelopment
OLEAN — Talks are underway with Cattaraugus County lawmakers, Olean officials and the Cattaraugus County IDA on plans for tax breaks to help redevelop the aging Olean Center Mall. The IDA last week tabled a revised application for a $40 million project called Olean Towne Centre and owned by...
Youth Shines at Seneca County Fair with Swiss, Guernsey and Jersey Heifers
SENECA FALLS, NY—Carter Frentz, 16, of Cattaraugus, New York, had never been to the Seneca County Fair in his longstanding showing career. He felt surprised by the small size of the county’s fair but enjoyed the friendly camaraderie in the barn. “We had a couple of complications with...
CAWTILE, Elected Officials to Hold Rally in Sunset Bay
An organization that has been voicing its opposition to the placement of wind turbines in the Great Lakes will hold another rally in the area Wednesday afternoon. The Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE) will be joined by federal, state and local officials for a rally and press conference at the Sunset Bay Beach Club, beginning at 4:00 PM. Among the officials who will be on hand is State Senator George Borrello, who says there is a Senate bill introduced last year that would establish a wind turbine pilot project in Lake Erie...
Chautauqua lawmakers to seek NYS AG's probe into City of Dunkirk financial debt issue
DUNKIRK, N.Y. — A Southern Tier city with major financial problems could end up being the focus of more officials in Albany. 2 On Your Side spoke with the Chautauqua County Executive about his concerns for taxpayers in the city of Dunkirk. Chautauqua County Executive P. J. Wendel says...
The Trend takes the stage at Point Gratiot
(WNY News Now) – DUNKIRK – Tonight, Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Trend will perform at Point Gratiot Park as part of Dunkirk’s Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series. Sponsored by STEL, Lawley Insurance, and DFT Communications, the event promises an evening of classic 60s rock ‘n roll and R&B.
Dunkirk Marina Could Have New Ownership
New owners plan to take over operations of the Dunkirk Marina. The news that Steven St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott have purchased the marina came during the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting. The three men who make up Triple S Marina, LLC are in the process...
WJTN News Headlines for Wed., July 24, 2024
Major, $425-million expansion project that'll add more than 300 new jobs announced at Wells Enterprises... A major maker of ice cream and other frozen treats is beginning a more than $400-million expansion project that will bring another 270 jobs to northern Chautauqua County. New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in Dunkirk Tuesday afternoon to announce that Wells Enterprises will be undertaking the $425-million project... with the help of the state and other entities. Hochul called it a "proud day" for the Dunkirk area... and, adds that people "around the state love the ice cream that comes out of this factory." She says those products helps to "make good memories for families as well." In addition... Hochul says the project will help Wells retain it's current 380 jobs at the location. She says the state is chipping in some capital to assist with the effort... $18-million total. Hochul says $6-million will come from Empire State Development... while there will be $12-million in tax credits from the Excelsior Jobs program. Specifically... she says the project will increase the capacity of Well's current ice cream production, create new capabilities for future innovation, and add a first-of-its-kind chocolate manufacturing facility within the plant to use for ingredients in its ice cream and novelty products.
Measure for Subcommittee to Review CPS Program Defeated by County Lawmakers
The Chautauqua County Legislature has overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to form a special committee to review the county's Child Protective Services program. The measure to create the panel to look into a shortage of caseworkers, and low pay, was defeated by a 13-3 vote during Wednesday's meeting in Mayville. Fredonia Democrat Susan Parker pushed for the panel, which would have been a subcommittee of the Human Services Committee. She insisted that half of those workers in Jamestown have told her they need help...
Chamber Submits Event Request to Village Board
The Village Board of Ellicottville came together on July 16th to discuss the latest developments within the area. Gathering at the Village Hall, discussions began at 6:00pm as Major John Burrell called the meeting to order. Starting at the top of the agenda with good news, the Board began talks...
Pour Taproom Looks to Expedite SLA Application
Ellicottville Town Supervisor Matthew McAndrew welcomed Board members to its monthly Town Board meeting on July 17th. With the current agenda to be addressed, discussions revolved around numerous topics including project amendments and completion, pledge support, and the Special Meeting that took place with the Village. Getting right into business...
Group Seeks to Secure Ownership of Chadwick Bay Marina
The Chadwick Bay Marina in Dunkirk may soon be under new ownership. During the Chautauqua County IDA Board's monthly meeting on Tuesday, CCIDA CEO Mark Geise announced that a group of three men -- Steven St. George, Allan Steinberg and John Atzrott -- has been working with current marina owner Peter Smith on purchasing the marina. City of Dunkirk Planning and Development Director Vince DeJoy, who was at Tuesday's meeting, says the city supports the move...
Wells Enterprises Expands Dunkirk Facility with $425 Million Investment
(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk – Governor Hochul and Wells Enterprises announce a major expansion of the Dunkirk ice cream plant, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting local economy. Governor Kathy Hochul today, joined by company leadership, employees and community stakeholders, announced that Wells Enterprises is significantly expanding...
County Lawmakers Back Measure Calling on State AG's Office to Probe City of Dunkirk's Finances
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a resolution calling on the New York State Attorney General's Office to do a complete audit of the City of Dunkirk's finances for the past 10 years. During the legislature's monthly meeting in Mayville on Wednesday, the slightly amended measure was approved by a 14-2 vote, with Democrats Robert Bankoski of Dunkirk and Susan Parker of Fredonia opposing it While the city has an estimated $16 million deficit, Bankoski felt it was important to give the city's new administration some more time first...
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