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Fredonia Central School District Continues to Seek Public Input on Capital Project
The Fredonia Central School District continues to ask for public input regarding its proposed $50 million capital improvement project. This follows a presentation made during last week's Board of Education meeting. District officials say an online survey and information on each of the three propositions is available until Thursday, August 1st. Anyone who is unable to fill out the survey online and does not have access to a printer is asked to call the district office at (716) 679-1581 and request a printed version. The next Board of Education workshop on the proposed project is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:00 PM and is open for the public to attend without comment. The board's regular meeting will follow at 6:00 PM and will include a presentation about the project and a time for public comment.
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...
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...
Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
Solé to celebrate completion of expansion and new patio
Sole’ @ Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg, a Western New York summertime hot spot operated and catered by Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Ringside Lounge, has recently completed a long-planned building expansion, including a huge, brand-new outdoor patio. The popular lakeside destination is perfect for special events, banquets, weddings and other public, private and corporate gatherings.
Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment
The Jamestown Airport has been awarded a grant to acquire fire suppressant testing equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy the airport will receive $23,243 as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the acquisition of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (fire suppressant) input-based testing equipment.
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
Western Championship Mid-Season Points Update
With five races completed between three rounds of racing so far this season, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli's Western Championship has officially passed the halfway point, meaning that the championship battles are heating up and that this weekend’s doubleheader will have major consequences on the standings. Here's...
Bills replacing Stefon Diggs looks easier after WR's breakout day at training camp
When the Buffalo Bills made the shocking trade of sending Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, there was a lot of speculation as to how the Bills would recreate the wide receiver room. In addition, Gabe Davis had also left the Bills and signed with Jacksonville so Buffalo had some really big question marks. Before trading Diggs away, the Bills managed to sign wide receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year deal, giving Buffalo the ability to utilize him in both the pass and the run.
CAWTILE continues fight against wind turbines in Great Lakes with public event
Are wind turbines in Lake Erie an environmental disaster waiting to happen? More people in Erie and Chautauqua counties are beginning to ask this question after a wind turbine failure in Nantucket littered surrounding beaches. More from WBEN:
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
28 People Were Arrested In Niagara County During Past Week
These 28 people were arrested in Niagara County over the past week for various offenses. Please remember that each of the people listed below is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 1. Weaver, Aaron Michael. Booking Date/Time: 07/25/2024 14:00:48. DWI: PREVIOUS CONVICTION DESIGNATED OFFENSE WITHIN 10...
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
'He could have caused harm to my child': Patient wants answers as Lackawanna dentist continues practicing
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's been four months since the 7 News I-Team exposed a Lackawanna dentist, Dr. Richard Charlap,who treated a pregnant patient against doctor's orders. The dentist's office is open and the dentist is still practicing. At seven weeks pregnant, the patient needed medical clearance from her...
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