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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Chautauqua County, New York

Chautauqua County is one of those parts of New York State where the scenery changes almost as quickly as the history. Along Lake Erie are grape-growing communities such as Westfield and Ripley. Dunkirk grew into a busy railroad and lake port, while Fredonia developed its own traditions in education, music, and civic life. Farther south, the roads wind past Chautauqua Lake, Mayville, Panama, and the smaller towns that have been home to people whose accomplishments reached well beyond Western New York.

Chautauqua County, NY · 11d

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Two Sites Being Considered for Development of County-Run Homeless Facilities

Discussions are underway in an effort to develop facilities that Chautauqua County can use to house the homeless as part of a transitional housing program. That from County Executive P.J. Wendel, who recently provided an update on the situation as a way to move away from depending on local hotels and motels to provide that shelter. Wendel says he and others are talking about a possible site at the southern end of the county...

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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Major Retailer Taking Over Famous Location in East Aurora, New York

When does the new store in East Aurora open?

East Aurora, NY · 12d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Mayville's Entire Tree Advisory Committee Resigned After Waiting Three Years for a Tree Board, Having Won a Grant for 68 Lakeside Park Trees

Mayville, NY's entire Tree Advisory Committee resigned Oct. 13 after three years without a tree board, leaving a grant for 68 Lakeside Park trees behind.

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Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has filed two federal lawsuits challenging the protected status of properties owned by the Seneca Nation, escalating a growing dispute over tribal sovereignty and development in Western New York. Filed against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the lawsuits challenge federal decisions granting restricted-fee […] The post Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land first appeared on New York Voice News.

New York · 1d

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James McIntyre Receives Joseph H. Mason Award at United Way's Labor Dinner

A retired electrical worker was recently recognized for being named the recipient of the United Way of Chautauqua County's 46th annual Joseph H. Mason Award. Jamestown resident James McIntyre, who is retired from IBEW Local 106, was presented the award at UWCHQ's annual Salute to Labor Dinner at Chautauqua Institution on October 21st. United Way representative Nick Dean says the award is a way for the organization to stay connected with the local labor community...

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Rural Minds Founder Monitoring Developments Surrounding Farm Bill

The head of a national nonprofit organization based in Chautauqua County has been keeping tabs on developments surrounding the advancement of the Farm Bill. The measure, which has been stalled in Washington for the past three years, has cleared the Senate Agriculture Committee, but is yet to be taken up by the full Senate. Jeff Winton, founder and chair of Rural Minds, says there are two provisions in particular that are important to the organization. He says one of them deals with expanding broadband...

Chautauqua County, NY · 11h

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CHQ Transit Offering Veterans Free City Bus Rides on Veterans Day

Chautauqua County's bus service will be providing free rides to veterans on its city fixed routes on Wednesday, which is Veterans Day. CHQ Transit officials say it's a way to "to honor and thank those who have served our country." County Executive P.J. Wendel says all veterans can ride their routes in the cities of Dunkirk and Jamestown, as well as the villages of Lakewood, Celoron and Falconer, without purchasing a ticket...

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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National Comedy Center launches caregiver week honoring New York couple

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) — The National Comedy Center will offer complimentary admission to caregivers and the loved ones they care for during its first Susan Sargent Caregiver Week, running November 9 through November 15. The program is timed to National Family Caregivers Month and its 2026 theme, "Care Connects...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Cadet from Jamestown Composite Squadron Receives Eaker Award

A student from the Frewsburg area who is part of the Civil Air Patrol's Jamestown Composite Squadron has received a prestigious award. Amelia Matteson-Garza, who is a senior at Frewsburg High School, was presented the General Ira C. Eaker Award. It's the second-highest achievement in the CAP Cadet Program, with just 1-2% of cadets earning it. The award recognizes exceptional dedication, leadership, discipline and perseverance. It's not the only honor Matteson-Garza has received; she was previously named the Jamestown Composite Squadron's 2025 Cadet of the Year. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor were on hand to recognize her achievement.

Frewsburg, NY · 1d

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New York Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Buffalo, Rochester

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Buffalo, Rochester and communities across New York.

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City Council To Hear Last Round Of Department Budget Presentations

Jamestown City Council will hear the last round of 2027 budget presentations from departments tonight. The following departments will present starting at 6:00 p.m. tonight to Council members: Assessor, City Clerk/Treasurer, Corporation Counsel, Information Technology, Mayor, and the Fenton History Center. Budget presentations are held in the fourth floor Police Training Room in City Hall and are also livestreamed on jamestownny.gov.

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Jackson Center, CRCF Invite Community to Welcome Incoming Chautauqua President

The incoming president of Chautauqua Institution will be welcomed to the greater Jamestown area during a program at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Tuesday. The center and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation are collaborating to present the program with Mark Johnson, who officially takes over as the Institution's 19th president in January. CRCF Executive Director Tory Irgang says with Johnson's deep local roots, she's looking forward to the program...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Confirmation of Douglas’ appointment by mayor to Ward 6 vacancy on Council’s Agenda Tuesday

The Olean Common Council will get a second chance Tuesday at confirming Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s nomination of James Douglas Jr. to fill the Ward 6 alderman vacancy. The mayor’s nomination failed to get a second at the Oct. 13 meeting largely because members of the Common Council had not had an opportunity to speak with Douglas.

Olean, NY · 1d

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BPU Offices Closed Weds. For Veterans Day, Garbage Will Still Be Collected

Garbage and metal recycling will be collected on Veterans Day. BPU Customer Service reopens for business at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 12. The BPU encourages customers to sign up for the online customer portal, located at jamestownnybpu.gov, which allows users to make after-hours payments, monitor utility consumption, view bills, complete forms and manage account information. Customers only need their BPU account number to register.

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Leah Halton-Pope heads to Albany after uncontested election, raising questions about how she got on the ballot

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leah Halton-Pope is heading to Albany to represent Buffalo’s 141st Assembly District, succeeding longtime Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes. But unlike most candidates, Halton-Pope didn’t have an opponent on Election Day. Her name was the only one listed in the race, following a nomination process that...

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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The Upstate New York Scenic Railroad That Turns Two Hours Into 34 Miles Of Holiday Lights

Some holiday traditions in Upstate New York refuse to retire, and one of them runs on rails. In a small Orleans County canal town between Rochester and Buffalo, families climb aboard vintage passenger cars every winter for a storybook ride to meet Santa. The same place spends the rest of...

Orleans County, NY · 2d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 19h

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 3d

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New York State, like Buffalo, sues to strip Seneca sovereignty from nation-owned lands

The legal fight against Seneca-owned lands in Western New York has grown, with New York State recently launching a lawsuit challenging the restricted-fee status given to parcels in Grand Island and Buffalo. The City of Buffalo has been engaged in legal action since September, after the Seneca Nation started construction...

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