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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 · 7d
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Council Finishes City Budget Review, Weiser and Wdowiasz Provide Updates

The Dunkirk Common Council has concluded its review of Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's tentative 2027 city budget, and it's anticipating to incorporate an initial set of recommendations by the middle of this month. That's according to Councilman at Large Nick Weiser, who gave an update during Tuesday's council meeting. He says those recommendations will be submitted to the State Comptroller's Office for review...

Dunkirk, 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 · 9h
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TRC Holds 37th Annual Ability Awareness Awards Ceremony

The Resource Center this week recognized several individuals and organizations throughout Chautauqua County who have worked to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Among the honorees at TRC's 37th annual Ability Awareness Awards ceremony was UPMC Chautauqua, which received the Business/Employer of the Year Award. TRC's Steve Waterson says the Jamestown hospital was honored for a nine-month internship program called Project SEARCH...

Chautauqua County, NY · 21h
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Two Projects Receiving $2.2 Million To Promote Forest Resilience In Chautauqua County

Two projects in Chautauqua County are receiving more than $2.2 million to promote forest resilience. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $45 million in grants to 44 projects promoting forest resilience and climate mitigation through sustainable forest management and reforestation while contributing to the State’s goal of planting 25 million trees.

Chautauqua County, NY · 18h

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Wendel Signs Legislature's Adopted County Budget

Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel has officially signed off on a new $330 million budget for 2027 that again cuts the county's property tax rate. However, the measure approved by the legislature increases the tax levy -- or the amount to be raised by taxes -- by $1.8 million. Wendel says while he still believes his spending plan with a flat tax levy was "doable," he was okay with what the legislature adopted last week...

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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Bloom elected Cattaraugus County judge; Klute re-elected county clerk

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County voters elected a new county judge on Tuesday — Darrell Bloom, who is currently the county’s public defender. Bloom received 20,063 votes on the Republican and Conservative lines. Bloom has served as public defender since February 2018 and was reappointed last year...

Cattaraugus County, NY · 1d

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Tina Abrams elected as first female president of Seneca Nation

Seneca Nation members have elected the first female president in the nearly 180-year history of the Indigenous nation’s current form of government.

Irving, NY · 2d

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Today in Local Music and Community: Friday November 6, 2026

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Tia Brown’s Memorial & Celebration of Life at Hickory Urban Sanctuary. Celebration of life with art, live music, and pot luck to follow. Gathering at 4pm, memorial service at 5pm, pot luck until 10pm.

Buffalo, NY · 19h

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Art Trail Makes Stop in Ellicottville

If you want to gauge the vitality of a community, one of the best metrics is its local library, which, especially in small towns, is a cornerstone of community life. From free resources, to programs, to classes, and groups for all ages, libraries continue to remain active and relevant, and the Ellicottville Memorial Library is always identifying opportunities to engage with the community.

Ellicottville, NY · 2d

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New York hydropower hike to add $1 to $2 a month to typical bills after steeper plan is scrapped

The increase will pass through the BPU without changing the utility's income.

New York · 1d

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Grants to C.A.M.P. for Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building reach $300,000

LITTLE VALLEY — Grant funding for the restoration of the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building has reached $300,000, C.A.M.P. officials announced earlier this week. C.A.M.P. (Committee Advocating Memorial Preservation) purchased the historic building from the county nine years ago, saving it from demolition by the county. The brick...

Cattaraugus County, NY · 17h

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Buffalo Urban League's Sold-out Gala Brought Harlem Renaissance Vibes To The Powerhouse On Friday Night

The Buffalo Urban League packed The Powerhouse Friday night for a sold-out gala celebrating Black excellence and the city's Harlem Renaissance legacy.

Buffalo, NY · 4d

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A New Beer Store Opening In The Village of Hamburg, NY

When will Consumer's open in Hamburg?

Hamburg, NY · 1d

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7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: November 6 - November 8

New York · 15h

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NYS Assembly 2026 election results

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Incumbent Patrick Burke will continue representing the 142nd Assembly District after holding off a challenge from Republican challenger and West Seneca town supervisor Gary Dickson. Burke won 51.3% of the vote to Dickson’s 46.1% with 90 of 95 districts reporting. It’s the second election in a row that Burke has won […]

New York · 2d

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A Special Request For Bills Fans Across New York State This Month

How can you help Gear for Good?

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Man walking from Buffalo to Jacksonville reaches Roanoke with message of recovery

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tim Rundle and his dog, Honey, have reached Roanoke, the halfway point of their walk from Buffalo, New York, to Jacksonville, Florida. Rundle averages 60,000 steps a day as he shares his story of addiction recovery and mental health along the way. A change of plans.

Roanoke, VA · 10h

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DEC to operate deer & bear check station on opening weekend of regular big game season

Hunters invited to help DEC's annual harvest data collection and research efforts by visiting voluntary check station. Submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages hunters to visit the Region 9 deer and bear check station on Route...

Holland, NY · 1d

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Niagara County Golf Course closes for season

Submitted by the Niagara County Public Information Office. Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Niagara County Golf Course will close for the season today, Friday, Nov. 6. Meal said the closure was based on both current weather conditions and the future outlook that does not show any improvements in conditions.

Niagara County, NY · 12h