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Threats against police are a growing issue

Threats against police are a growing issue

Twice this year we have seen federal charges brought in Western New York over threats to law enforcement officials. It’s two times too many, in our...

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Taxpayers have already won with Brooklyn Square property sales

Taxpayers have already won with Brooklyn Square property sales

An entire corner of Brooklyn Square changed ownership earlier this spring. The $2,137,500 property purchase by 716 Rapid Rentals LLC prompts an...

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Advancing civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is troubling

Advancing civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is troubling

No U.S. President has done more to confront Iran ‘s nuclear program than Donald Trump, and one reason is to avert a nuclear arms race in the...

05.06.2026 10

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City seeing costs of deferred environmental maintenance

City seeing costs of deferred environmental maintenance

It’s no secret that Jamestown has a deferred maintenance problem. Before the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing $28.3 million ARPA shot in the arm,...

04.06.2026 10

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CLCPA delay buys time to create reliable, environmentally friendly power grid

CLCPA delay buys time to create reliable, environmentally friendly power grid

Debate in recent months over changes to the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act had us wondering if there was any common sense left...

02.06.2026 6

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Can county legislators actually say no?

Can county legislators actually say no?

We still struggle to justify automatic pay raises each year for Chautauqua County lawmakers – though judging from last week’s vote Republican...

02.06.2026 20

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Theatre’s Use Of AI In Advertising Is Small Potatoes

Theatre’s Use Of AI In Advertising Is Small Potatoes

When one sees a 12 panel post on Facebook from a local institution, it’s fair to assume the news isn’t good. So there was a bit of breath-holding...

01.06.2026 10

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What Good, But Previously Dismissed, Ideas Could We Be Ready For Now?

What Good, But Previously Dismissed, Ideas Could We Be Ready For Now?

On its own, it’s not the biggest news that the towns of Ellington and Charlotte are looking to merge courts and share one judge. In 2021, the towns...

29.05.2026 5

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Homeless situation is getting worse rather than better

County lawmakers learned recently that the county’s Social Services Department is being forced to move the homeless to neighboring counties as...

28.05.2026 20

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Taxpayers Continue To Be Squeezed By Taxes, Fees

Jamestown Public Schools District voters last week overwhelmingly approved an increase in the 529 tax revenue that will be provided to the James...

27.05.2026 10

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Blanket BESS Prohibition May Not Work In Ellicott

There is a lot of unease regarding the idea of Battery Energy Storage Systems, so we can certainly understand the town of Ellicott taking the first...

26.05.2026 20

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Keep ‘Memorial’ Foremost In Mind On Memorial Day

Sadly enough, many Americans unintentionally will disrespect the true meaning and purpose of today’s solemn national holiday. After all, ever since...

23.05.2026 20

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City, Partners Go Back To The Past With Conventions Push

Jamestown and its nonprofit partners are going to pursue conventions in an attempt to bring people downtown. The Jamestown Meetings and Conferences...

21.05.2026 20

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Automatic Raises For Legislators Should End

The idea of automatic cost-of-living-adjustments for Chautauqua County legislators is, and frankly always was, a bad idea. We weren’t in favor of...

20.05.2026 20

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Electric School Bus Delay Is Tip Of The Iceberg

A five-year delay in the state’s electric school bus mandate would be a reasonable compromise if it is included in the state budget as some Albany...

19.05.2026 20

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DOT’s Busti Project Is Action That Doesn’t Accomplish Much

When was the last time you drove through the five corners of Busti and thought what would really make the intersection easier to navigate are new...

18.05.2026 20

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When Did Closing Inferior Housing Become ‘NIMBY’?

Here we are, once again, feeling the need to write about the homeless in Chautauqua County. We’re moved to do so by a comment that may never have...

16.05.2026 30

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Pine Valley’s Hefty Reserves Disregard Taxpayers

We have complained for years about more than $30 million in reserves for Chautauqua County. Pine Valley Central Schools is even more guilty. In recent...

14.05.2026 20

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State Health Marketplace Should Include Senior Dental Plans

Too many senior citizens in New York state don’t have access to affordable dental care. That fact makes it hard to disagree with legislation...

13.05.2026 30

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State Legislature Shouldn’t Enable Searches That Are Warrantless

The legal fight over the Office of Cannabis Management’s seizure of illegal cannabis products from state-licensed hemp stores is fascinating. So is...

12.05.2026 20

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Property Owner, Realtor Buy-In Important For Registries To Work

There are a lot of concerns over the ways Chautauqua County’s lead rental registry and Jamestown’s rental property registry will affect property...

11.05.2026 30

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Economy In County Takes 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back

When it comes to economic development in the greater Jamestown area, it feels as if we’re taking two steps forward and one step back. It’s an...

09.05.2026 20

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Congress Must Act To Stop The Abuse Of Redistricting

Florida was supposed to be the finale of this year’s race to the bottom on redistricting. Yet a cacophonous encore is now playing across the South...

08.05.2026 30

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CLCPA Talks Should Include Rate Relief

We’ve gone back to the future when it comes to New York’s budget – and it’s not a good thing. Late budgets were a thing of the past for years...

07.05.2026 20

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Clymer Fly Car Is One Positive Of Financial Surplus In County Coffers

06.05.2026 30

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Where Do We Begin With Newest Homeless Developments?

05.05.2026 30

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2 Ships Passing In The Night On Energy Policy

04.05.2026 30

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Closure Of Bush Industries Hits Very Hard

02.05.2026 40

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It’s Time For Patel To Resign

01.05.2026 40

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Don’t Pursue Animal Limits If They Are Unenforceable

Jamestown officials have already said city residents can’t own chickens or other barnyard animals like pigs. Yet, if you’re on the south side of...

30.04.2026 40

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‘Vacation Home’ Tax Is Not Such A Good Idea

Democrats are proposing to extend a bad idea in New York City into a bad idea statewide. Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-Westfield, and Sen. George...

28.04.2026 20

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Pay Attention To Zoning For Clymer’s Commercial Farms

Clymer officials may be walking a tightrope as they consider a zoning update to deal with, among other things, commercial chicken barns. A Clymer...

28.04.2026 30

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Sex Offender Risk Classifications Should Be Revisited

Republicans in the state Assembly want to place all convicted sex offenders – even those classified as low risk of reoffending – on the state’s...

27.04.2026 40

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Unpaid EMS Fees Are A Sign of Trouble

Two Chautauqua County fire districts not paying EMS fees billed by Chautauqua County isn’t a big deal – yet. County officials said in a news...

25.04.2026 40

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Tax Cap Overrides Here To Stay Until Changes Made

It should come as no surprise to city residents that the Jamestown City Council is likely to override the state’s 2% tax cap when it meets for its...

23.04.2026 30

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Regional Approach Needed For Deer Problem In City

To borrow from Ron Burgundy, we have a breaking and urgent news bulletin – Jamestown has a deer problem. Of course, anyone who lives in Jamestown...

22.04.2026 40

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County Funding Is An Investment In The Comedy Center

There are going to be some who will be upset if the Chautauqua County Legislature approves a $200,000 allocation to the National Comedy Center when...

21.04.2026 30

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Chautauqua’s New President Has To Fill Big Shoes

Chautauqua Institution officials announced a new president with quite an impressive resume. Mark Coolidge Johnson is a senior Foreign Services Officer...

20.04.2026 30

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Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Are Delayed, Not Dead

The more time one gets to look at the judge’s decision in local lawsuits challenging the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Act regulations, the more it...

18.04.2026 30

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Dream Of Restoration Of Sea Lion Ship Is No More

The Sea Lion is no more. The ship has been decommissioned and scrapped after years of work to try to turn the historic sailing ship into a museum at...

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Comedy Fest Has Roots In Movie Premiere

There is genuine excitement each year when the National Comedy Center announces its headliner events for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. This...

15.04.2026 40

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City Action Is Clear Sign Of Need For Cheaper Housing

The city of Jamestown recently paid more than $30,000 in back taxes for the privilege of taking control of 12 parcels that had been foreclosed upon by...

14.04.2026 40

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Despite Growths, Work Isn’t Done On Fulton Street

It’s encouraging to hear that residents of Fulton Street in Jamestown see conditions on the street improving. No one should have to deal with the...

12.04.2026 30

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Warm Weather Brings Return Of Issues With Homeless In Hotels

Ellicott and Falconer Central School officials knew in February the lack of issues surrounding housing the homeless in Ellicott-area hotels was likely...

11.04.2026 40

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DEC’s Focus On Algal Blooms Is Welcomed

There was a lot of optimism in 2018 when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced state support for projects to help local governments deal with harmful algal...

09.04.2026 40

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No Reason To Vet Rural Suicide Prevention Bill

In 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation that would have created a Rural Suicide Prevention Council to address increasing rates of suicide in...

08.04.2026 30

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Mayor Moves Quickly In Hiring New Police Chief

Quickly, quietly, Mayor Kim Ecklund has named a new Jamestown police chief. What a difference from the last time the city hired a police chief. For...

07.04.2026 30

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Blakeman Paid Hefty Price For Campaign Rhetoric

Democrats spend so much time blustering about fair elections, we had assumed they actually believed in the concept. They proved last week they do not....

06.04.2026 40

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Resurrection Delivers Hope To All

Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the...

04.04.2026 40

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City Needed To Step In On 2nd Street Building

Ownership of three parcels at 8, 10 and 12 East Second Street, including a building that has been a vacant eyesore for nearly two decades, has been...

02.04.2026 40

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