Back in November, we wrote in this space that the 2026 budget was going to be a painful one for city residents. Monday’s City Council vote to override the state’s 2% tax cap for next year’s budget - coming months earlier than such votes are typically held - is, sadly, not unexpected. ...

More than 70 volunteers helped United Way Literacy Week 2025 reach 1,975 students across six school districts at the start of April. Facilitating literacy events is a priority for the United Way of Chautauqua County, aligning with one of the organization’s core strategic impact areas: ...

The Chautauqua County Amateur FM Association held its 2025 officer elections recently. Pictured are this year’s officers and board members. The CCAFMA is a local club that promotes and supports amateur radio and emergency communications in Chautauqua County. Anyone that would like to learn ...

Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal year 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. This is the fourth year in a row that New York ...

At one point or another we’ve all been invited to “bring a friend.” Whether it’s a casual gathering or a group sales pitch or a community meeting, we are routinely asked to bring someone along that we think may get something out of the event: contacts, information, products, or more. ...

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County has announced the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Chautauqua County Department of Health. “We are excited to celebrate this milestone and applaud our predecessors for paving the way to improve health outcomes in Chautauqua County,” states Chautauqua ...