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Helping Others

A formerly homeless man was recognized by the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County for his progress during a recent recovery luncheon. At the MHA’s January luncheon, Executive Director Michael Nordin announced and had certificates for two participants who have secured employment. ...

Mental Health Employees Make Care Bags For Homeless

Staff from the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Center in Dunkirk, have assembled care bags for the homeless. The team packed the bags with essential items such as Gatorade, hand warmers, hygiene products, Narcan, winter hats, socks, ...

Borrello Blames Collins Incident On ‘Reckless’ Policies

COLLINS — An incident at the Collins Correctional Facility led to a lockdown Wednesday for the facility’s staff and incarcerated individuals. Wednesday afternoon, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) stated, “The Collins Correctional Facility has been locked ...

Hochul Asks Regulators To Reject Utility Rate Hikes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging state regulators to reject double-digit rate increases by one of the state’s largest utilities and calling for an investigation of top executives’ pay. Last week, Con Ed announced it was asking state regulators to hike its electric bills by an average ...

‘Ton Of Ideas’ Falconer Welcomes New Trustee

FALCONER – The Falconer Village Board of Trustees has a new member. Nikki Pierce, the owner and proprietor of PersNikkity Pies, took the oath of office as a village trustee flanked by her husband, Sgt. Kevin Pierce of the Ellicott Police Department, and their daughter, Kate Pierce. Village ...