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DEC Facing Two New Wetlands Regulations Lawsuits

And then there were three. Make that four. Following the lead of two Chautauqua County organizations, more lawsuits are being filed around the state seeking to invalidate the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Act. A group of business organizations filed a lawsuit against the DEC on Thursday ...

Medical Aid In Dying Bill Passes State Assembly

A medication-assisted suicide bill has passed the state Assembly after nearly 10 years of lobbying and discussions. The Medical Aid In Dying bill has been the subject of debate for years in Albany, first introduced by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale, alongside another piece of ...

‘Fun And Amazing’

PANAMA — With the arrival of spring also comes the approach of prom season, and two local schools are teaming up for the third year of a Prom Dress Giveaway and Collection event. The third annual “Say Yes To The Prom Dress” Collection Drive and Giveaway is being hosted by Panama ...

Leading The League

Chautauqua County is leading the league in lawsuits seeking to invalidate the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Regulations. A second lawsuit asking a court to overturn the regulations was filed Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Mayville by the Chautauqua Lake Partnership and board members ...

DEC: Lanternfly Found Here Was A Hitchhiker

State DEC officials say a spotted lanternfly spotted over the weekend at Hogan’s Hut was likely a hitchhiker from last season. DEC officials quickly investigated the reported spotted lanternfly found in Stow, but say it’s too early in the to see an adult spotted lanternfly. “The ...