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In Our Opinion

County Takes Quiet, But Important Step, For Chautauqua Lake

Two steps taken last week by the Chautauqua County Legislature could benefit Chautauqua Lake for years to come. Approval of ARPA funding to study sewers around the east side of Chautauqua Lake. Studies have shown that a majority of the phosphorus that enters Chautauqua Lake is from internal ...

Kindt’s Escape From Dutchess County Should Boost Borrello Bill

Imagine the shock of Cattaraugus County residents earlier this week when convicted murderer Edward Kindt fled his halfway house in Dutchess County and made his way back to Cattaraugus County. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, said it is the second time Kindt has violated his parole ...

Manchin’s Concerns Over Democratic Party Spot On

For a brief moment on Sunday following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election in November, Sen. Joe Manchin considered switching parties back to Democrat to explore running for office. That changed a short while later as support coalesced around Vice President ...

There Is Limited Time To Pursue Walkway, Bike Path Across Bridge

A bike path and walkway along the Veterans Memorial Bridge across Chautauqua Lake would be a nice addition - but only if it was part of the current construction project. We’re a little surprised a bike path and pedestrian walkway wasn’t part of the current $472 million bridge repair ...

Looking To Past Is Wrong Way To Approach Dunkirk Aid

County lawmakers will vote today on a resolution requested by County Executive PJ Wendel asking the state Attorney General’s office to investigate Dunkirk’s budget process, audit and applicable financial documents for the city from 2014 through 2024. “At the end of the day, we just need ...

Borrello Speaking The Frustrations Of Thousands Locally

State Sen. George Borrello was not Monday morning quarterbacking in criticizing the New York State Thruway last week over its poor decision to place turbines at its exits more than a decade ago. He was only speaking of the frustrations he’s heard from thousands of residents he serves. Last ...