OLEAN, N.Y. -- “When we passed the land bank legislation, I was hopeful that these tools could benefit rural areas in addition to urban settings to address blight and economic revitalization. "The competition for the land banks was fierce, and Chautauqua County was successful because everyone worked hard and did a professional ... Read More

Chautauqua County and four other municipalities approved to create Land Banks Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (Photo: governor.ny.gov) ALBANY, NY -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on May 17 the approval of five applications from municipalities seeking to create land banks to redevelop vacant or abandoned ... Read More

MAYVILLE, N.Y. -- Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards announced today that Chautauqua County has been selected by Empire State Development (ESD) as one of the first five approved applicants in all of New York State to establish a Land Bank Program. "I would like to recognize the leadership demonstrated by Governor Andrew M. ... Read More

Assemblyman encourages residents to share their thoughts on issues facing Chautauqua County during upcoming town hall meetings. JAMESTOWN, NY -- Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) recently announced two upcoming Town Hall meetings. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced the March schedule for his Congress on Your Corner program in Chautauqua County, which provides local residents with access to the Congressman’s office through satellite office hours at locations in the district. “Our office is always here to help and listen but since traveling to ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards announced Thursday the appointment of Susan Marsh as the new Director of Finance effective April 9, 2012. New Finance Director Susan Marsh and County Executive Greg Edwards. (Submitted photo) Mrs. Marsh is a certified public accountant who ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Statement By Congressman Brian Higgins "Tonight we heard the President discuss plans for an America “Built To Last” with a renewed focus on many of the very things historically that made this Nation great – opportunity for an affordable education, the encouragement of discovery and innovation, and for ... Read More

Congressman Announces January Schedule for Successful Satellite Office Program JAMESTOWN, NY -- Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) will be at the Silver Creek VFW Hall to kick-off his Congress on Your Corner program for 2012. Local residents are encouraged to stop by to share their thoughts and concerns with the Congressman. Below is the complete ... Read More

Satellite Office Hours Come to Communities Across Chautauqua County JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced the December schedule for his Congress on Your Corner program, which provides local residents with access to the Congressman’s office through satellite office hours at locations in the district. Over 600 Congress on ... Read More

Satellite Office Hours Come to Communities Across Chautauqua County. JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced the October schedule for his Congress on Your Corner program, which provides local residents with access to the Congressman’s office through satellite office hours at locations in the district. Over 600 Congress on ... Read More