Schumer wants Jamestown aid on fast track Aug 25, 2008
The money is to be used for the Jamestown Gateway Station Intermodal and Visitors Center project and the completion of the Jamestown Riverwalk Connector as part of an ongoing renovation of the Chautauqua County city's downtown. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Car Runs Stop Sign, Slams Into House Aug 23, 2008
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies say the driver of the car ran a stop sign at the intersection of Chautauqua Dr. and Coachwood Lane. The driver and passengers in the car were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (R News)
Local health officials say children’s obesity is epidemic Aug 22, 2008
Meanwhile, Steps to a Healthier New York, a program launched in Broome, Chautauqua, Jefferson, and Rockland Counties in 2004 by Cynthia Jaconski is coming to an end and according to her, it s been a success. She attributes its success to its community-focused programs that engage community sectors. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
NY groups pressure Vt. over Champlain protection Aug 16, 2008
SERVICES Chautauqua County governmen. Probationary Appt. (Albany Times Union)
Mr. Edwards, in disgrace Aug 12, 2008
SERVICES Chautauqua County governmen. Life Insurance, a growing company of. (Albany Times Union)
Arts Council for Chautauqua County Aug 12, 2008
A federal grant will help a Chautauqua County public radio station continue to air its programs. Sen. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Independent Reader: Local doc writes about a doc and the Mob Aug 2, 2008
He goes on to discuss religions (several founded by women) in New England, from Jonathan Edwards's hellfire sermons to Mother Ann Lee, prophetess of the Shakers, Mary Baker Eddy in Boston, and the Fox Sisters of Lily Dale, N.Y., right off Route 20 in Chautauqua County, where "dozens of mediums still live and hang out their shingles." He describes the Oneida Community (east of Syracuse), where "everyone was married to everyone else"; Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters in East Aurora, and the... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
OUR VIEW: Tradition-rich county fair here again Jul 31, 2008
And it s a link to the days of Chautauqua when folks came for days to hear messages of inspiration and to share friendship. County fairs have a lot more competition for your attention than did those early fairs back in 1854, or even in 1958. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Niagara wine industry sparkles Jul 29, 2008
There are many stories behind how and why the 30 or so farm wineries in Western New York - primarily in Niagara and Chautauqua counties - got started ... South of Buffalo, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail stretches along the shore of Lake Erie from Silver Creek in Chautauqua County to North East, Pa. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Hurricanes' 10s off to regionals, too Jul 24, 2008
"Our girls are all friends on and off the field, and we've received terrific support from our parents. "Our goal is to bring home a regional championship and nothing short of that will do," says Bennett. Also entered in the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic U-10 regional with the Hurricanes are Delaware champion Bear, Eastern New York State winner East Fishkill, Maryland champ Charles County, the Metro New York winner Levittown Athletic Club; Northern New Jersey winner Randolph Township, Western New York... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Ambling along Route 20: Author Mac Nelson's 20 West: The Great Road across America follows the highway from coast to coast Jul 22, 2008
Nelson, professor of English at SUNY-Fredonia, lives smack up against 20 in Brocton, Chautauqua County, in a house that once was a stop for travelers on the dirt road from Cleveland to Buffalo. He has traveled 20 since his college days, when it was how you got from northern Illinois to Williamstown, Mass. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Two-Town Team? Jul 21, 2008
Maybe Commissioner Roger Goodell who is locked in a mission to make the NFL an international attraction wasnt just giving fans at Chautauqua lip service last week. But what may develop quicker than many anticipate is a two-city team. (BillsReport.com)
It's show time for Chautauqua Jul 18, 2008
5:30 p.m. Dinner, desserts, drinks for sale6:30 p.m. Chautauqua Singers7:30 p.m. Sherrie Tolliver as Wilma RudolphUnder the big white tent behind the new Bonne Terre City Hall ... The 14th annual Big River Chautauqua begins tonight ... The three nights of free entertainment with the theme Sports Changing the Face of America also feature the community choir known as the Chautauqua Singers at 6:30 p.m. Their songs have often reflected the era the characters lived. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
10 scenic spots with no cars Jul 13, 2008
Cars have never been allowed in the hamlet of Chautauqua, New York ... Chautauqua, New York ... When the sounds of the Chautauqua Symphony reach your inn's porch, it's time to stroll over to the amphitheater for a few hours of Mozart or ballet. (CNN -- Travel)
Entertainment guide Jul 13, 2008
CHAUTAUQUA WEEKEND: Hosted by Clifford Township Historical Society; Beacon Fires cemetery theater, today, 7 p.m., Willow View Cemetery; Bruce Young, today, 1 to 2:30 p.m., lawn at Fern Hill Inn; Andy Biskin Quartet, today, 2:30 to 4 p.m., lawn at Fern Hill Inn. Clifford Township, free and open to public. (Scranton Times, PA)
Social services referral line put on hold Jul 13, 2008
Frank's staff of 35 operates the 211 program from a call center at the Erie County Public Safety Building downtown, connecting callers to a database of 3,000 service agencies throughout a five-county region for Erie, Wyoming, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. In addition to funding from the state and area United Way agencies, the system received startup funding for its first two years from the. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Burn ban comment period extended Jul 5, 2008
The other three are in the North Country s St. Lawrence County, western New York s Chautauqua County, on the shore of Lake Erie, and Allegany County, in New York s southwestern Allegany Plateau. The three closest hearings one in Dutchess County and two in Albany have already been held, but the extended written comment period still allows for public comments to be submitted from anywhere in the state. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Clifford hosts Chautauqua July 12 and 13 Jul 4, 2008
The Times-Tribune - Clifford hosts Chautauqua July 12 and 13 ... Clifford hosts Chautauqua July 12 and 13 BY KYLE WALLSTAFF WRITER 07/04/2008 ... Clifford Township hosts Chautauqua Weekend on July 12 and 13 featuring the original play Beacon Fires, starring, from left, Dale Keklock as Civil War soldier Lizer Smith, Bob Kirby as Dr. Peter Harris Gardner, Richard Duda as Sexton Burgess Sm. (Scranton Times, PA)
Entertainment guide with video Jul 3, 2008
CHAUTAUQUA WEEKEND: Hosted by Clifford Township Historical Society; Frank LittleBear, July 12, 1 to 4 p.m. at Wiffy Bog Farm Bed and Breakfast; Beacon Fires cemetery theater, July 12 and 13, 7 p.m., Willow View Cemetery; Bruce Young, July 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m., lawn at Fern Hill Inn; Andy Biskin Quartet, July 13, 2:30 to 4 p.m., lawn at Fern Hill Inn. Clifford Township; all events are free and open to the public, rain or shine, take chairs or blankets. (Scranton Times, PA)
Want a Prius? Get in Line Jul 2, 2008
Get in Line - 13WHAM.com. Reported by: Email: Last Update: 7:25 am. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Great games that shaped America Jul 2, 2008
Chautauqua is back for its 14th year on July 17, 18 and 19 ... Davis, who appeared in the 2004 Lewis and Clark Expedition Chautauqua as York, will return to portray Joe Louis ... If you have never attended a Chautauqua, this is the year to start. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Realignment of Girl Scouts takes hold Jul 1, 2008
The new will serve 25,000 girls in Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming counties. All existing offices of the four organizations will remain open, with the Lockport site serving as the main office and administrative functions based in Buffalo. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
More NFL news Jun 30, 2008
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens fans could see real ravens this season. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sunday North: Butler CCC golfer grinds to All-American honors (06/29/2008) Jun 29, 2008
Cuscino, a Shenango High School graduate who attended and competed for Butler County Community College this past year, earned All-American status by placing among the top 15 golfers in the country June 2-6 at Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, New York. "It's the mental aspect of his game that allows him to be so successful," BCCC golf coach Bill Miller said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Goodell wants change in rookie pay Jun 28, 2008
"He doesn't have to play a down in the NFL and he already has his money," Goodell said during a question-and-answer period at the end of a weeklong sports symposium at the Chautauqua (N.Y.) Institution. Bills' Lynch loses license in hit-and-run Bills running back Marshawn Lynch had his driver's license revoked in traffic court after saying he didn't know he hit someone while driving on a Buffalo street last month. (Boston Globe)
Goodell dismisses fears of Bills' move to Toronto Jun 28, 2008
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed fears the will relocate to Toronto, adding he believes the franchise's future is more secure with the additional revenue it generates from playing an annual game north of the border ... Goodell spoke before taking part in an hour-long question-and-answer forum to close a weeklong sports symposium held at the Chautauqua Institution ... He grew up in nearby Jamestown, and his family maintains a cottage on the grounds of the gated and... (ESPN -- Football News)
Friday's Sports In Brief Jun 28, 2008
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks ... Speaking to reporters before his appearance at the end of a weeklong sports symposium at the Chautauqua Institution, Goodell said he plans to open negotiations with the players union on a revamped labor deal this fall. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Business First school rankings delayed Jun 27, 2008
This year's guide will contain listings for every district and school in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Winners will be chosen in four categories -- districts, high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Rite Aid, CVS probed for outdated goods Jun 13, 2008
That includes six CVS stores in Erie County, four in Chautauqua County, and one in Cattaraugus County. Five Rite Aid outlets in Erie and three in Niagara County were also cited. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Chautauqua assemblies popular in early Lodi Jun 7, 2008
Today, it's an unusual, gigantic word painted in a mural on the west side of a downtown Lodi building on Oak Street: "Chautauqua.". In 1913, the word brought smiles of bright anticipation among Lodians in 1913, the year Chautauqua first came here ... Chautauqua (pronounced "shuh TAW kwuh") was the Seneca Indian name of a peaceful lake in New York. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Jamestown landmark may get bigger Jun 3, 2008
Gary and Helen Lynn, residents of the Chautauqua County city who own the building, donated the structure to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. The two-story, early 1900s building has housed the Desilu Playhouse, a central part of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, for the past three years. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Olde tyme 'That's Entertainment' comes to lake May 30, 2008
Osage Beach will host 2008 Chautauqua performances at School of the Osage June 12-15 ... OSAGE BEACH - The wait is almost over for those who have been waiting with anticipation for the 2008 Chautauqua ... The 'That's Entertainment' Chautauqua will feature Thomas Alva Edison, Walt Disney and P.T. Barnum. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Police Memorial Service May 17, 2008
He was shot and killed by Ralph Bucky Phillips during a man hunt in Chautauqua County two years ago. "You bond together more when troopers work togetherfor that length of time. Outside troop resources were utilized, so it's important for my troopers to remember and recognize their hero," said Major Christopher Cummings of the NYS Police. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Lake Shore Bancorp fills 2 openings May 16, 2008
Lake Shore President David Mancuso said Kolkmeyer's addition to the board results from the company's expansion in Chautauqua and Erie counties. LaTulip, whose responsibilities focus on business development and customer service for commercial and small-business clients, previously was senior vice president/chief retail banking officer at , which was acquired in February by First Niagara Financial Group. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Child or adult? DA weighs factors in attempted murder May 15, 2008
Playing fortune teller You almost have to be a fortune teller; you have to look into the future and make the best prediction as to which road this kid is going to go down, and in which way society is best served, said Subjack, who previously served as Chautauqua County district attorney in Western New York. Putting him away in prison may make him into a hardened criminal, which he may not be right now, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Next time, find a designated mower May 14, 2008
Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace said deputies got a report of an intoxicated person at a home in Irving around 1 a.m. Monday. When they arrived, the man was spotted riding away on his mower. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Outdoor groups defend NY tax support May 14, 2008
The case, Dillenburg v. New York, dealt with a small tract in the Chautauqua County town of Arkwright. The town supervisor claimed the state acted unfairly in denying tax payments in the town even though it makes them elsewhere, most notably in the Adirondacks and the Catskills. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Man Wearing Tux on Lawn Mower Arrested May 13, 2008
Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace says his deputies were responding to a report of an intoxicated person. They say they found Pierce riding away on the mower. (FOX23 News, NY)
Mendelssohn Choir Apr 20, 2008
There were performances at the Chautauqua Institution and with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, plus several high-profile concerts, such as a memorial concert for President John F. Kennedy. And with PSO music director William Steinberg, the choir and the orchestra started performing more works together on subscription concerts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What is a chautauqua? Apr 4, 2008
What is a chautauqua ... What is a chautauqua ... What is a chautauqua. (Suite101.com)
Rio Rancho pioneer dies at 102 Mar 25, 2008
She worked in Canadian Chautauqua for two summers. Hazel spent her winters trying to hit the big time on Broadway. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
American Airlines Puts Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and Bermuda Destinations on Sale for Travel in April Through Mid-May Mar 20, 2008
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Marcus Borg to speak at Lenten renewal Feb 24, 2008
His work has been translated into nine languages and he has lectured widely overseas and in North America, including the Chautauqua and Smithsonian Institutions. Dr. Borg will present two sessions on Saturday, Feb. 23, beginning at 2 p.m. and continuing until 5 p.m. There will be a short intermission between sessions. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Feb 23, 2008
My notes about the Chautauqua in DeFuniak Springs this month reminded her of her own family's visit to Lake Chautauqua Institute (the original one) in New York state the summer of 200l. Her son Daniel, Dr. Moore's grandson, played on the "pretty grounds there.". (Andalusia Star News, AL)
SUNY Fredonia to build new tech center Feb 22, 2008
The project is a result of a partnership among SUNY Fredonia, the City of Dunkirk and Chautauqua County. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs start successful technology-based businesses with growth potential that are committed to remaining in Western New York. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Wikileaks Site Has a Friend in Sweden Feb 21, 2008
Another hosting company Chautauqua Lake Hosting today made a domain it owns available to Wikileaks. The domain , and pointed to the Sweden IP address. (New York Times)
Recalled ground beef never made it here Feb 20, 2008
Brad Maione, a spokesman for the state Office of General Services, said the state tracked the meat to distribution centers in Cheektowaga and Poughkeepsie that sent it on to 212 schools in the following counties: Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Westchester, Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. Schools were identified if they had received the meat since fall 2007, when the video was made. (Albany Times Union)
State: No recalled beef at area schools Feb 19, 2008
Brad Maione, a spokesman for the state Office of General Services, said the state tracked the meat to distribution centers in Cheektowaga and Poughkeepsie which was then sent on to 212 schools in the following counties: Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Westchester and Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. No illness has been reported from the meat, but 143 million pounds of it have been recalled after a secretly taped video from the Humane Society showed that sick cows were... (Albany Times Union)
Double A Vineyards Feb 19, 2008
State grant will fuel Chautauqua business - Business First of Buffalo ... State grant will fuel Chautauqua business. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
State grant will fuel Chautauqua business Feb 19, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Racino Celebrates 4th Anniversary Feb 18, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Monday February 18, 2008. (R News)
U.S. Care extends New York contract Feb 18, 2008
The contract with the New York State Health Department covers the counties of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. "Our project in the western New York region offers another opportunity for U.S. Care Management to use our community-based disease management model to contribute to the health of individuals with chronic conditions," said Frederic S. Goldstein, president of U.S. Care Management. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
HOCKEY TEAM GOES ON DRUNKEN RAMPAGE AFTER LEAGUE DISBANDED MID-SEASON... Feb 16, 2008
Police say they will work with the Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office and pursue charges against those involved with the incident. Most importantly, according to Isaacson, they hope to ensure the building is restored to the condition it was in before the players relocated there. (The Drudge Report)
Bank gazes Northwest to Rochester Feb 5, 2008
The bank's other Western New York offices include seven in Erie County, five in Chautauqua County (where it operates as ) and one in Cattaraugus County. Most of Northwest's branches are in Pennsylvania, but a handful also are located in Ohio, Maryland and Florida. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Todays school closings and delays Feb 1, 2008
Chautauqua Co. Congregate Meal SitesCLOSED. Christ U.M. Pre SchoolCLOSED. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Unsuccessful robber shoots self in foot Jan 24, 2008
Authorities said Roberts was in illegal possession of the gun because of his felony cocaine possession conviction in 2002 in Chautauqua County, New York. Cherryville is about 40 miles northwest of Charlotte. (Albany Times Union)
Snowmobilers give recreation industry a lift — if there’s snow Jan 20, 2008
Erie County runs second in the state only to Lancaster County in the number of registered snowmobiles, and the region is lined with many trails that link to trails in Ohio and New York s Chautauqua County. We get quite a few members from Erie County, said Steve Smith, vice president of the Mayville-based Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
State seeks deep sites to hold greenhouse gas Jan 17, 2008
Field researchers will use seismic equipment to study sandstone, limestone and shale formations in the Southern Tier counties of Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Steuben, Yates, Schuyler and Tompkins, and also in Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties in the western edge of the state, Tonko said. Geologists from the State Museum also will study storage potential of shale formations. (Albany Times Union)
EAST AURORA SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES FACILITY AS VOTE DATE APPROACHES Jan 17, 2008
The construction of the new storage and maintenance facility is unique in that much of the work is being completed by students enrolled in the building trades program at the Erie #2 Chautauqua Cattaragus Board of Cooperative Education located at W.D. Ormsby Center. This collaboration, according to Bodziak, will save the district approximately $120,000 in labor costs, and will provide the building trades students with "an authentic learning experience and on-the-job training." The students, many... (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Restore-NY aids medical campus expansion Jan 16, 2008
Also, Restore New York funding has also been designated for three projects in the southern Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Officials announced $1. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
VILLAGE HEARS GAUGHAN'S DOWNSIZING PLAN Dec 31, 2007
Gaughan, an attorney, gained prominence after his involvement in conferences on regionalism at the Chautauqua Institution in 1997. Since then, he has promoted regional changes aimed at addressing various problems. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Edward C. Winderl Sr. Dec 29, 2007
The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, the Chautauqua Humane Society or an organization of one s choice. Write a Comment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Huckabee on the Chautauqua Dec 27, 2007
After that, he thought politics had hurt his Christian witness and he went on the Chautauqua circuit with thousands of lectures -- actually sermons -- casting Darwin as the root of all evil ... After that, he thought politics had hurt his Christian witness and he went on the Chautauqua circuit with thousands of lectures -- actually sermons -- casting Darwin as the root of all evil. (Townhall.com)
Schumer caps off 62 county tour for ninth consecutive year Dec 24, 2007
He also made multiple trips to Ulster, Putnam, Oswego, Orange, Ontario, Oneida, Jefferson, Dutchess, Cortland, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Broome counties, as well as stops in Herkimer and Montgomery counties. Schumer made his first-ever visit to the western edge of Montgomery County, and to the village of St. Johnsville, in late May to tour Cellect LLC and see first-hand the company s recovery efforts after it sustained flood damage in June 2006. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
American Airlines Extends Special Fares and Other Offers for U.S. Military Personnel Through July 2008 Dec 18, 2007
AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following independent contractors: Trans States Airlines, Inc.; Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with six months' notice. About American Airlines American Airlines is the world's largest airline. (PR Newswire)
