Dunkirk (New York, United States)

Type: City

Name: Dunkirk (New York, United States)

Country: United States

Latitude: 42.57

Longitude: -79.32

population: 12,451

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

TJ Maxx Corp

Weird crime: Sticky fingers spoil cousins' day out

The skinny: A woman lost her baby-sitting gig after she was caught helping herself to some merchandise at a store in Chautauqua County, N.Y., on May 11, New York State Police said.What we know: Police said a 20-year-old Gowanda, N.Y., woman was shopping ... [Published Erie Times-News - May 17 2013]

Entities: Crime, Dunkirk (New York, United States), TJ Maxx Corp

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Whispers from Hell: Edward V'Kanty Releases Powerful Anthology of Horror & the Supernatural

Boasting nine short stories, each with a compelling life-lesson, ‘Whispers from Hell’ marks the start of a literal new chapter in the horror & supernatural genres. With bold narratives that will send readers’ imaginations soaring, the book is expected ... [Published SBWire - May 15 2013]

Entities: Powerful, Jim Collins, Dunkirk (New York, United States), Hilbert College

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Cummins Inc

On the Record / May 10, 2013

HUNT Real Estate ERA named Annmarie Paladino a real estate saleswoman in its Ken/Ton branch. Paladino attended the Empire School of Real Estate and graduated from the University at Buffalo....The board of directors of Erdman Anthony recently named Curt ... [Published Buffalo News - May 10 2013]

Entities: Cummins Inc, Jamestown (New York, United States), Moore Wallace Inc, Real Estate, Dunkirk (New York, United States)

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Patient Safety

New: Local Hospitals Get Low Scores for Patient Safety

BUFFALO, N.Y (WKBW) A report issued by the national non-profit Leapfrog Group in Washington has given low scores to several local hospitals when it comes to patient safety."I think people should take precautions when they are admitted to one of these ... [Published WKBW News 7 - May 09 2013]

Entities: Patient Safety, LeapFrog Enterprises Inc, Millard Fillmore

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Erie County air quality continues to improve

If the air seems a little fresher, and the sky looks a little bluer in Erie County these days, that’s because it is.For the second consecutive year, the county’s air quality received across-the-board passing grades from the American Lung Association, ... [Published Buffalo News - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: Smog, Air Pollution, Ozone

First reported Apr 21 2013 - Updated Apr 21 2013 - 1 reports

Recruit NY Looks To Entice Firefighters

_ MAYVILLE - There is a shortage of first responders in New York state.Chautauqua County is not immune to that, fire officials here have stressed.In fact, many fire departments have turned to retired residents to fill their rosters. A lack of emergency ... [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 21 2013]

Entities: Fredonia (New York, United States), Mayville (New York, United States), International Logistic Support, FIRE MARSHAL, Forestville (New York, United States)

First reported Apr 20 2013 - Updated Apr 20 2013 - 1 reports

Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Legislative Breakfast

_ LAKEWOOD - A cup of coffee, some eggs and bacon- and a discussion on politics.Those attending the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce state legislative breakfast at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club on Friday had a healthy dose of politics over breakfast, ... [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 20 2013]

Entities: Catharine Young, John D'Agostino, Dunkirk (New York, United States), Minimum Wage

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

PSC approves sending Quebec hydropower to NYC

ALBANY – A $2.2 billion project to bring power from Quebec to New York City passed a key regulatory hurdle Thursday afternoon in Albany. Critics say the project would reduce power sales from upstate power plants.The State Public Service Commission approved ... [Published Buffalo News - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Quebec, Albany (New York, United States), Garry Brown

First reported Apr 17 2013 - Updated Apr 17 2013 - 1 reports

With windmills as backdrop, groups press state on renewable energy

The spinning windmills at the old Bethlehem Steel site in Hamburg and Lackawanna were a fitting backdrop as local environmentalists and community leaders made a plea to Albany to focus more on renewable energy. ?Let?s Turn, Not Burn? was the campaign ... [Published Buffalo News - Apr 17 2013]

Entities: Renewable Energy, Wind Power, Fossil Fuel, Albany (New York, United States)

First reported Apr 14 2013 - Updated Apr 14 2013 - 1 reports

Educational Changes

Drop In Enrollment, State Funding Forcing Schools To Do Things Differently Times have changed in New York state and especially in Chautauqua County over the past several years. With it, schools must change as well.In the face of declining enrollment and ... [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 14 2013]

Entities: Forestville (New York, United States), Ripley (New York, United States), Silver Creek (New York, United States)

First reported Apr 14 2013 - Updated Apr 14 2013 - 1 reports

Advancing Home Care

New Provider Opens Jamestown Headquarters There is a new nonmedical home care provider which uses state-of-the-art software to offer a transparent service to loved ones.Compassionate Home Care of New York is the new business headquartered in Jamestown ... [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 14 2013]

Entities: Jamestown (New York, United States), Dunkirk (New York, United States), Dennis Phillips

First reported Apr 13 2013 - Updated Apr 13 2013 - 1 reports

Alleged Dunkirk Shooter Taken Into Custody

_ Montel Cooper, 26, the suspect in the April 5 shooting incident on King and Main streets in Dunkirk, is now in the Chautauqua County Jail on $100,000 bail/ $200,000 property. He was arraigned before city judge Walter Drag on Friday.Jamestown Police ... [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 13 2013]

Entities: Dunkirk (New York, United States), Felony, Custody

Quotes

"It helps us to gauge where we should focus to make improvements to make care safe for people to get optimum clinical outcomes at all times" commented Dr. D'Arcy

New: Local Hospitals Get Low Scores for Patient Safety [Published WKBW News 7 - May 09 2013]

"We're hoping to let the community know what we're doing and what kind of training we do" Walker said

Recruit NY Looks To Entice Firefighters [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 21 2013]

"They depend on the service," said Sikorski. "And, our listeners will wait for our readers to come out of the studio to call them just to say thank you. I can't tell you the number of times I've seen readers break down in tears after a phone conversation like that - because it just means the world to people."

Reading Radio [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 20 2013]

"Sometimes, people say to me that this is just a Dunkirk issue. That's really not true," Young said. "This is incredibly important, because not only is the impact on the tax base to Chautauqua County and the city of Dunkirk and the school districts, but also it's an economic issue."

Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Legislative Breakfast [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - Apr 20 2013]