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progress on one of Borrello’s top priorities with the passage of legislation he cosponsored that will end the practice of utilities unfairly requiring broadband providers to fund pole replacements as a condition of gaining access to the poles to install internet service. With the typical pole costing between $15,000 and $20,000, the measure has the potential to save small and mid-size broadband providers tens of millions of dollars, making it more feasible for them to invest in costly rural broadband to benefit New Yorkers. But Borrello was unhappy that the 2021 session ended with Gov. Andrew Cuomo wielding the some pandemic powers he’s had for nearly a year and a half, even as COVID-19’s grip win the New York is less and less. “No less than 47 times did Senate Republicans advance amendments to repeal (Cuomo’s) authority,” Borrello said. “Each and every time these attempts were rejected by Senate Democrats. They also sat on a resolution I advanced to end the state of emergency, voting instead to continue abdicating their constitutional duty.” While the governor’s pandemic power was more easily justified in March 2020, Borrello it is “impossible to defend” today, with positivity rates at their lowest, nearly 70% of New Yorkers vaccinated and multipl
While state Sen. George Borrello was disappointed that Democrats never considered revoking the governor’s pandemic emergency powers before the end of the 2021 legislative session this past Friday, he did point to some wins in the session. “After the devastation that our small businesses experienced during the pandemic and our state-imposed lockdown, those of us who fought throughout the crisis to exempt COVID-related layoffs from being used against small businesses in the calculation of unemployment insurance rates finally saw that issue addressed,” Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, said. The senator said GOP calls for small business relief contributed to the inclusion of approximately $1 billion in grants and tax credits in the state budget, which will aid the recovery. Borrello also expressed pride in helping to lead a bipartisan effort to make the farm-to-food-bank effort Nourish NY a permanently funded state program. Nourish NY provided relief to more than 4,000 farmers, whose markets were disrupted by COVID-19, and helped 1.3 million New Yorkers get more food over the past year. He said sponsors of the legislation continue to advocate to get the legislation signed into law as soon as possible. Last week also saw key Borrello wins continued on..... page 2
City of Ali Added to Opera House Virtual Cinema FREDONIA – The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center has added the documentary City of Ali to its films that can be streamed online in the Opera House Screening Room. The Opera House Screening Room provides movies and other digital programming online to its patrons in the wake of COVID-19, as the theatre remains closed. The cost of streaming the films vary, depending on the film. The revenue generated is shared by the Opera House and the film studios. “Since we have not yet reopened, this is one way of providing our patrons with access to programming, and of generating income for the Opera House,” says Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis. City of Ali is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of how the death of Muhammad Ali brought the people of his Kentucky hometown – and the world – together for one unforgettable week. Ali’s passing on June 3, 2016, came in the context of a bitter U.S. presidential election, a
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Health Department Asks Residents to Report Positive COVID-19 Results from At-Home Tests MAYVILLE— COVID-19 testing options have expanded over the past several months, including increased availability of several athome kits. The Chautauqua County Health Department is requesting that residents report any positive test results from at-home tests to the department by phone (1-866-604-6789) or email (cchealth@chqgov.com). When an individual tests positive for COVID-19 in a clinical setting, the result is automatically reported to the local health department. The positive result triggers the local health department to conduct a disease investigation (interview) and conduct contact tracing. Isolation orders are issued,
which can be provided to an employer or other official setting as proof of a prior positive result. Some at-home COVID-19 tests are supervised by a lab or medical professional, usually via video chat, and results are either mailed to a lab for processing, or processed at home. If the test syncs to an app or is sent out to a lab, these results are automatically reported (e.g. Ellume, Lucira, Cue, Binax Now with NAVICA app). Other at-home antigen tests, such as the Binax NOW Self Test, are simple and affordable, but do not include a mechanism to report results into the state’s electronic database. Proof of a prior COVID-19
infection and recovery within the last 90 days is an acceptable form of proof to grant entry into some public events and other settings (e.g. overnight camps) in lieu of proof of full vaccination status or a negative test within an appropriate timeframe. Additionally, prior positives within 90 days can avoid quarantine when exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case. However, the positive test showing prior infection must be documented in the New York State Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System in order to count for these purposes. COVID-19 case numbers are declining fast, but it is very important to maintain surveillance of this disease
so that our community can act quickly to prevent further spread of disease. COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in Chautauqua County. These vaccines are safe and highly effective in preventing severe disease and death due to COVID-19. The Chautauqua County Health Department urges all individuals ages 12 and up to get vaccinated. If you have concerns about the vaccine, contact your primary care provider with your individual needs. Visit https:// chqgov.com/public-health/ covid-19-vaccination-clinics to find local vaccination opportunities.
Brooks-TLC Hospital System Appoints Marketing and Communications Coordinator DUNKIRK— Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nancy R. Steves, MA, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, effective May 27. Steves brings over 20 years of communications experience, including six years in healthcare public relations and marketing as the public relations specialist for the Seneca Nation Health System. Additionally, she was the marketing communications coordinator at Allpro Parking, LLC in Buffalo, a staff writer for the Dunkirk OBSERVER, and most recently led the effort to develop an internal communications plan as a communications and PR specialist with a local non-profit. Steves holds a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University and a Bachelor of Arts in En-
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Attorney General James Leads Coalition in Fighting to Defend Women’s Health and Reproductive Freedom NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her leadership in the fight to safeguard the health care and reproductive rights of patients across New York and the rest of the nation. Leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general from across the nation, Attorney General James submitted testimony into the congressional record, urging passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), which would protect a woman’s constitutional right to access an abortion by prohibiting unnecessary restrictions — passed at the state level — that undermine the availability and safety of health care services. “As states continue to pass constricting laws that seek to unconstitutionally restrict women’s reproductive rights, we are urging Con-
gress to take federal action and codify every woman’s right to access an abortion into law,” said Attorney General James. “Roe v. Wade may have been fought nearly 50 years ago, but the war on women’s reproductive freedoms continues today. It’s time for our federal leaders to finally stand up for women’s health nationwide and take legislative action to prevent these unconstitutional infringements. This is about protecting women’s health, protecting their bodies, and protecting their choices.” “The United States has never been closer to losing the fundamental right to access abortion than right now,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO, Center for Reproductive Rights. “State legislatures have passed so many restrictions that abortion is already out of reach for many people.
Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce to Cut Ribbon on Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce, with the cooperation of the Village of Mayville, has brought a new Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market to the Village Park, located at the traffic light at Routes 394 and 430. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday June 24th at 12:30 pm during the lunchtime music at the market. The market is being held every Thursday through September 30th from 11 am – 5 pm, rain or shine. The market features local farmers and artisans with a focus on all things locally grown or handmade. Also available at the market are weekly food options from local food
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The WHPA is the answer to these politically motivated, unconstitutional restrictions. We are so grateful to New York Attorney General Letitia James and to the many other state attorneys general who have joined her in calling for the passage of this crucial legislation. The time for Congress to act is now.” Attorney General James leads the coalition in arguing that while legislators in many states may claim that the laws they are enacting are being passed to promote women’s health, the reality is that these laws are simply designed to restrict access to abortion services and, most often, lead to worse health outcomes for women. These include laws requiring physicians to have admitting privileges at hospitals and setting arbitrary requirements at women’s health clinics for the size of procedure rooms and corridors. The proliferation of these restrictions has negatively impacted women’s health — disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color, while simultaneously creating a lack of national consistency that strains states’ health care systems. Most importantly, any law that imposes an undue burden on a woman’s right to choose to terminate a pregnancy is unconstitutional.
The Women’s Health Protection Act targets these onerous state laws that have been adopted in a concerted strategy to restrict access to abortion across the nation. In Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Texas law that required abortion providers to maintain admitting privileges at a local hospital failed to advance women’s health and posed an undue burden on women seeking an abortion. Additionally, last year, Attorney General James led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in helping win another victory in June Medical Services v. Gee, in which the Supreme Court held that a similar law in Louisiana was unconstitutional. As more states try to pass new laws that restrict women’s reproductive freedoms with medically unnecessary restrictions, new court challenges continue to be filed — a process that can often take years. That’s why Attorney General James and the coalition are today urging Congress to pass the WHPA to ensure that such restrictions are not imposed in the first place. The consequences of these laws are already evident across the country. Research from 2017 found that 38 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 44 live in counties without a single abor-
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tion clinic. Additionally, as of June 2019, six states have only one abortion clinic remaining. As providers close due to the impact of medically unnecessary restrictions, women are likely to be forced to travel farther and make greater sacrifices to obtain access to care. Unfortunately, however, these burdens often fall disproportionately on lower-income women who cannot afford to travel, take time off from work, or find childcare while they visit their nearest provider. The coalition goes on to assert that laws aimed specifically at restricting abortion providers have proved, time and time again, to lead to worse health outcomes for women, including: Increased maternal mortality rates, Delayed abortions, as well as increased health risks and costs for women who find themselves too far from an abortion provider, The undertaking of dangerous “black market” or self-induced abortions by some women, and A four-times higher risk of developing potentially life-threatening health conditions for women who are forced to carry a pregnancy to term, as well as a substantially greater likelihood of experiencing physical violence from abusive partners or family members.
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ELMIRA, NY— Zoya Katta of Fredonia, NY, was among the 2021 Elmira College graduates recognized with multiple honors and prizes, including summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors, and induction into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest national honors organization. Katta was recognized for: Summa Cum Laude . Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 25-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic societies, and 18 Division III varsity teams. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes
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Prevention such as trainings, awareness events, school prevention programs and support groups. Carri Raynor of the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County worked closely with Hodkin to support the event. “I am sorry for what brought us together, but am so grateful for getting to know Joanne over the last five months,” said Raynor. “She has shared great memories of Seth and told me about his beautiful daughters. There is hope and healing after loss of a loved one to suicide. You do not have to struggle in silence. There are many loss survivors who will sit, listen and understand how you are feeling. Reach out a hand and say that you need help.” If you are struggling from the loss of a loved one to suicide, help is available. A local support group for adults is held every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. It is held at The Chautauqua Center in Jamestown from 5:30 to 7 p.m. If you would like more information about the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, volunteer opportunities or to make a contribution please go to www.preventsuicidechq.com. If you are experiencing a crisis, contact the 24/7 Chautauqua County Crisis Hotline at 1-800-724-0461, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
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Buffalo State College Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List BUFFALO, NY — Buffalo State College is the undergraduate catalog. Alexis Brignoni of Fredonia pleased to recognize the following students Brianna Gawronski of Dunkirk who have been named to the Spring 2021 Joana Leamon of Silver Creek Dean’s List. In general, students who have Hannah Hoebener of Westfield completed at least 12 credit hours and who Morrigan Waller of Fredonia have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify Florentina Berns of Silver Creek for the Buffalo State dean’s list. Full criteria Abigail Phillips of Gowanda and grade-type exceptions can be found in
Gabrielle Aldrich Named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List CANTON, NY—Gabrielle Aldrich from Dunkirk has been named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for achieving academic excellence during the Spring 2021 semester. Aldrich attended Fredonia High School.
Aldrich is a member of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2024. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester.
Students Named to SUNY Morrisville Dean's List MORRISVILLE, NY—SUNY Morrisville recently announced those students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.0 to 3.99 grade-point average for the semester and complete 12 credit hours. Kazlin Beers of Fredonia Thomas Stokes of Fredonia
SUNY Morrisville's curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.
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Local students graduate from Edinboro University EDINBORO, PA — Edinboro University celebrated the academic success of 673 undergraduate and graduate students on May 8. Bachelor’s and associate degrees were conferred upon 518 students, while 155 students earned graduate and post-baccalaureate degrees. The following local students were among Edinboro University’s spring graduates: Bailey S Summerville of Westfield, NYearned a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication. Darian Mae Switzer of Westfield, NY earned a Master of Arts in Communication Studies. Interim President Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson presided over the virtual cer-
emonies and the in-person recognition events. “Commencement is the most important day in the life of a university - it is both an ending and a beginning,” said Dr. Dale during the virtual undergraduate ceremony. “Your Edinboro University education and experiences have prepared you well for the opportunities and inevitable adventures and challenges to come. I extend my personal congratulations to each and every one of you.” Mill Village, Pa., native Bradley Peters, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations, delivered the student address at the virtual Undergraduate Ceremony. Peters
graduated summa cum laude while working as an instructional technologist at Edinboro and being involved in both the radio and television stations - shooting video of football games, producing news programs and hosting his own radio show. “As we begin this new chapter of our lives, I want to thank Edinboro and everyone here that prepared us for what is next,” Peters said. “I want to promise that on behalf of the Edinboro University graduating class of 2021 that we will continue to strive to make our Edinboro family proud, and we will continue to change this world for the better.” Westfield, N.Y., native Darian Switzer, who earned
her master’s degree in Communication Studies, delivered the student address at the virtual Graduate Ceremony. Other speakers included Dr. Michael Hannan (Provost), Kyle Hurysz (Council of Trustees) and Mark Eisert (Alumni Association). The ceremonies also featured special music from the Edinboro University Spirit of the Scots Marching Band under the direction of Diann Smith - and the Edinboro University Chorale. Following the virtual ceremonies, two in-person recognition events were held outdoors in Sox Harrison Stadium. The events featured pipes and drums, as well as Posting of the Colors
by ROTC cadets. Edinboro University is one of Pennsylvania’s most distinguished centers of learning and research. Acclaimed artists, medical professionals, Disney and Pixar animators and leaders in business,
education, criminal justice and many other fields have built the foundations of their success at Edinboro. Learn more at www.edinboro.edu.
“Laugh, even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired. Smile, even when you’re trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision. Sing, even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy. Trust, even when your heart begs you not to. Twirl, even when your mind makes no sense of what you see. Frolick, even when you are made fun of. Kiss, even when others are watching. Sleep, even when you’re afraid of what the dreams might bring. Run, even when it feels like you can’t run any more. And, always, remember, even when the memories pinch your heart. Because the pain of all your experience is what makes you the person you are now. And without your experience---you are an empty page, a blank notebook, a missing lyric. What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold your head up high the next day. So don’t live life in fear. Because you are stronger now, after all the trouble has happened, than you ever were back before it started.” —Alysha Speer
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