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š± How close is Dunkirk to the āfiscal cliffā lawmakers are warning about?
Dunkirk, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Dunkirk! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How close is Dunkirk to the āfiscal cliffā lawmakers are warning about?
- What could replace the old NRG plant on Dunkirkās waterfront?
- What did Dunkirkās legislator challenge in Wendelās State of the County?
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ State reps continue pressure on Dunkirk finances (post-journal.com) ā State lawmakers say Dunkirkās mayor and Common Council are stalling on steps needed to extend the Fiscal Recovery Act, warning that continued inaction could push the city closer to a financial cliff. They argue an extension and stronger oversight are essential to stabilize Dunkirkās budget, protect basic services, and avoid sticking local taxpayers with even higher costs. 
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ā¢ āA new chapter for Dunkirk': Texas firm acquires former NRG plant for redevelopment (wkbw.com) ā Ownership of Dunkirkās long-idled NRG generating station has shifted to Texas-based Genover, raising hopes for a new clean-energy project and restored tax revenue. Local and state leaders say the redevelopment could bring jobs, strengthen the cityās economy, and give the waterfront site a fresh role in Dunkirkās future. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Dems disagree with Wendel on State of County (post-journal.com) ā Dunkirk legislator Bob Bankoski led a rare formal rebuttal to County Executive PJ Wendelās State of the County, arguing Chautauqua County is poorer, losing population, and mishandling finances. Republicans pushed back, blaming state mandates and defending recent projects, taxes, and job-creation efforts that affect residents countywide. Ā Ā Ā
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown ā
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Wednesday June 17
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Dunkirkās Music on the Pier Concert Series 2026 ā
Dunkirk City Pier, 2 Central Ave, Dunkirk
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Regents Exams
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Board of Education Meeting
Dunkirk City SD Dunkirk, NY 14048
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Regents Exams
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Dunkirkās Music on the Pier Concert Series 2026 ā
Dunkirk City Pier, 2 Central Ave, Dunkirk
6:00 pm -
NERDS GONE WILD at Dunkirk's Music on the Pier! ā
Dunkirk City Pier, 2 Central Ave, Dunkirk
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 18
Thursday June 25
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Elementary Spring Concert
Forestville Csd Forestville, NY 14062
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Yearbook Dedication
Forestville Elementary School Forestville, NY 14062
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Uncle Ben's Remedy & The Beard and The Bird ... ā
Merritt Estate Winery, 2264 King Rd, Forestville
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CCMTA Spring Festival Chautauqua Institution
Forestville Csd Forestville, NY 14062 -
Regents Exams
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Board of Education Meeting
Dunkirk City SD Dunkirk, NY 14048
5:30 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
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- B & B Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Evening Bank Office Cleaner in Dunkirk. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
Fredonia
- State won't lower Fredonia-Stockton Road speed (observertoday.com)
- Spangler just misses trip to states (observertoday.com)
- Week in review: Should higher education be overhauled? (highereddive.com)
Silver Creek
- Hideaway Bay Art Fest eyed for September (observertoday.com)
- Celebrating culture (observertoday.com)
- Silver Creek Kiwanis charity golf tournament June 19 (observertoday.com)
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