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🌱 Why Dunkirk council hit pause on creating a city comptroller

Dunkirk, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Dunkirk! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Dunkirk council hit pause on creating a city comptroller
  • See how Dunkirk’s softball team battled Olean in a high-scoring game

Also on today's calendar: Salamanca Varsity Softball @ Dunkirk and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower or two; cool, temps: high: 52, low: 44.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dunkirk Council Delays Comptroller Law (post-journal.com) — Dunkirk’s Common Council has pushed back a decision on creating a new city comptroller position until its May 19 meeting, after several residents raised concerns. Speakers questioned how the cash-strapped city would fund the role, why details like salary and term length aren’t clearer, and whether the job description is easily accessible. Council members say they want more public input before voting.
   

• Silver Creek Holds Off Forestville For 6-4 Softball Victory (post-journal.com) — Dunkirk’s softball team put up seven runs but fell 12-7 on the road at Olean after the Huskies broke a midgame tie with a big fourth inning. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby Silver Creek, Gowanda, Ellicottville, Southwestern, and Fredonia squads in league play.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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