Chautauqua

Local Communities Rally Against New Wetlands Regulations as Invasive Species Management Struggles at Chautauqua Lake

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Lakewood, New York – Officials from Lakewood and Bemus Point are seeking legal recourse regarding new Freshwater Wetlands Regulations that they claim are negatively impacting Chautauqua Lake. This summer, crews from the Chautauqua Lake Association have removed over 19 million pounds of invasive weeds from the lake. However, local leaders assert that regulatory changes enacted earlier this year have created adverse conditions in the lake’s southern basin. The leaders have filed notices with the state Supreme Court, asking for their concerns to be taken into account in ongoing lawsuits involving the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in Chautauqua for High-Profile Trial of Hadi Matar

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Mayville, NY – Jury selection commenced in Chautauqua County on Monday for the trial of Hadi Matar, the individual accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution last summer. The case has drawn international attention due to the high-profile nature of the victim and the underlying issues of free speech and security. Authorities allege that on August 12, 2022, Matar, a 24-year-old from New Jersey, launched an attack on Rushdie, severely wounding the author who has long faced death threats for his writings. Rushdie suffered serious injuries, including stab wounds … Read more