and declaring a state of war alert after the palestinian militant group hamas fires thousands of rockets from the gaza strip into southern israel . the group s leader says it s part of a new military operation against israel. israel s territory has also reportedly been infiltrated by numerous palestinian militants during the unprecedented attack. several videos posted on social media appear to show dozens of uniformed gunmen inside the israeli border town of sderot ready across the region are being ordered to remain indoors. and we re learning a woman in her 60s was killed and at least 100 others were injured in the rocket attacks. israel s security cabinet is set to convene in the coming hours for following its state of war alert declaration. officials warn hamas will face consequences for the attacks and has reportedly already begun striking targets in the gaza strip. the launch has come after weeks of heightened tensions along israel s volatile border with gaza and heavy f
By MARK GEISE
Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and COP of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
Since October, I have been communicating with the public through this article about all of the great things going on throughout Chautauqua County as they relate to economic development. These commentaries may include discussions about specific projects of public interest that are underway or have been completed, where they are at, and if completed, how they are performing.
They may also include discussions about initiatives being undertaken at various agencies or at the County level, including, but not limited to, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development, the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corp., the Workforce Development Board, the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, educatio