Health
CDC Says Get A Flu Shot
WESTERN NEW YORK – It still feels like summer in many parts of the country, but the wants everyone to start thinking about the getting a flu vaccine right now. Influenza activity typically starts to […]
Month: September 2019
Crime
New Trial Scheduled For Man Charged In Jamestown Rape Case
MAYVILLE – A new trial has been scheduled for a Conewango man charged with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual act. A Chautauqua County court clerk told WNYNewsNow that jury selection for Dennis […]
Elections
NY Eases Rules For Changing Parties Before Primary Elections
ALBANY — New York is relaxing party enrollment deadlines to make it easier to cast a ballot in primary elections under a bill signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The new law gives voters […]
Crime
Man Arrested After Reportedly Fleeing Police During Warrant Check
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown man was arrested after reportedly fleeing police during a warrant check near the intersection of West 8th and Cherry Streets Thursday night. Jamestown Police say Edwin F. Rosario, 31, is charged […]
News
Jamestown Police Warn Parents, Children Of Suspicious Man
JAMESTOWN – City of Jamestown Police issued a warning to parents and children following a suspicious encounter between a man and child walking to school Thursday. Police say the child was walking on Cole Avenue […]
Fire
Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting Fire To Outhouse
SHERMAN – An 18-year-old Town of Sherman man is facing charges after the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says he set fire to an outhouse at the Village of Sherman Park Thursday evening. Deputies alleged the […]
News
Crash Shuts Down Parts Of I-86 Near Randolph
STEAMBURG – One person was flown to a regional hospital via medical helicopter Thursday evening following a crash on I-86 near Randolph. The two-vehicle crash happened in the eastbound lane between the Randolph and Steamburg […]
Weather
Afternoon Improving, Good Looking Friday Ahead
JAMESTOWN – A Cold front sweeping through will keep temperatures in the mid to upper 60’s through the day. Clouds will break apart leading to a mostly sunny afternoon, lasting through Friday. With an average […]
News
Bemus Point Woman Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash
STOCKTON – A Bemus Point woman died following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Route 38o, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Stacey A. Grimes, 46, was the only person in the […]
Business
West Ellicott Runnings Store Now Open
WEST ELLICOTT – A Minnesota-based outdoors store that moved into the former Sam’s Club building on Fairmount Avenue opened Thursday morning. Runnings Manager Rob Szymendera told WNYNewsNow when they opened their doors at 8 a.m. […]
Business
Jamestown Contractor Cited By OSHA For Not Properly Removing Asbestos
JAMESTOWN – A City of Jamestown construction contractor was cited by OSHA for not properly removing asbestos while on the job site. The U.S. Department of Labor says Rex Harper, who does business as REH […]
Crime
Jamestown Woman Allegedly Punches UPMC Chautauqua Nurse
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown woman is accused of punching a nurse in the face Wednesday evening during an incident at UPMC Chautauqua, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Shelby Neamon, 23, was charged with second-degree […]
Crime
BPU Warns Customers Of Phone Scam
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is warning local electric customers that scam calls are being made to businesses Thursday morning stating that electric will be shut off if payment isn’t made within […]
Crime
Jamestown Man Charged With DWAI Drug/Alcohol Combination In Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown man was charged following a traffic stop near the intersection of Prospect Street and McKinley Avenue Wednesday morning, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Police said Juan A. Batista-Ginorio, 30, allegedly […]
News
Borrello Unveils 2020 Budget
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County’s Executive unveiled his 2020 tentative budget Wednesday night during the Legislature meeting, a spending plan that keeps the tax rate the same but raises the tax levy. Executive George Borrello says […]
News
NY Gov. Cuomo, Food Network Star Sandra Lee Announce Split
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Food Network star Sandra Lee have broken up after more than a decade of dating. The former couple announced the split with a joint statement issued Wednesday […]
Business
Juul Stops E-Cigarette Ads As Teen Vaping, Illnesses Grow
WASHINGTON — Juul Labs Inc. will stop advertising its electronic cigarettes in the U.S. and replace its chief executive as mysterious breathing illnesses and an explosion in teen vaping have triggered efforts to crack down […]
Buffalo Bills
New-Look Bills Not Focused On Pats’ Dominance
ORCHARD PARK — Cole Beasley knows little about the decades of dominance from the New England Patriots against his new team, the Buffalo Bills. And he’s not particularly interested in it. “I wasn’t here, I […]
Environment
Study: Air Pollution Linked To Anxiety In Kids
NEW YORK – A new study shows a link between air pollution and Psychiatric Disorders in children. Researchers found when a pollutant known as PM 2.5 was present, more children visited Psychiatric emergency rooms. On […]
News
Seneca Nation, State Reach Agreement To Fix Thruway
SENECA NATION – The Seneca Nation says they have reached an agreement with the New York State Thruway Authority to fix parts of Interstate 90. Nation President Rickey Armstrong announced Wednesday the nation and Thruway […]
Community
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Director To Be Honored By Girls Scouts
BUFFALO – The Director of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will be honored by the Girls Scouts of Western New York this week during the group’s annual 2019 Women of Distinction Dinner and Awards Ceremony. […]
Weather
Fall Is On Hold For A Bit As Showers Return Tomorrow
JAMESTOWN – A mostly sunny sky through the afternoon and a stiff south to southwest wind will help to propel temperatures into the mid to upper 70’s through the day. A series of Cold fronts […]
Politics
President Releases Ukraine Transcripts
WASHINGTON – President Trump has released a transcript of his July call with Ukrainian’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. The call is at the center of a controversy over whether Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate former Vice […]
Crime
Mother Charged After Citizen Finds Toddler Roaming Roadway
NORTH HARMONY – A Village of Ashville woman was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after New York State Police said her one-year-old was found wandering in the road Monday. Troopers said Natalie […]
Crime
Duo Arrested Following Fight At Kennedy Supermarket
POLAND – Two Maine residents were arrested by New York State Police after allegedly fighting a man who was trying to prevent them from driving their vehicle while intoxicated Sunday night in Kennedy. New York […]
Government
NY Governor Wants Region To Work Together On Pot, Vaping
ALBANY — New York’s Democratic governor this week urged neighboring states to work together on recreational marijuana policies that also address vaping products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo planned Wednesday to travel to Connecticut to […]
Buffalo Bills
Bills Promote Peko, Place Harrison Phillips On IR
ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills have promoted defensive tackle Kyle Peko from their practice squad to replace Harrison Phillips, who was placed on injured reserve. The move was announced Tuesday, two days after Phillips […]
Entertainment
It’s National Comic Book Day
NEW YORK – Marvel versus D.C.? Wednesday, it doesn’t matter what side you’re on because it is National Comic Book Day. The day is dedicated to celebrating everything we love about comics: the art, artists […]
Health
Study: New “Report Card” Out On America’s Diet, Improvement Still Needed
WASHINGTON – Americans are doing a better job of cutting out carbs and sugar, but there’s still plenty of work to do. According to a new ‘report card’ on the American Diet, consumption of highly-processed […]
Crime
Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Frewsburg Church
CARROLL – A 20-year-old Frewsburg man is facing charges after the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office alleged he broke into an office at the Ivory Baptist Church earlier this month. Tylor J. Launier is charged third-degree […]
