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Month: January 2020

Crime

Jamestown Woman Charged With DWI Following Thursday Crash

January 24, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – A City of Jamestown woman is facing DWI charges following a crash Thursday night in the area of Forest and Newland Avenues. Jamestown Police say Kaitlyn Rose, 28, allegedly fled the scene before […]

Courts

Son Of Ex-US Rep. Christopher Collins Spared Prison

January 24, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — The son of former U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins was spared a prison sentence Thursday after pleading guilty in an insider trading conspiracy with his father. U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ordered 27-year-old […]

Crime

Roofer Charged After Allegedly Scamming Homeowner For Thousands Of Dollars

January 23, 2020 By News Staff 0

PORTLAND – A Forestville roofer is facing charges after allegedly scamming a homeowner in the Town of Portland last year. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says that James Haskins, 40, was hired to complete a […]

Community

Falconer’s “Hoops For Hospice” Set For Next Week

January 23, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

FALCONER – An annual event to raise money to help those diagnosed with cancer is scheduled to take place next week. “Hoops for Hospice,” hosted by the Falconer Girls Basketball Team, will donate funds raised […]

Community

Mall Hosting Valentine’s Day Themed Events To Benefit Local Humane Society

January 23, 2020 By News Staff 0

LAKEWOOD – The Chautauqua Mall is getting ready to usher in the Valentine’s Day season with two events on Saturday, February 1. Taking place in the mall’s center court, the Bestie Bash Hearts and Crafts […]

Crime

Man Allegedly Runs Vehicles Off Roadway, Crashes Into Police Car Following Chase

January 23, 2020 By News Staff 0

DUNKIRK – A Village of Gowanda man is facing several charges following a vehicle pursuit in Dunkirk this week. City of Dunkirk Police say Ethan McHale, 21, was driving after allegedly switching registration plates on […]

Government

Congressman Reed Blasts Cuomo, Dangers Of State Green Light Law

January 23, 2020 By News Staff 2

CORNING – Congressman Tom Reed this week blasted Governor Cuomo and the effects of New York’s Green Light Law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. Reed says the Federal Government may not accept […]

Courts

Woman Convicted In Death Of Busti Man Sued By Family

January 23, 2020 By News Staff 0

MAYVILLE – A 74-year-old woman convicted in the death of a Town of Busti man last year is now being sued by his family. Marylou Johnson, the Town of Busti woman who previously plead guilty […]

Fire

Unattended Torch Deemed Cause Of Monday Morning Fire

January 23, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESATOWN – City of Jamestown Fire Investigators have released the cause of a fire that destroyed a Spring Street house Monday morning. Crews say an unattended torch left on the first floor of the multi-story […]

Government

NY Governor’s Budget Includes Host Of Laws He Wants Passed

January 23, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a $178 billion budget proposal this week alongside a host of laws he wants to pass — from allowing e-bikes to a ban on single-use Styrofoam containers. […]

News

Jamestown Baseball Team Rebrands As The ‘Jamestown Tarp Skunks’

January 22, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – One of Jamestown’s longest running baseball teams has a new name. The Jamestown Jammers announced Wednesday they are rebranding as the Jamestown Tarp Skunks. General Manager Frank Fanning says the name has a […]

Crime

Jamestown Man Charged For Allegedly Driving Under Influence Of Drugs

January 22, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – A City of Jamestown man is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs on Tuesday evening. Jamestown Police say Shawn Lawson, 28, was pulled over in the area of Hallock […]

Arts & Music

Reed Delivers Grant To Chautauqua Institution Opera Program

January 22, 2020 By News Staff 0

CHAUTAUQUA – Congressman Tom Reed says the Chautauqua Opera Company will receive a $15,000 Art Works grant to help fund its 2020 opera festival. The opera company’s season will focus on the 100th anniversary of […]

Government

Cuomo Looks To Fix Medicaid Spending, Legalize Marijuana In 2020

January 22, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

ALABNY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo aims to fix Medicaid spending and legalize marijuana in 2020. Governor Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a $178 billion state budget proposal that hinges on a plan to […]

Health

First Case Of Coronavirus Reported In The United States

January 22, 2020 By News Staff 0

SEATTLE — The United States has now confirmed its first case of the new Coronavirus virus that appeared in Wuhan, China, last month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is only identifying the patient […]

Courts

New Sentencing Ordered For Ex-NY Assembly Speaker Silver

January 22, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court upheld former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s corruption conviction Tuesday but ordered a resentencing after reversing the conviction on some charges. The ruling by a three-judge panel […]

Government

Jamestown Looking For New Ambulance Service As Medical Calls Increase

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – The City of Jamestown is looking for a new ambulance service as medical calls contintue to increase. City leaders say they are in the process of drafting a request for proposals to provide […]

Government

Cuomo’s Favorability Up, Support For New Bail Reform Down, According To New Poll

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – A new poll has found New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s favorability rate has increased, although support for new bail reforms passed by the state is dwindling. The Siena College Poll found that at […]

News

Bill Would Rename Part Of Route 394 After Fallen War Hero

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 1

FALCONER – A bill introduced by New York State Senator George Borrello aims to rename part of Route 394 between Falconer and Kennedy in honor of a fallen war hero. The highway would be renamed […]

Community

USA Today Nominates National Comedy Center For “Best New Museum” Award

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – The National Comedy Center in Jamestown has been nominated for the 2020 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award for “Best New Museum.” The National Comedy Center was one of 20 new museums […]

Business

Fredonia Continues To Lead In “Small Business Revolution” Contest

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 0

FREDONIA – The Village of Fredonia remains first in the running to receive a half-million dollar transformation on the hit reality show “Small Business Revolution.” Last week, the village found out they made the top […]

Government

Schumer Navigates Rocky Terrain As Impeachment Trial Unfolds

January 21, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — Sen. Chuck Schumer stood at the finish line of a half-marathon in New York City, slapping high-fives. Then he was off to Washington for a meeting about the impeachment trial of President […]

Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County Woman Allegedly Stabs Neighbor

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 0

PORTVILLE – A Cattaraugus County woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing a neighbor several times. New York State Police say Kaylee Hicks, 21, is charged with burglary, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Troopers […]

Elections

Cuomo Set To Announce Special Election Despite Legal Fight

January 21, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears ready to set an April 28 special election — the same day as the state’s presidential primary — to fill a congressional seat left vacant by a western New […]

Fire

House Destroyed By Fire To Be Torn Down

January 20, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

JAMESTOWN – A house destroyed by fire Monday morning on Spring Street in Jamestown is slated to be torn down today. The Jamestown Fire Department was called to 614 Spring St. just before 6:45 a.m. […]

Cattaraugus County

Man Charged With DWI Following Cattaraugus County Crash

January 20, 2020 By News Staff 0

LITTLE VALLEY – A City of Salamanca man was charged for allegedly driving while intoxicated following a crash on Route 353 in Cattaraugus County over the weekend. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office says Kyle Brock, […]

Community

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior

January 20, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – Monday marks a day to honor for one of the world’s most renowned civil rights leaders. Martin Luther King Junior Day was first officially declared a national holiday in 1983 by President Ronald […]

Crime

Jamestown Man Arrested After Allegedly Punching Woman In Face, Taking Car

January 20, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – A City of Jamestown man was arrested after allegedly punching a woman in the face and taking her vehicle without permission Sunday morning. Jamestown Police say that Robert Ridgeway Jr., 38, was arrested […]

Cattaraugus County

Randolph Man Charged After Allegedly Hitting Woman With Glass

January 20, 2020 By News Staff 0

RANDOLPH – A Randolph man is facing charges after allegedly hitting a woman with a glass during a dispute Saturday afternoon on Main Street in the Town of Randolph. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office says […]

Elections

Minor Party Sues Over Law Making It Harder To Get On Ballot

January 20, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — A minor political party in New York has sued over a new law approved by political appointees that will make it harder for parties to get on the ballot. The Serve America Movement […]

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