Region
BBB Warns People About Home Improvement Scams
ERIE, Pa. (Erie News Now) – If you have some small home repairs around the house and have tried to call a handyman recently you may have found out they are hard to get a […]
Month: March 2022
Chautauqua County
Growing Gas Prices Could Help Push Local Tourism In Chautauqua County
App users, tap here to watch video report. BEMUS POINT – Growing gasoline prices has many across our region digging deeper into their wallets, however, tourism officials in Chautauqua County say there is a silver lining. […]
Community
Seeking Community Input In Jamestown
App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN – The first of many walking tours will kick off this weekend in Jamestown, with local representatives seeking feedback to address issues first hand. Ward I […]
Business
New Bank Opens In Dunkirk
App users, tap here to watch video report. DUNKIRK – Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union opened a new branch on Vineyard Drive in Dunkirk on Thursday. The credit union celebrated the big day with ceremonial […]
International
Women, Children Cross Ukraine Border, Volunteers Ready To Help Refugees
App users, tap here to watch video report. MEDYKA, POLAND – Our crews visited the Poland-Ukraine border as well as a checkpoint in Poland where refugees have to pass through. A lot of people from […]
Dunkirk
Dunkirk Man Hospitalized Following Armed Standoff
DUNKIRK – A 34-year-old Dunkirk man was hospitalized following an armed standoff with police in Dunkirk on Thursday. The Dunkirk Police Department says officers were at an East 7th Street residence to assist with a […]
News
NY AG Releases Body Camera Footage Of Fatal Police Shooting In WNY
WARNING: The video contains images that viewers may find disturbing. BUFFALO — New York’s Attorney General’s Office has released the body camera video of a fatal trooper-involved shooting that claimed the life of a Northeast, […]
Chautauqua County
Three Families Displaced Follow Westfield Apartment Fire
WESTFIELD – Three families were displaced following a fire in the Village of Westfield on Thursday night. The Westfield Fire Department responded to a residential house fire at 58 Washington Street around 10:30 p.m. First […]
News
Warren County Fair To Go On, Despite Lack Of Rides
WARREN, Pa. (Erie News Now) – The 91st annual Warren County Fair will take place August 9-13, 2022, but it will look a little different this year. Back in December, the board of directors was […]
New York State
Gov. Hochul Launches Website With Resources For Ukrainian People
ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) – A new website was launched this week to help Ukrainian people and their allies in New York. This follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s warning to consumers about scams and cybersecurity threats amid […]
Consumer
Report: Rent Jumped 17% Since Last Year, Hitting New Record
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Average rent prices in the U.S. just hit a new record. According to a report from realtor.com, the national median rent was $1,792 dollars last month. That’s a 17 percent jump from […]
International
US, EU Announce New Partnership To Undercut Russian Energy
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and European Union on Friday announced a new partnership to reduce the continent’s reliance on Russian energy, a step top officials characterized as […]
Chautauqua County
Village Of Westfield Without Power For 18 Plus Hours, Officials Say
WESTFIELD – For over 18-hours the Village of Westfield has been without power and specialized equipment has since been brought in to make repairs. Village officials, in an update on social media Thursday afternoon, explained […]
Chautauqua County
Man Dies In Overnight Gerry Fire
GERRY – A man died overnight in a Town of Gerry trailer fire. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reports his body was recovered within the residence at 4200 Route 380. At about 2:42 a.m. the […]
Video
Officials Reflect On The Fifth Anniversary Of Falconer, Jamestown Arson Fires
App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN – This week marks the fifth anniversary of a series of arson fires that rocked the Village of Falconer and City of Jamestown in 2017. Local […]
Feature
Purse Bingo To Benefit Local Charity
App users, tap here to watch video report. FREWSBURG – A Jamestown area non-profit that continues the legacy of a late Sheriff’s Deputy is giving back to the community in quite an unusual way, via […]
New York State
NY State Lawmakers, Loved Ones Remember Lives Of Nursing Home Residents
App users, tap here to watch video report. ALBANY – A group of New York State politicians and families of those who died in nursing homes during the COVID pandemic are honoring “We Care Remembrance […]
International
Lublin, Poland: Erie, Pa’s Sister City Helping Refugees
App users, tap here to watch video report. LUBLIN, POLAND – Our coverage of the Ukrainian refugee crisis in Poland continues. Our team in Poland visited Erie’s sister city: Lublin, Poland. Weeks ago when the […]
News
Chautauqua County Lawmakers Okay COVID-19 Wastewater Testing
MAYVILLE – Health leaders in Chautauqua County got the go ahead to test wastewater for COVID-19 during Wednesday’s legislature meeting. After much debate, lawmakers voted to move forward with the surveillance program 16 to 2, […]
Consumer
Pennsylvania Liquor Board Reverses Decision On CBD Edibles
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on Wednesday reversed decisions from last year and said it will not allow beer and wine licensees to sell edible products containing the marijuana extract called […]
New York State
New York State Police Commits To Boosting The Ranks Of Female Troopers
ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) – The New York State Police has joined other police departments across the country by singing the 30×30 Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to increase the representation of women in the state […]
News
Moderna Says Its Low-Dose COVID Shots Work For Kids Under 6
By LAURAN NEERGAARD NEW YORK (AP) – Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers, the company announced Wednesday — a development that could pave the way for the littlest kids to be vaccinated […]
International
Biden, Western Allies Open 1st Of 3 Summits On Russian War
By CHRIS MEGERIAN, LORNE COOK and AAMER MADHANI BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and world leaders opened a trio of emergency summits on Thursday with a sober warning from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg […]
Election 2022
Borrello Seeks Reelection Amid Political Imbalance In Senate
App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN – The race for New York State Senate District 57 is well underway as incumbent George Borrello shared his outlook on the race and his goals […]
Government
Jamestown Leaders Expand Sidewalk Replacement Program
App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN – A renewed push to replace tree damaged sidewalks are underway in the City of Jamestown. Director of Public Works Jeffery Lehman is working with city […]
Courts
36-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Arrested In Child Pornography Case
BUFFALO – A 36-year-old Dunkirk man was arrested and charged in a child pornography case after prosecutors say he tried to act on his “mother/daughter fantasy.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says that on […]
Jamestown
Jamestown’s School Board Petitions Launched This Week
JAMESTOWN – On Tuesday petitions launched for those looking to run for Jamestown’s School Board of Education. The current term for two board seats expires on June 30, with those running for office vying for […]
Chautauqua County
Condominium Project Ceases Development, Suit Over Work Filed
MAYVILLE – A regional financial institution has ceased development of a new condominium project in Mayville. That’s according to a lawsuit filed by Lake Shore Paving in Chautauqua County Supreme Court. The company is suing […]
International
Warsaw Animal Shelters Providing Help For Pets Of Ukrainian Refugees
App users, tap here to watch video report. WARSAW, POLAND – Most of the Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country had to leave at a moment’s notice; leaving a lot of personal items back home in […]
Crime
Five Arrested In Jamestown Drug Raid
JAMESTOWN – Five people were arrested following a drug raid in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon. Jamestown Police’s Metro Drug Task Force, along with the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at […]
