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New York State To Waive Tuition For Fallen Service Members’ Kids
ALBANY – New York State will grant free state tuition and room and board to the families of New York military members who are killed or disabled while on duty. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the …
Tech
Facebook Admits To Collecting Email Contacts Without User Knowledge
MENLO PARK, Ca. – Facebook has admitted to collecting one-and-a-half million users’ email contacts without their consent. Facebook said Wednesday, users’ email contact lists had been unintentionally uploaded to Facebook following a design change almost …
Business
Tired Of Annoying Robocalls? Here’s How To Stop Them:
WESTERN NEW YORK – Congress is taking steps to crack down on robocalls, but until something is done, there are some things you can do to stop the spam. Mary Moloney takes a closer look …
Schools
JHS Celebrates 40th Annual Battle Of The Classes
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown High School students celebrated their 40th annual battle of the classes Wednesday night at McElrath Gym. This year, students donated $11,000.19 to the Child Advocacy Program. The money was raised through a …
News
Jamestown Woman Charged With Driving While Ability Impaired By Drugs
BEMUS POINT – A Jamestown woman is charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs following a motor vehicle accident Tuesday on Route 430, according to the New York State Police. Troopers said they responded …
Crime
City Woman Allegedly Tries To Strike Officer’s Face During Incident
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown woman allegedly attempted to strike a police officer in the face while officers were responding to a call for a disorderly person at UPMC Chautauqua’s Emergency Room Tuesday evening, according to …
Crime
Man Hit By Car, Driver Issued Ticket
ALLEGANY – A Town of Allegany man was taken to Olean General Hospital after he was hit by a vehicle on Route 417 in the Town of Allegany Monday morning. Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies said …
Crime
DOT Driver Ticketed Following Crash
ALLEGANY – A New York State Department of Transportation truck driver was ticketed following a crash on Route 417 in the Town of Allegany Monday. David Chase, 55, of Great Valley, was issued a traffic …
Crime
Two Jamestown Residents Face Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO – Two Jamestown residents were recently arrested and charged by criminal complaint, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Douglas P. Beardsley, 33, and Camille Lopez, 18, are both charged with possession with intent to …
Environment
New York Voters Support Plastic Bag Ban, According To New Poll
NEW YORK STATE – Voters in New York State are in favor of banning plastic bags, according to a new Sienna poll. The poll found that most voters support the plastic bag ban recently passed …
