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National Grid Crews Preparing For Snow, Cold Temps
WESTERN NEW YORK – WNY Residents aren’t the only ones preparing for this weekends snowstorm. National Grid is closely watching the weather and are prepared if need be. To ensure customers are ready, the company …
Community
NCC Second Hottest New Attraction In America
JAMESTOWN – Like the comedians inside the National Comedy enter, the NCC is making a national name for itself. The NCC finished second in USA Today’s “Best New Attractions” in 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel …
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Ellicott Police Remind Residents To Park Off Street
ELLICOTT – Town of Ellicott Police are reminding residents about winter parking. Policy is for no parking on the streets between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. “With this storm heading our way …
Crime
Jamestown Man Charged With Heroin Possession
JAMESTOWN – A 29-year old Jamestown man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop on Washington at West Fifth Streets early Thursday morning. Eric D. Knisley was allegedly in possession of heroin after being …
Education
Martz Observatory To Host Super Moon Eclipse Viewing
FREWSBURG – Weather permitting, it will be a special night at the Martz Observatory. The Observatory will host a viewing of the Super Moon Eclipse starting Sunday about 9 p.m. and running until about 2 …
Crime
Jadlowski License Ban Is 10 Years, Firearm Ban Is Permanent
ALBANY – The DEC, in a statement to WNYNewsNow, said the Thomas Jadlowski hunting license ban can only be for 10 years, but his right to own a firearm or muzzelloader is permanent. On background, …
Government
More DAs Not Prosecuting Part Of Safe Act, Supreme Court May Be Key
ALBANY – The list of county district attorneys who pledge to not support a portion of the Safe Act is growing, particularly in the western portion of the state, however, a local civil rights advocate …
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Ex-NFL Player Returns To Court
SAN DIEGO – Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II returned to court on Wednesday, and his attorney is trying to drop some of the charges Winslow faces. Winslow II, whose trial is slated to begin …
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NYSP: Homicide Investigation Remains Ongoing
PORTLAND – An investigation into the death of 47-year-old Brian Heyden is still ongoing. State Police Capt. Eric Balon told WNYNewsNow Thursday that State Police are still treating Heyden’s death as a homicide, and will …
Government
Reed Says Shutdown Meeting With Trump Was ‘Constructive’
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed, in an effort to renew negotiations about border security and end the government shutdown, met with President Donald Trump this week and said the meeting was constructive. Reed and members …
