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(WNY News Now) – New York – Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to half-staff for fallen Syracuse law enforcement officers. Flags will be lowered from sunrise Saturday, April 20 to sunset Monday, April 22 for Onondaga Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, who were killed in the line ... read more

Michelle Keegan stars as Maya Stern in Netflix’s compelling thriller, “Fool Me Once,” where she faces the harrowing aftermath of her husband and sister’s deaths. Throughout the series, familial tensions rise against the backdrop of Maya’s interactions complicated with a domineering mother-in-law and her sister’s enigmatic husband, while also dealing ... read more

(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced new federal funding for the Village of Bath for natural gas infrastructure and safety improvements, totaling $9,377,000. “I’m proud to announce this significant $9.3 million investment to make critical improvements to Bath’s natural gas infrastructure,” said Congressman Langworthy.“While Governor ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 40-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced on Friday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to 46 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision as a second violent felony offender. ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY -Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 26-year-old Lancaster man pleaded guilty before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to one count of Making a Terroristic Threat (Class “D” violent felony) and one count of Making a Threat of Mass Harm ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 28-year-old Jamestown, NY, man was apprehended on South Main St by officers of the 1st Platoon after a routine street check led to the alleged discovery of methamphetamine in his possession. On April 18th, 2024, at approximately 12:11 PM, officers conducted a ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – On April 18th, 2024, a 42-year-old male from Falconer NY, was arrested by Jamestown Police on E. 2nd St. for an active warrant and possession of methamphetamine. Rudy J. Damonti was apprehended by officers of the Jamestown Police department’s 2nd platoon while walking ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Jamestown police detained a 39-year-old Jamestown woman on April 18, 2024, at 9:39 PM in the 100 Block of N Main St, due to an outstanding arrest warrant. Officers encountered Allen on a bench, whereupon they executed the warrant without resistance. A subsequent ... read more

(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Buffalo Transportation Inc., Ontario Bus Inc., and several other businesses owned by Igor Finkelshtein, have agreed to pay $91,838 to resolve allegations arising under the False Claims Act. The defendants obtained grants and loans under ... read more

(WNY News Now) – PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Three SUNY Plattsburgh alumnae will be honored with the first-ever North Country Impact Award at a celebration Friday, May 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center. Recipients Bonnie Black ’72 G’77, Jody Carpenter ’92 and Dr. Celine ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2024-2025 Community Grants Program, offering up to $20,000 to support pollution-prevention initiatives at the local level. The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has initiated the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced the sentencing of a19-year-old Niagara Falls man to 30 years in prison for attempted murder, attempted aggravated assault of a police officer, and criminal possession of a weapon. LOCKPORT, NY – Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Don’t Quit to Lobby Act to change the timeframe that a former Member of Congress is prohibited from lobbying to one year after the Member’s elected term ends in the House, and two years after the Senator’s elected term ... read more

(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to dismiss the impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: “Congress has a Constitutional responsibility to hold the executive branch accountable — today, all 51 Democrats in the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – Weather permitting, you can join ornithologists on the west side of Audubon Community Nature Center’s property on Saturday mornings April 27 through May 18 and observe them banding birds.  Bird banding is an established technique used to discover details about the behaviors of ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Syracuse, NY – A 33-year-old man is in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest in an incident on Wednesday, April 17th, prompting a police investigation in Syracuse. Syracuse Police Officers rushed to Crouse Hospital following reports of a shooting with injuries around ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is seeking public feedback on a draft work plan aimed at investigating the Simon Southwest Properties site located at 23 East Huron Street, Buffalo, Erie County. The NYSDEC has opened a 30-day public comment ... read more

(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that the Western District of New York Human Trafficking Task Force is holding its third training conference to educate the public as well as members of law enforcement, the legal community, and non-government organizations that provide services to victims ... read more

(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) penned a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the agency has committed to purchasing $45 million worth of surplus Concord grape juice to help stabilize industry prices. “Western New York grape growers had an excellent year, resulting ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 23-year-old male from Jamestown, NY, is held pending arraignment after being accused of criminal mischief at Riverwalk Park. Joseph B. Trippe, 23, is facing charges of Criminal Mischief 3rd degree after allegedly damaging public property at Riverwalk Park on 5 South Main ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Colin Montgomerie has signed up as host of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend will proudly be putting his name to the Legends Tour’s flagship event at the end ... read more

(WNY New Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that a 46-year-old Buffalo, NY, woman pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to making a materially false statement, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  Assistant U.S. ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – Governor Kathy Hochul marks the centennial of the establishment of the New York State Council of Parks, illuminating landmarks statewide in Parks green and centennial gold on April 18. Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the centennial of the State Council of Parks establishment ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Mayville, NY – A case of alleged violation of a protection order has resulted in Criminal Contempt charges against a 42-year-old Chautauqua County Jail inmate, with authorities claiming he allegedly communicated with a party under protection between April 7 and April 17, 2024. Chautauqua County Jail ... read more

(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal jury has convicted retired Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Joseph Bongiovanni, 59, of Tonawanda, NY, of obstruction of justice and making false statements to an agency of the United States. The charges carry a ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul hails the forthcoming Micron investment, heralding it as a pivotal moment for Central New York’s economy. In a statement, Governor Hochul celebrated Micron’s commitment to inject $100 billion into Central New York, supported by federal funding from President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act. ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Town of Portland, NY – In a recent situation in the Rails to Trails town of Portland, a suspicious ATV discovery led to the arrest of a 35year-old male from Brocton, NY, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office investigators responded ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Washington, D.C. – Amidst ongoing debates, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) leads a bipartisan effort urging the NCAA to revise its policies, following the NAIA’s lead, and prohibit biological men from participating in women’s sports. In a concerted effort spearheaded by Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), a bipartisan ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced her bill, H.R. 5179, the Anti-BDS Labeling Act, passed the House Ways and Means Committee Markup by a vote of 25-17. This legislation prohibits federal funds from being used to reverse or alter the Trump administration’s “Country of Origin Marking of ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, aided by the SWAT team, executed a search warrant at 76 Victoria Avenue on April 9th, resulting in the arrest of two local men on weapon-related charges. On April 9th, 2024, at approximately 12:10 pm, ... read more