Western NY News Now

Have you ever felt the urge to escape the noise of daily life and retreat into the quiet calm of the mountains? Whether you’re looking for fresh air, scenic views, or simply a change of pace, mountain getaways are perfect for relaxation and fun. Planning the ideal trip, however, involves ... read more

If you plan to use personal, academic, or business documents abroad, you’ll likely need an apostille – especially if the destination country is a member of the Hague Convention. For those living or doing business in Maryland, getting your documents authenticated through the Maryland apostille process is essential. But how ... read more

How Skin Volume Loss Changes the Face Aging affects more than just the surface. Dermal fillers have become one of the most popular ways to restore what time takes away. The cheeks lose shape. Lips start to flatten. Hollow spots form under the eyes. These changes shift the entire structure ... read more

Today’s senior living homes are far from ordinary. They’re packed with perks that make life easier, brighter, and way more fun. Think of resort-style living with everything from game lounges to fitness classes just steps away. These communities are designed to boost comfort, health, and happiness all at once. Whether ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Young farmers of Chautauqua County will showcase a year’s worth of hard work at the 4-H Meat Animal Sale on July 18 — a tradition of agriculture, education, and community support. JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul met with middle-class parents at a local diner in her hometown to announce new affordability measures that will put more than $5,000 back into the pockets of New York families.  Hi, everyone. Welcome to my favorite diner. A lot of people have asked ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown’s hometown team and Live CHQ are teaming up to honor Chautauqua County’s everyday heroes—with a night of baseball, gratitude, and community celebration. JAMESTOWN, NY — Live CHQ, Chautauqua County’s talent attraction and retention initiative, will once again present a “Community Buyout Night” for the Jamestown ... read more

West Seneca man faces felony charge in deadly hit-and-run on Elmwood Avenue. (WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that 44-year-old Samuel Baer of West Seneca was arraigned yesterday before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi on an indictment charging him with ... read more

Defendant received conditional discharge after admitting to sending threatening texts to intimidate victims. (WNY News Now) – LANCASTER, N.Y. — Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that Tyler J. Vogel, 27, of Lancaster, was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of Aggravated ... read more

Police discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl following a vehicle stop on Washington Street. (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Two Jamestown residents face drug charges after a traffic stop on Monday evening led to the discovery of multiple controlled substances and drug paraphernalia, according to the Jamestown Police Department. ... read more

Rochester man accused of accessing customer accounts and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars (WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A former bank employee has been arrested and charged in a wide-ranging fraud scheme that allegedly targeted customer accounts and resulted in the theft of nearly half a million ... read more

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Jamestown woman for felony criminal contempt on Monday evening, after police discovered she was in a vehicle with a protected individual named in an active court order. On July 8, 2025, at approximately ... read more

No Charges Filed in Willard Street Collision That Claimed Life of Daniel Galarza Ramos (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Jamestown Police Department has concluded their investigation into the tragic motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of 11-year-old Daniel Galarza Ramos, determining that no charges will ... read more

An early morning patrol led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Dunkirk resident accused of unlawfully entering vehicles and stealing property. (WNY News Now) – DUNKIRK, N.Y. – On July 8, 2025, at approximately 3:18 a.m., Dunkirk Police officers patrolling the 100 block of Nevens Street observed several vehicles with ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Town of Ellicott police charged Sierra D. Rishel, 26, with resisting arrest after a traffic stop involving an electric scooter on July 6, 2025. On July 6, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Town of Ellicott police officers initiated a traffic stop involving Sierra D. Rishel, 26, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jacob P.W. Hodgkin, 25, of Falconer, faces charges of child endangerment and harassment after a domestic incident at the Quality Inn parking lot on July 6, 2025. Town of Ellicott police responded on July 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m. to a reported domestic dispute that ... read more

Police say suspect took merchandise without paying (WNY News Now) – ELLICOTT, N.Y. — A Jamestown man is facing a petit larceny charge following a reported shoplifting incident at Runnings in the Town of Ellicott. According to the Town of Ellicott Police Department, 35-year-old Westley P. Bennett was charged with ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On July 5, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Scott A. Dickerson, 57, of Panama, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt by Town of Ellicott Police. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence in the Village of Celoron. It was alleged that ... read more

(WNY News Now) – John W. Leamer, 75, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree harassment following an alleged assault reported to Town of Ellicott Police on July 1, 2025. Town of Ellicott Police responded to a harassment complaint on July 1, 2025, at 11:57 a.m. involving John W. Leamer, 75, ... read more

Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a chronic disease that affects millions of people of all backgrounds. However, stigma continues to silence those who need help the most. This blog explores how stigma can be broken through honest conversations and why talking about mental health, substance abuse, and ... read more

Jamestown Police respond to Southside residence after report of domestic altercation; one woman arrested and held pending arraignment. (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A Jamestown woman is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident on the city’s south side late Saturday evening. On July 5, 2025, at approximately ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Branden J. Johnson, 29, of Jamestown, was arrested early Sunday morning on Bemus Ellery Road in the Village of Bemus Point for aggravated driving while intoxicated and speeding violations. At approximately 1:41 a.m. on July 6, 2025, deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated a ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly damaging property during a domestic disturbance on the city’s Eastside. On July 6, 2025, at approximately 11:03 p.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 3rd Platoon responded to a reported domestic incident at a residence on the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Panama resident faces multiple charges after deputies say he was caught driving while intoxicated and without a valid license. PANAMA, N.Y. — A 40-year-old man from Panama was arrested in the early morning hours of July 3 after a traffic stop in the Village of ... read more

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Driver for Alleged DWI and Vehicle Equipment Violation (WNY News Now) – HANOVER, N.Y. — A 25-year-old Angola woman is facing charges after being stopped by Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies for a vehicle equipment violation early Friday morning. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Hanover resident is facing charges following a reported altercation on the evening of July 6, 2025. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police responded to a disturbance in the Town of Hanover on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 7:57 p.m. Following ... read more

Deputies arrest 33-year-old Kevin M. Stafford Jr. for multiple charges after reported altercation in Cold Spring (WNY News Now) – COLD SPRING, N.Y. — A Cold Spring man is facing multiple charges following a reported domestic incident late Tuesday evening, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to ... read more

(WNY News Now) – The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Allegany County, effective until 4:45 PM EDT on July 7. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo office at 3:48 PM EDT on Monday, July 7, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – An early morning fire in Frewsburg sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries and prompted a multi-agency investigation. FREWSBURG, NY — A residential fire at 50 Water Street in Frewsburg on Monday, July 7, 2025, resulted in serious injuries to one individual and drew ... read more

Deputies say driver was intoxicated when vehicle struck residence on Mill Street (WNY News Now) – CASSADAGA, N.Y. — A 62-year-old Cassadaga man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing his vehicle into a porch on Mill Street on Sunday afternoon, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies ... read more