Western NY News Now

(WNY News Now) – Western New York welcomes relief as CDC rolls back stringent dog import rules. Congressman Nick Langworthy issued the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rollback of restrictive new dog import rules. “The CDC rolling back the overbearing dog import rules is ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk, NY – The creativity and dedication of Chautauqua County’s youth were on full display as over 950 4-H projects were evaluated by volunteer judges at the 2024 Chautauqua County Fair. From ceramics to STEM projects, these young talents have spent months perfecting their crafts, with ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Westfield, NY – The CHQ Professionals Group, formerly Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals, invites professionals of all ages to its Networking and Brand Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The CHQ Professionals Group, formerly known as Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals, is excited to invite professionals of ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County – This week, Chautauqua County launches an ambitious marketing campaign aimed at enhancing its reputation as a premier destination for craft beverages and ecotourism. The “Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail” seeks to spotlight the county’s diverse wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries, while also ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – New York’s Workers’ Compensation Board (NYSWCB) has significantly accelerated medical billing dispute resolutions, cutting wait times and boosting provider payments. The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board has made huge improvements in resolving billing disputes between health care providers and payers, which has led to ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Washington, D.C. – Jamestown Airport Secures Federal Grant to Boost Emergency Response. Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chautauqua County will receive a federal grant of $23,243 for the Jamestown Airport as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration ... read more

(WNY News Now) – DUNKIRK – Tonight, Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Trend will perform at Point Gratiot Park as part of Dunkirk’s Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series. Sponsored by STEL, Lawley Insurance, and DFT Communications, the event promises an evening of classic 60s ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 47-year-old of Town of Hamburg man was sentenced yesterday evening before Orchard Park Town Court Justice Jorge S. de Rosas to a one-year conditional discharge. As part of his sentence, Gugino was ordered to perform ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Stafford, N.Y. – Evan and Audrey Clarke triumphed at the 11th NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship, achieving a stellar seven-under-par at Stafford Country Club. The brother-sister pair combined for seven birdies and an eagle, finishing five strokes ahead of the competition. The brother-sister duo exploded for ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of North America’s premier Christian music events, is set to return to Western New York’s Six Flags Darien Lake from July 29-31. Tickets and accommodation packages are now available at KingdomBound.org. Kingdom Bound 2024, presented by Houghton University, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – The Georgian Bay Giants clinched victory at the 49th Annual First Ward Falcon Club Tournament, defeating the Niagara Snappers 3-1 in a thrilling championship game on July 21, 2024. The 49th Annual First Ward Falcon Club Tournament concluded Sunday July 21, 2024 with the Georgian Bay ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County – A segment of Arab Hill Forest Road, spanning between Lewis Road and Housington Road in Boutwell Hill State Forest, Chautauqua County, is temporarily closed. This measure is vital for the rehabilitation of the Homestead Trail, a popular cross-country ski route. The Boutwell Hill ... read more

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio blasted Governor Hochul’s pro-criminal Board of Parole upon learning that convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt escaped custody of his supervised transitional housing in Dutchess County and returned to Salamanca. This is the second time he ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) proudly announced that the 25th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” drive has raised a record-breaking $35,401.37 for the St. Susan Center soup kitchen. This year’s total surpasses last year’s $32,508, bringing the cumulative donations to $395,520.91 ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk – Governor Hochul and Wells Enterprises announce a major expansion of the Dunkirk ice cream plant, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting local economy. Governor Kathy Hochul today, joined by company leadership, employees and community stakeholders, announced that Wells Enterprises is significantly expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The now ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Bemus Point, NY – The Bemus Point School District has been awarded a $400,000 rebate from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to purchase two electric school buses. This funding has unlocked additional rebates and incentives, ensuring the project incurs no extra taxes for the community. Bemus ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Frewsburg -The Chautauqua County Planning Board will convene for its monthly meeting next Tuesday. The Chautauqua County Planning Board will hold its monthly meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Erlandson Overview Park, 465 Oak Hill Rd, Frewsburg, NY. For inquiries, contact Courtney ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Brooklyn, NY – In a harrowing night of violence, two men lost their lives and another remains critically injured following two related shootings in Brooklyn. The incidents occurred within a span of seven minutes and just two blocks apart, according to police reports. At 10:51 p.m. ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Bensonhurst, Brooklyn – A Brooklyn man accused of killing four relatives, including his young niece and nephew, claimed he was high on psychedelic mushrooms and couldn’t remember the horrific events, prosecutors revealed during his arraignment. Shahboz Rajabboev, 24, faces multiple murder charges for allegedly stabbing his ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – On Monday, July 22nd, 2024, at approximately 9:42 P.M., Syracuse Police Officers were dispatched to Upstate Hospital following a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old male victim who had been shot in the leg. The victim is currently ... read more

(WNY News Now) – NYC – A man in his 30s was found dead from an apparent drowning at Rockaway Beach, marking the fifth beach death of the season and intensifying calls for improved lifeguard services and swim education. In the early hours of Monday, a man in his 30s ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Niagara County – In separate incidents, two individuals have been charged with making terroristic threats against Niagara County government employees. Jonathan W. Harding, a 39-year-old from Niagara Falls, faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat and a misdemeanor charge of second-degree aggravated harassment. Authorities ... read more

Buffalo Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting that Left One Dead (WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – A fatal shooting in Buffalo early Saturday morning has left one man dead and two others injured. Police responded to reports of gunfire just after midnight at the intersection of Kensington and Thatcher ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Lockport – Jonathan W. Harding, a 39-year-old from Niagara Falls, faces serious charges after allegedly threatening violence against the Niagara County Treasurer’s Building in Lockport. Jonathan W. Harding, 39, has been arrested and charged with felony making a terroristic threat and second-degree aggravated harassment following an ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY — Jarreau Robinson, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges related to the illegal sale of machine gun conversion devices. Robinson admitted to transferring three such devices to an undercover agent for $700 on January 10, 2024, in Buffalo, as detailed in an affidavit by ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – In the early hours of Sunday, a 13-year-old boy was shot near the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, sparking community concern and police investigation. Buffalo police responded to a call just before 2 a.m. reporting that a teenager had arrived at Buffalo General Hospital ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – A jury has convicted Sergio J. Brooks, 38, of stealing from a building under construction, Erie County Acting District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced. Brooks was found guilty of third-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny following a swift trial and jury deliberation. Brooks ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A 29-year-old Clarence man was arrested Sunday after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating in front of two young women at the Tillman Road Wildlife Management Reserve, state police reported. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the 240-acre reserve, which features trails, former farm fields, and ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Ellicott – In a recent fraud investigation, Ellicott Police have charged Andrew L. Gray, 37, of Kiantone, with grand larceny in the fourth degree. On July 18, 2024, officers from the Town of Ellicott Police Department arrested Andrew L. Gray following an investigation into a fraudulent ... read more

37-Year-Old Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Killing Kittens (WNY News Now) – Hamburg, NY – Joshua Taylor, 37, also known as Moriah Taylor, was arraigned before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi on an indictment for animal cruelty charges. Taylor faces two counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (Class “E” ... read more