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ELLICOTT, NY (WNY News Now) – A 74-year-old Falconer man is accused of driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle crash in the Town of Ellicott. Last week deputies with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and officers with Town of Ellicott Police responded to the area of Peck Settlement and ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man wanted for arrest by the U.S. Marshall Service was taken into custody this week. On Wednesday night the Jamestown Police Department received a tip that 36-year-old Jensen Vasquez was staying at a southside residence. Officers set up a perimeter before making ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – Two men face various drug and weapons charges following a drug raid in Jamestown on Thursday. The Jamestown Police Department Metro Drug Task Force arrested 20-year-old Jordan Dandridge and 37-year-old Deion Carr at the location. Dandridge, police report, was located inside the residence and ... read more

ALBANY, NY (WENY) — This session the Senate and the Assembly introduced a bill to establish a grant program for medical interns and residents to receive training on abortion and other related reproductive health services. Last week, the Senate advanced this bill in their one-house budget resolution. Some lawmakers said ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Erie News Now) — Thursday, hundreds of gun safety advocates joined CeaseFirePA to rally outside the Pennsylvania Capitol for what they call “sensible gun laws.” Some even traveled 300 miles to make their voices heard. “It’s time for an emergency response before the next kid dies. This young ... read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The popular social media and video app TikTok was the focus of a congressional hearing. The app’s CEO was in the hot seat, getting grilled by congressional members concerned about the app’s data privacy and its links to the Chinese government. Tiktok has about one billion users. ... read more

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people ... read more

By LOU KESTEN, BASSEM MROUE AND JON GAMBRELL BEIRUT (AP) — A strike Thursday by a suspected Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five American troops and another contractor in northeast Syria, the Pentagon said. American forces said they retaliated soon after with “precision airstrikes” in Syria targeting ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) — Jamestown’s troubling youth is to blame for a string of brawls on the city’s southside that led to two separate stabbings on Wednesday.  Officers with the Jamestown Police Department were first dispatched to the areas of Linden ... read more

MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) — County Executive PJ Wendel delivered the State of the County Address on Wednesday, highlighting the success and challenges that Chautauqua County faces. Wendel focused on three major points in his address. “I previously stated, and pledged that I would focus on three pillars; strengthening, ... read more

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By Sam Shapiro (WENY) — People on Medicaid across the Southern Tier need to be aware a pandemic-era suspension will soon be coming to an end. Since 2020, Medicaid recipients have not had to re-certify their eligibility, but now they will need to re-enroll. “We want people to know that ... read more

By Megan Solensky Anywhere from 365-988 million birds die in North America each year after colliding with glass. Emily Smith of BirdSafe Erie tells us that glass reflects the trees in sky, making it an inviting place for birds to fly into. “They run into the windows in the daytime ... read more

MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown resident held at Chautauqua County’s Jail is accused of smashing a phone within the facility. On Monday the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office filed additional charges against Bart Bartlett. Bartlett, who was recently accused of illegal drug and stolen vehicle possession, was awaiting ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A pickup truck driver miraculously escaped without injury after barreling down an embankment in Chautauqua County. On Wednesday afternoon the Westfield Fire Department responded to Route 5 near the Barcelona Harbor for a motor vehicle crash. First responders located a truck down an embankment ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A pickup truck driver miraculously escaped without injury after barreling down an embankment in Chautauqua County. On Wednesday afternoon the Westfield Fire Department responded to Route 5 near the Barcelona Harbor for a motor vehicle crash. First responders located a truck down an embankment ... read more

By Alexandra Deryn NEW YORK STATE (WENY) – Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a new legislation in an attempt to improve New York State’s cannabis industry. Governor Hochul wants to crack down on sticker shops. This law would ensure a heavily-regulated cannabis industry that protects consumers and legal sales. Governor ... read more

ALBANY, NY (WENY) — With the final budget plan deadline around the corner, bail reform remains a hot topic of debate in budget negotiations. In her budget plan, Gov. Hochul proposes eliminating the least restrictive means– a standard for judges to set bail. Last week the Senate and the Assembly ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Erie News Now) — Budget hearings are underway at the state capitol, as lawmakers work toward a final budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Today, the House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on funding for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). PASSHE consists of 14 universities and ... read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. began the Iraq invasion. Recently the Senate took a step forward to repeal the congressional authorization that justified the war. It’s known as the AUMF (the authorization for use of military force). The Senate is looking to repeal the AUMF that ... read more

By KELVIN CHAN and HALELUYA HADERO WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of TikTok will make a high-profile appearance Thursday before a U.S. Congressional committee, where he’ll face a grilling on data security and user safety while he makes his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be ... read more

SEATTLE (AP) — Starbucks workers and labor activists rallied outside the company’s Seattle headquarters Wednesday to protest what they describe as union-busting efforts by executives. Organizers said employees also walked off the job at more than 100 stores in 40 U.S. cities, though the company disputed the breadth of the ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – Two stabbing were reported just hours apart Wednesday on Jamestown’s southside. The Jamestown Police Department was first dispatched to the area of Park and Linden Streets around 2:30 p.m. for the first reported attack. In the hours that followed, officers responded to the area ... read more

FREDONIA, NY (WNY News Now) – A Florida man was arrested following a drive-by shooting on Interstate-90. New York State Police announced the arrest of Ervin Stubbs on Wednesday afternoon. While driving a truck on I-90 early in the morning Wednesday, the 34-year-old is accused of shooting a person in ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) — This year, the City of Jamestown is hiring a dozen new firefighters thanks in part to federal funding. However before the final vote to muster recruits is made, local lawmakers are concerned with what happens when ... read more

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MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County’s Executive is outlining his priorities for 2023. Executive PJ Wendel is delivering his State of the County address on Wednesday night. The speech, which will be made in front of the County Legislature at 6:30 p.m., will highlight last year’s accomplishments while ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – Even through the City of Jamestown has ordered replacement batteries for the newly implemented parking meters, local leaders are seeking a different solution for parking downtown. Last week, Jamestown’s parking meter failures were highlighted by City Councilman Jeff Russell, who outlined concerns from residents ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – Criminal charges are pending against two Jamestown High School students. On Tuesday, an off grounds fight required police intervention. The Jamestown Public School District says the students involved did not regularly attend school. “JHS administration and the Jamestown Police Department immediately responded to the ... read more

It seems just about every week a plea for blood donations is made in our region. What’s more, the Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York could not even complete a recent promotion due to lack of donors. Since the start of 2023 the Blood Bank has ... read more