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Outdoor living has taken on new meaning in recent years. Homeowners are no longer content with a few chairs on a concrete slab. Patios have evolved into thoughtfully designed extensions of indoor spaces, places meant for entertaining, relaxing, and expressing personal style. This shift is being driven by new materials, ... read more

Mark Bemis was fatally shot by deputies during a domestic incident response in the Town of Mina. (WNY News Now) – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the death of Mark Bemis, who was killed during a law enforcement encounter in ... read more

Justin D. Kulczycki faces multiple charges after resisting arrest and fleeing from deputies during unrelated police activity. (WNY News Now) – ASHFORD, N.Y. — On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 2:55 p.m., Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 26-year-old Justin D. Kulczycki of Machias, NY, on multiple charges including resisting ... read more

Police allege suspect illegally entered victim’s home and caused property damage. (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – A 57-year-old Jamestown man is facing multiple charges following a domestic-related incident that occurred around noon on June 20, 2025, at a northside residence. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers from ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On June 23, 2025, a routine traffic stop on Jamestown’s north side resulted in the arrest of two individuals for methamphetamine possession and an active warrant. At approximately 1:40 a.m. on June 23, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 3rd Platoon conducted a traffic stop in ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown woman faces charges after allegedly striking a juvenile during a reported altercation at Stateline Speedway. JAMESTOWN, NY – The Lakewood-Busti Police Department responded to a report of a fight at Stateline Speedway, located at 4150 Kortwright Road, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown Police arrested David A. Blake and Steven J. Bates on June 22 after responding to a suspicious vehicle report on the city’s south side, resulting in charges for possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. On the evening of June 22, 2025, at approximately 7:29 ... read more

Larry J. Whitehill Jr. faces felony charges after copper thefts at Ashville site (WNY News Now) – ASHVILLE, N.Y. — Larry J. Whitehill Jr., 45, of Forestville, has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into a series of burglaries at a factory on Fairbanks Road in the Town ... read more

(WNY News Now) – David D. Rodriguez, 34, of Falconer, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a victim with a knife on Jamestown’s Eastside, leading to multiple charges including first-degree assault and criminal contempt. On June 22, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Jamestown police officers from the 1st platoon responded to ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY — On June 21, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Joshua T. Berg, 36, of Jamestown, was arrested on charges of third-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree grand larceny after being found removing an air conditioner condenser from a local residence. Officers responded to a burglary ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On June 20, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Chautauqua County Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident with property damage in the Town of Hanover. Investigators determined that 19-year-old Dwayne K. White of Dunkirk caused the crash while driving under the influence. White was arrested at ... read more

Police say the suspect was wanted on multiple felony domestic violence warrants. (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A Jamestown woman was arrested Thursday evening following a domestic violence investigation on the city’s northside, according to the Jamestown Police Department. On June 19, 2025, at approximately 8:16 p.m., officers ... read more

Jamestown police arrest local man during street check; cocaine found during booking process. (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – A 24-year-old Jamestown resident was taken into custody Friday afternoon after officers conducting a street check identified him as a subject with an outstanding warrant and later discovered cocaine in ... read more

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Weight influences much more than appearance. It can shape a person’s physical comfort, mental clarity, energy levels, and risk of disease. Carrying excess weight is not just about numbers on a scale—it’s connected to how well major systems in the body function over time. Many people experience health complications that ... read more

As we age, it’s no secret that our appearance evolves. While we often attribute these changes to wrinkles or graying hair, there’s much more going on beneath the surface. Your facial structure—the very foundation of your appearance—undergoes significant transformation over time. Understanding the key factors behind these changes can empower ... read more

(WNY News Now) – The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will screen the emotionally charged drama The Last Rodeo on June 28 and July 1, continuing its Cinema Series with a story that explores family, redemption, and resilience. FREDONIA –  The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, calling it a dangerous setback for LGBTQ+ rights. NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in response to the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Senator Gillibrand and a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers have reintroduced the Older Americans Act to extend and strengthen vital services for the nation’s aging population. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, joined nine of her colleagues to reintroduce ... read more

(WNY News Now) – With record-breaking heat and dangerous storms looming, Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered New York State agencies to brace for a week of extreme weather that could test the state’s emergency systems and energy grid. Governor Kathy Hochul directed State agencies to prepare for severe weather including ... read more

(WNY News Now) – From planting flowers to installing signs, local volunteers are helping the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County grow hope and recovery one act of service at a time. Jamestown, N.Y. – Volunteers are crucial to many of the services provided by the Mental Health Association in ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Congressman Nick Langworthy vows to protect New Yorkers’ energy access with new legislation aimed at countering gas restrictions, sparking debate over energy policy and affordability. ELMIRA, N.Y. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference in Elmira, NY, on the Energy Choice Act to prohibit states or local ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A 63-year-old swimmer from Cortland, Ohio, was found deceased in Chautauqua Lake following a two-day search by multiple agencies after being reported missing on June 21, 2025. On June 21, 2025, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a swimmer submerged in Chautauqua ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A federal jury in Buffalo has convicted Alphonso Payne, 29, on multiple charges including the murder of a federal informant, cocaine distribution, and related firearm offenses. Between 2016 and 2019, Payne and co-defendant Gregory Hay operated a drug trafficking ring distributing cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski calls out Albany’s legislative gridlock and spending habits after a delayed budget and controversial policy battles. ALBANY – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski said even though he has served in Congress, his first legislative session representing the 148th District in the New York Assembly ... read more

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – Bob Natural Cannabis Dispensary is once again making quiet waves in Jamestown’s cannabis scene, this time with the introduction of thoughtfully curated product bundles tailored to customer lifestyles. Rather than offering generic discounts or random pairings, the dispensary’s new bundle program is rooted ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are calling on Governor Hochul to reject a $13.7 million loan bill for Dunkirk, warning it could deepen the city’s financial crisis instead of solving it. DUNKIRK, NY — Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor sent a joint ... read more

Deputies say driver veered off roadway while impaired by drugs (WNY News Now) – DUNKIRK, N.Y. – A Dunkirk man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and crashing his vehicle on Route 5, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On June 20, 2025, ... read more

Kalib Rader, 18, allegedly stole a case of Twisted Tea from a convenience store in Randolph and was issued an appearance ticket. (WNY News Now) – RANDOLPH, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has charged an 18-year-old Randolph resident with petit larceny following a reported theft at the 7-Eleven ... read more