- PENNSYLVANIA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO JAMESTOWN GUN TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 28-year-old New Castle, PA, man pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to traffic in firearms, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys ... read more
- Local State of Emergency & Emergency Orders No. 1 & No. 2 Extended(WNY News Now) – MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has extended the county’s State of Emergency, first issued on May 18, 2023, Emergency Order No. 1, first issued on May 18, 2023, and Emergency Order No. 2, first issued on September 29, 2023. To view the State ... read more
- Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award!(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Businesses have only two weeks left to apply for the prestigious 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, showcasing exceptional dedication to hiring and supporting veterans. The 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes businesses exemplifying remarkable efforts in employing and retaining veterans. Recipients, honored by ... read more
- Funeral Services Announced for Fallen Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen(WNY News Now) – Syracuse, NY – Funeral arrangements for Officer Michael Jensen, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty, have been set with calling hours on April 19 and a Mass of Christian Burial on April 20 in Rome, New York. The Nicholas J. Bush Funeral ... read more
- BUFFALO MAN GOING TO PRISON ON MULTIPLE GUN AND DRUG CHARGES(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Robert L. Williams, Jr., 42, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to transfer firearms purchased outside of state of residency, unlawful dealing in firearms, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, ... read more
- CCIDA and CCPEG Launch ‘Live CHQ’ Marketing Campaign(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY: — The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), along with the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), is announcing the launch of a new, multi-year marketing campaign. The effort, called ‘Live CHQ’, will focus on talent attraction and retention by highlighting quality of ... read more
- Jamestown Police Discover Meth, Firearms, and Child Endangerment in East Side ResidenceOn April 16, 2024, Jamestown Police uncovered a disturbing scene during a probation check at an East Side residence, leading to multiple arrests and charges related to drug possession, firearm violations, and endangerment of children. During a routine probation check on Michael Melendez Bane, 45, officers stumbled upon a cache ... read more
- BUFFALO MAN RECEIVES MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR STABBING TWO FAMILY MEMBERSActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 27-year-old Davante Thompson of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to 40 years in prison followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced today as a second violent felony offender. During the night ... read more
- Attorney General James Secures More than $700,000 from Pathward Bank for Illegally Freezing Bank Accounts and Turning Over Consumer Funds to Debt CollectorsNEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $700,000 from Pathward, National Association (Pathward), a national bank formerly known as MetaBank, for unlawfully freezing customer accounts and illegally transferring money to debt collectors. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Pathward ... read more
- Lentsch Appointed JHS Marching Band Director(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of Marc Lentsch to serve as the next director of the Jamestown High School Marching Band. Lentsch, director of bands at Persell Middle School, currently serves as the marching band’s assistant director. ... read more
- Opinion: Letter to the Editor(WNY News Now) – Alfred, NY – Dear Editor: In a now retracted statement issued April 5, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expressed that although he hadn’t examined all evidence, he had been told by “reasonable people” that “the [January 6th] protesters had no weapons” and that the protestors had neither ... read more
- Community Forum and Resource Fair for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support in Allegany, NY(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a community forum and resource fair for Cattaraugus County residents living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The free event will take place from 12 ... read more
- Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend the Voting Rights ActNEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general defending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965—a key protection against racial discrimination in elections—against challenges raised in a Georgia redistricting lawsuit. In an amicus brief filed in Pendergrass v. Secretary of State ... read more
- BUFFALO MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN TWO SEPARATE CASES FOR BURGLARIZING WEST SIDE HOME AND ASSAULTING FIREFIGHTERSActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 43-year-old Titus D. Smith of Buffalo pleaded guilty on Friday afternoon before Acting Erie County Court Judge Jaharr S. Pridgen to felony charges in two separate indictments. On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at approximately 3:09 p.m., the defendant, while acting in concert ... read more
- Jamestown Resident Faces Charges for Endangering Children(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 43-year-old resident of Jamestown, is held pending arraignment after being charged with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th following an incident on April 15, 2024. On April 15th, ... read more
- Fredonia Fire Department Investigates Incendiary Garage FireOn April 15, 2024, at 10:25 PM, Fredonia Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 411 East Main Rd, Fredonia, enlisting Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team for an origin probe. The Fredonia Fire Department, aided by neighboring fire departments, tackled a blaze at 411 East Main Rd, Fredonia, on ... read more
- TWO DEFENDANTS SENTENCED FOR ATTEMPTING TO CARJACK ELDERLY VICTIM OUTSIDE OF WEST SENECA GROCERY STOREActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 22-year-old Andre A. Washington, Jr., also known as “Dre,” of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 5 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced as a second violent felony ... read more
- Disorderly Individual Causes Damage and Harassment at UPMC Chautauqua(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 48-year-old homeless individual, faces charges of Criminal Mischief 2nd, Aggravated Harassment 2nd, and Harassment 2nd after causing chaos at UPMC Chautauqua on April 14, 2024. On April 14, 2024 around 9:23 pm, Jamestown Police responded to reports of a disorderly individual at ... read more
- Look for Audubon Beavers at Dusk, Saturday April 27(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – If you find beavers fascinating and would like to learn more about them, you will want to be part of the Dusk Beaver Search at Audubon Community Nature Center, Saturday, April 27, 8-9:30 p.m. Beaver signs are everywhere at Audubon: chopped trees, stripped ... read more
- City of Lockport Hosts Meeting with MedEX Billing Company and Fire Department Officials(WNY News Now) – Lockport, NY – Lockport convenes a public meeting on April 17, 2024, featuring MedEX Billing Company and Fire Chief Quagliano to discuss ambulance billing processes and Fire Department operations. The City of Lockport is set to host a crucial meeting on April 17, 2024, at 5:00 ... read more
- Jamestown BPU Annual Water Quality Report Issued for 2023(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has issued its annual water quality report for the year 2023. The report indicates once again that the BPU provides safe, quality water to its customers. The utility is required to prepare this New York State ... read more
- Statement from Chautauqua County’s Sheriff & County Executive the Tragic Loss of Two Police Officers in Upstate New York(WNY News Now) – MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone and Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. have released a joint statement on the Tragic Loss of Two Police Officers in Upstate New York: “It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we mourn the tragic loss ... read more
- Conservation order for Village of Fredonia Water Customers(WNY News Now) – Fredonia, NY – All Fredonia water customers including those in the Town of Pomfret must continue to conserve water until further notice. Cleaning of the water tank will continue on Tuesday April 16th. The post Conservation order for Village of Fredonia Water Customers appeared first on ... read more
- WILLIAMSVILLE MAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR SHOOTING VICTIM AND RECKLESSLY FIRING RIFLE INSIDE CLINIC ON CITY’S WEST SIDE(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 49-year-old of Williamsville pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of Attempted Assault in the First Degree (Class “C” violent felony), one count of Reckless Endangerment in ... read more
- Congressman Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Combat the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create Child Sexual Abuse Material(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the Child Exploitation & Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act to address the creation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using artificial intelligence (AI). This legislation would establish a commission to develop a legal framework that will assist law enforcement in preventing, ... read more
- What Is the Latest Update on Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?For decades, service members and their families at Camp Lejeune suffered in silence. As they faithfully served their country at this site in North Carolina, an insidious threat lurked beneath the surface. The base’s water supply lay poisoned with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxins. Over time, these chemical ... read more
- GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES RIBBON CUTTING OF $20 MILLION MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN NIAGARA FALLSGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced the ribbon cutting for The Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls, part of a more than $20 million mixed-use development project. The seven-story, 120-room upscale hotel brand, which is located on Rainbow Boulevard, also includes three new residential guest houses on Buffalo Avenue. The hotel’s opening coincides with an ... read more
- Two Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty in Onondaga County, New YorkSyracuse Police Officers and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputies encountered a fatal exchange of gunfire with an armed suspect after responding to a suspicious vehicle incident in Onondaga County, New York. On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at around 7:07 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle ... read more
- Three Jamestown Residents Arrested on Weapon and Drug Charges After Traffic StopOn April 12, 2024, Randall K. Mesler, Stephen H. Cassidy, and Christopher S. Haberberger, all residents of Jamestown, were arrested following a traffic stop on Huxley St. near Front St. During the stop at around 8:05 p.m., Jamestown Police officers discovered methamphetamine and a billy club in possession of Mesler, ... read more
- Grand Larceny Investigation Leads to Arrest of Dunkirk ManMatthew J. Weaver, a 50-year-old man from Dunkirk, NY, faces charges of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree after allegedly stealing and reselling over $90,000 worth of gasoline and diesel fuel. Following an investigation initiated by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Matthew J. Weaver was identified as ... read more