Western NY News Now

Governor Kathy Hochul today recognized May 5 through May 11 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness week throughout New York State, issuing a proclamation to raise awareness and help reduce stigma. The proclamation was presented today at the start of ‘What’s Great in Our State,’ an annual celebration hosted by the state that recognizes New ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Jamestown Police Department responded to an assault report at Allen Park, W. Virginia Blvd, Jamestown, NY, on May 2, 2024. Seven individuals have been charged after an investigation into the incident. On May 2, 2024, Jamestown Police Department received reports of an assault ... read more

Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 47-year-old George Bonnes of Lancaster pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (Class “C” felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the highest sustainable charge.  Between September 2018 ... read more

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that four people who conspired to defraud Medicaid of nearly $9 million have pleaded guilty and been sentenced for their roles in the scheme. The scheme involved overcharging Medicaid for non-medical transportation plans that were scarcely used and medically unnecessary. The scheme revolved ... read more

Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb of Cattaraugus County reported a domestic incident on April 30, 2024, resulting in the arrest of James R. Eberle Jr., 59, of 10480 Jamestown Rd. Napoli NY 14755, who was later released on his own recognizance. On April 30th, 2024, at 8:54 PM, James R. Eberle ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has announced its endorsements for state Senate, Assembly, and congressional races for the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of advocating for working-class families and public education. “We need representatives in the halls of power — from Albany ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Town of Charlotte – A 47-year-old male from Sinclairville, NY, faces charges of Unlawful Dissemination or Publication of an Intimate Image following an incident in the Town of Charlotte. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report concerning an incident in the Town of Charlotte. Subsequent ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – A New York woman faces charges of defrauding military charities, stealing government funds, and falsely claiming to be a Purple Heart recipient, as announced by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and FBI Assistant Director James Smith. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and FBI Assistant Director ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the beginning of Hurricane Preparedness Week in New York State. The Director of the National Weather Service, the Administrator of the FEMA Office of Response and Recovery, the Director of the National Hurricane Center and hurricane experts from the ... read more

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Stephen Nicot, 61, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of receipt of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 144 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kyle Rossi and Meghan K. McGuire, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 41-year-old resident of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree (Class “B” violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to ... read more

(WNY News Now) – NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general in defending commonsense gun safety laws and the rights of states to enact measures to protect their residents from gun violence. The amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – At Audubon Community Nature Center’s Fairy Door Workshop you can create an enchanting fairy door just in time for the start of garden season. In this drop-in workshop on Saturday, May 18, 1–3:30 p.m., you can make a fantastic creation. Whether you put ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Artwork by students from across Jamestown Public Schools will be on public display during the Annual District Art Show on Tuesday, May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to enter ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 47-year-old Dunkirk, NY, man was apprehended by Jamestown police on charges of Criminal Trespass and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing following a late-night altercation at a Westside Jamestown residence on May 6, 2024. Responding to a disturbance call at approximately 11:55 P.M., officers ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County – Two individuals were apprehended on May 6th, 2024, in separate operations spanning Dunkirk, Sheridan, and Jamestown, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged narcotics sales, culminating in multiple felony charges. On May 6th, 2024, authorities in Chautauqua County executed arrests warrants for Tori ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a significant federal action resulting in the discharge of student loan balances for nearly 18,000 Pennsylvania students who attended The Art Institute between 2004 and 2017, totaling over $345 million in relief. HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Michelle Henry, a trustee of the Chautauqua County Historical Society (CCHS), shared insights into valuable genealogical resources at the Fenton History Center’s recent conference. Michelle Henry, a trustee of the Chautauqua County Historical Society (CCHS), recently delivered two informative presentations at the Fenton ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) revealed that hunters in the 2023-24 season harvested a total of 209,781 deer, marking a significant milestone in deer management. However, concerns have emerged over a decline in the harvest of antlerless deer, prompting ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 40-year-old resident of Jamestown, faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child after police responded to reports of her allegedly living in a tent with a juvenile behind a residence on the east side of Jamestown. On May 6, 2024, at ... read more

(WNY News Now) – MAYVILLE, NY – The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau is seeking young people aged 13 to 21 to represent their county on the New York State Governor’s Youth Council. The New York State Governor’s Youth Council provides an effective way to engage youth in state government and creates ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – In the early hours of May 5, 2024, a 32-year-old resident of West Ellicott, was apprehended by officers on E. 2nd Street for multiple traffic violations, culminating in a DWI arrest. Officers from the Third Platoon initiated a traffic stop after allegedly witnessing ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Belmont, NY – When the Allegany County Democratic Committee hosts its monthly “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, May 11th in Little Genesee, they will be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the Bolivar Food Pantry located at the Community Center at ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 52-year-old Ashville resident, was arrested on charges of harassment and criminal trespassing at a Northside residence on May 5, 2024, at approximately 9:39 pm. On May 5, 2024, at around 9:39 pm, officers from the 2nd platoon responded to a harassment complaint ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York -In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, Governor Kathy Hochul initiated festivities in New York, unveiling a revamped StateJobsNY website  with numerous job opportunities and illuminating state landmarks in blue. Governor Kathy Hochul commenced Public Service Recognition Week celebrations by spotlighting the invaluable contributions of ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Frewsburg, NY -A man was arrested on W Main Street in Frewsburg for aggravated unlicensed operation and criminal possession of a controlled substance after being found with cocaine during a routine traffic stop. On May 3rd, 2024, at 7:46 AM, Brook A. Patterson, born on September ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Allegany County, NY – The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC FFW) announced its seventh annual Mother’s Day Campaign, which allows donors to make a contribution in honor or memory of women who have made a difference in their lives in order to support women seeking continued ... read more

(WNY News Now) – MAYVILLE, NY – The community came together on Saturday, May 4, to commemorate the unveiling of a new educational kiosk at the Chautauqua Hometown Heroes Veterans Memorial. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a significant moment in honoring the legacy of our nation’s veterans and educating future generations ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 31-year-old man of no permanent address was arraigned on Thursday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Samuel P. Davis, Jr. on one count of Forcible Touching, one count of Assault in the Third Degree ... read more

(WNY News Now) – HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with Pennsylvania State Police, announce that a Bethlehem man has been charged with perpetrating a scheme to alter video gambling vouchers — inflating the winnings — and cashing the vouchers at numerous locations in eastern Pennsylvania. Anthony M. Diehl, 31, ... read more