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(WNY News Now) – Two Beavers Test Positive for Tularemia in Chautauqua County, Prompting Public Health Advisory. MAYVILLE, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) has confirmed two beavers in the Sherman area tested positive for tularemia.  Cases of tularemia in animals are rarely detected in WNY; the last ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is urging state and federal officials to investigate why local gas prices are consistently higher than surrounding areas and the national average. MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. is calling on both state and federal authorities to ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A late-night traffic stop on Route 353 in Salamanca led to the arrest of a Killbuck man on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation. SALAMANCA, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reports that 31-year-old Jesse S. Jimerson of Killbuck, New York, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A 42-year-old woman was arrested Saturday morning following an alleged shoplifting incident at the Walmart Supercenter in Allegany. ALLEGANY, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Christine M. Walker, 42, in connection with a petit larceny incident that occurred on June ... read more

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Little Valley man wanted by U.S. Marshals for drug-related probation violation. (WNY News Now) – OLEAN, N.Y. — A routine traffic stop early Monday morning resulted in the arrest of a Little Valley man wanted on a federal warrant, according to the Cattaraugus County ... read more

Police Locate and Arrest Robert Brinkley on East Side of Jamestown (WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN – A 26-year-old Jamestown man was taken into custody Monday morning after police located him during a response to a reported domestic dispute. At approximately 10:13 a.m. on June 16, 2025, officers from the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Anthony M. Dudley, 35, of Mayville was arrested on June 15 for unlawfully entering a residence in the Town of Chautauqua. On June 15, 2025, at approximately 12:15 PM, Anthony M. Dudley entered a private residence in the Town of Chautauqua without permission. Law enforcement responded ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On June 15, 2025, Anna M. Raynor, 57, of Jamestown, was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant and drug possession charges following a street check on the city’s Southside. Jamestown police arrested Anna M. Raynor on Sunday evening after officers spotted her walking near ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On June 13, 2025, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Jamestown police responded to a domestic disturbance at a southside residence, leading to the arrest of Richard A. Poorman, 40, of Jamestown. Officers arriving at the scene found Poorman in the driveway. When instructed to show his hands, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On June 13, 2025, at approximately 7:12 p.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle complaint on Dutch Hollow Road in the Town of Ellery. Upon locating the vehicle, deputies identified the driver as 64-year-old Christopher J. Ley of Dunkirk, NY. Following an investigation, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Dunkirk resident is facing petit larceny charges following a shoplifting complaint at a local business on June 3. DUNKIRK, N.Y. – On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 8:59 p.m., officers from the Dunkirk Police Department responded to a shoplifting complaint at a business located ... read more

(WNY News Now) – DUNKIRK, N.Y. – A Dunkirk man was taken into custody on May 31 after attempting to evade arrest by providing a false identity during a warrant check. At approximately 5:23 p.m., Dunkirk Police officers encountered a male subject near East 7th Street and Columbus Avenue who ... read more

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(WNY News Now) – Runway Rehabilitation Project to Boost Safety and Infrastructure at Chautauqua County Facility. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced Chautauqua County has been awarded $143,172 by the Department of Transportation for the Dunkirk Airport. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded this grant for the Airport ... read more

(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Buffalo man and former police reserve officer was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison and ten years of post-release supervision for attempted sexual abuse. Aung Kung Myat, 38, was sentenced on June 17, 2025, by the Hon. Donald G. O’Geen ... read more

(WNY News Now) – As critical staffing negotiations intensify, nearly 8,000 healthcare workers across Western New York agree to a second contract extension, warning of serious impacts on patient care if proposed concessions move forward. Buffalo, NY – Union healthcare workers at Western New York’s largest employer, Kaleida Health have agreed ... read more

(WNY News Now) – On Flag Day in Wellsville, NY, over 300 residents gathered for a spirited “No Kings” rally, invoking the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to reaffirm democratic principles in a polarized time. No Kings Wellsville NY was a rousing success. 300 attendees in rural, red Allegany County. ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand warns that cutting school-based mental health grants could devastate student support services across New York and the nation. ***A Full Recording Of The Press Conference is Available HERE*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference calling on the Trump administration to restore ... read more

(WNY News Now) – During a heated Oversight Committee hearing, Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) accused Governor Kathy Hochul of endangering New Yorkers through sanctuary policies, particularly the controversial Green Light Law. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) ripped New York Governor Hochul for her dangerous Green Light Law that has ... read more

(WNY News Now) – With the backing of dedicated local sponsors, Chautauqua Lake students showcased their skills on an international stage at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas. MAYVILLE – A team of students from Chautauqua Lake Central School District had the opportunity to attend the 2025 VEX ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A controversial $13.7 million state-backed loan to Dunkirk has passed the New York Senate along party lines, sparking fierce criticism from Senator George Borrello, who warns it will deepen the city’s fiscal crisis. ALBANY, NY — Following the party-line passage of S.8413, legislation authorizing a $13.7 million state-backed ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A 62-year-old Olean resident was arrested for petit larceny after allegedly attempting to leave Walmart without paying for merchandise valued at over $170. ALLEGANY, N.Y. – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Mary V. McCarthy, 62, of Olean, on the morning of June ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Rochester convenience store owner was sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to repay nearly $247,000 after pleading guilty to food stamp fraud involving unauthorized transactions. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Zina Amba Mbile Mbile, 46, who operated Beni Food convenience store on Dewey Avenue, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a historic $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, now backed by every U.S. state and territory. NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed Monday that all 55 eligible U.S. states and ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown police arrested 33-year-old Jimmy Ocasio Alvarez on June 16 following a foot chase, charging him with resisting arrest, possession of fentanyl, and addressing active bench warrants. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — On the evening of June 16, 2025, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 2nd Platoon conducted ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY — On June 16, 2025, Michael A. Vinopal, 47, a resident of Warren, Pennsylvania, was arrested after a traffic stop by Jamestown Police revealed outstanding warrants and illegal drugs. At approximately 8:33 p.m., officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at a Northside location for ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A U.S. citizen was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered over $230,000 worth of marijuana hidden in a rental truck at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo. BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing intercepted ... read more

Police say suspect made verbal threats to protected party during north side incident (WNY News Now) – Jamestown Police have arrested 30-year old Aaron Johnson for allegedly making verbal threats toward a female victim with an order of protection against him. On the morning of June 16, 2025, officers from ... read more