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Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Jamestown Man Sought for Burglary Arrested After Bike Pursuit
A Jamestown man who was wanted for multiple burglary and petit larceny counts was taken into custody after he tried to flee from police officers on his bicycle Sunday morning. Jamestown Police were conducting a warrant check at about 9:00 AM when they saw 43-year-old Alberto Narvaez-Aponte on Prendergast Avenue. Officers approached Narvaez-Aponte before he fled on his bike and led them on a brief pursuit. Officers say Narvaez-Aponte wrecked his bike and was taken into custody. In addtion to two counts of 3rd-degree burglary and three counts of petit larceny, Narvaez-Aponte was charged with resisting arrest, 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and bicycle City Code violations that occurred during the pursuit.
Ecklund Calls for State Assistance in Dealing with Issue of Homelessness
The City of Jamestown -- and all of Chautauqua County, for that matter -- is pretty much at capacity in trying to deal with the homeless issue. That from Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, who recently attended a meeting with public safety and human service agencies to discuss that, as well as the mental health component of homelessness. Ecklund says the major issue is there is only one hospital in the county -- UPMC Chautauqua -- that do full mental evaluations...
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
07/21/2024: A Few Rainy Days in Our Future
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. The surface map is rather cluttered this morning with several nearby systems, including a cold front dropping through our region from the north into this afternoon. This front will spark just a few stray passing showers, with the vast majority of us staying dry. Monday looks to be mostly dry – but rain chances pick up regionwide Monday evening, setting the stage for an somewhat damp week ahead.
New York’s Largest Offshore Wind Project, Sunrise Wind, Commences Construction
Construction has begun on Sunrise Wind, New York's largest offshore wind project, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed. The 924MW wind farm, developed by Ørsted, will provide clean energy for approximately 600,000 homes in New York upon completion. The wind farm is located around 30 miles east of Montauk, New York....
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
Photos: North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic at the Fairgrounds
The Genesee County Fair is underway.Friday's first day featured only a few events, including the North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic.Check The Batavian daily for the fair schedule and coverage, and also stop by the fair's Media Center to meet the staff of The Batavian and WBTA
Passenger dead, driver injured after one-vehicle accident in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — One person is dead and another is injured following a single-vehicle accident Saturday night, according to Buffalo Police. Officers were called to Arthur Street and Tonawanda Street just after 10 p.m. Saturday. An investigation revealed that a Honda Civic was heading east on Arthur Street...
New Christmas Movie Debuts On Hallmark Channel
Christmas in July is coming early for Christmas movie lovers. The Hallmark Channel will premier a new Christmas movie tonight as part of their "Christmas in July" campaign. The new movie is titled "A Very Vermont Christmas" and will air for the first time on the Hallmark Channel tonight at 8 pm.
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