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DiNapoli Audit Critical of Falconer Central School District's Budgeting Practices
A state audit has found that the Falconer Central School District did not properly manage its fund balance and reserves from July 2020 through April 2024. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the audit found that Falconer School Board and district officials failed to implement corrective action despite audits from 2009 and 2016 that identified similar deficiencies. According to DiNapoli, district officials' budgeting practices resulted in the district levying more real property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes.
New teachers recieve a warm welcome at Wellsville Central Schools
WELCOME to our new teachers who joined us for orientation this week. Ms. Agnello, our Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment director, led the sessions that helped them become familiar with our district. On Wednesday, one of our bus drivers (aka: secondary principal Mr. Brubaker!) chauffeured them and our new interim superintendent...
Four Charged in Dunkirk Drug Raid
Four people were taken into custody following a raid at an address in the City of Dunkirk's Fourth Ward early Thursday afternoon. Narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 56 West Doughty Street at about 12:45 PM, marking the second time that address was searched in less than a week. 32-year-old Kevin DeJesus-Rivera and 37-year-old Christian Ayala-Gonzalez of Dunkirk, who were charged in last week's raid, were taken into custody again. Also arrested were 25-year-old Jade Stocks of Cassadaga and 47-year-old Yamil Carrasquillo-Torres of Dunkirk. Investigators seized 5.5 grams of crack cocaine, scales and packaging material for the sale and distribution of narcotics, and $150 in cash. DeJesus-Rivera was charged with 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Stocks faces charges of 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Ayala-Gonzalez is charged with 3rd- and 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Carrasquillo-Torres was charged with 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 1st-degree criminal nuisance. All suspects were transported to the Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned on the charges in Dunkirk City Court.
Bonnies Travel To Cleveland State Sunday
ST. BONAVENTURE (0-1-0) at CLEVELAND STATE (0-0-1) Sunday, Aug. 25 – 4:00 p.m. The St. Bonaventure University men's soccer team begins a stretch of five straight road games Sunday, Aug. 25 when it takes on Cleveland State. Kickoff is slated for 4:00 p.m. in Ohio. Bona's fell to Saint...
Aug. 23: Volleyball/Soccer: Oswayo Valley Volleyball Wins; Port Allegany Boys Soccer Falls
WESTFIELD, Pa. – Behind 17 kills, 11 digs, seven blocks, and two aces from Makenna Manning, visiting Oswayo Valley beat Cowanesque Valley, 3-1 (26-28, 25-17, 25-19, 25-14). Layken Enty added six kills, four aces, and 19 digs for the Green Wave, while Eva West had 14 kills, 11 digs, three aces, and a block.
D9 R2/R3 Football Recaps powered by Generational Wealth Management: Patton Throws for 383 Yds, 4 TDs to Lead Brockway to Win; Ridgway, O-E, Port Allegany, Redbank Win
BROCKWAY, Pa. – Aiden Patton was nearly perfect while throwing for 383 yards and four touchdowns to lead Brockway to a 48-7 win over visiting Cameron County. Also see D9 Region 1/Clearfield Recaps • D10 Recaps. Patton was 17 of 22 passing while also adding a rushing touchdown.
Assemblymember Wallace pushing amendments to Less Is More parole reform
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Last month, convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt escaped from parole supervision in Dutchess County and Cattaraugus County. Sheriff's deputies arrested him at a family member's house in Salamanca, the same area he committed his crimes. "It's not clear at this point but according to parole...
ESPN Analyst Will Speak in Olean Aug. 26
OLEAN, NY — Why is popular ESPN personality Seth Greenberg taking time out of his busy schedule to speak in Olean at the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Golf Classic on Monday? “There isn't a person that I know who hasn't been impacted by cancer,” he told TAPinto Greater Olean. “If you can use your position to help raise money, raise awareness, help educate people on the battle against cancer, then I think it is a responsibility.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Another reason Greenberg is coming to small Western New York city...
First Alert Weather: More fun in the sun for Western New York!
A large area of high pressure will continue to dominate the Great Lakes and the eastern half of the country for the next few days. As a result, there will be little change in the overall weather conditions for Rochester. However, the temperature will slowly rise, along with the humidity. The heat is not over just yet, as the high temperature may reach 90 degrees by Tuesday.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
New York State announces additional Free Fishing Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — An additional Free Fishing Day has been announced in New York State for Saturday, August 31. On Free Fishing Days, the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. There will be more Free Fishing Days in New York on September 28, National Hunting […]
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
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