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Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
Falconer Domestic Dispute Escalates to Assault and Obstruction Charges
(WNY News Now) – Falconer – On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., a domestic dispute at a Falconer hotel led to significant charges for Jacob A. Matherly, 31, and Danielle R. Olsen, 38. Both residents of Falconer, Matherly faces charges of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, while Olsen is charged with assault in the second degree.
Teacher’s Desk helps give more than $8.5 million of classroom supplies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When you flip through a vocabulary book, you might spot out that there’s no “I” in team. That’s the case for the team of volunteers, sponsors and donors who all support the Teacher’s Desk mission to help provide free school supplies for 6,000 local teachers every year. “It’s a critical role […]
Colored Girls Bike Too celebrates One Year Anniversary of Community Bike Shop, Holistic Cycles, and Mobility Bank
Last August, I wrote about Jalonda Hill, Founder and President of Colored Girls Bike Too (CGBT), and her critical initiative to create a Holistic Mobility Hub on Jefferson Avenue. Her project included the development of a Community Bike Shop, Holistic Cycles, and Mobility Bank. Founded in 2017, CGBT is in...
Buffalo Bills signing former Baltimore Ravens QB ahead of preseason finale
The Buffalo Bills’ depth at quarterback is being tested this summer. Last week, the team placed Shane Buechele on the injured reserve due to a neck injury suffered against the Chicago Bears. The team will now be without Mitch Trubisky, their No. 2 quarterback, for a few weeks due to a knee injury.
Passengers rescued hours after being stuck on the Colonial Belle
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The Colonial Belle stopped on the Erie Canal for hours due to a mechanical issue on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor said the tour boat stopped for about two hours and appeared unable to start up again, as bystanders collected gasoline from other boats. A News […]
Fairview Takes Home D10 R2 Girls Match; Wenner Once Again Leads Cranberry Girls to KSAC Match Win; Conneaut, Cathedral Prep Wins D10 Boys Region Matches Powered by Hunter Station Golf Course
FAIRVIEW, Pa. – Playing on its home course at Beechwood Golf Club in Fairview, Fairview won the District 10 Region 2 girls’ match with a 119. Playing the front nine, the Tigers swept through the placings with Cora Hirz winning with a 46, Moira Erhartic finishing second with a 40, and Meredith Thompson, Abby Benz, and Izzy Benz tying for third with a 43.
Rochester man convicted of drug delivery resulting in death of Bradford woman
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Rochester man was convicted of crimes related to the death of a Bradford woman due to a fatal overdose in 2021, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said Brady Pysadee was charged on June 17, 2021, after authorities were dispatched to a call of cardiac arrest at an […]
Second Community Forum Set for New Dunkirk High School Cell Phone Policy
The Dunkirk City School District will hold a second community forum regarding its new cell phone policy that will involve the use of Yondr pouches by its high school students. Superintendent Mike Mansfield says this forum is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Secondary School Auditorium. Mansfield, who spoke with WDOE News after a recent Board of Education meeting, cited a lack of attendance for its first forum...
Drug Bust in Dunkirk: Two Arrested After Seizure of Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl
(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk, NY – A multi-month investigation into drug activity culminated in a significant narcotics seizure on August 16, 2024, when law enforcement executed a search warrant at 56 W. Doughty St. in Dunkirk. The operation, led by the Dunkirk Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in the arrest of Kevin Dejesus-Rivera, 32, and Christian Ayala-Gonzalez, 37.
Chautauqua County to Host Inaugural "Be the Light" Event During Overdose Awareness Week
MAYVILLE, NY – In recognition of Overdose Awareness Week, the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, and the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, in collaboration with the CHQ Together We Can Coalition, is hosting a series of events aimed at raising awareness about overdose prevention and honoring those who have been affected by addiction. This year marks the first-ever "Be the Light" event, set to take place on August 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Lower Pavilion of Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk, NY.
Schmidt: Recent Shootings Are Part of 'Huge' Public Safety Issue
Monday's shooting at the EconoLodge in Fredonia was the fifth one reported in Chautauqua County in less than a week and the third one resulting in serious injury or death, and the county's top prosecutor says the "proliferation" of illegal firearms into local communities is something that members of law enforcement are very concerned about. In an interview with WDOE News on Tuesday, District Attorney Jason Schmidt said it's a "huge" public safety issue...
Jamestown Woman Arrested for Burglary, Property Damage on Buffalo Street
(WNY News Now) – Ellicott – Jena M. Croakman, 32, of Jamestown, faces multiple charges following an alleged burglary and vandalism incident in Ellicott. On August 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 AM, Jena M. Croakman, a 32-year-old resident of Jamestown, was arrested on charges related to burglary, criminal mischief, and petit larceny. The arrest followed a police response to a report of a suspicious individual on Buffalo Street Extension in the Town of Ellicott.
Jamestown Man Accused of Damaging Fleet Vehicles at Eastside Business
A Jamestown man was recently taken into custody for felony criminal mischief after several fleet vehicles belonging to a city business were damaged. Jamestown Police responded to an address on the city's east side shortly after 9:00 PM last Wednesday, with an investigation finding that 43-year-old Allan Broadwater allegedly committed the damage. He was located and arrested on a charge of 2nd-degree criminal mischief.
Jamestown Fire Department Secures $330,000 Federal Grant for Essential Equipment
(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK – The City of Jamestown is pleased to announce that the Jamestown Fire Department has been awarded $330,270.00 in federal grant money through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). This funding was made possible through the efforts of Congressman Nick Langworthy, who announced that Jamestown is one of four fire departments selected for these vital grants.
Possible return of congestion pricing draws fire from lawmakers on Long Island
Republican lawmakers on Long Island rallied in Hempstead Wednesday morning against reports that Governor Kathy Hochul plans to bring back congestion pricing after the November elections.Hochul put the controversial plan on an indefinite pause in June, weeks before it was set to begin.The group is calling on Hochul to eliminate congestion pricing all together.On Wednesday the governor doubled down on her claims that the pause on congestion pricing had nothing to do with elections, and only to do with helping New Yorkers on a budget.She also said she hopes for a new congestion pricing plan by the end of the...
Day 1 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair with CNY Central
GEDDES, N.Y. — Wednesday is the Great New York State Fair’s Opening Day!. Mostly cloudy with scattered lake-enhanced rain showers. There will be some moderate pockets of rain and a possible non-severe thunderstorm, along with brief peeks of sun in between at times. Breezy at times and very cool with low humidity. High of 66 degrees.
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