Ashville
LATEST NEWS
Join the Summer Block Party at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts!
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – Join the fun at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Summer Block Party on 3rd St., Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy live music by Honky Tonk Heroes until 7:30 p.m. Activities, food, and beverages will be available for purchase. Reg staff will sell beverages, and WRFA-LP will broadcast live from under the theater marquee throughout the afternoon.
P-Tech Academy Graduates Urged to Embrace Future Opportunities by BPU Coordinator
(WNY News Now) – Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Business Development Coordinator, recently inspired P-Tech Academy graduates with a speech focused on innovation, perseverance, and future opportunities in the technology field. In her speech, Ditonto highlighted the importance of innovation, perseverance and the opportunities that await...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
New diploma criteria shape the future of education
As the 2024-25 school year begins, there are two significant changes that have the potential to shape the future of education: the implementation of new criteria to earn a high school diploma, and the revision of the foundation aid formula. These developments represent both challenges and opportunities, and their successful implementation will require the active engagement of our entire community.
Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
‘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...
Sheffield Track Hosts Annual Youth Camp
SHEFFIELD, Pa. – The Sheffield Wolverines Track & Field Team hosted its annual Youth Track & Field Summer Camp from July 9 – 11, concluding with a meet on July 11. Nearly 60 Kindergarten through 7th graders from across Warren County attended the camp. Thursday’s meet consisted of the shot put throw, long jump, and a 50-meter dash for the younger participants and a 100-meter dash for the older kids. All participants received a certificate with their personal bests from the camp, but the real prize of the competition was at the completion of the meet.
Mayor, NEIB join national effort to protect monarch butterflies
North East Mayor Bobbi Jo Morey has taken a step in environmental conservation by committing to the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. This initiative, supported by North East in Bloom (NEIB), aligns North East with hundreds of communities across North America dedicated to protecting the imperiled monarch butterfly.
Chautauqua County, Legislator Hemmer Sued In Death of Motorcyclist
And a County Legislator are being sued in the death of a motorcyclist last summer. Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies of Columbia, Missouri filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on behalf of the estate for Jeffrey Duchaine. The suit said that on Thursday, July 6, 2023,...
McDonald’s Suing Town of Ellicott Over Assessment
McDonald’s is suing the town of Ellicott over its assessment on Fairmount Avenue. McDonald’s Corporation #324 filed a suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court saying the property’s assessment is excessive. The property has been assessed at $1.2 million with the corporation arguing that the assessment should...
21st Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival This Weekend
This year’s festival theme is “Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ABBA.” The hours for the Festival are from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Representing Sweden, ABBA won the Eurovision Contest in 1974 performing their...
N.Y. weather: Here’s what August long-range forecast shows for heat, rain
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York gets hot in August; that’s no surprise. However, the latest monthly outlook from the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Climate Prediction Center reveals that temperatures will exceed the average warmth anticipated for the summer month. In fact, the vast majority of the...
Culvert Work To Help Protect UPMC Chautauqua Neighborhood
Culvert work in the City of Jamestown will help protect the neighborhood near UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. The City was awarded $1.5 million as part of the 2024 Bridge NY Awards for the Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project. The project focuses on replacing a rusted, perforated, and high-maintenance culvert. The city...
Spotted Lanternfly found in Finger Lakes Region
ROMULUS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently confirmed that the spotted lanternfly was spotted in the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the town of Romulus in Seneca County. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that regularly feeds on plants and crops that...
State Assemblyman joins stakeholders in appeal of proposed prohibition of HFC refrigerants
As the New York State DEC is expected to release changes to regulations to prohibit the use of a common refrigerant in most refrigerators and air conditioners, one local state lawmakers is warning that this would come at a great cost. More from WBEN:
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.