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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.
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.
First American Red Cross chapter reopens in Dansville
DANSVILLE, N.Y. (WETM) — The American Red Cross’s first-ever chapter reopened in Dansville on Saturday after undergoing renovations. American Red Cross Founder Clara Barton established the organization’s first chapter at 57 Elizabeth St. in Dansville on Aug. 22, 1881. The building where Barton started the American chapter of the International Red Cross still hosts volunteers […]
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...
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...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
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.
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.
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
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...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Wonderful weather for the last full August weekend
Saturday August 24, 2024 — A slight increase in mid to upper level clouds this afternoon has made blue skies a touch hazy, but under approaching high pressure, conditions have remained mainly dry. The lone exception has been down Route 104 west towards Niagara and Erie Counties where a few showers have popped over the course of the middle of the afternoon. The showers will weaken as it runs into drier air to the east, possibly just clipping parts of Monroe County.
Big Scoop: Ice Cream Giant Plans $425M New York Expansion
Trucking companies can anticipate new opportunities as Wells Enterprises invests $425 million to expand its New York plant. Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states. . To subscribe to Transport Topics, visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/tt-subscribe.html.
Statewide ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaign’ Continues Through Labor Day
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall reports that police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators across the state will continue their end-of-summer “High Visibility Engagement Campaign” through Labor Day, Sept. 2. The special effort aims to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and provide additional law enforcement patrols.
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.
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