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Youth Shines at Seneca County Fair with Swiss, Guernsey and Jersey Heifers
SENECA FALLS, NY—Carter Frentz, 16, of Cattaraugus, New York, had never been to the Seneca County Fair in his longstanding showing career. He felt surprised by the small size of the county’s fair but enjoyed the friendly camaraderie in the barn. “We had a couple of complications with...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Dunkirk Man for Cocaine Possession
A Dunkirk man faces drug possession charges stemming from a recent traffic stop in the city. Dunkirk Police pulled over a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Jose Mendez-Gonzalez III in the area of 47 West Courtney Street during the early morning hours of July 15th. An investigation found that Mendez-Gonzalez allegedly possessed 31.6 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Officers took Mendez-Gonzalez into custody and charged him with criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell, 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, three counts of 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, and several vehicle and traffic violations. Mendez-Gonzalez was arraigned in Dunkirk City Court and released on his own recognizance.
32nd Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Begins August 1st
The Jamestown area is getting ready for its annual event that celebrates comedy's stars and heritage. The 32nd Lucille Ball Comedy Festival gets underway Thursday, August 1st and runs through Sunday, August 4th. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson, who spoke with WDOE News on Thursday, says there will be more than 50 live events taking place across nearly a dozen venues over the course of the four-day festival...
Fredonia Duo Charged in Stockton Burglary Probe
Two Fredonia men have been charged after an investigation into a burglary in progress Thursday afternoon in the Town of Stockton. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office investigators were notified about the incident on Moon Road at about 12:30 PM. A Sheriff's Office K-9 unit arrived on scene and located two people stealing property. The suspects, 43-year-old Derek Saxton and 51-year-old Donald Tolbert, were both taken into custody and charged with 3rd-degree burglary and 4th-degree grand larceny. Saxton and Tolbert were both arraigned at the Chautauqua County Jail's centralized arraignment.
Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold in Gowanda
A top-prize winning Take 5 ticket was sold at a store in Cattaraugus County. The New York Lottery says the winning ticket, worth $16,759 for the Take 5 evening drawing on Thursday, was purchased at the Shop 'n Save, located on Buffalo Street in Gowanda. It's one of two tickets that matched all five numbers for that drawing. The winning numbers were 7, 15, 18, 20 and 28.
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Accused Salman Rushdie Stabber Also Charged with Support for Hezbollah
From a Justice Department press release; Matar is also awaiting trial for attempted murder in New York state court: A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, with attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national…
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
NYS Comptroller report calls for more action to meet state clean energy goals
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit saying for the state to reach its clean energy goals, more planning needs to happen. New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act back in 2019. “Which creates a plan for New York State to achieve net zero greenhouse […]
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