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Grant Applications Open for Silver Creek-Irving Heritage Fund
The Silver Creek-Irving Heritage Fund (SCIHF) Committee is now accepting grant applications until Friday, September 20th. The SCIHF provides funding to charitable organizations, programs, and initiatives that address the most pressing issues within the Silver Creek/Irving communities. Their slogan, "Remembering Our Past -- Securing Our Future," encapsulates their commitment to fostering community growth and preserving local heritage.
Victim of Downtown Jamestown Shooting Dies
One of the three shootings that occurred in a recent 24-hour span in Jamestown has turned fatal. That's according to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt, who gave WDOE News an update Monday afternoon. Schmidt says a male, whose name has not been released at time, succumbed to injuries that resulted from the first shooting, which took place in the parking lot area of a downtown establishment early Friday...
CHQ Chamber Congressional Luncheon Scheduled for October 3rd in Dunkirk
Chautauqua County's representative in our nation's capital will be making a visit to the Dunkirk area this fall for one of CHQ Chamber's major annual events. Chamber President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater says Congressman Nick Langworthy will be the guest at the Chamber's Congressional Luncheon. Heitzenrater, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, says the event will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at Shorewood Country Club...
Dunkirk Duo Charged in Lengthy Narcotics Probe
A months-long investigation into narcotics activity has led to charges against two Dunkirk men. Investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 56 West Doughty Street shortly after 1:15 PM Friday, with the Dunkirk Police SRT Team gaining entry. Investigators located 32-year-old Kevin DeJesus-Rivera and 37-year-old Christian Ayala-Gonzalez at the residence and seized 13.85 grams of crack cocaine, 2.2 grams of cocaine, 7.02 grams of fentanyl, scales and packaging material for the sale and distribution of narcotics, and $971 in cash. Both men were charged with three counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Ayala-Gonzalez also had a valid misdemeanor arrest warrant. Both suspects were transported to the Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned on the charges in Dunkirk City Court.
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...
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
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...
New York Comedy Festival Honors Lucille Ball With Exclusive Merchandise
Upstate New York is the home to many historical sites, museums and more. 'America's Most Famous Dessert' started in LeRoy, NY. There's a museum that fans can explore about JELL-O and more in that historic town. An upstate New York town inspired a Twilight Zone episode. Binghamton, NY is the...
Fair director addresses top questions ahead of the Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — The Great New York State Fair is approaching. Thousands are preparing to head to the fairgrounds but before they go they have questions for the administration ahead of the fair. Fair director Julia LaFave answered some of the top questions that CNY Central viewers were most...
Sting operation for flavored tobacco vapes
Flavored tobacco vapes were outlawed in New York back in 2020. So, why are New Yorkers still able to get the vapes? NEWS 10 goes on a sting operation with one Capital Region Sheriff’s office to learn more about the efforts that are being taken there.
New and Returning P-TECH Students Participate in Summer Bridge
A total of 38 new and returning students to the Western New York P-TECH Academy in Dunkirk were recently treated to a trip to Peek'n Peak as part of its Summer Bridge. The week-long event included a variety of team-building and STEM-related activities. P-TECH Principal Jeffrey Teluk says Summer Bridge is an excellent way for newcomers to experience the program through Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES in a relaxed atmosphere while meeting enrolled students. He noted the "big transition" eighth-graders experience when they enter high school, and he hopes a series of fun, get-to-know-you activities can help with the transition.
Rainy day at the Fair? No problem! Hundreds of activities and vendors will be inside!
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s unfortunate that not every day can feature blue skies and the shining sun during the New York State Fair. But for those rainy days, the wet weather shouldn’t wash away your plans of coming down to the Fairgrounds. “We have hundreds of vendors outside. We also have hundreds of vendors […]
Dan Krauth, WABC team receives proclamation for coverage of squatter crisis
On Monday, Eyewitness News Reporter Dan Krauth and the WABC Team received a proclamation from the New York State Assembly for coverage of the squatter crisis that led to a change in state law.Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz was one of a handful of bi-partisan lawmakers who pushed for change after our series of investigations.The reports led to a change in the law that makes it clear that squatters do not include tenants - which makes it easier for police to remove strangers for trespassing.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Local Democratic Party Members React to Day One of the Democratic National Convention
As day one of the Democratic National Convention is wrapping up, Fox 40 got to speak to local democratic representatives regarding President Biden, the November election, and more. Local democratic delegate and vice-chair of the village of Endicott Lena Bishop, who is in Chicago, says Biden's done a lot for...
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...
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