New York State health care workers will no longer have a religious exemption to the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court vacated a temporary injunction Friday. CNN reports the three-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals … [Read more...]
JPD Needs Public Help Finding Shooters in Friday Incident
Police are asking for the public's help in a Friday afternoon shooting in Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded to a report of multiple shots fired at Dover and Bowen Streets just before 1:30pm, Friday. An investigation found two shooters … [Read more...]
NYS In Strong Fiscal Position Following Mid-Year Financial Plan Update
New York State is in a strong fiscal position based on the mid-year update to the state's Financial Plan. Governor Kathy Hochul said the state's economic growth is beating expectations with revenues projected to be an additional $4 billion higher … [Read more...]
Anti-Gun Violence Legislation Signed
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation to combat gun violence and to address ghost guns. One bill prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms. The … [Read more...]
Bus Safety Programs to Be Funded Partially through Fines
Some money from fines for drivers who illegal pass a school bus will now go toward bus safety programs in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation which aims to discourage motorists from illegally passing stopped school buses … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Laws Signed
As Domestic Violence Awareness month ends, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a domestic violence legislative package into law. One bill requires the release of individuals from utility corporation services in instances of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
JDRF Appoints Lori Cornell as WNY Development Director
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has announced that Lori Cornell has been appointed as the Development Director in Western New York for the Upstate New York Chapter. Cornell has over twenty years of experience in government and politics, … [Read more...]
Recoveryoga Returning to MHA
Recoveryoga is returning to the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The free class taught by Jen Raines has been on hiatus due to COVID, but will resume Mondays from 5:30 to 7pm starting November 8th. The class focuses on exploring … [Read more...]
Andrew Cuomo Faces Criminal Complaint Alleging He Committed Sex Crimes
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has had a criminal complaint filed against him alleging he committed sex crimes. According to a report by CNN, the complaint alleges that Cuomo "intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, forcibly place his hand … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest PA Man in Burglary
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Girard, Pennsylvania man who is a suspect in a burglary in the town of Westfield. 39-year old James Gnacinski was arrested yesterday afternoon in the town of Chautauqua without incident. He was … [Read more...]
