ALBANY – According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, only about 48 percent of all violent victimizations are reported to police. On Wednesday, the state Senate passed legislation authored by Senator Cathy … [Read more...]
Police Charge City Man Following Domestic Incident at Intersection
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested late Saturday afternoon following a domestic incident that took place near the intersection of Main and Eighth Streets in the city. City police say 26 year-old Steven Edmond is accused of holding an … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Measures That Strenghten Domestic Violence, Public Lewdness Laws
ALBANY - There are now a new set of laws in place to better protect New Yorkers from domestic violence, stalking and public lewdness. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a series of bills that strengthen existing laws and add new measures for … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Reed Urges Residents to Take Part in Fight Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is offering his support in raising awareness in the fight against Sexual Assault. This week is national NO MORE Week, organized by the NO MORE Campaign, created to fight sexual assault and … [Read more...]
Young-Sponsored Bill Would Help Domestic Violence Victims Testify in Court
ALBANY - A bill sponsored by senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to testify in court has been approved by the state Senate. Under current state law, only children deemed “vulnerable” by a judge are … [Read more...]
