Governor Kathy Hochul is calling out President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following $187 million in cuts to counter-terrorism funding in New York. Hochul said the state’s allocation has been cut by … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Releases Body Cam Footage In Death Of Mina Man
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Mark Bemis. Bemis died on June 18, 2025 following an encounter with members of the … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Announces Opioid Settlement Of $720 Million
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has announced eight pharmaceutical companies will pay approximately $720 million for their role in manufacturing opioid pills that fueled the ongoing nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions. These … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Among Seven Arrested For Drug Trafficking
Two Jamestown residents were arrested as part of a takedown of a drug trafficking operation in the Buffalo and Jamestown areas. State Attorney General Letitia James announced her office’s Organized Crime Task Force partnered with the Drug … [Read more...]
Local Conversation on Law Enforcement To Be Held In Wake of Inmate’s Death at Marcy Correctional Facility
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, the Jamestown YWCA, and Jamestown Justice Coalition are holding a conversation on law enforcement and justice on Monday, January 13. The event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will be held at the Robert H. … [Read more...]
United Ways Kick Off Campaign To Raise $1.8 Million
The United Ways of Chautauqua County have officially kicked off their annual campaign with a goal of $1.8 million. The north and south county organizations, following a vote in August to merge operations, held a joint kick off in Dunkirk on Monday … [Read more...]
United Way Agencies In Chautauqua County Will Merge Following Historic Vote
The United Way agencies in Chautauqua County will merge following a historic vote. Members of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County voted Tuesday to merge with the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County. The merger now goes to the New … [Read more...]
Two Bills Signed To Protect Kids Online in NYS
Two bills that aim to protect kids online have been signed into law in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said, "New York is leading the nation to protect our kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from predatory … [Read more...]
United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger
The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]
