An Erie, Pennsylvania man died in a car crash in the town of Harmony late Monday afternoon. New York State Police report the car driven by 20-year old Alaa Mohammad Al Zoubi of Erie on Panama Steadman Road went off the road and hit multiple … [Read more...]
State Police Investigating Shooting in Town of Dunkirk
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Dunkirk. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of State Police Barracks in Fredonia responded to Brooks Memorial Hospital just before 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10 for a 20-year old man … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Nominates Steven G. James as NYS Police Superintendent
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Steven G. James to serve as the Superintendent of the New York State Police. Acting Superintendent James will lead the New York State Police in an acting role as he awaits confirmation by the Senate. James … [Read more...]
Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds
High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]
One Person Died Following A Tractor Trailer Accident on I-90 Near Silver Creek
One person died Wednesday night in a tractor trailer accident on the Thruway near Silver Creek. New York State Police said a tractor trailer headed eastbound on the Thruway drifted into the other lane, striking another tractor trailer that was … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Denies Challenge to NYS Gun Law
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has denied a challenge to New York's provision of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act on background checks for ammunition purchases that recently went into effect. Gun retailers now go through New York … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Dies In Crash on Route 60
A Dunkirk man died following an accident that closed part of Route 60 for a couple hours on Monday. State Police report 41-year old Samuel Lobley was driving a truck south on Route 60 Monday morning when he crossed into the other lane and struck a … [Read more...]
Judge Clarence Thomas Moves To Consider NYS’ Background Checks For Ammunition Under Concealed Carry Improvement Act
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has moved to consider a challenge to New York's provision of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act on background checks for ammunition purchases that went into effect a few weeks ago. Thomas agreed to bring … [Read more...]
Frewsburg Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Frewsburg man has been arrested on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 57-year old Jeffrey Paden has been charged with the receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 … [Read more...]
New Law Takes Effect Requiring Background Checks to Buy Ammunition in New York
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday rejected a gun shop-owning couple seeking to block New York's background check law for ammunition purchases one day before it goes into effect. In a paperless order, Sotomayor rejected an … [Read more...]
