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Wendel, Borrello Slam Decision by DOCCS to Release Some Inmates Early Amid Prison Staffing Shortage
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4/2/2025 12:21:05 PM
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is facing criticism again...this time, for a directive from its commissioner to release some inmates early amidst the current staffing crisis at state prisons. Two elected officials from Chautauqua County are strongly opposing that move. In a video message Wednesday morning, County Executive P.J. Wendel slammed the state, say...read more
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Silver Creek Central School to Present Musical 'Mamma Mia'
2025-04-02 08:34
Silver Creek High School invites the community to attend its presentation of the student musical "Mamma Mia" this weekend. There are three performances, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, and will feature 53 Silver Creek students in grades 7-12 as cast, pit band, and stage crew. This beloved and hilarious story is a jukebox musical featuring ABBA's hit songs to tell this sunny and funny tale ...read more
Trump Announces 'Historic' Tariffs as He Says America's Been 'Looted, Pillaged'
2025-04-02 05:48
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a long-promised, sweeping set of baseline tariffs on all countries and what he described as "kind reciprocal" tariffs on nations he claimed were the worst offenders in trade relations with the U.S. "My fellow Americans, this is Liberation Day," Trump said from the White House Rose Garden, claiming the action will free the U.S. from dependence on fore...read more
Hope Haven Women's Center Opens in Jamestown
2025-04-02 05:33
Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI) has announced the opening of Hope Haven Women's Center, an 18-bed homeless shelter in Jamestown dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for single, adult women experiencing homelessness. Located at 303 Lafayette Street, Hope Haven will offer much-needed resources and services to help women regain their independence and stability. Hope Haven W...read more
Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Extend Funding for Program Supporting Caregivers
2025-04-02 04:55
A bipartisan bill that would extend funding for programs that provide short-time relief to unpaid caregivers who look after people with disabilities or chronic conditions has been introduced in Congress. Congressman Nick Langworthy is co-leading the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, which would continue funding the Lifespan Respite Care Program through fiscal year 2029. The Western New ...read more
Public Hearing Set on Measure to Eliminate City's Elected Treasurer Position
2025-04-02 02:38
Dunkirk city lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on a local law that would have city residents in November decide whether to abolish the elected treasurer's position. On Tuesday, the Common Council set that hearing for Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30 PM, right before the start of the council's next meeting. Councilman at Large Nick Weiser says the measure, if approved, would make the treasur...read more
Fredonia DPW Will Begin Brush Collection April 7th
2025-04-02 02:13
The Village of Fredonia DPW will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday, April 7th at 7:00 AM. Collection will continue until every village street has been completed. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7:00 AM Monday. In no case will there be repeat collection of areas completed. All yard waste must...read more
Flames Damage Condemned Forest Avenue House
2025-04-02 11:31
Flames heavily damaged a condemned house on Jamestown's south side Tuesday evening. City Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Roush says crews were called to 216 Forest Avenue just before 7:00 PM and found heavy fire in the rear of the building on arrival. It took some time to bring the blaze under control because crews were unable to make an interior attack immediately. An aerial truck was brought into po...read more
Actor Val Kilmer Dies at Age 65
2025-04-02 08:23
Val Kilmer, the star of '80s and '90s blockbusters including Top Gun, Batman Forever and Tombstone, has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 65. The actor's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the death, saying he died Tuesday in Los Angeles, the AP reported. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy, which made talking difficult for the actor. Kil...read more
Gusty Winds, Severe Storms Possible Beginning Late Afternoon
2025-04-02 07:54
It'll be a pretty active weather day across parts of Western New York from late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a wind advisory from 4:00 PM Wednesday until 6:00 AM Thursday for an area that includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and southern Erie counties. Meteorologist Liz Jurkowski says we'll get a break in the rain during the afternoon b...read more
Four Arrested in Dunkirk-Fredonia Narcotics Investigation
2025-04-02 06:38
An eight-month, multi-agency investigation into narcotics activity that spread from the City of Dunkirk to the Village of Fredonia ended with four arrests on Tuesday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that Dunkirk Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 31-year-old Altarique Mitchell of Rochester on Route 60 in the Town of Dunkirk. A short time later, Fredonia Police,...read more
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