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Democrats to Enter 2027 with Historically Large Supermajorities in Albany
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11/8/2026 11:03:28 AM
Democrats in New York will be going into next year's legislative session with their largest-ever numbers in the State Legislature following this past week's elections. According to the Buffalo News, the party expanded its supermajority in the Assembly by at least eight seats and is projected to pick up six seats in the Senate, reclaiming a supermajority in the upper chamber. Senator George Borre...read more
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Clymer Man Facing Drunk Driving, Weapon-Related Charges After Traffic Stop
2026-11-08 09:53
A Clymer man faces several charges, including one related to weapon possession, after a Thursday night traffic stop in the Town of French Creek. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they pulled over a vehicle on Bush Road driven by 31-year-old Zane Tucker shortly after 10:00 PM. An investigation determined that Tucker was allegedly intoxicated. Deputies add that upon searching the vehicle, t...read more
Two Arrested After Neighbor Dispute Leads JPD to Find Home in Deplorable Condition
2026-11-08 09:29
An incident in Jamestown that began as a neighbor dispute led to the discovery of a home in deplorable conditions. Jamestown Police responded to a harassment complaint at an address on the city's east side shortly before 3:45 PM Thursday and determined that 56-year-old Robert Overton, Jr. had allegedly made threats to his neighbor. He initially refused to exit the residence, but was taken into c...read more
Pine Valley's Kourtney Almeida Lands Leadership Role with BOCES
2026-11-07 06:53
A school administrator who grew up in Chautauqua County has been named the new Director of Career & Technical Education, P-TECH and Program Innovation at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The E2CCB Board of Education approved the appointment of Kourtney Almeida, who begins her new duties on November 30th. According to E2CCB, Almeida was the top choice after a search that began with 1...read more
JCC Hosting Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday
2026-11-07 04:52
Jamestown Community College's Military and Veterans Club United will host its 4th annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday. The event will begin with registration at 10:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 11:00 AM. The race will start from the Physical Education Complex parking lot. The event is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Registration is $15, plus a $1.90 processing fee, and pa...read more
Deputies Charge Jamestown Man with Issuing Bad Check
2026-11-07 04:04
A Jamestown man who is in the Chautauqua County Jail following a standoff with police earlier in the week is now facing an additional charge stemming from a separate incident. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they took a report of a bad check complaint on Friday out of the Town of Kiantone. According to deputies, it was reported that in October, 39-year-old Tyler Shirley tried to pay for...read more
Hochul, James Remind Local Officials to Unwind Immigration Detention Contracts
2026-11-07 03:37
County executives and sheriffs across New York State have been sent letters reminding them that they have to end any agreement to house or detain people for federal civil immigration violations by November 25th. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday that the Office of the Attorney General's Office of Immigrant Trust sent a letter to those officials to ensure c...read more
Data Centers Became Decisive Election Issue for New York Voters
2026-11-07 02:58
In post-election analysis, data centers stood out as a key election issue for New Yorkers. Polls found most voters don't support them and stand by Governor Kathy Hochul's data center moratorium. They were a focal point in several congressional races and the governor's race due to criticisms about their environmental impacts. But proponents argue they create jobs and economic development. Rob Hay...read more
Former Postal Worker from Randolph Gets Probation for Mail Theft
2026-11-07 11:45
A former U.S. Postal Service employee from Randolph has been sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty in March to a charge of theft of mail by postal employee. On Friday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentence for 47-year-old Melissa Olson, which was the result of an investigation by the USPS Office of Inspector General. Olson was hired by the USPS in 2023 as a rur...read more
Lakewood Man Charged with Felony DWI After Vehicle Goes into Ditch
2026-11-07 10:07
A Lakewood man with a previous drunk driving conviction is facing charges after a vehicle went into a ditch early Thursday morning. Lakewood-Busti Police were called to Route 394 in the Town of Busti at about 5:45 AM and, after further investigation, found that 35-year-old Scott Heffner was allegedly driving the vehicle while intoxicated and had a BAC more than three times the legal limit. Heffn...read more
County Lawmakers Back Program to Educate Children on E-Bikes and E-Scooters
2026-11-07 09:51
A new program to educate schoolchildren about the rules and laws of the road for e-bikes and e-scooters will take place in Chautauqua County next spring. During last week's County Legislature meeting, lawmakers passed a resolution establishing the program with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. The measure was sponsored by Jamestown Democrat Fred Larson, who says there have been many issues...read more
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