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United Way Launches 2026 Campaign on Chautauqua Lake
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9/17/2026 10:37:11 PM
For the first time, the United Way of Chautauqua County's annual campaign kicked off with a "celebration at sea." United Way officials, staff and volunteers rode out to the middle of Chautauqua Lake on the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry on Wednesday to begin the effort, which has a goal of $1.7 million. One of the campaign's co-chairs is Danielle Patti of Jamestown. She explained the significance of usi...read more
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Seven Hospitalized After Crash Between Tour Bus, Tractor-Trailer on I-90 in Pennsylvania
2026-09-18 07:29
A crash between a Greyhound bus and a tractor-trailer on I-90, just west of the New York State line, landed seven people in area hospitals early Thursday. Numerous first responders, including the Ripley Fire Department, were called to the scene in North East Township at about 12:30 AM. According to the Crescent Hose Company, more than 30 people were evaluated following the crash. On arrival, cre...read more
Bills Take Down Lions in First Regular Season Game at New Highmark Stadium
2026-09-18 07:03
The Buffalo Bills christened their new digs Thursday night with an offensive clinic. In the inaugural regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, the Bills scored touchdowns on each of their first four possessions en route to a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions. While the Bills (2-0) got off to a fast start, the Lions (0-2) stumbled out of the gate with only one first down i...read more
Council Committee Aims to Address Issues with E-Bikes, E-Scooters in Jamestown
2026-09-17 11:44
The head of the Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee says the number of nuisance issues with e-bikes and e-scooters has worsened in the past few months. Jeremy Engquist brought up the issue during this week's City Council work session. Engquist says it was a major focus of the committee's previous meeting. He says there has been a huge uptick in issues involving those types of vehicl...read more
DEC Launches Next Phase of Improvements to Zoar Valley Unique Area
2026-09-17 10:09
The New York State DEC recently launched the second phase of public safety and visitor experience improvements at the Zoar Valley Unique Area in Cattaraugus County. Phase two includes trail upgrades to support emergency services in the area while protecting the natural resources and scenic character that make Zoar Valley a unique destination. This phase focuses on improving the existin...read more
NYS Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3% in August
2026-09-17 09:40
For the second month in a row, New York State saw a decline in its unemployment rate while also seeing a drop in its private sector job count. According to preliminary statistics released Thursday by the New York State Department of Labor, the state's seasonally adjusted jobless rate for August was 4.3%, which is down by one-tenth of a percent from July. Meanwhile, the number of jobs in the priv...read more
Gillibrand Pushes for Release of LIHEAP Funding
2026-09-17 08:58
With winter not too far away, New York's junior U.S. senator is calling on the Trump Administration to release funding for a program that helps low-income New Yorkers heat their homes. Kirsten Gillibrand's demand for the immediate release of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds comes amid the rising cost of crude oil, which has driven up the average cost of heating oil in New...read more
Chris Bashinelli Will Be Keynote Speaker at SUNY Fredonia's Bicentennial Convocation
2026-09-17 02:33
SUNY Fredonia will host its Bicentennial Convocation on Friday. The event at King Concert Hall begins at 2:00 PM and will feature a traditional processional of students, faculty and staff, along with delegates from other universities. The keynote speaker will be Chris Bashinelli of "National Geographic Explorer," a SUNY graduate who is a globally recognized speaker on human connection. Fredonia ...read more
WalletHub Survey Names New York the Safest State for Teen Drivers
2026-09-17 02:14
A recent traffic safety analysis by WalletHub ranks New York as the overall best state for teen drivers for the third consecutive year. According to the State DMV, the state held steady at the top of the 2026 study, which looked at many factors, including the number of teen driver fatalities, the availability of driver education and the existence of driver training and impaired driving laws.&nbs...read more
Common Council Okays Request for Six-Month Pause on Battery Energy Storage Systems
2026-09-17 12:41
The City of Dunkirk is imposing a temporary moratorium on approval of battery energy storage systems. On Tuesday, the Common Council unanimously approved a walk-in resolution for the six-month pause, which was requested by the city's Planning Board after it tabled a site plan review for Gridi Development's proposed BESS on Brigham Road near School 5. Second Ward Councilman Frank Torain says...read more
Jamestown Woman Charged with Felony Criminal Mischief in Domestic Dispute
2026-09-17 11:27
Jamestown Police charged a city woman after an investigation into a domestic dispute late Monday night. Officers responded to a residence on the city's east side shortly after 11:30 PM and made contact with the victim and 38-year-old Mary Hetrick. Police determined that Hetrick had allegedly damaged property belonging to the victim, with damages exceeding $250. She was transported to the Jamesto...read more
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