A woman is facing a child endangerment charge after her three-year-old son was seen playing while unattended on the shoulder of a highway in the Town of Westfield. According to Westfield Police, several concerned citizens alerted the agency about the child in the area of the Napa Auto Parts store on Route 20 at about 7:45 PM Tuesday. Shortly after officers arrived on scene, 23-year-old Angel Tra...read more

New York's senior U.S. senator believes the new leader of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will not "put the safety of airline passengers above protecting airlines' profits." Charles Schumer opposed President Donald Trump's nominee of Bryan Bedford, who was confirmed Wednesday in a 53-43 vote. Schumer says Bedford has shown a "callous disregard" for airline safety protocols such as the ...read more

Eight pharmaceutical companies will pay approximately $720 million in a settlement for their role in manufacturing opioid pills that fueled the ongoing nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday that the state will receive up to $38.7 million of that money. The funds will help deliver critical resources to communities throughout New ...read more

An investigation into a neighbor dispute in Jamestown led to the arrest of a city woman. Jamestown Police were called to an address on the city's north side shortly before 1:15 PM Wednesday and discovered that 47-year-old Margaret Connolly allegedly exposed herself to her neighbor. While officers were investigating, she went inside her home and locked the door in order to prevent officers from t...read more

The City of Dunkirk will hold its first community input meeting next week to present information on new nuclear technologies that could repower the former NRG plant. It will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at about 6:00 PM in the council chambers at City Hall, immediately following the Common Council meeting scheduled that day. Mayor Kate Wdowiasz says the meeting will be the first step to opening...read more

The Jamestown Airport has landed a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced Wednesday that the airport will receive $201,400 through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The funds will go towards reconstructing the existing Terminal Apron lighting and to reconstruct 13,900 square yards of existing Terminal Apron pavement. It's one of four...read more

Four New York State Police staff and three canines are being deployed to Kerr County, Texas to support search efforts following devastating floods. Governor Kathy Hochul says this assistance was primarily deployed as part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the nation's all-hazards national mutual aid system. EMAC's Members can share resources from all disciplines, protec...read more

The Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE) returned to northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday to call on Governor Kathy Hochul and leadership in Albany to reject legislation that would establish a pilot program for turbine development in the lake. At a rally at the Sunset Bay Beach Club, CAWTILE President Patty Meckes announced that more than 90% of municipalities across Chautauq...read more

A Westfield man is facing charges resulting from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend last weekend. Westfield Police responded to a residence on North Portage Street just before 9:30 AM Saturday and spoke with the female, who reported that 41-year-old Xovier Nieves was threatened and physically pushed during a verbal altercation. Police say the incident escalated in the parking lot of the Thru...read more

The Fredonia Fire Department is distributing free bottled water in order to support the community during the ongoing boil water order. The first free distribution will be held on Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 PM at the fire department at 80 West Main Street. Water will be given free of charge to Fredonia water customers. Fire Chief Joshua Myers says proof of residency is required, and anyone picking up...read more