Tuesday, December 24

Author: Grace Thompson

Springville Man Arrested for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Arrests

Springville Man Arrested for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle

(WNY News Now) Justin D. Kulczycki was arrested by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office on December 8 for using a motor vehicle without permission. He will be arraigned in January 2025. After looking into a complaint that Justin D. Kulczycki, 25, had stolen a car without permission, deputies from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office took him into custody on December 8, 2024. The Sheriff's Office claims that the car was stolen on December 7, 2024. Kulczycki was captured without incident after the investigation. After processing, he was given an appearance ticket for a future court date. Kulczycki's arraignment is set for January 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Town of Machias Local Criminal Court. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else...
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Trump taps former producer of ‘The Apprentice’ as special envoy to UK
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Trump taps former producer of ‘The Apprentice’ as special envoy to UK

WASHINGTON — On Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump declared his intention to designate his former "The Apprentice" producer as a special envoy to the United Kingdom. According to the website of the Television Academy, Mark Burnett has been nominated for three Emmys and has won the prize for almost one-third of them. Burnett has already received accolades from Trump while on the campaign trail. "With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges," said the newly elected president. In additio...
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Rickey Henderson, Major League Baeball’s all-time base stealer, dies at 65
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Rickey Henderson, Major League Baeball’s all-time base stealer, dies at 65

Major League Baseball announced on Saturday that Rickey Henderson, one of the game's most lasting stars and the best base stealer in its history, has passed away. Henderson was sixty-five. In a statement expressing the league's sympathies on Saturday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred referred to Henderson as the "gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting." At the top of the lineup, Rickey established the standard for speed, power, and entertaining. Henderson was without a doubt the most illustrious player in Oakland history, according to the Athletics, who will play in Sacramento the next season after leaving Oakland. Henderson, a standout high school athlete from Oakland, California, was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 1976 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut three ye...
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Hinsdale Man Arrested on Probation Warrant in Olean
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Hinsdale Man Arrested on Probation Warrant in Olean

(WNY News Now) Allegany County authorities issued a probation warrant for the arrest of Kyle A. Atwater, 26, of Hinsdale, NY, in Olean on December 10, 2024. New York's Olean Kyle A. Atwater, 26, was taken into custody at around 1:21 a.m. by law enforcement officials in connection with a warrant issued by Allegany County Probation on December 10, 2024, after a probation warrant led them to his residence at 1 Leo Moss Dr. Atwater was taken into custody for violating probation under CPL 530.70. After being processed, Atwater was turned over to Allegany County Sheriff's deputies for additional legal action and released on his own recognizance. Atwater is anticipated to face additional proceedings as part of the current prosecution, and the arrest was executed without incident. On December ...
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Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Issued for Sinclairville Following Tanker Truck Accident
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Chautauqua County

Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Issued for Sinclairville Following Tanker Truck Accident

Mayville, New York (WNY News Now). The major water wells in Sinclairville have been shut off due to a tanker truck accident on Route 60, prompting residents to conserve water. The incident, which involved a tanker transporting gasoline, has sparked worries about possible contamination of the main water source. The Village will rely on two backup wells to keep service going while authorities try to keep the water safe. These wells, however, are unable to supply the highest demand, hence water conservation measures are required. Steps to Conserve Water To help households use less water, village officials are requesting that they do the following: Laundry : Limit washing clothes or use commercial laundromats. Showers and Baths : Take shorter showers and mini...
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Governor Hochul Moves To Fire Those Involved In Fatal Marcy Correctional Facility Attack
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Governor

Governor Hochul Moves To Fire Those Involved In Fatal Marcy Correctional Facility Attack

(WNY News Now) The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has been ordered by Governor Kathy Hochul to fire 14 employees who were involved in the death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility. Albany, New YorkThe death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility prompted Governor Kathy Hochul to announce drastic measures. Hochul ordered the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to fire 14 employees involved in the deadly incident, according to a statement issued today. I took this move after ordering an internal investigation into the events leading up to this person's demise. Hochul said. I want to express my sympathies to the family and loved ones of the dead once more. We are all appreciative of the excellent work that the great majorit...
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Wintry weather hits the Northeast on first day of the season
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Wintry weather hits the Northeast on first day of the season

Despite the news that a white Christmas is not anticipated later this week, people in the Northeast woke up to the sight of snow on Saturday, the first day of winter. The amount of snowfall varied from a dusting to six inches, with Milton, Massachusetts receiving the most, 9.4 inches. A powerful cold front looming over the area Saturday afternoon, with daytime highs around 10 to 20 degrees below normal, helped push snow showers offshore. There could be more snow. Dispersed Winter Alerts were in effect until the afternoon on Saturday night in areas of the Great Lakes and mid-Appalachians. An extra dusting of snow, up to two inches, might fall in some regions. On Saturday, breezy gusts of up to 35 mph are also anticipated. On Saturday night, freeze alerts are in effect for southeast Georgia ...
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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell goes down with apparent knee injury
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell goes down with apparent knee injury

Tank Dell, the premier receiver for the Houston Texans, appeared to have a horrific knee injury during the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Several of Dell's colleagues were crying on the sidelines due to the sad nature of the injury that forced him to be taken off the field. Dell's 30-yard touchdown reception from quarterback CJ Stroud, which brought the Texans (9-5) within 17-16 on the scoreboard, was the play on which the injury happened and which Houston originally celebrated. However, teammate Jared Wayne, who had also been running a deep route toward the end zone, struck Dell close to the knee as he grabbed the pass in the back of the end zone. Before being placed on a stretcher, Dell received prompt medical attention. During the play's aftermath, Stro...
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Suspect in Germany auto attack that killed 5, injured 200 self-identified as Islamophobic and anti-immigrationist
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Suspect in Germany auto attack that killed 5, injured 200 self-identified as Islamophobic and anti-immigrationist

Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described member of the liberal opposition to Saudi Arabia who has expressed strong anti-Islamic and anti-immigration beliefs, has been named as the suspect in the German car-ramming assault that killed five people and injured over 200 others on Friday. Al-Abdulmohsen was named as the suspect by two high-ranking authorities with knowledge of the case. Shoppers congregated in a tiny alley in Magdeburg, a city of roughly 240,000 people west of Berlin, on Friday night when the automobile purportedly driven by al-Abdulmohsen crashed 1,200 feet into the crowd. A 9-year-old youngster and four adults are among the victims. Al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi Arabian physician who resided in Germany, applied for asylum in Germany in 2016 after receiving threats from Saudi Arabia. ...
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Major Drug Bust in Great Valley Leads to Two Arrests, Weapons Seized
22Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Arrests

Major Drug Bust in Great Valley Leads to Two Arrests, Weapons Seized

(WNY News Now) Several charges are brought after a search request in the Great Valley turns up methamphetamine, unlawful drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. When law enforcement officers carried out a search warrant at 4228 Bear Hollow Road in the Town of Great Valley on December 17, 2024, at around 9:45 PM, they found a handgun and illegal drugs. With support from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (CCSO SRT), the Southern Tier Regional Task Force (STRDTF) spearheaded the operation. The house was allegedly being utilized for the selling of illegal substances, according to the inquiry. Officers found a 30-30 rifle and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine during the search. A pair of people were arrested in relation to the results. Great Valley resident David Di...
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