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Author: Grace Thompson

Jamestown Woman Charged in Gym Shoe Shoplifting Incident
20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Arrests

Jamestown Woman Charged in Gym Shoe Shoplifting Incident

(WNY News Now) After an alleged shoplifting incident in the Town of Ellicott, a Jamestown woman is charged with petit larceny.Ellicott N.Y. Ashley N. Gorton, 39, of Jamestown, was accused of shoplifting on Friday morning, November 17, and was charged with petit larceny. The Town of Ellicott Police Department reports that at approximately 11:14 a.m., police responded to a complaint at a nearby store.According to investigators, Gorton took a pair of exercise shoes out of the store without paying for them. She was given an appearance ticket after the incident and is expected to appear in Town of Ellicott Court later to answer to the accusation. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a crime.Share this:FacebookXNote: Than...
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Buffalo

Buffalo Man Sentenced for Role in Triple Homicide Linked to Drug Trafficking Operation

(WNY News Now) A Buffalo man who was involved in a drug plot that resulted in a gruesome triple killing faces over 14 years in federal prison.Buffalo, New York. Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford sentenced 42-year-old James Reed, also known as Fatts, to 166 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy that resulted in the brutal murders of three individuals in 2019—including a young father and mother.Reed was found guilty of conspiracy involving drugs, obstruction of justice, felony use of fire, and accessory after the fact. Following a collaborative investigation by the FBI, Buffalo Police Department, and other organizations, he was sentenced.The lawsuit concerns a drug trafficking organization that was based out of Buffalo's 973 Fillmore Avenue. The property wa...
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FEMA chief faces questions about government’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

FEMA chief faces questions about government’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Washington House legislators are questioning Deanne Criswell, the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on Tuesday over the federal government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which devastated the Southeast. Criswell appeared before a House Transportation and Infrastructure panel earlier in the day and is now testifying before the House Oversight Committee. The FEMA chief is being questioned by House Republicans on earlier disclosures that an agency employee said she was instructed by superiors to avoid Florida homes bearing Trump-supporting placards. However, the worker, Marn i. Washington, has gone on Fox News and other news sources to claim that her bosses ordered her not to visit homes with Trump signs in order to prevent conflict. Criswell fired the em...
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California child tests positive for bird flu with no known exposure to infected animals
20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

California child tests positive for bird flu with no known exposure to infected animals

On Tuesday, California health officials announced that a toddler with moderate symptoms may have avian flu. Despite having no known interaction with an infected animal, the child, who resides in Alameda County, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, tested positive for the virus. In a news release, California Department of Public Health officials stated that they are looking into the possibility that the youngster was exposed to wild birds. Until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention certify the positive test, it is regarded as a potential case. The CDC reports that 53 persons have been confirmed to have bird flu in the United States this year; all but one of them were exposed to contaminated poultry or dairy cows. Following treatment, the child is recuperating at home fr...
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20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers’ bank accounts

Borrowers of federal student loans are frequently encouraged by lenders to sign up for automatic payments. Doing so may seem like a smart idea because borrowers often receive a little cheaper interest rate in exchange and don't have to worry about skipping payments. However, a recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that the choice may backfire in a lending market beset by consumer abuses. Unfortunately, CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Julia Barnard told CNBC that autopay problems were among the most common, fundamental, and significant servicer issues that we observed this year. These mistakes are totally unacceptable and quite expensive. According to Barnard, there have been instances where borrowers have had funds taken out of their bank accounts even though th...
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20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Charity

Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers: Protect Your Donations Amid Wildfire Relief Efforts

(WNY News Now) As wildfires ravage communities, Attorney General Letitia James warns of potential frauds that rely on compassion and advises New Yorkers to exercise caution while making charitable contributions.NEW YORK As wildfires fueled by dry, windy conditions continue to burn across New York and adjoining states, New York Attorney General Letitia James offered advice to residents of the state who want to contribute relief efforts. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) urges everyone to take precautions to make sure they are contributing to reputable charitable organizations and cautions New Yorkers about scam charities that try to exploit their worries.Attorney General James remarked, "It is encouraging to see so many New Yorkers eager to help as we witness the devastating impact...
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20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Skydiver dies in Louisiana after parachute failure

According to Louisiana authorities, a skydiver died on Saturday after his parachute failed to deploy. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office described the unnamed skydiver as an Asian male in astatement. About 25 miles north of Shreveport, at Gilliam Airport, the skydiver was reported missing at 1:30 p.m. According to the sheriff's office, he was discovered a few miles from the planned landing spot around two hours later. The statement claimed that the skydiver's parachute had not deployed. According to the sheriff's office, he was wearing an orange wingsuit. When contacted Tuesday afternoon for more information, no one from the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office or the sheriff's office was available. This year, there have been at least two other skydiving deaths attributed to malfunctioning parachu...
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Lawsuits allege 2022 Colorado nightclub shooting could have been averted if county had enforced red flag law
20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Lawsuits allege 2022 Colorado nightclub shooting could have been averted if county had enforced red flag law

Two lawsuits filed over the weekend claim that law enforcement failed to take crucial steps to stop a mass massacre at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado in 2022. According to the lawsuits, if Colorado's red flag statute had been followed, the massacre at Club Q in Colorado Springs, which left five people dead and at least 19 injured, may have been prevented. The 2019 law permits family members or law enforcement to request that a person's firearms be temporarily taken away if they pose a risk to themselves or others. The U.S. District Court for the state of Colorado received the lawsuits. One is filed on behalf of three victims who were killed at the nightclub, together with their mothers and other attack survivors. Barrett Hudson, another survivor, is the plaintiff in the other lawsuit. Acc...
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‘It’s not rocket science’: Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories
20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

‘It’s not rocket science’: Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Senate Democrats who managed to win their states despite President-elect Donald Trump's victory think the Democratic Party should take some cues from their campaigns as it struggles to regain control of Washington. Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin of Michigan spoke to reporters during a briefing at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Tuesday, emphasizing the significance of concentrating on issues that affect the kitchen table. She said, "I think it's a very important message to talk about those issues plainly, not from the faculty lounge, but from the assembly line." Due to a combination of ticket-splitters and people who only cast ballots in the presidential election, Slotkin is one of four Democratic Senate candidates who managed to win their battleground states while Vice Presiden...
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Governor Hochul Unveils Major Transit Plan for Rockaways Amid $400M A Train Resiliency Project
20Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Government

Governor Hochul Unveils Major Transit Plan for Rockaways Amid $400M A Train Resiliency Project

(WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul stated that Rockaway residents will benefit from enhanced transit alternatives and significant savings as part of a $400 million overhaul of the A and S train lines.In order to assist transit users in the Rockaways during the crucial resilience and repair work being done on the A S lines this winter, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a comprehensive alternative service plan. Free shuttle buses, substantial fee reductions at the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Station, and a free shuttle train that runs to all stations on the peninsula between Far Rockaway and Rockaway Park are just a few of the service options available to passengers at this time. For $2.75 each way, residents of Rockaway can take the LIRR from Far Rockaway. Tickets for the return tri...
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