Chautauqua County

(WNY News Now) Congressman Nick Langworthy secures funding for the Chautauqua CARES program, a transformative initiative to fight addiction and improve public health in the region.WASHINGTON, D.C.Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chautauqua County will receive $1,300,000 in federal funding to support the Chautauqua Comprehensive Addiction Response and Evaluation (CARES) program. Funded by the Office of Justice Programs, this grant will advance efforts to address the substance use crisis affecting families and communities across the region.The CARES program is a critical public health initiative for Chautauqua County, bringing together law enforcement, behavioral health, and community organizations to provide critical support for individuals battling addiction,said Congre...

(WNY News Now) – A November 11th fire in Busti was linked to a vent pipe failure in a pellet stove, prompting an emergency demolition of the home, though no injuries were reported.Busti, N.Y. – On Monday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 5:16 p.m., emergency responders were called to 2938 Riverside Road in the Town of Busti for a residential structure fire. The Busti Fire Department, with support from mutual aid teams, quickly extinguished the flames, preventing further damage.Following the fire’s containment, Busti Fire Chief requested assistance from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigation Team to determine the origin and cause of the blaze. After thorough examination, investigators confirmed that the fire started in the area of a pellet stove on the home’s first flo...

(WNY News Now) – A late-night fire in Kiantone has left one resident injured and investigators searching for answers on its cause.On November 10, 2024, at approximately 7:06 PM, the Kiantone Volunteer Fire Department, supported by multiple mutual aid units, responded to an emergency call regarding a structure fire at 2490 Brown Street in the Town of Kiantone. When firefighters arrived, they encountered smoke and flames emanating from the residence.After successfully extinguishing the blaze, the Kiantone Fire Chief called on the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team to examine the scene. Investigators determined that the fire originated in the kitchen, though the exact cause remains undetermined at this stage. Authorities have classified the cause as pending further investigation, await...

(WNY News Now) – An inmate at Chautauqua County Jail faces new charges following alleged property damage within the facility.On November 5, 2024, authorities at Chautauqua County Jail reported an incident involving inmate Xavier Rodriguez, 35, who allegedly caused damage to county-owned property. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Rodriguez’s actions led to a charge of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, a class E felony under New York law, which applies when an individual intentionally damages another’s property exceeding a certain value threshold.The incident, occurring around 3:30 p.m., resulted in swift charges as county officials moved to address the damage. Rodriguez, already serving time within the Chautauqua County Jail, is scheduled for arraignment through the Centralized Arraign...