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(WNY News Now) After saving a man's life in Switzerland during a life-threatening incident, eight Girl Scouts from Western New York and one from Maryland are awarded the coveted Girl Scouts Medal of Honor. The Girl Scouts of Western New York are pleased to report that eight of our outstanding Girl Scouts, as well as one from the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, have been awarded the Medal of Honor, one of the highest accolades in Girl Scouting. While traveling overseas in Switzerland, these remarkable young people received recognition for their courage, quick thinking, and immediate action in a life-threatening situation. Girl Scouts who have saved or attempted to save a life and displayed bravery beyond the call of duty for their age and training are granted the Medal of Honor. These youn...

Senator George Borrello chastises Governor Hochul and state officials for their inaction on critical mental health reforms that could have averted recent tragedies (WNY News Now). Albany, New York Following a string of horrifying incidents connected to people with a history of severe mental illness, Senator George Borrello blasted state officials for not implementing legislation he and former Senator Diane Savino sponsored in 2022. In addition to strengthening Kendra's Law amendments, which he claims might have avoided numerous tragedies and saved countless lives, the proposal sought to broaden the standards for involuntary commitment. According to Sen. Borrello, our state's failure to handle severe mental illness has resulted in the loss of numerous innocent lives and the danger to innu...

(WNY News Now) Congressman Nick Langworthy reports that FEMA has awarded Hamburg more than $1 million to help rebuild after Winter Storm Elliott. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to Winter Storm Elliott's damages, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $1,172,559.72 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act, for the Town of Hamburg to make permanent repairs. Congressman Nick Langworthy remarked, "I am delighted that Hamburg is getting these much-needed funds to help repair their Town Park facilities that were damaged as a result of Winter Storm Elliott."Communities in the Southern Tier and Western New York were devastated by Winter Storm Elliott, and I will keep working tirelessly with federal officials and colleague...

(WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $2 million in funding to improve suicide prevention and wellness programs for those who serve our communities and country, marking a courageous move to address the mental health issue plaguing uniformed people and veterans. Up to $2 million has been made available by Governor Kathy Hochul to increase efforts to prevent suicide and promote resilience among uniformed professionals, including police enforcement, firemen, emergency medical services personnel, correctional officers, and emergency dispatchers, as well as veterans of the armed forces. The CARES UP initiative, which is run by the New York Office of Mental Health's Suicide Prevention Center of New York, offers financial support to agencies and organizations so they can expand their...

(WNY News Now) Aili Makuch has been named the new Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Jamestown, a move that is anticipated to spur local redevelopment and growth.Makuch Aili New York's Jamestown 7 January 2025 It is with great pride that the City of Jamestown announces the appointment of Aili Makuch as its new coordinator of economic development. Aili, who has a strong history in marketing, real estate, and program coordination, is well-positioned to contribute new ideas and knowledge to the city's economic endeavors. As a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Aili had extensive professional expertise and was particularly good at helping clients with real estate transactions in the Chautauqua Institution and the surrounding areas. She is well-known in the field due to her ski...

(WNY News Now) Join the Jamestown Young Professionals (JYP) for an exclusive networking event called Elevate 2025, which aims to strengthen relationships, encourage personal development, and propel Chautauqua County's future. Start the year off well with Jamestown Young Professionals at Elevate 2025, a high-end, limited-ticket networking event for locals hoping to advance their relationships in the community. The purpose of Elevate 2025 is to unite business-minded professionals and entrepreneurs in Chautauqua County for an evening of inspiration, professional development, and meaningful relationships. With the earnings supporting the nonprofit's continuous efforts to connect, develop, and improve Chautauqua County's next generation of professionals, the event also serves as a fundraiser ...

(WNY News News Now) Williamsville East High School student Jessica Park has been selected as the 2024 Congressional App Challenge winner for New York's 23rd District, demonstrating a creative approach to bullying. Washington, D.C.The winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New York's 23rd District is Jessica Park of Williamsville East High School, according to Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23). By increasing awareness of the psychological and neurological impacts of bullying on victims, onlookers, and bullies themselves, her app, StandUP, seeks to combat bullying. Students in Western New York and the Southern Tier demonstrated their ingenuity, problem-solving abilities, and coding abilities through the Congressional App Challenge. Congressman Langworthy congratulated Jessica P...

(WNY News Now) Millions of New Yorkers in need have received vital assistance from the administration of Governor Kathy Hochul through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and people with disabilities throughout the State afford the cost of buying nutritious food, New York State has provided nearly $6.5 billion in essential food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced today. The most successful program in New York for combating hunger and food insecurity throughout the state is SNAP, which is a top focus for the administration of Governor Hochul. According to Governor Hochul, no parent or caregive...