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Jamestown Local Development Corporation Gears Up for Annual Meeting with Key Decisions Ahead
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
City Council

Jamestown Local Development Corporation Gears Up for Annual Meeting with Key Decisions Ahead

(WNY News Now) The future of the city will be shaped by important decisions made during the Jamestown Local Development Corporation's (JLDC) Annual Board Meeting on December 18, 2024, including financial authorizations and leadership nominations.Annual GatheringRecognition of the JLDC Board MembersRepresentatives by Positional BasisBy virtue of her position, Mayor Kimberly EcklundTony Dolce (due to his role as President of the City Council)Brent Sheldon (due to his role as chairman of the City Council Finance Committee)Representative Jeff Russell of the City Council Confirmed by the City Council and appointed by Mayor EcklundAgency OfficialsJamestown Community Chamber of Commerce Vicky McGrawJamestown Renaissance Corporation's Father Luke FodorMASTAt Large Representatives Wayne RishellRe...
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Chautauqua County Teen Clinches National 4-H Horse Roundup Title
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County Teen Clinches National 4-H Horse Roundup Title

(WNY News Now) Charlotte Couchman wins first place in the Public Speaking division at the 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup.The Chautauqua County 4-H Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension is pleased to report that 4-H member Charlotte Couchman has won the 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup.The Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky hosted the 2024 Eastern National Horse Roundup on November 4, 2024. Twenty states participated in the competition, including sixteen 4-H members from New York State.Young people participated in a range of events, such as Horse Bowl, Hippology (the study of horses), Horse Judging, and Communications. Through excursions of Churchill Downs, Spycoast Farm, and the Kentucky Horse Park, they also had the chance to learn about Kentuck...
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7 best laptops for travelers, gamers, creatives and more
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

7 best laptops for travelers, gamers, creatives and more

My laptop is the most crucial gadget I own, aside from my phone. I use it for a lot of things, including planning trips, watching movies, producing videos, and writing articles for NBC Select. This is why I find the idea of upgrading it stressful, particularly since it can be challenging to interpret laptop tech details. Upgrading your laptop, however, can make any task faster, lighter, and more pleasurable. For this reason, we gathered the best and most favored selections from staff members after consulting with specialists on what to look for when purchasing a new laptop. GO Ahead and Skip2024's top laptops | How to choose a laptop | Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best overall Apple MacBook Air 13" (M1) $undef...
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The Amazing Kreskin, mentalist and popular TV late show guest, dies at 89
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

The Amazing Kreskin, mentalist and popular TV late show guest, dies at 89

At the age of 89, the well-known mentalist and regular guest on "The Tonight Show," The Amazing Kreskin, passed away on Tuesday. On social media, his family posted the news of his death while requesting anonymity. In a post from Kreskin's X account, they stated, "Performing for all of you brought immense joy to his life, and it was something he deeply cherished." Ryan Galway, Kreskin's former manager and friend, expressed his sadness, saying he was "beyond heartbroken," after working with Kreskin for six years. He said, "I know you know what I'm still thinking," in a LinkedIn post. "I will miss your stories and seeing you perform on stage." George Kresge, Kreskin's real name, was born in 1935 in Montclair, New Jersey. His many TV performances on programs including "The Mike Douglas Show," ...
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Real estate stars Oren, Tal Alexander arrested with brother in Miami after sex assault claims
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Real estate stars Oren, Tal Alexander arrested with brother in Miami after sex assault claims

Prominent real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, together with their brother Alon, were taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday after being charged with sexual assault in several lawsuits. The arrests were announced by federal prosecutors in New York, but they did not immediately say whether they had anything to do with the rape accusations against all three brothers filed by a number of women in Manhattan courts. They have denied any wrongdoing. Alon and Oren's lawyer, Isabelle Kirshner, told CNBC that the three men had been taken into custody in Miami, but she had not yet seen the federal accusations against them as of 10:45 a.m. A press conference regarding the arrests was planned by the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office for 1 p.m. ET in Manhattan. It's breaking...
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Man who faked his own death and fled overseas back on U.S. soil, in custody
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Man who faked his own death and fled overseas back on U.S. soil, in custody

Authorities stated on Wednesday that the Wisconsin man, who reportedly staged his own death before appearing alive and well abroad, had returned to the United States and was arrested by sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Mark Podoll told reporters that Ryan Borgwardt, who arrived in the United States on Tuesday, was brought to the Green Lake County Jail on unidentified charges. Podoll remarked, "We brought a dad back on his own accord," Before Borgwardt returned home on his own initiative, the sheriff refused to disclose where he had been residing. According to Podoll, he might be ordered to pay back the expenses of the search and rescue operation. "Relieved," the sheriff spoke, describing his feelings upon Borgwardt's return. "We didn't stop. We keep helping our community whenever we receive a c...
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Winter Safety Alert: Home Heating Hazards to Watch Out For
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
National

Winter Safety Alert: Home Heating Hazards to Watch Out For

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified important safety hazards related to home heating appliances, such as space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces, as winter approaches. Among the biggest threats are fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which disproportionately affect communities that are already at risk. Space Heater Safety According to CPSC data, space heaters are involved in 1,700 fires every year, resulting in 160 injuries and 70 fatalities. To reduce the dangers: Keep heaters at least three feet from flammable materials. Plug heaters directly into wall outlets, not power strips or extension cords. Turn heaters off when unattended or while sleeping. Furnaces and Fireplaces Chimneys and fuel-burning systems must be inspected annually. CO poisoning and ...
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Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools, hospitals
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools, hospitals

According to three people familiar with the plan, the incoming Trump administration plans to repeal a long-standing rule that has prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from making arrests of foreign nationals at or close to so-called sensitive sites, like places of worship, schools, and hospitals, or at events like weddings, funerals, and public protests without supervisory consent. According to individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to publicly discuss the move, President-elect Donald Trump intends to revoke the policy as soon as he takes office. As part of Trump's strategy to carry out what he has stated he wants to be the greatest deportation operation in American history, the action would increase ICE's authority to make nationw...
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NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value

Two family investment groups have been given permission by the National Football League to purchase a minority ownership in the Philadelphia Eagles. According to a league source, the Eagles are valued at $8.3 billion and the transaction is for an 11% ownership part in the team. At an NFL owners' meeting in Dallas on Wednesday, the sale was approved. It does not include the stadium or any other assets; it just comprises the sports team. According to the source, longtime owner Jeffrey Lurie will continue to have a majority stake in the franchise. In September, the Philadelphia Eagles were ranked ninth in terms of value at $7 billion by CNBC's Official NFL Team Valuations. Control stakes are the basis for CNBC valuations. More from CNBC Google releases the first of its Gemini 2.0 AI ...
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Man who faked his own death and fled overseas back on U.S. soil, in custody
11Dec By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Man who faked his own death and fled overseas back on U.S. soil, in custody

Authorities stated Wednesday that the Wisconsin man, who reportedly staged his own death before appearing alive and well abroad, has returned to the United States and was arrested by sheriff's deputies. Before being transported to the Green Lake County Jail on unidentified charges, Ryan Borgwardt made his way back to the United States on Tuesday, Sheriff Mark Podoll informed reporters. Podoll remarked, "We brought a dad back on his own accord," Before Borgwardt returned home on his own initiative, the sheriff refused to disclose where he had been residing. According to Podoll, he might be ordered to pay back the expenses of the search and rescue operation. "Relieved," the sheriff spoke, describing his feelings upon Borgwardt's return. "We didn't stop. We keep helping our community whenever...
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