Saturday, April 19
Senator Borrello Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Prison Staff from Drug Exposure Hazards
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Community Concerns

Senator Borrello Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Prison Staff from Drug Exposure Hazards

(WNY News Now) Senator George Borrello calls for immediate safety measures and improved protections for correctional officers in response to a concerning increase in diseases among prison workers that have been connected to drug overdoses by inmates. In reaction to an increase in illnesses among prison staff associated with drug overdoses among inmates, New York State Senator George Borrello released the following statement: The Hochul government and DOCCS have neglected the growing problem of illegal drugs and harmful substances entering our state's prisons for far too long. There is no question that our prison officers and medical staff are put in danger on a daily basis with little to no protection from the state, as evidenced by the current spike in inmate overdoses, staff illnesses, a...
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Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chair
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chair

Maryland's National Harbor. This weekend, Democrats will elect the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, marking the first concrete step in moving past their 2024 election defeat. The members of the party committee will convene on Saturday to elect a new slate of officers, including the replacement for departing chair Jaime Harrison, the former head of the South Carolina Democratic Party whom Joe Biden appointed to run the party while he was in office. Democrats will choose the next chair of their party, but they will not choose the party's next leader. Rather, the future DNC chair will assume control of the organization's staffing, spending, and fundraising strategies. Over the past four years, the organization has spent slightly under $1 billion. The winner of Saturday's vot...
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The best snow shovels, according to snow and appliance experts
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

The best snow shovels, according to snow and appliance experts

Being from Florida and attending college in Syracuse, New York, one of the snowiest towns in the nation, I have had my share of weather shock, particularly during periods of significant snowfall. I was forced to quickly familiarize myself with some winter necessities, such as a salt spreader and a blower. Another essential equipment for handling heavy snow accumulation and maintaining the cleanliness of your home's exterior is a snow shovel. I sought advice and recommendations from experts in snow and ice management and lawn appliances to identify the finest ones. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? How did I choose the best snow shovels? Top-rated snow shovels? How do I shop for snow shovels? Selected. Our top picks Best overall snow shovel ...
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Jury Convicts Former Franklin County Youth Sports Coach of Sexually Assaulting Five Victims, Including Children
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Assault

Jury Convicts Former Franklin County Youth Sports Coach of Sexually Assaulting Five Victims, Including Children

(WNY News Now) Justin Biser, a former youth baseball coach, was found guilty on 65 counts of sexual assault, indecent assault, child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and invasion of privacy by a Franklin County jury. Between 2021 and 2023, three youngsters and two adults were involved in the offenses.Photograph by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office of Justin Biser HARRISBURG — On Sunday, Attorney General Dave revealed that a former youth baseball instructor in the area was found guilty by a Franklin County jury of dozens of sexual assault charges related to acts against three children and two adults. Waynesboro resident Justin Biser, 45, was convicted on Thursday of 65 charges, including invasion of privacy, CSAM, sexual assault, and indecent assault. According to testimony presente...
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DCA surveillance cameras catch clearest footage yet of deadly midair collision
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

DCA surveillance cameras catch clearest footage yet of deadly midair collision

The clearest photographs of this week's devastating airborne collision near Washington, D.C., were released on Friday in surveillance footage taken from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. First seen on CNN and later confirmed by NBC News, the 12- and 17-second clips seemed to depict American Airlines Flight 5342 descending to DCA before a U.S. Army Black Hawk chopper approached from the left. It looks like the chopper hits the plane's underside, igniting a huge explosion that sends both craft into the Potomac River below. The two videos, which seem to have been captured on a cell phone, were not made public by airport authorities. Three Army servicemen on the Black Hawk chopper and all 60 passengers and four crew members on American Eagle Flight 5342 are thought to have perished. A...
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Driver Pleads Guilty for Recklessly Killing Two Victims, Injuring Two Others in Humboldt Parkway Crash
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Assault

Driver Pleads Guilty for Recklessly Killing Two Victims, Injuring Two Others in Humboldt Parkway Crash

Buffalo, New York (WNY News Now) Devin M. Ford, 24, of Buffalo, entered a guilty plea to counts of assault and manslaughter in relation to a deadly collision that killed two people and gravely injured two more. Ford was found guilty of the fatal incident that happened in the early hours of March 21, 2024, and the plea is before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek in Erie County. Ford pled guilty to two counts of second-degree manslaughter, one offense of second-degree assault, and one count of third-degree assault. The allegations are related to a careless collision that happened at around 12:15 a.m. on Humboldt Parkway. Ford collided with another car at the intersection of Main Street as a result of his fast driving and neglect to turn on his headlights. The crash claimed the ...
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Senior USAID official ousted after fighting back against removal of career leadership
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Senior USAID official ousted after fighting back against removal of career leadership

Two current and former USAID employees told NBC News that one of the few senior career civil servants with the power to do so temporarily revoked an order that sidelined nearly 60 top career officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development on Thursday. The same professional worker was put on administrative leave a few hours later as well. Nick Gottlieb, USAID's director of employee and labor relations, sent an email to the dozens of top USAID employees who were placed on paid leave on Monday, stating that the documents do not demonstrate any misbehavior on your part. I am therefore no longer able to keep you in this position. Gottlieb admitted he had no idea how long his choice would last. Within the day, you might get another email confirming your leave status. "I wish you all ...
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting in Masten Park
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Buffalo

Buffalo Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting in Masten Park

Buffalo, New York (WNY News Now).The shooting death of a 33-year-old man in Buffalo's Masten Park area has resulted in a guy being sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.Caver, Martinko Jamel Erie County DA's Office Photo Judge Sheila A. DiTullio of Erie County Court sentenced 45-year-old Martinko Jamel Caver on Thursday after he entered a guilty plea to one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A-I felony. The indictment was fully fulfilled by the plea, which was entered on November 25, 2024. Prosecutors said the incident happened at around 2:15 a.m. on September 5, 2022. On the 300 block of Glenwood Avenue, Caver purposefully used an illegal handgun to shoot George McGee III, the victim. After being taken by EMS to Erie County Medical Center, McGee was declared deceased. Buffalo...
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Jamestown Woman Facing Drug Charges After Early Morning Traffic Stop
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Arrests

Jamestown Woman Facing Drug Charges After Early Morning Traffic Stop

Jamestown, New York (WNY News Now).Early Friday morning, a local lady was charged with narcotics offenses during a routine traffic stop in downtown Jamestown. The Jamestown Police Department reports that at around 1:40 a.m. on January 31, officers from the 3rd Platoon pulled up a car for suspected traffic infractions close to the intersection of North Main Street and West 3rd Street. Police found methamphetamine and suboxone in the possession of the driver, Cheryl L. Tane, 59, during the course of the inquiry. After being arrested, she was sent to the Jamestown City Jail. Tane received numerous traffic fines and was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. She was released on an appearance ticket and is expected to appear in Jamestown ...
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Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Netspend for Illegal Fees and Misleading Practices
1Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Consumer

Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Netspend for Illegal Fees and Misleading Practices

(WNY News Now) The owner of Netspend Corporation, Ouro Global, Inc. (Ouro), and New York Attorney General Letitia James have negotiated a $1 million settlement over dishonest business practices that hurt thousands of New Yorkers. NEW YORK Yesterday, Attorney General Letitia James of New York obtained more than $1 million and important changes from Ouro Global, Inc. (Ouro), the company that owns Netspend Corporation (Netspend), a supplier of payroll cards and reloadable debit cards. According to an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Netspend hurt tens of thousands of New Yorkers, most of whom were low-income, and broke multiple consumer protection laws. For several years, the business unlawfully closed its clients' accounts and gave their money—which ought to hav...
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