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Jamestown Launches 2024 Holiday Lights Contest: Show Off Your Festive Spirit and Win Big!
18Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Community

Jamestown Launches 2024 Holiday Lights Contest: Show Off Your Festive Spirit and Win Big!

(WNY News Now) – The City of Jamestown is inviting residents to light up the holiday season with its 2024 Holiday Lights Contest, offering a chance to win $100 in local gift cards and spread festive cheer across the community.JAMESTOWN, NY – November 14, 2024 – The City of Jamestown is thrilled to kick off its 2024 Holiday Lights Contest, an opportunity for residents to showcase their holiday spirit and creativity. Sponsored by the City, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, this contest invites city residents to decorate their homes and compete for a $100 ShopLocalCHQ gift card.“Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union is excited to team up with the City of Jamestown and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and be a part of this fun com...
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Jamestown Public Market Receives $250K USDA Grant to Expand Access to Fresh Local Food Year-Round
18Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Agriculture

Jamestown Public Market Receives $250K USDA Grant to Expand Access to Fresh Local Food Year-Round

(WNY News Now) – The Jamestown Public Market is set to expand its offerings with a $250,000 grant from the USDA’s Farmers Market Promotion Program, aiming to make fresh, locally grown produce available to more residents, year-round.The Jamestown Public Market is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) to enhance the availability and accessibility of locally grown food for underserved communities. This grant will support the expansion of the markets to year-round programming, designed to bolster local food systems, support small-scale farmers, and promote healthier eating choices across the region. The FMPP grant, awarded for $250,000 over three years, will fund initiatives aimed at expandi...
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Chautauqua Opportunities CEO Earns Prestigious Community Action Certification
18Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Opportunities CEO Earns Prestigious Community Action Certification

(WNY News Now) – Diane Hewitt-Johnson, CEO of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., has been awarded the Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) credential, recognizing her leadership and commitment to advancing community welfare.Diane Hewitt-Johnson, Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.’s CEO, recently achieved status as a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). Diane was among 112 CCAP graduates who were recognized in August 2024 at the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington. The CCAP credential recognizes those who demonstrate knowledge and application of the core competencies required to effectively carry out the vision, mission, purpose and values of the Community Action movement.The process for earning certification consists of a peri...
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United Way Campaign Hits Midway Point, Pushes for $1.8 Million Goal to Support Local Programs
18Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Charity

United Way Campaign Hits Midway Point, Pushes for $1.8 Million Goal to Support Local Programs

(WNY News Now) – Halfway through its 2024 Fundraising Campaign, United Way of Chautauqua County calls on residents and businesses to unite for a stronger, more resilient community.Now halfway into its 2024 Fundraising Campaign, the United Ways of Chautauqua County (UWCC) are rallying community support in order to reach this year’s ambitious $1.8 million goal — 100% of which will remain local and go to fund impactful programs in the county.With a focus on increasing community impact in the coming years, the 2024 Fundraising Campaign is a historic one — as it is the first countywide campaign of the newly merged United Ways of Chautauqua County.Since kicking off the campaign in September, UWCC staff have been hard at work presenting United Way’s impact in the community to businesses, local go...
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18Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Community

Senator Gillibrand Announces Heating Assistance for New Yorkers

(WNY News Now) – As winter approaches, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging New Yorkers to apply for federal assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a program that helps households with heating costs.WASHINGTON, D.C. – With winter fast approaching, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to share how New Yorkers can apply to receive federal assistance to lower their heating bills. Gillibrand recently helped secure $360 million in federal funding for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps thousands of low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. During winter 2022-2023, the program helped 1.1 million New York house...
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Buffalo Man Admits Guilt in Tonawanda Shooting
17Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Assault

Buffalo Man Admits Guilt in Tonawanda Shooting

(WNY News Now) – A Buffalo resident pleads guilty to violent felony after injuring victim in a dispute over money.Buffalo, N.Y. – Joel A. Brown, 45, of Buffalo, has pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a Class “C” violent felony. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the plea, which was entered before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek.The charges stem from a September 9, 2024, incident in the Town of Tonawanda. Around 4:08 p.m., police responded to a reported shooting on the 300 block of Kenmore Avenue. A 36-year-old man, suffering gunshot wounds to his hand and lower torso, was rushed to ECMC by Twin City ambulance for treatment.Investigators determined the shooting occurred during a dispute over money. Brown fired mul...
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17Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Crime

Late-Night Stabbing at Destiny USA Mall Sparks Investigation

(WNY News Now) – A man’s attempt to diffuse a fight at a Syracuse mall turned violent, leaving him with stab wounds and police seeking answers.SYRACUSE, NY – Early Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, Syracuse Police responded to a reported stabbing near the “Gold Lot” entrance at Destiny USA Mall. Officers arrived on the scene around 12:38 a.m. to find a 42-year-old male suffering from lacerations to his back.The victim, who was trying to break up a fight, told officers he suddenly felt pain and realized he had been cut by an unknown object. He was transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR Ambulance and is now in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.The incident remains under active investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be direc...
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Jamestown Man Arrested with Methamphetamine During Street Check
17Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Arrests

Jamestown Man Arrested with Methamphetamine During Street Check

(WNY News Now) – A routine street check in Jamestown led to the arrest of a local man, uncovering methamphetamine possession and resolving an outstanding warrant.Jamestown, N.Y. – Jamestown Police officers arrested Michael P. Jones, a 40-year-old city resident, during a street check near the intersection of Foote Avenue and Harrison Street on the evening of November 15.At approximately 9:42 PM, officers observed Jones walking in the area and recognized him as the subject of an outstanding warrant issued by the Jamestown Police Department. Upon making contact, officers took Jones into custody without incident.During a subsequent search, officers discovered a quantity of methamphetamine on Jones’ person. He was transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where he remains in custody. Jones faces ...
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17Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Community Concerns

Man in Critical Condition Following Apparent Suicide Attempt Off Syracuse Bridge

(WNY News Now) – A young man is fighting for his life after reportedly jumping from a Syracuse bridge in an apparent suicide attempt, prompting an urgent response from police, firefighters, and paramedics.SYRACUSE, NY – On Saturday, November 16, 2024, emergency responders rushed to the service road beneath the Thompson Road overpass on I-690 Westbound following a report of a man who had jumped from the bridge in an apparent suicide attempt.Syracuse Police and Fire Department personnel arrived around 2:18 p.m. to find an unconscious man in his 20s lying on the service road with severe injuries. Responders immediately assisted EMS personnel in providing critical medical care before the victim was transported by American Medical Response to University Hospital. Authorities confirmed that the ...
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17Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Arrests

Speeding Leads to DWI Arrest in Sheridan

(WNY News Now) – Sheridan, NY – A routine traffic stop in the early hours of November 17, 2024, resulted in the arrest of a Ripley man for driving while intoxicated (DWI).Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle speeding on Route 20 near King Road in Sheridan at approximately 1:20 a.m. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Dustin L. Strain of Ripley, NY, was found to be operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.Following further investigation at the scene, Strain was taken into custody and charged with DWI Per Se, DWI Common Law, and speeding in a zone. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Office substation in Hanover, where he was processed and released with a court appearance scheduled in Sheridan Town Court.Share this:FacebookXNote: Thank you for visiting ...
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