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Jamestown Man Sentenced for Narcotics Conspiracy
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Jamestown Man Sentenced for Narcotics Conspiracy

(WNY News Now)BUFFALO, N.Y.—U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Kevin Hughes, 64, of Jamestown, NY, was sentenced to time served, or roughly 17 months, for his involvement in a drug conspiracy. The punishment was imposed by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. Hughes helped co-defendant Jun Martinez with cocaine trafficking, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti. Hughes collected money from clients, vacuum-sealed and delivered drug earnings to suppliers, received drug shipments at his home, and drove Martinez around Jamestown for drug-related activities. While traveling to obtain drugs in September 2020, Hughes and Martinez were stopped by an Illinois State Police Trooper close to Frankfort, Illinois. Approximately 9,589 grams of methamphetamine, 3,157 grams of...
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Sports bar chain Twin Peaks is going public. These restaurant companies are the next to watch.
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Sports bar chain Twin Peaks is going public. These restaurant companies are the next to watch.

The sports bar company Twin Peaks, which is the first restaurant IPO of the year and could serve as a litmus test for others wishing to go public, begins trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday under the symbol TWNP. For a number of years, the IPO market has been slow, especially for consumer companies. Many businesses were deterred from going public by rising interest rates, rising inflation, wary consumers, and the possibility of decreased valuations. Due to market conditions, several businesses decided not to try their luck on the public markets but instead to look for a sale. Even exceptional successes like the Cava sIPO failed to persuade others to follow in its footsteps. However, many people are hoping that this year would see a thaw in the IPO market. According to Nick Einhorn, vice pres...
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Search Warrant in Charlotte Leads to Drug and Firearm Seizure
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Search Warrant in Charlotte Leads to Drug and Firearm Seizure

(WNY News Now)CHARLOTTE, NY After a months-long drug investigation in the Town of Charlotte, a search warrant was executed at 6175 Rt 60, and a Sinclairville lady was arrested on several drug and handgun charges.The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office took the picture. On January 29, 2025, at around 9:15 a.m., narcotics investigators from the Jamestown Police Department, Dunkirk Police Department, and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office carried out the warrant. Authorities found more than $400 in cash, a weapon, drug packaging supplies, and 78.6 grams of methamphetamine during the search. Nichole L. Olmstead, 42, was charged with the following when she was at the house: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd (Class A-II felony) Criminal Possession of a Controlled...
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GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected

According to a Commerce Department study released Thursday, U.S. economic growth slowed somewhat more than anticipated in the last three months of 2024. The economy expanded at a 2.3% annualized inflation-adjusted pace in the fourth quarter, according to the gross domestic product, which is a measure of all the products and services generated throughout the expansive U.S. economy during that time. Following growth of 3.1% in the third quarter, economists polled by Dow Jones had predicted a 2.5% increase. Despite very strong growth, the study ends 2024 on a fairly depressing note. GDP increased 2.8% for the entire year, up from 2.9% in 2023. Between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024, growth was 2.5%. The first of three estimates that the department's Bureau of Economic Analysis will offer was released on...
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What we know after plane collides with helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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What we know after plane collides with helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport

Washington On Wednesday evening, a military helicopter and a commercial aircraft collided in midair close to Reagan Washington National Airport. The Army Black Hawk and an American Eagle airplane are both in the Potomac River. No survivors are anticipated; there were three persons in the chopper and sixty-four people on the airliner. The event happened just before 9:00 p.m. ET. As information about the flight conditions becomes available, all passengers are thought to be dead. Go here to watch live broadcast. In a statement released Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump claimed to have received a thorough briefing on the disaster. Thanking the first responders, he stated that he "will provide more details as they arise." On Thursday, the airport will remain closed until at least 11 a...
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What we know after plane collides with helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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What we know after plane collides with helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport

Washington On Wednesday evening, a military helicopter and a commercial aircraft collided in midair close to Reagan Washington National Airport. The Army Black Hawk and an American Eagle airplane are both in the Potomac River. No survivors are anticipated; there were three persons in the chopper and sixty-four people on the airliner. The event happened just before 9:00 p.m. ET. As information about the flight conditions becomes available, all passengers are thought to be dead. Go here to watch live broadcast. In a statement released Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump claimed to have received a thorough briefing on the disaster. Thanking the first responders, he stated that he "will provide more details as they arise." On Thursday, the airport will remain closed until at least 11 a...
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How to store important documents so they stay safe
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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How to store important documents so they stay safe

We don't always know the answers, but we have some folks on speed dial who do, so we're presenting to you our series FYI, in which experts discuss things like whether lip balm is terrible and how often to wash your hair. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, social security cards, and tax documents Everybody has several documents in their homes that need to be kept secure. What is safe? a number of things, such as unforeseen catastrophes like fires and floods or just leaving these goods in an untidy environment. According to Ashley La Fond, founder of the home organization company Of Space & Mind, "without a system for preserving them, it is very easy for them to be damaged, destroyed, or lost." Additionally, if your documents are not in one location, you will not be able to recov...
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Olean Man Arrested on Family Court Warrant
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Olean Man Arrested on Family Court Warrant

(WNY News Now) On Monday night, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office arrested a 43-year-old man in Olean, New York, for violating the Family Court Act. Ronald J. Haynoski was taken into custody by the police on January 27 at around 10:18 p.m. in the vicinity of North 7th Street and Reed Street in Olean. Deputies verified that Cattaraugus County Family Court had issued him an active warrant. Prior to being remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail, Haynoski was arraigned in Allegany Town Court. He will stay in detention until his subsequent Family Court appearance. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a crime. Share this: Facebook X
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OpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories on scientific research, nuclear weapons security
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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OpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories on scientific research, nuclear weapons security

The U.S. National Laboratories will use OpenAI's most recent artificial intelligence models for scientific research and nuclear weapons security, the company announced Thursday. Up to 15,000 scientists at the National Laboratories could have access to OpenAI's reasoning-focused o1 series under the terms of the deal. According to a press statement, OpenAI will also collaborate with Microsoft, its primary investor, to implement one of its models on Venado, the supercomputer located at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and Nvidia technologies power Venado. The collaboration was revealed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a Building to Win: AI Economics company event in Washington, D.C. In the new collaboration, scientists will use OpenAI's technology to improve cybersecu...
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Cattaraugus County Man Arrested on Assault Warrant
31Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Cattaraugus County Man Arrested on Assault Warrant

(WNY News Now) After the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation, a 42-year-old male was taken into custody on an active assault warrant. On January 29, 2025, at around 9:01 a.m., deputies carried out the arrest warrant for Lance C. Lavallee, 42, at a home on South Street in Cattaraugus. After being safely arrested, Lavallee was transferred to the Cataraugus County Sheriff's Office for processing. Lavallee was accused of third-degree assault by the authorities, who claimed he meant to injure someone. He was freed on his own recognizance after being arrested and arraigned in Little Valley Town Court that same day. For additional procedures, Lavallee is expected to appear in New Albion Town Court at a later time. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a ...
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