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Cornell sexual assault case brings 2019 bill into spotlight

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has sponsored legislation since the 2019-20 legislative session that would close what is known as the “voluntary intoxication” loophole in sexual assault and rape cases. His bill (A.101/S.10632 in the 2025-26 legislative session) has passed the state Senate ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Shawn A. Beardsley, 33, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree criminal impersonation, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and a traffic ticket failure to use sidewalk at 1:08 a.m. Wednesday after officers patrolling the area of Winsor Street saw a man walking in the road and conducted a street check. According to a police report, officers were eventually able to identify the male as 33 year old Shawn A. Beardsley, who officers had prior knowledge of having an outstanding bench warrant out of Jamestown City Court. During the ...

Community Notebook

CVCS sets next board meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Middle High School Multi-Purpose Room. A transportation workshop/walk-through will be held prior to the meeting, at the Middle/High School, beginning at 5. Sons of Legion meets Tuesday BROCTON — The Sons of the Legion, Squad 434 Brocton, will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meeting is held at the Brocton Legion starting at 7 p.m. Dues for 2027 are required and can be paid at the Legion during business ...

Library lists coming events in Stockton

STOCKTON — Residents of the Stockton and Cassadaga communities will have several opportunities to learn, socialize and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout October at the Seymour libraries and Stockton town offices. The month’s schedule begins today at 4:30 p.m. at Seymour Stockton with an Alzheimer’s Association class, “Know the 10 Warning Signs.” Those interested are asked to RSVP at Alz.org or by calling 1-800-277-3900. On Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m., Seymour Cassadaga will host “Turtle Time Story Hour.” Children can listen to the librarian read a story and ...

Additional penalties for private carrier parcel theft eyed

Packages carried by Amazon, Federal Express and UPS may soon receive the same level of legal protection as those carried by U.S. postal workers. State Sen. Sam Sutton, D-Brooklyn, has introduced legislation (S.10703) that would establish the crime of private carrier package theft, with courts ...

Blaze destroys camper

Photo by Dan Kohler Crews from Brocton, Portland and Fredonia fire departments battled a camper fire on Martin Road in Portland late Monday afternoon. The fire destroyed the vehicle.