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Gillibrand vocal on lax efforts with guns

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to criticize the Trump administration’s dangerous rollbacks of gun safety regulations on Thursday. “Earlier this month, devastating mass shootings turned Fourth of July celebrations in nine states into a series of tragedies. Instead of taking action to protect our families, the Trump administration is rolling back dozens of commonsense gun safety regulations that are designed to keep our streets safe,” she said. “Dismantling these protections is a direct surrender to the gun lobby at the expense of American ...

Three charged after incident involving children in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN — Three Jamestown residents face charges after children under their care were allegedly attacking other people, smashing windows out of a residence and interfering with police work early Wednesday morning. The charges come the same day Jamestown police reminded city residents through a social media post of the city's 10 p.m. curfew for those under 16 years of age to be off the streets. According to a police report, Mercedes B.C. Baca, 35, William J. Morse Sr., 44, and Katherine T. Morse, 38, of Jamestown were all cited city curfew violations and endangering the welfare of ...

Valley Historical Society hears about World War II airplane spotters

SINCLAIRVILLE — John Sipos presented a program on World War II Airplane Spotters at the Valley Historical Society, held in the museum at the corner of Main and Lester streets. During World War II, there were various posts throughout the county with volunteer airplane spotters. These posts ...

Buffalo man sentenced to prison for Jamestown drug crimes

A Buffalo man already serving a 25 year to life sentence for murder has been sentenced to 14.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug crimes in Jamestown. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Ernest Brown, a/k/a Wayne Perry, a/k/a Wayne Brown, 43, Buffalo, was sentenced 175 months in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams of fentanyl. by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. Brown’s federal sentence will be served consecutive to the sentence of 25 years to life that he received after ...

Catholic Charities raises more than $9M

Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced total philanthropic gifts for its 2025-2026 fiscal year increased by 7.8% reaching $9,075,325, reflecting the generosity and commitment of donors across Western New York. The total includes $7,280,436 raised through Appeal 2026, along with nearly $1.8 million in additional charitable giving, including gifts designated for specific Catholic Charities programs, donations made in honor or memory of loved ones, and legacy gifts that help ensure the agency's mission continues for generations to come. "While we did not fully reach this year's Appeal ...

Lake connector trail to be discussed in Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) will host a public information meeting to gather community input on the proposed Chautauqua to Erie – Lakes Connector Trail Study and recommended trail alignment. The meeting will take place on Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. The public meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the proposed Chautauqua to Erie - Lakes Connector Trail, review the recommended trail alignment, and share feedback that will help guide the next phase of the project. The proposed trail would ...