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Founded in 2016 and supported by community sponsors, WNY News Now publishes local news, weather and sports via the WNY News Now Mobile App for IOS and Android devices, WNYNewsNow.com, and video for Facebook Watch. We encourage an open exchange of opinions and ideas on our stories. We ask our viewers to follow these guidelines when commenting: WNYNewsNow.com/commentpolicy/

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Salamanca - On August 29, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM, Maelyn M. Ordway, 22, of Salamanca, New York, was taken into custody at the Salamanca Police Department.

(WNY News Now) – Salamanca – On August 29, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM, Maelyn M. Ordway, 22, of Salamanca, New York, was taken into custody at the Salamanca Police Department. Ordway’s arrest came following a bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court for her failure to appear in a s...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Franklinville - On September 1, 2024, a Cheektowaga man was arrested following an ATV accident on Bennett Road in Franklinville, NY, resulting in charges of driving while intoxicated and endangering a child.

Cheektowaga man arrested after ATV accident in Franklinville. Charges include driving while intoxicated and endangering a child.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Olean - Carlos Corbin, 52, of Buffalo, NY, faces legal consequences as he is apprehended for a previous petit larceny charge.

(WNY News Now) – Olean – Carlos Corbin, 52, of Buffalo, NY, faces legal consequences as he is apprehended for a previous petit larceny charge. On August 26, 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM, Carlos Corbin, 52, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested at 101 E State St, Olean, NY, by deputies from the Olean P...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Coldspring - Vincent L. Sluga, 22, faces charges of Reckless Endangerment after nearly striking a pedestrian in a driveway incident.

(WNY News Now) – Coldspring – Vincent L. Sluga, 22, faces charges of Reckless Endangerment after nearly striking a pedestrian in a driveway incident. On August 29, 2024, at approximately 6:25 PM, Vincent L. Sluga of Coldspring, NY, was arrested on charges of Reckless Endangerment in the Second D...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Salamanca - On August 30, 2024, Darby M. Monahan, 45, was arrested for burglary and related charges after being discovered inside a vacant home in Salamanca.

(WNY News Now) – Salamanca – On August 30, 2024, Darby M. Monahan, 45, was arrested for burglary and related charges after being discovered inside a vacant home in Salamanca. On August 30, 2024, at approximately 7:45 AM, deputies responded to a call about two males seen wandering around a vacant...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Olean, NY – On September 2, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection with a failure to register with the New York State S*x Offender Registry.

(WNY News Now) – Olean, NY – On September 2, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection with a failure to register with the New York State S*x Offender Registry. Rodney S. Mosher, 52, a registered Level 3 sexually violent offender, wa...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - LOCKPORT, NY – A Niagara County jury returned a guilty verdict Tuesday against 30-year-old Time Thomas, Jr. of Buffalo, following his trial on multiple serious charges, including criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated driving while i

A Buffalo man found guilty of multiple serious charges including weapon possession and endangering the welfare of a child.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Erie County - A West Seneca man, Jason M. Mitchell, has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for repeated violations of an order of protection, culminating in a violent home invasion.

Jason M. Mitchell sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for repeated violations of an order of protection. Learn more.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Huntington - Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, admitted to pocketing $56,000 from his late mother’s pension, sparking condemnation from state officials.

Former Town of Huntington employee pleads guilty to stealing $56,000 from his mother's pension. Read more about this case of Grand Larceny.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Niagara Falls - A New Jersey man will spend the next 15 years behind bars for a string of brutal attacks in Niagara Falls, culminating in multiple assaults during the summer of 2021.

Stay informed about the string of violent crimes in Niagara Falls and the sentencing of the perpetrator. Get the latest updates on this story.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Dunkirk - At its August 27, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives for 401 Central, LLC.

CCIDA Board Approves Financial Incentives for Purchase of Dunkirk Property (WNY News Now) – Dunkirk – At its August 27, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives for 401 Central, LLC. The board action will support the purc...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Jamestown - Learn how to “Think Bigger” about your business/life to achieve focus and freedom to kickstart your fall & network with female entrepreneurs during the September Small Business Development Center Women in Networking event.

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – Learn how to “Think Bigger” about your business/life to achieve focus and freedom to kickstart your fall & network with female entrepreneurs during the September Small Business Development Center Women in Networking event. Best-selling Author Andrea Liebross will...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation will kick off the Campaign for Northern Chautauqua - a celebration of philanthropy and community - Wednesday, September 18 from 4:30-6:30pm at 21 Brix Winery, 6654 West Main Road, Portland.

(WNY News Now) – Portland – The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation will kick off the Campaign for Northern Chautauqua – a celebration of philanthropy and community – Wednesday, September 18 from 4:30-6:30pm at 21 Brix Winery, 6654 West Main Road, Portland. The goal of the campaign is t...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Jamestown - The Lucille Ball Little Theater brings the electrifying musical “Rock of Ages” to life on stage this September!

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – The Lucille Ball Little Theater brings the electrifying musical “Rock of Ages” to life on stage this September! Featuring the unforgettable anthems of the 1980s, this show promises to take you on a nostalgic journey filled with big dreams, big hair, and even bigg...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Dunkirk - Interim Director Michael Nordin opened his welcome at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s (MHA) August recovery luncheon with information about the weekend plans for observance of Overdose Awareness Day.

(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk – Interim Director Michael Nordin opened his welcome at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s (MHA) August recovery luncheon with information about the weekend plans for observance of Overdose Awareness Day. The Jamestown showing of the 2024 Art in Recov...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Fredonia - Festivals Fredonia, Inc., a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, will be hosting their annual Red, White and Blues Festivals in Fredonia, NY the weekend after Labor Day; September 6-7, 2024.

(WNY News Now) – Fredonia – Festivals Fredonia, Inc., a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, will be hosting their annual Red, White and Blues Festivals in Fredonia, NY the weekend after Labor Day; September 6-7, 2024. This two-day music event sponsored by Fredonia Beaver Club, takes p...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - A recent audit by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli has uncovered that many New York counties are neglecting to check the accuracy of retail prices and measurement devices, leaving consumers vulnerable to overpaying for everyday items.

Uncover the retail pricing issue in New York counties. Find out how neglecting to check accuracy can lead to overpaying for everyday items.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Buffalo, NY – A Buffalo man, previously convicted on firearm charges, is now facing an escape charge after leaving a residential reentry center without authorization.

Learn about the case of a man who escaped from a halfway house in Buffalo and the potential consequences he now faces.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Rochester - A Rochester man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for orchestrating a series of violent home invasions targeting drug dealers, leaving victims injured and homes robbed.

Learn about a series of violent home invasions in Rochester, NY, targeting drug dealers. Discover the details of this shocking crime.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Erie County - The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a probe into the death of a civilian following a confrontation with Orchard Park Police on August 30, 2024.

Investigation launched into the death of a civilian following a confrontation with Orchard Park Police. Learn more.

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Buffalo - A Buffalo woman has been sentenced for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in the city’s Masten Park neighborhood, bringing a tragic chapter to a close.

(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – A Buffalo woman has been sentenced for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in the city’s Masten Park neighborhood, bringing a tragic chapter to a close. Teiyahna Bivens, 22, was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison by Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan for the fatal...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Jamestown - On September 1, 2024, at approximately 9:51 a.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 1st Platoon swiftly responded to a larceny in progress on the city's Westside. The incident involved the theft of a mountain bik

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – On September 1, 2024, at approximately 9:51 a.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 1st Platoon swiftly responded to a larceny in progress on the city’s Westside. The incident involved the theft of a mountain bike from a residential porch. Thanks to...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Washington D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded $230,996 in federal funding to support several key humanities projects in Western New York and the Southern T

(WNY News Now) – Washington D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded $230,996 in federal funding to support several key humanities projects in Western New York and the Southern Tier. These competitive grants will help l...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Niagara - The Niagara County Youth Bureau and Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 26th Annual Kidz ‘N’ Kites event to take place on Saturday September 14, 2024.

(WNY News Now) – Niagara – The Niagara County Youth Bureau and Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 26th Annual Kidz ‘N’ Kites event to take place on Saturday September 14, 2024. This year’s location the event will return to the Town of Niagara Veteran.....

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Jamestown - Curtis Snyder faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in distributing he**in, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, contributing to Jamestown's drug crisis.

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – Curtis Snyder faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in distributing he**in, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, contributing to Jamestown’s drug crisis. Curtis Snyder, 51, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute he**in, ...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Jamestown - A tense SWAT standoff at 84 Victoria Ave in Jamestown ended in the arrest of two suspects linked to a previous drug investigation and shooting incident, as law enforcement unearthed more illicit substances and fi****ms.

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – A tense SWAT standoff at 84 Victoria Ave in Jamestown ended in the arrest of two suspects linked to a previous drug investigation and shooting incident, as law enforcement unearthed more illicit substances and fi****ms. On September 3, 2024, at 12:42 PM, Jamestown Po...

09/05/2024

(WNY News Now) - Jamestown - Chautauqua County health officials confirm rabies in two feral cats in Jamestown, urging residents to take precautions against this serious disease.

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – Chautauqua County health officials confirm rabies in two feral cats in Jamestown, urging residents to take precautions against this serious disease. The Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) has reported the deaths of two feral cats in Jamestown due to rabies. T...

09/04/2024

(WNY News Now) - Mayville - Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone announced today that JPD officer Michael Watson is no longer considered a person of interest in the 2004 disappearance and subsequent murder of 25 year-old Yolanda Bindics.

Mobile Users Click Here For Video (WNY News Now) – Mayville – Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone held a press conference today where he announced that JPD officer Michael Watson is no longer considered a person of interest in the 2004 disappearance and murder of 25 year-old Yolanda Bindic...

09/04/2024

(WNY News Now) - New York - New York State is revolutionizing veterans' services with the launch of mobile outreach centers, designed to connect veterans, service members, and military families to essential benefits—wherever they are. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of New York State’s first-ever Veterans Mobile Outreach Centers, a new initiative aimed at providing vital services to veterans, service members, and military families across the state....

(WNY News Now) – New York – New York State is revolutionizing veterans’ services with the launch of mobile outreach centers, designed to connect veterans, service members, and military families to essential benefits—wherever they are. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of New Yor...

09/04/2024

(WNY News Now) - New York - New York State has distributed over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips, signaling a significant milestone in the fight against the opioid crisis as overdose deaths begin to decline.

(WNY News Now) – New York – New York State has distributed over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips, signaling a significant milestone in the fight against the opioid crisis as overdose deaths begin to decline. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has surpassed the distri...

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