A portion of Allen Street was blocked off to traffic for an emergency demolition due to a structure fire this morning on Allen Street...
Jamestown Fire Battalion Chief Andrew Finson says the call came in shortly before 2 a.m. at 429 Allen Street for a fully-involved three-story property. Finson says crews went "defensive" because of the volume of flames by setting up two blitz fire monitors and a water tower to extinguish the fire. Chief Salemme ordered the emergency demolition because of the unstability of the structure. Chief Finson says firefighters remained at the scene until 7 a.m., Allen Street has been re-opened. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported.
A Lakewood woman is free on bail after allegedly being found to be driving while under the influence of drugs when her car struck two parked vehicles Jamestown's eastside Saturday night...
City police were called to the scene in front of 1065 East Second Street about 9:40 p.m. on a report of a three-car accident. Officers say they found that the westbound car, driven by 24 year-old Theresa Marsh, crossed two lanes of traffic before hitting two, unoccupied vehicles. Further investigation showed that she was under the influence of drugs and, police arrested her for driving while ability impaired by drugs, refusal to submit to a chemical test and, failure to keep right. She was arraigned, then posted bail.
A Stockton man has been arrested on burglary and drug possession charges after allegedly stealing nearly $400 worth of speakers from the Lakewood Wal-Mart SuperCenter...
Lakewood-Busti Police say they found 25 year-old Jeremy Burke shortly after 9 p.m. last Friday night on Hillcrest Avenue -- in possession of the speakers. He was also allegedly found with a small amount of an illegal drug. Burke is accused of destroying some of the stolen property. He was arrested on charges including third-degree burglary, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and, possession of a hypodermic instrument. He was arraigned and posted $3,000 bail.
Three outdoor events Saturday night enjoyed perfect weather, and great crowds....
In Gerry, parking places were scarce and the stands were full for the final performance of the 74th year of the rodeo. Rodeo spokesman, Paul Cooley, said it was the largest crowd they'd seen in years.
In Ellington, Mat Pickup, President of the Ellington Town Picnic was 'ecstatic' with the crowd in the town square, saying it had been busy all weekend.
At the same time, the first day of the Babe Ruth World Series was coming to a conclusion at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park. Host President, Russ Diethrick, was pleased with the turnout for the first games of the series, and looked forward to good crowds all week long. The 16 to 18 year-old Babe Ruth World Series runs through Saturday.
The new National Comedy Center received it's latest artifact that will be going on display sometime in the future, but it was an emotional send-off for legendary comedian and actor Dan Aykroyd...
Aykroyd road the 1971 Harley-Davidson that he road to the NBC Studios when he worked on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s to it's "New Home." The native of Canada says the bike was also what he road back to Canada late each May after the SNL season was over.
Aykroyd got choked up when he said that his mom always "loved the sound" of his Harley pulling into the driveway because she knew he was home safely. He also gave a number of SNL regulars and writters rides when he worked on the show from 1975-to-1979. Comedy Center Director Journey Gunderson says they "very much" appreciate the donation. She says people like Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray road the motorcycle with Aykroyd. Gunderson says she was able to get Aykroyd to donate the bike two years ago, during a lunch they had in Santa Monica California... that featured some his his own brand of vodka called "Crystal Skull."
New York's elections board is working out the final details of a new state law requiring more information about groups paying for online political ads...
Lawmakers and Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo approved the new rules earlier this year, but it's now up to election officials to issue the actual regulations. Cuomo says he wants to see the strongest possible regulations to prevent nefarious groups from using ads and social media to influence elections. The new law requires the state's Board of Elections to maintain a file of all political ads paid for by any individuals or groups. It also requires Facebook and other sites to ensure ads aren't being illegally purchased by foreign entities. The board is expected to create the final regulations this month.
You can get a replacement license plate at your local Department of Motor Vehicle's office if your's is having a problem with peeling...
That from Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore, who adds they'll be replaced free of charge at any of the county's three DMV offices, including the one on West Third Street in Jamestown. Barmore says the problem has occured with both older and newer plates.
Barmore says the best time to change them out at the DMV is during the mid-morning or mid-afternoon times on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. He adds that law enforcement agencies say they may ticket a motorist if their car's license plate is unreadable.
Fredonia Police are continuing an investigation into an assault that occurred in the village last month...
The victim remains in UPMC Hamot with head trauma. Police Chief Brad Meyers says the assault occurred during the overnight hours of July 20-21 in the area of 36 Water Street. The victim, William Hall Jr., with no permanent address, was transported by Fredonia Fire to Brooks Memorial and was later transferred to the Erie based hospital. Anyone with information about the assault is being encouraged to call Fredonia Police at 679-1531.
