A husband and his wife, and the wife's boyfriend, have all bee arrested following a domestic incident in Jamestown in front of the couple's two young children....
City police were called to the scene at 307 Allen Street just before 3:30 PM Saturday for what was described as a "lover's quarrel." Officers say 29 year-old Mary Rodriguez initially got into a fight with the boyfriend, 28 year-old Paul Otto, while Rodriguez's husband, 32 year-old Stephen Rodriguez, was present. Mary Rodriguez is accused of pushing Otto several times, breaking his cellphone, and pulling his shirt and glasses off of him. Otto then allegedly pushed her to the ground, and Stephen Rodriguez stepped in, hitting Otto several times. The melee continued in front of the Rodriguez's 6 and 2 year-old children. All three were arrested on charges including second-degree harassment, unlawful imprisonment and, endangering the welfare of a child. Mary Rodriguez and Otto were jailed pending arraignment, while Stephen Rodriguez was issued an appearance ticket.
An inmate at the Chautauqua Couty Jail has been arraigned on new charges after he tried to escape from a local hospital where he was being treated....
Sheriff's officers say 32 year-old Alden Wing was at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital back on August 31st when officers who were with Wing attempted to take him back in custody when he resisted arrest. An arrest warrant was later issued, and used as a detainer against Wing after he was taken back to the county jail. He'll appear in City Court for arraignment on a later date.
What he's done and how he's done it, were the focus of a tribute to Stan Lundine Sunday night at the Robert H. Jackson Center...
Several speakers discussed his accomplishments as mayor of Jamestown, Congressman and Lieutenant Governor and the quality of his leadership. His son John said Stan always worked hard, with integrity, so other people could live with dignity.
Following a standing ovation, Stan spoke of his motivation as simply "to make a positive difference in people's lives." He concluded his remarks by saying, "I'm not done yet." The event marked the opening of the Stan Lundine exhibit at the Jackson Center, 50 years after his first election as mayor of Jamestown. The current mayor, Sam Teresi, presented Stan with a key to the city.
In addition to the area in general... Chautauqua County is also working to better market it's more than 40 miles of overland trails....
County Executive George Borrello says they have now released new branding and marketing materials developed by the County's Division of Planning and Community Development. He says it was done in partnership with the Chautauqua County Visitor’s Bureau, the County Parks Commission and Department, and state Division of Tourism. Borrello says it highlights the county as a "beautifully natural place....".
The county's trails include the Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail and, the Fred Cusimano Westside Overland Trail. Borrello says they allow hikers to experience the beauty of the county’s pristine forests, rolling hills, and idyllic farmland. He says both trails are suitable for all ages and experience levels. Beyond hiking, the Overland Trails provide outstanding year-round recreational opportunities, such as camping, fishing and snowshoeing. For more information, go to hikechautauqua on Instagram.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed gun legislation this past week that bolsters the state's background check process for firearm licenses....
The governor's office says the new law will help stop "dangerously mentally ill" people from getting a firearm license in New York. The law allows authorities to review out-of-state records tied to an applicant's past or present mental illness. Bill sponsor state Senator Anna Kaplan said the law ensures that part-time New Yorkers receive the same review as full-time residents.
New York's health commissioner is urging people to stop vaping, echoing recent warnings about the habit from the federal government....
Dr. Howard Zucker said in a statement Saturday that people should abstain from vaping while "the definitive cause of reported vaping-associated illnesses" can be better determined. Zucker says no illnesses have been found in the state's medical marijuana program, but he said patients should find alternatives to vaping while the investigation continues. Governor Andrew Cuomo told reporters Saturday that, "people should not be using vaping products, period." U.S. health officials have identified about 450 possible illness cases in 33 states, including as many as five deaths. No single device, liquid or ingredient has been tied to all the illnesses. Many of those who were sickened said they'd been vaping THC.
