Majority of NYS Assembly members say they support begining impeachment trial against Cuomo...
A majority of members of the New York State Assembly support beginning impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo if he doesn't resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women.  That's according to an Associated Press count Wednesday.  At least 83 of the body's 150 members have said publicly or told The A-P that they favored initiating the process of ousting the third-term Democratic governor if he doesn't quit.  Cuomo denies that he made any inappropriate sexual advances and insists the investigative findings don't reflect the facts.  A simple majority of Assembly members is needed to authorize an impeachment trial. 

Jamestown mayor among those calling for Cuomo to resign...
Chautauqua County's top three-elected officials have joined the chorus of public leaders calling on the governor to step down.  Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says he finds the Attorney General's report "disturbing..." and, says the fact this was happening in the workplace makes it moreso.  Sundquist says you should "never, never see someone treat another person like that at the workplace."  He also agrees that if the governor does not resign... the state legislature needs to move ahead with removing him from office.  Sundquist says agrees that having this situation makes it difficult for Cuomo to lead a state trying to fully emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.  He believes... as the scandal drags out... it will hurt Jamestown and the rest of the state.  He does add, though, that he's very comfortable with having Lt. Governor Hochul, a Western New Yorker, taking over the reigns.

Rosas, loyal supporter of Cuomo, also calling for gov. to resign...
Several top Democrats in the state -- and nation -- are also calling for Governor Cuomo to resign now that the state Attorney General has released a blistering report that finds the governor sexually harassed those women.  Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas, a loyal supporter of the Governor, says he needs to step down.  Rosas says they've had a lot of support from Cuomo through the years... but, says the "state Attorney General's report speaks for itself."  Should Cuomo leave office... Lieutanant Governor Kathy Hochul would become governor.  Rosas says he has a good relationship with the state's second in command... and, says he believes "all of Western New York would benefit" if she became the next governor.  However... Rosas admits its difficult situation since the city has enjoyed a strong relationship with the Governor over the years. 

Wendel believes Cuomo feels he's "above the law...."
More than a year ago... Governor Cuomo was widely beloved for his telegenic response to the coronavirus pandemic.  However... allegations of sexual assault and harassment have sent the Democrat tumbling into a monthslong fall from grace, coming to a head Tuesday with the release of a report substantiating allegations from 11 women.  Several lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are now calling for his resignation.  Among them is Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel... who says the governor feels he's "above the law."  Wendel says if it was just "one or two" women making claims that couldn't be corroborated... that would be one thing.  But... he says there are 11, and many of their stories were cooroborated by others in the state Attorney General's report.  The probe overseen by the A.G.'s office found Cuomo sexually harassed the women... but, Cuomo still denies the allegations.  He maintains he isn't going anywhere, but his political future might soon be out of his hands.

County's new COVID cases reach double-digits for first time in many weeks Wednesday...
The uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County is continuing over the past day... with 10 new confirmed cases reported today.  The county's Health Department reports there are now 9,370 total cases... and, 36 of those are active.  Officials add, though, that only one case is hospitalized.  There were no deaths.  There are 9,176 cases that have recovered... and, the seven-day infection rate is up to 2.6-percent... which constitutes "moderate" spread.

JHS Marching Band Minicamp underway...
A familiar sound of marching band music returned to Jamestown High School this week.  Squads from the JHS marching band fanned out around the grounds for 'minicamp'...  learning the music and drill for this fall's show.  Director Meghan Murray says the band and staff were thrilled to be back after nearly two-years of not being able to perform much.  The 80 member band is scheduled for a full set of competitions, including the Fall Festival of Bands at Strider Field on Sept. 18.  Murray hopes no virus related issues will get in the way because they've been doing a "lot of good work" to get ready.  This year's JHS performance is based on the music from the hit movie, Evita... and was arranged by Assistant Director Marc Lentsch. The band will fully prepare the fall show during 'intensive week'  later this month.