Frewsburg man hurt when Motorcycle hits animal on Frew Run Rd...
A Frewsburg man escaped serious injuries after the motorcycle he was riding struck an animal on Frew Run Road early Sunday morning and crashed. Sheriff's officers say 22 year-old Robert Lingenfelter was eastbound shortly before 12:30 a.m. when he struck the animal... and the bike crashed. Deputies say Lingenfelter was thrown from the motorcycle. He was taken by ambulance to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Man from Sherman arrested after weekend altercation in the village...
A Sherman man has been arrested for allegedly hitting several individuals during an altercation on West Main Street in the village Sunday morning. Sheriff's officers were called to the scene about 10:15 a.m., and, learned that 22 year-old Trever Kneer had struck the individuals... and, damaged their property. Kneer was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, two counts of second-degree harassment. He was taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.
Hochul calls Special Session of leg. to deal with gun laws, Borrello asks, "what for?..."
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she's bringing state lawmakers back this coming Thursday to consider gun safety legislation in response to the U-S Supreme Court striking down key portions of the state's licensing law. The court last Thursday overturned the state law that required that people applying for a concealed carry permit demonstrate a specific need to have a gun in public. However... local State Senator George Borrello believes whatever Democrats come up with will also be struck down because it would likely be ruled unconstitutional, as well. Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session of the legislature. New York officials are considering restrictions on concealed carry in "sensitive locations," such as government buildings and bars. Hochul and other Democratic leaders say they're also looking at implementing specific training for permit applicants.
Some Public Defenders defending SCOTUS gun ruling...
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York's tight restrictions on who can carry a handgun... condemnation erupted from liberal leaders and activists. However... some public defenders, often allies of progressive activists, have praised the court's ruling, saying gun-permitting rules like New York's have long been a license for racial discrimination. The defense lawyers say that by making it a crime for most people to carry a handgun, New York and a few other states have ended up putting people - overwhelmingly people of color - behind bars for conduct that would be legal elsewhere.
Della Pia says, with SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade, woman's right to choose is on the ballot...
The Democratic candidate for the 23rd Congressional District seat for the August Special Election... and the regular election in November... says a woman's right to choose is on the ballot this year. Owego's Max Della Pia says the "Supreme Court has flagrantly disregarded precedent. Trigger legislation will ultimately deny the right to choose for 38 million women in 26 states!" Della Pia also warned that in Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurring opinion... he also stated “we should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents including Griswold, Lawrence, & Obergefell.” Della Pia says with that... "Thomas has made it clear the next move is to come after the right to access and use contraceptives without restriction, have same-sex relationships, and marry who we choose."
Motivational speaker, entrepreneur, addresses JHS graduates last Friday...
It was the completion of "one dream" for local high school graduates last Friday night... and, the beginning of many more for the Class of 2022. Those were the sentiments of Jamestown High School's Commencement Speaker at the Chautauqua Institution's amphitheater. Local motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Katie Castro, congratulated the Class of 2022... and, said she could "feel the optimism" of the graduates. Castro told the Class of 2022 that they are being referred to as "the Open Generation..." whose defining charactorists are: "curiousity, creativity, community, and optimism." This was the first, full graduation program for Jamestown... and, all the other schools in the county after the COVID-19 pandemic put graduations totally on-line in 2020... and, were held with restrictions in 2021.
Crisanti named new 4-H Lead Educator....
Chautauqua County 4-H has a new ‘lead educator.’ Lindsay Crisanti grew up in nearby Cattaraugus County and graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Education. She is delighted with her new position... adding that she had been breeding cows, and hosting meetings for various sellers, and organizations. However, Crisanti says her new position "is for me." For the first time since 2019, 4-H will be back at the Chautauqua County Fair with all its programs and competitions, July 18-24. Linsday says she’s fortunate to have everything fully opened up for her first year directing the program.
Jamestown man faces 10 Child Porn charges following arrest...
A city man has been arrested on several counts of possessing Child Pornography. State Police in Jamestown say they received a report earlier this month about child porn being seen on Snap Chat with a user name and e-mail address provided. Troopers say a subpoena revealed that the Snap Chat account belonged to 21 year-old Jarred Ristau. Police obtained a search warrant for Ristau’s home and seized multiple electronic items. The electronics were analyzed, and, they reported their findings. Ristau was arrested on June 12 on 10 counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child. He was issued appearance tickets for Jamestown City Court.
