Weather Service forecaster says "keep an eye on the sky today" into Tuesday...
If you have plans for outdoor activities today... you should keep an eye to the sky. Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms could kick up this afternoon... through tonight. That from Meteorologist Dan Kelly at the National Weather Service in Buffalo. Kelly says the area is under a slight risk for severe weather. Kelly says there could be some gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and possibly some small hail. He says sunshine this morning has helped to destabilize a very humid air mass across the region, setting the stage for strong to potentially severe thunderstorms.
City man arrested following fight on charges -- including robbery...
A domestic dispute involving a fight on Jamestown's westside late last Friday has led to the arrest of a 19 year-old city man. Jamestown Police say they were called to the area of West Fifth St. and Mechanics Alley shortly after 5 p.m., and, saw 19 year-old Kayin Ziolkowski arguing with another man. Ziolkowski was continuing to show aggressive behavior and started moving towards the other male when officers tried to detain him. Police say he bagan pulling away... and, after a brief struggle... Ziolkowski was taken into custody. During their investigation... officers learned that he had a domestic dispute with a female victim... and, took her purse from her and ran off. Ziolkowski was charged with third-degree robbery and resisting arrest.
Jamestown man arrested for allegedly threatening patrons and police with knife at downtown bar...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly threatening other people and police with a knife during an incident at a bar in downtown Jamestown last Friday night. City police say they were called to the Cherry Lounge on Cherry Street shortly after 9 p.m. for a reported fight. When they arrived... officers say several patrons had 41 year-old James Caloren pinned to the ground. Police say Caloren was in possession of a knife, and was threatening officers with it. As they were trying to disarm the suspect, and take him into custody, one officer sustained a cut from the knife resulting in a minor injury. Caloren was then placed under arrest for second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment... third-degree criminal possession of a weapon... resisting arrest... and obstructing governmental administration. He was then jailed pending arraignment.
Langworthy praises bi-partisan effort to keep pilot training requirement in FAA reauthorization bill...
Local Congressman Nick Langworthy is hopeful that when the final reauthorization legislation for the Federal Aviation Administration comes in for a landing... it will maintain the current 1,500-hour rule for pilot training. Langworthy says he's proud of the bipartisan effort that included the assistance of Democratic representative Brian Higgins... and fellow Republican Claudia Tenney and the families of Flight 3407. He says they were able to amend the new bill to include the measure with Higgins help with House Democrats, and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer of New York. Langworthy also took on a powerful committee chair who was opposed to the amendment. While the Senate has not yet passed its own version of an FAA reauthorization bill, Langworthy is confident the requirement will remain in the final legislation because Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer has said he will do that. Langworthy... a Buffalo-area Republican... says the effort has made Western New York the capitol of airline safety.
Comedy Center dedicates "immersive" theater in names of comedy couple...
The naming ceremony for the multi-media theater at the National Comedy Center on Friday was part celebration, part reunion, and part comedy show. The comedy was provided by legendary TV Producer George Schlatter, who told those on hand that the people who can make you laugh can say anything. The theater was named after him and his wife, Jolene. Schlauter helped create the revolutionary TV comedy ‘Laugh In.’ His friend, Dick Smothers of the Smothers Brothers, spoke of Laugh In’s legacy, and what was great about it was it "was so much fun." Comedy Center Executive Director, Journey Gunderson, acknowledged the Schlatters’ role in the Comedy Center’s development. Gunderson says they had the "strength of conviction they had about the concept long before the comedy center existed. Schlatter also developed the American Comedy Awards, and the program ‘Real People.’ His wife played a role in another revolutionary program, ‘The Ernie Kovacs Show.’
Gerry Rodeo sets new attendance mark; Ellington Picnic another success...
As the 78th annual Gerry Fire Department Rodeo drew to a close Saturday night... longtime spokesman Paul Cooley surveyed the crowd and said "if this isn't a record year, I guess we've never had one." He says they had full stands each of the four nights... and, he said late Sunday that total attendance was a new record at 11,297 admissions, with 3,695 roast beef dinners served at the dining hall. One highlight was a surprise appearance Friday by eight-time world champion tie-down roper Joe Beaver. Joining a rider he’d never worked with before, the pair took second place in the event that night.
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In Ellington, the 110th town picnic also enjoyed great success. Mat Pickup is the President of the Town Picnic Association said it was great to see all the kids in attendance with their families. Eight varieties of cupcakes sold for over $500 at the annual auction with the proceeds going toward next year’s town picnic.
