Borrello, Goodell, address state issues during County Chamber event...
The consequences of "one-party rule" in New York state was a major focus of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's annual State Legislative Breakfast in Mayville this morning. The chamber hosted Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell at Chautauqua Suites to discuss a number of issues... but, one of the biggest was bringing "balance" back to the state. Borrello says... while New York City has always been a left-leaning region, most residents there are saying "enough." The Sunset Bay Republican says a recent Siena Poll of NYC residents found that they are considering leaving the city. Goodell feels that part of the problem has been the Democrat Socialists of America... which has supported several "far-left" candidates that have won about a dozen downstate legislative seats against "more traditional liberals." He says that's put more traditional and moderate Democrats on their heels... on dealing with major issues such as crime, housing, and immigration. Goodell says everything has gotten so "out-of-balance" in New York City... parts of the Big Apple has elected Republicans to a few seats because of disatisfaction with Democrat policies. The two Chautauqua County Republicans also spoke about the recently enacted budget... which does include some good things for the county.
Fredonia man pleads guilty to federal charge related to overdose death in Celoron...
A Fredonia man has pleaded guilty to being involved in a narcotics conspiracy during which he sold drugs to a Celoron man who died from an overdose. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross Thursday announced that 37 year-old John Wallace Buchanan entered the plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Roemer to narcotics conspiracy. Prosecutors say Buchanan sold heroin, which he admitted often contained fentanyl, and methamphetamine. They say Buchanon used social media to conduct his drug trafficking activities, and engage in unlawful firearms activities. He's also accused of using his home to conduct drug trafficking. Ross says one of Buchanan’s drug customers was an individual identified as "B.G." In the early morning hours of Jan. 10 of 2022... Ellicott Town Police responded to "B.G.’s" residence in Celoron to investigate a death. They say the victim was found lying on the living room floor, clenching an elastic head band in his hands with a needle in close proximity. Prosecutors say law enforcement seized B.G.’s cell phone and recovered a social media conversation from three days beforehand between Buchanan and B.G., during which they discussed controlled substances. He then reportedly sold methamphetamine and an opioid to B.G. later that day. The following day, B.G. sent Buchanan a message stating, “That stuff is strong.” Buchanon faces a maximum of 20 years in prison when he's sentenced at a later date.
Jamestown woman arrested after allegedly throwing child to the ground during domestic incident...
A city woman faces a child endangerment charge after allegedly throwing a small child to the ground during a domestic incident in the area of Baker Park late Wednesday morning. Jamestown police responded to the area of West Fifth and Clinton Streets about 10 a.m. for a domestic involving an infant. Officers say a witness told them that the woman -- identified as 20 year-old Anikka Coulter -- was seen throwing the child to the ground during an argument with a man. Police say the man... later identified as the child's father... was able to care for the child and leave the area. Officers made contact with the father and checked on the small child... who fortunately was not injured. Police later found Coulter... and, she was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
City man on parole arrested for allegedly possessing metal knuckles during parole check...
A Jamestown man on parole has been arrested after a warrant check found that he was in possession of a pair of metal knuckles while being a convicted Felon. City police say they were assisting State Parole officials with a warrant check on Jamestown's northside just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Officers say they found 27 year-old Andre McQuiggan in possession of the weapon... and he was arrested for third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. McQuiggan was also sought on a Felony arrest warrant out of city court... and, he was jailed pending arraignment on each charge.
JHS a'Cappella Choir concert tonight moved to Reg Lenna Center for the Arts...
An electrical issue at Jamestown High School's Merton P. Corwin Auditorium has force the district to move tonight's a'Cappella Choir's Spring Concert to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker says the problem came to light shortly before last week's band concert... and, their music, buildings and grounds departments had to scramble to find adequate lighting for the event. The concert at The Reg will begin at 7 p.m. Dr. Whitaker says the high school was able to borrow some spotlights to help keep that concert on schedule. He told our Dennis Webster this morning that there are a couple of capital projects coming up that will address those. The first is renovating the auditorium's heating and ventilation system. The second is a complete renovation of the facility itself... which is part of the capital projects approved by voters last year.
