Langworthy, other GOPj and Democratic leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania...
Condemnation of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend was swift and came from both sides of the political aisle. That included local Congressman Nick Langworthy during a press conference late Saturday night. The Buffalo-area Republican says "tonight, we witnessed a disgusting and senseless act of political violence. I’m relieved that President Trump is safe." He adds the shooter was "just inches" away from killing the former President, who is also the presumptive nominee for President this year. Langworthy added that he was also "heartbroken" over the one person killed... and, two others were were seriously wounded at the rally in Butler, Pa. -- just north of Pittsburgh. He adds it's a "stain on our Democracy" and it's time to turn down the political temperature. Langworthy also said -- "To those who seek to spread fear and hatred, know this: You will not succeed. America has faced dark days like this before -- and we will emerge stronger.” He also expressed his gratitude to the "Secret Service agents who stepped up today and put themselves in harm’s way to protect President Trump and the rally attendees. This could’ve been much worse without their heroic actions.”
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Among the Democrats expressing outrage Saturday night were both U.S Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and New York's other U.S. Senator. Kirsten Gillibrand. who has been a critic of the former president. She says "my thoughts are with former President Trump and all of those affected by this horrible act, and I’m grateful to law enforcement for their swift response. Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in American democracy.”
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State representatives in New York also issued statements... including Governor Kathy Hochul... who denounced the attempted assassination. Local State Senator George Borrello says "It was "reprehensible and should concern people of every political affiliation."
Jamestown woman arrested for DWI after her car hits two people, and two cars during early morning incident last Saturday...
A city woman is accused of intentionally hitting two people with her car... and, then hitting two parked vehicles in a lot on Jamestown's north side early last Saturday morning. City police say they were called to the area of the Wine Cellar at 309 North Main St.about 1:15 a.m. for a reported fight. Officers say when they arrived... they learned that 31 year-old Brittany Smith had hit the two victims... then the two cars. Police say one victim refused treatment... and, the second was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. Smith was later found to be under the influence of alcohol during the incident... and, she was arrested for second-degree assault... DWI and Aggravated DWI. She was jailed pending arraignment.
City woman faces drug charge after vehicle stop last weekend...
A Jamestown woman faces a drug-related charge after her car was stopped for multiple traffic infractions on the city's southside last Saturday night. Jamestown police say a patrol stopped 55 year-old Denise Pattyson on Barrett Avenue -- near the Barrett Avenue Ramp shortly before 9 p.m. Officers say... once they spoke with Pattyson... she gave consent to a vehicle search... and, police found 7.3-grams of crack-cocaine inside the vehicle. She was taken arrested without incident and taken to the city jail on a charge of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Pattyson was held pending arraignment.
Gospel Fest at Jamstown's Jackson-Taylor Park hailed as another success...
Jackson-Taylor Park on Jamestown's northside was filled with music Saturday during the annual Gospel Fest. Among the performers, 'Truly Committed' from Rochester. The group's founder, Cecillia Kellam tells us she organized the group of four singers and three instrumentalists 23 years ago. Kellam says it was a "family thing" because she grew up in a family of musicians. Gospel Fest organizer, Jean Thomas, was thrilled with how the day turned out... calling it a "joy." A half dozen groups performed for this year’s Gospel Fest, under near perfect weather conditions.
Chautauqua Inst. spokeswoman says 2024 on track to be one of the "best seasons ever..."
Chautauqua Institution is one-third of the way through its 150th anniversary season... and, so far, it appears on track to be one its one of its "best seasons ever." That's according to Chautauqua Communications and Special Projects Director Jill McCormick. While she didn't provide any specific numbers... McCormick said that attendance on the grounds has been "remarkable" for the first three weeks... and, if it continues it will not only be one of the best ever seasons... but, definately the best post-COVID. McCormick attributes part of that to the diversity of programming that's being offered.
Two arrested following drug bust in Forestville...
A man and woman have been arrested on drug-related charges following a raid on a Third Street home in Forestville last Friday afternoon. Sheriff's officers say their narcotics investigators... along with Dunkirk and Jamestown Police... executed a search warrant at 13 Third St. just after 2:30 p.m. Deputies say there was also a search warrant executed on a Chevy pick-up truck being driven by 39 year-old Jason Dolce and occupied by 40 year-old Allison Pawlowski and the same time. As a result... investigatiors seized 82 grams of crack cocaine... scales... and, packaging material for the distribution of narcotics and 422-dollars in cash. Both Dolce and Pawlowski were both charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, two counts of second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Both were jailed pending arraignment.
