Man from Sinclairville arrested after allegedly assaulting another person, and trying to kidnap them...
A Sinclairville man is accused of assaulting another person in the town of Gerry... and, then stealing items from the victim before trying to kidnap them. Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene on Route 60 shortly before 10 p.m. Monday. Their investigation showed that 47 year-old Robert Henry, Jr. had seriously injured the victim with a "dangerous object." Deputies add he then stole property from the victim before trying to kidnap them. Officers say they found Henry a short time later... and, he was arrested for first-degree robbery and assault... and second-degree kidnapping. He was later arraigned... and, held on $100,000 cash bail.
City Council approves reallocation of ARPA money, and support for joint athletic facilities project for JCC and YMCA...
The Jamestown City Council has approved two resolutions that support a joint, $43-million project to add to... and, improve athletic facilities at Jamestown Community College that'll be shared with the Jamestown-Area YMCA. The college and the "Y" are proposing an expanded Physical Education Complex... and, fields on the JCC campus. City lawmakers voted 6-0 on both resolutions... with both Council President Dolce, and Councilman Russ Bonfiglio recusing themselves because they sit on the "Y's board of directors. Dolce says because it's a new project, they have to reallocate the $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding for the "Y." He says the previous resolution was for the YMCA's initial project to locate a new facility on Harrison Street. Dolce adds that the second resolution is just something that will be part of JCC and the YMCA's portfolio of supporting documents for both SUNY budgeting, and grants. He says the joint project will include adding onto the JCC Physical Education Complex... and, neighboring athletic fields. Dolce has emphasized that Diethrick Park is not part of this proposal.
County Legislature to hold special meeting to act on Election's Commissioners Wed. night...
The Chautauqua County Legislature has some unfinished business to take care of during a special meeting called for tonight in Mayville. Lawmakers were recently notified that the current terms of the county's two elections commissioners were up... and, the two parties candidates need to be confirmed. The Republican Caucus has appointed Nacole Ellis to replace long-time Commissioner Brian Abram... who's decided not to seek another term. They will also voted on confirming the reappointment of Democratic Commissioner Luz Torres. Those are the only two items on the agenda. The special meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Legislature Chambers in Mayville.
Wendel "proud" of 2025 budget approved by legislature...
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel says he's proud of the 2025 county budget that was approved by the county legislature last week. Lawmakers in Mayville made few changes to the $301.9-million spending plan... which includes a tax rate decrease of 21 cents per $1,000. According to Wendel, that fact is due to the work put in by the county's department heads and his finance team... he says the all "combed" through the budget to make sure they eliminated an unnecessary monies that may be there. However, Wendel did express disappointment that the budget was approved in a party-line vote after a proposed amendment by Dunkirk Democrat Robert Bankoski to use $2-million in undesignated fund balance to help financially struggling municipalities did not pass. The Lakewood Republican says there were no specific numbers provided regarding how much of a tax break they could pass on. As of Monday... the budget has not been signed, but Wendel says he intends to sign it.
Blackstone Advan. Technologies partnering with "Dream It -- Do It" program to bring talent to local manufacturing...
A local manufacturer is partnering with the Dream It -- Do It Western New York program to support efforts to build a talent pipeline into manufacturing careers. In a press release... officials at Blackstone Advanced Technologies officially endorsed the "Dream It Do It" Advanced Manufacturing Program's certification. Heather Turner, the owner and president of Blackstone and Ulrich Fabrication, says the certification is a regionally recognized manufacturers credential that has been designed by the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, in collaboration with students, teachers, counselors, principals and funders. Turner says -- "we have worked with Dream It Do It to engage with students through tours of our facility and by participating in camps and events. The Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program Certification is a valuable resource in that it helps students showcase their talents and interests while enabling our company to connect and recruit them into career opportunities that we offer. We see the program as an essential part of our strategy to build a talent pipeline to careers here at Blackstone Advanced Technologies.” To learn more about DIDIWNY go on-line to didiwny.com or contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
