Two killed in accidents on NYS Thruway Sunday and Monday morning...
A New York State Thruway maintenance worker was killed Monday morning after being struck by a westbound vehicle near Exit 58 in the town of Hanover.  State Police out of Buffalo were called to the scene about 8 a.m... and troopers say their preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle traveling westbound on I-90 struck the worker... who was working outside their Thruway Authority vehicle.  Police say the westbond lanes have now reopened... and, more will released when it's available. The accident comes on the heels of another fatal crash on the I-90... this one occured mid-afternoon Sunday in the town of Portland.  One person was killed on the single car accident, which was reported about 3:30 PM.  No identifications have been released.  

Fire damages carport, home and garage in town of Sheridan...
A problem with a riding lawnmower inside a carport at a north county home triggered flames that damaged the home, attached garage and the carport.  Sheriff's officers say multiple fire departments were called to the scene at 10539 Newell Rd. in Sheridan just before 3 p.m. last Saturday.  Once the fire was out... county investigators were called in to determined the cause.  It was ruled accidental in nature... and, no injuries were reported.

Buffalo area man arrested following traffic stop in Jamestown for possessing large amount of cannabis...
A Buffalo-area man has been arrested after allegedly being found with a quantity of cocaine... and, 500-grams of concentrated cannabis in his possession during a traffic stop in Jamestown.  City police say they stopped the car... driven by 30 year-old Mark Shanks of Orchard Park... on West Seventh Street -- near Washington -- about 9:30 p.m. Friday.  During the investigation... officers say they spotted loose cocaine inside the vehicle... and, searched further.  They found the additional cocaine and the concentrated cannabis.  Police say they took Shanks into custody on charges of third-degree criminal possession of cannabis... seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, tampering with physical evidence.  Shanks was booked in city court... and as per bail reform... he was released with an appearance ticket.

Langworthy barnstorms 23rd Congressional District with four rallies, ending with one in Lakewood...
With early voting ending Sunday... both sides of the political aisle are rallying the faithful for Election Day Tuesday.  Incumbant Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy made four stops across the 23rd District Saturday... with a final stop at the Lakewood American Legion Post.  Langworthy was joined by several other GOP candidates.  During the rally... which was aired on his Facebook page... he told those on hand that he believes the country is headed in the wrong direction... and, electing Kamala Harris would take us further down that road.  Langworthy is being opposed by Fredonia-area Democrat Tom Carle.  Little known Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Sapricone is a retired New York City Police Detective running against long-time Democratic incumbant Kirsten Gillibrand.  Sapricone says Gillibrand has done a few good things... but, adds that -- on the issues of cost of living, crime, and illegal immigration... she's been nowhere to be found.  State Assembly candidate Andrew Molitor is current First Assistant District Attorney in Chautauqua County.  He says it's time to end cashless bail... and, stop costly green energy mandates.  The rally was hosted by Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel... who lives in Lakewood. 

Tranum highlights increasing interest in DIDIAMP Program...
"Dream It Do It" Western New York's Advanced Manufacturing Program continues to generate more interest from local students since it was launched late last year... and, it's also getting support from individual manufacturing companies.  Todd Tranum, Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, says the program -- also known as DIDIAMP -- has begun to roll out a series of endorsements from companies across the region that are backing the program's certification.  The first endorsement came from Blackstone Advanced Technologies in Jamestown in early October.  Tranum adds that DIDIAMP reached a milestone in October, with more than 300 students participating already... and, he calls it a nice milestone to have with students looking to such careers. 

Buffalo man arrested for allegedly possessing weapon while inmate at Chautauqua County Jail...
A Buffalo man has been arrested for allegedly being found with a "cut-up" razorblade in his possession during a check of his cell last week.  Sheriff's officers say corrections officers conducted the search of 39 year-old Dion Carr last Tuesday afternoon... and, found the weapon.  The Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Division charged Carr with first-degree promoting prison contraband... and, he was taken for centralized arraignment.

Downstate Counties dealing with Dought Watches...
New York City's mayor is urging residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, after issuing a drought watch Saturday after a parched October here and in much of the U.S.  A drought watch is the first of three potential levels of water-saving directives, and Mayor Eric Adams pitched it in a social media video as a step to try to ward off the possibility of a worse shortage in the United States' most populous city.  Adams ordered all city agencies to get ready to implement their water conservation plans.  He asked the public to do its part by, for example, turning off taps while brushing teeth and sweeping sidewalks instead of hosing them down.  The National Weather Service says just 0.01 inches of rain fell last month in Central Park, where October normally brings about 4.4 inches of precipitation.