Wehrfritz updates county legislature on CLPOA Lawsuit against state regarding wetland regulations, and group's Saturday meeting in Bemus Point...
The newest Chautauqua Lake organization will discuss it's lawsuit against New York state to have it's new Freshwater Wetland Regulations annuled in court this Saturday. The Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association will hold it's ninth meeting regarding the regulations, and what they're doing to try and stop them... tomorrow morning in Bemus Point. CLPOA President Jim Wehrfritz says they're at a "critical point" in the effort. Wehrfritz... who lives in Ellery... addressed the county legislature at Wednesday night's meeting to outline the CLPOA's decision to file suit against the state last Friday. Wehrfritz says they've been joined in the suit by the town of Ellery... the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier... and, the Bemus Point Business Associatiion in the suit which also names the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Wehrfritz says the CLPOA determined that was the time to file the lawsuit to halt the amendment to the Freshwater Wetlands regulations because they're already impacting local communities... and, property owners. Even though the legislature and County Executive P.J. Wendel haven't joined their lawsuit... Wehrfritz says he hopes they will begin to speak more publicly against the DEC's new regulations. He says they'll be the focus of the CLPOA's meeting tomorrow morning... April 26... at the Lawson Center in Bemus Point from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Forestville woman arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from town of Dunkirk resident...
A woman from Forestville has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from a person in the town of Dunkirk. Sheriff's officers say they investigated the matter after receiving a referral from another county agency. Deputies say that investigation showed that 45 year-old Meaghan Cappa had taken the money between April of 2023... and, August of 2024. Officers say Cappa was charged with second-degree grand larceny... and, she was arrested after turning herself late yesterday at the County Jail in Mayville. She was booked through centralized arraignment... and issued appearance tickets for Dunkirk Town Court and released.
Man from Forestville recovering after serious ATV Crash in town of Sheridan...
A Forestville man has been seriously hurt in an all-terrain vehicle crash and rollover in the town of Sheridan. Sheriff's officers were called to the scene on Center Road shortly before 7 p.m. last Wednesday... and, found the unidentified, 66 year-old man, had sustained serious physical injuries. Local rescue crews were assisted by County EMS... Alstar EMS... and, the Stat Medivac Helicopter in providing first aid... and, transport to the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
Man arrested in Jamestown for fleeing police following alleged fight...
A 20 year-old man has been arrested in Jamestown for allegedly leading police on a vehicle... and, then foot chase following a reported fight on the city's westside. Jametown police were called to the location shortly after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday... and, on arrvial... saw a car drive off from the curbside. Officers tried to stop the vehicle... but, the operator -- identified as Anthony Rivera -- failed to comply. Police briefly pursued the vehicle before Rivera failed to stay on the road... and, the car struck a curb and came to a stop in a yard. Officers say he led them on a brief foot chase before being taken into custody. He was charged with third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle... resisting arrest... and, driving while intoxicated. Rivera was also issued multiple traffc tickets... and, was jailed pending arraignment.
Borrello and Wdowiasz offer points of view on potential Control Board in light of legislation proposed in Albany...
State Senator George Borrello announced last month that he would introduce legislation to establish a financial control board for the City of Dunkirk in an effort to help the city get through its fiscal crisis. That bill is now officially in committee. That... says Borrello... comes after he introduced the measure late last week. He says there is a 45-day waiting period to allow comments to be made on the proposal... and, adds he believes that Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has had the bill for about two weeks. Borrello says they're just waiting for feedback now. The legislation states that the control board would consist of nine members, including six Chautauqua County residents. Four of the members would be appointed directly by Governor Kathy Hochul. Meanwhile, Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz says there are several issues she is still concerned about, including the part where it states that control board members would be reimbursed for "actual expenses."
City man arrested for violating order of protection...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly being found walking with a person who has an order of protection against him. City police say a recent patrol on Washington Street spotted 38 year-old Jose Roman walking with the other person... and, found that person had a "stay-away" order against Roman. Police took Roman into custody without incident on one count of first-degree criminal contempt. He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
