Weather Service crews confirm an EF-1 tornado in Cattaraugus County town of Great Valley...
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has now confirmed that an EF-1 tornado hit an area of the Cattaraugus County town of Great Valley late Monday afternoon.  Forecaster Dave Thomas in Buffalo says a NWS crew was sent this morning to look at the rural area where several buildings and vehicles were damaged by winds of up to 110 mph... and, knocked over dozens of trees in the area.  Thomas says the storm struck the area shortly after 5:30 p.m.... and stayed on the ground for four minutes.  He adds the twister's path was 2.4-miles and it was about 600 feet wide.  A short time before that... heavy rains hit the immediate Jamestown area with high, rushing water along Fairmount Avenue... and, around Falconer Street in the city.  There was also a report of large hail falling in spots.  Generally... the weather service says about 1.5-inches of rain fell in the Jamestown area.  No injuries were reported.  There were also reports of strong winds and damage in the Erie, Pa. area. 

Council's Housing Committee discusses "Infill Housing" opportunities to be made available in city...
Nearly 40 parcels of land in various parts of the city of Jamestown have been identified for "Infill" housing by the city's Department of Development.  The City Council's Housing Committee discussed several lots and parcels -- some of which are owned by the Chautauqua County Land Bank -- that are currently available.  Committee Chairman Bill Reynolds says they discussed the pre-permitting process with Development Director Crystal Surdyk during their meeting before the council's work session.  Reynolds says there was a map included with the specific infill locations where that can take place.  Reynolds says the lots are available on Fluvanna Avenue... Spring Street... Fulton Street... Vega and Eagle Streets... and Johnson and Cross Streets.  He says there are still some steps yet to be taken before the city can move ahead with selling those properties for new housing.  City officials have discussed the idea of possibly allowing so-called "Tiny Homes" to be constructed on some of the smaller plots of land.  Those discussions are also part of the process for developing the city's new comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance.

Cassadaga Job Corps supporters gather to rally support to keep the program up and running...
Staff members at the Cassadaga Job Corps Center are calling on federal leaders to stop the closure of the center in the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor's announcement of a pause on the program's nationwide operations.  Job Corps representatives delivered that message during late Monday press conference at the Stockton Fire Hall.   Former Job Corps students were on hand to talk about their experiences with the program.  Job Corps representative Bill Price says they're the best one's to do that... because so many have moved on to great careers and other opportunities.  The Labor Department cited Cassdaga's listed graduation rate of just under 50%.  However... the local Job Corps says -- including GEDs -- that figure is more like $80%.  The press conference was hosted by the newly organized Cassadaga Guardians of the Hill.  A federal judge recently granted a temporary halt to the process of closing down the Job Corps in Cassadaga... and, across the country.

Falconer man arrested for allegedly firing off handgun near Quality Inn...
A Falconer man has been formally charged after allegedly firing off a handgun in the area of the Quality Inn in the village early last week.  Ellicott Town Police were called to the scene about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, after 56 year-old Robert Blake reportedly fired off the gun in an unsafe manner near the business... and, individuals in that area.  Officers say Blake then made threatening statements to officers on scene, and, refused to comply with verbal commands.  After a short time, Blake finally complied with commands.... and, was taken into custody for first-degree reckless endangerment... second-degree menacing... prohibited use of a weapon... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  He was arraigned and is to appear in Ellicott Town Court at a later date.

Langworthy announces $5.8 Mill-FTA Grant released for Seneca Nation transportation facility... 
The Seneca Nation's Department of Transporation has been awarded more than $5.8-million from the federal government to build a new Allegany Territory Bus Facility.  In making the announcement... Congressman Nick Langworthy says the grant had been previously announced by the Biden Administration... but, will now receive the money as the Federal Transit Administration works through a backlog to get the funding out.  Langworthy says "This critical investment will improve transit infrastructure and expand access to reliable transportation.  I am pleased that under President Trump and Secretary Duffy, this funding is finally being delivered.  This is win for the Seneca Nation, a win for local workers, and a win for rural connectivity across our region."