Frewsburg woman accused of stealing more than $100,000 from employer...
A Frewsburg woman has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from a business in the town of Ellicott the past several years.  Ellicott Town Police say they arrested 54 year-old Ericka Champlin today on one count of second-degree Grand Larceny.  Officers say they responded to a fraud complaint by the unidentified business... and, investigated.  They say Champlin allegedly stole the funds out of multiple accounts over the time she was employed by the company.  Champlin was issued an appearance ticket for Ellicott Town Court at a later date.

Two Jamestown men arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of pipes...
Two city men have been arrested for allegedly trespassing onto a West Eighth Street property and stealing more than $1,000 worth of various pipes.  Jamestown police were called to the unidentified location about 5:30 p.m. Thursday... and, while on the scene... officers allegedly saw the two men carrying the pipes.  Police accuse 37 year-old Jeson Allen... and, 24 year-old Damion Carlson of stealing the piping... and, they were arrested without incident.  Officers charged each man with fourth-degree grand larceny... and, Carlson was also charged with third-degree criminal trespass.  Both were jailed pending arraignment. 

Another boil water order issued for Fredonia village water customers...
A boil water order has been issued for all customers of the village of Fredonia's water system until further notice after the system failed two bacteria sampling tests.  Chautauqua County Health Department and village officials say results of the tests... which found E. coli bacteria... were received today.  Health officials say the order pertains to all water customers... both inside and outside the village.  All Fredonia water customers must boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee until further notice.  Water must be brought to a rolling boil for one minute then cooled prior to use.  Officials say boiled or bottled water must be used to wash dishes by hand; dishes should be allowed to completely air dry after washing.  The water may be used for bathing as long as it is not consumed. The water is safe for laundry.  For more information... residents should call the village offices at 679-2307... or the county Health Department at 753-4481.

JHS student arrested for allegedly possessing a pocketknife on school grounds...
A Jamestown High School student found with a pocketknife on school grounds Thursday morning now faces disciplinary action by the district.  The district's Facebook page... reports that officials say they got a report of the safety concern involving the unidentified student.  They say the incident occured before school began... and, before the student entered the building.  The statement said -- "with support from our School Resource Officer... red shirts... and JPD...  the student was safely secured and is receiving further evaluation.  The matter was addressed immediately and the student will face disciplinary consequences consistent with our code of conduct."  Officials added that "at no time were other students or staff in danger."  They also expressed appreciation for the "immediate response and strong partnership with JPD to ensure the safety of our students and staff."

Schumer sounds alarm on ACA Tax Credits "Cliff..."
New York's senior U.S. Senator says many New Yorkers could see a nearly 40% increase in healthcare costs next year if Congress doesn't act on expiring tax credits.  During a video press conference Thursday... Democrat Charles Schumer says Western New York families could see a price spike of $400 to $500 a month.  Schumer says he has warned fellow lawmakers of the consequences if they don't act.  He says he's warned them three times already... and, he blamed Republicans for the lack of action.  Schumer says many New Yorkers are now getting letters of their skyrocketing health insurance rates.  He says he has proposed legislation to keep those tax credits in place permanently.

Olean teenager killed by truck on I-86 in town of Allegany...
A 16 year-old girl from Olean was killed in a car-pedestrian accident on Interstate 86 last weekend in the Cattaraugus County town of Allegany.  State Police in Olean say they were called to the scene -- between Exits 24 and 25 -- last Sunday shortly after Midnight -- on a report of a pedestrian trying to wave down passing vehicles for assistance.  However... troopers say Camrin Poe was standing in the eastbound lane and was struck by the late model truck.  State police say Poe was pronounced dead at the scene... and, the 41 year-old driver of the 2018 Dodge truck was cooperative... and has not been charged.

Gillibrand announces new legislation to stop federal lawmakers, and senior officials, from trading stocks while in office...
New Yorks junior U.S. Senator says it's time to completedly ban senior government officials -- elected or appointed -- and their families from being able to own or trade stocks while they are in office.  Those are the feelings of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand... who has announced that she's introducing the "No Stock Act."  The Democrat says it's goes beyond the 2012 "Stock Act..." which prohibited lawmakers from using insider information to make stock trades.  However... the Democrat says between 2019 and 2021... at least 1 in 3 members of Congress were violating the act... and, 1 in 5 senior officials violated it.  Unfortunately... Gillibrand says in many cases... senior officials, and elected leaders have a conflict of interest with legislation that they're considering -- or implementing.