Langworthy says government shut-down is totally to be blamed on Senate Democrats...
Senate Democrats used their slim minority last night to vote down a Republican bill to keep the government running... effectively beginning a shutdown just after midnight.  The 55-45 vote Tuesday on the bill to extend federal funding for seven weeks fell short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation.  With that... local Congressman Nick Langworthy said Tuesday afternoon that Democrats will "own this shut-down."  The 23rd District Representative commented during a press conference at his main district office in Clarence.  He says "we've passed clean funding... it's not controversial... it's just an extention so we can continue the appropriations process."  The finger-pointing ratcheted up in recent days since the House of Representatives approved the latest continuing resolution in a near party-line vote.  Langworthy voted with fellow Republicans in favor of keeping the government operating until late November... and insisted that it continues funding of government programs... and, operations... at the most recent levels of the Biden Administration.  However... he says Democrats... led by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York... want to add $1.5-trillion in spending... to allow illegal immigrants to receive health care benefits, and maintain "COVID-era spending."  He says that'll take millions away from rural health facilities.  For his part... Schumer says Republicans are trying to “bully” Democrats by refusing to negotiate. 

City police continue investigation into weekend shooting incident on eastside...
Jamestown police say they are continuing to investigate an alleged shooting incident that occured early last Saturday morning on the city's eastside.  In a Facebook post... Jamestown police were called to a reported house party on Curtis Street about 3:30 a.m.  Officers say one person was grazed by a bullet... and, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.  JPD investigators are urging anyone with information on the incident to send them a Facebook message or call the JPD TIPS line at 483-8477.  Police say they are aware of who was involved in the incident... and, that the dispute originated at The Wine Cellar on North Main Street.  JPD adds "we will continue to dedicate available resources to target those individuals involved in violent, reckless acts."

Jamestown police warn of alleged church scam...
City police say they have been made aware of a scam that has targeted at least one area church.  Investigators are warning about this on Facebook.  They say the scammers were able to access the church directory... and, then began emailing and texting the members asking them to purchase gift cards... and, then send the scammer a picture with the gift card information. 

City man arrested for making threats, hitting victim, during domestic incident...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill... and, then hitting another person during a domestic incident on the city's southside.  Jamestown police were called to the location about 10:30 Tuesday morning for the domestic incident... and, learned that 37 year-old Tyler Stakelum had threatened to kill the victim with a knife.  He then allegedly struck the victim on the right side of the face... causing an abrasion.  Officers also found that the victim had a stay away order of protection against Stakelum... who was taken into custody.  He was charged with second-degree menacing and harassment... first-degree criminal contempt... and, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, jailed pending arraignment.

City Council approves funding for engineering design work for repairs on Cherry, and Spring St. Ramps...
City lawmakers in Jamestown have approved $78,000 for engineering design work for likely repair work on the Cherry and Spring Street Parking Ramps.  The City Council approved the measures unanimously during Monday night's monthly voting session.  Acting Public Works Director Mark Roetzer says Ryan Biggs Clark Davis had done manditory evaluations of both ramps last Spring.  Roetzer says this will be for smaller repairs, and some traffic coding work that needs to be done.  Roetzer says... since the Cherry Street ramp had some major renovation work recently... that work will only cost $23,000.  The engineering design work for Spring Street will cost $55,000.  At some point... Roetzer says a complete refurbishing of that ramp will have to be done... because it will end up costing more than that for demolition of the structure.  Roetzer says the money will be paid out for both projects from the city's 2021 bond issue.
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City lawmakers Monday night also approved amended right-of-way permitting fees for utility contractors, and building permits.  They also approved amended alternate parking regulations for portions of Pearl Avenue... and, Chandler Street.

Hochul announces completion of State Thruway project between Westfield and Fredonia...
 A $45-million repair project on the New York State Thruway between Fredonia and Westfield in Chautauqua County has been completed.  Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Tuesday that the project in both the east and westbound lanes between Exits 59 and 60 involved repairs... and new pavement being laid for nearly 70 miles.  Hochul says the project also included clearance improvements to 16 bridges to mitigate any future bridge hits.  She says "New York is committed to rebuilding aging transportation infrastructure and improving commutes in every corner of the state.  By modernizing the Thruway system through significant repaving investments, we can ensure a safe and reliable roadway for all travelers."  The state Department of Transporation says Oakgrove Construction of Elmira was the contractor and completed the project on time, and on budget.