Court delays start of state's "All-Electric Buildings Act..."
There's been a delay in New York state's "All-Electric Buildings Act" in a court filing late Wednesday.  The Albany Times-Union reports that attorneys for the state agreed in a stipulation filed in federal court to delay the implementation of the law until an appellate court makes its decision in the case.  The action is related to a lawsuit filed by building and natural gas stakeholders challenging the constitutionality of the law.  The law would require all new buildings... up to seven-stories tall... be powered by all-electric systems beginning next January 1st.  It would prohibit natural gas and heating oil equipment in many new construction projects, including residences.

Langworthy votes for continuing resolution to end longest government shutdown in in history, rips into Senate Democrats...
The federal government is back up and running after President Trump signed the continuing resolution after it was narrowly approved in the House late Wednesday.  Local Congressman Nick Langworthy was among the 222 members of Congress who voted for the measure... while 209 opposed it.  During debate on the floor... Langworthy pointed the finger of blame squarely on Senate Democrats... saying they were more interested in turning government "into performance."  He says they created the crisis that followed.  It was seven more-moderate Democrats and one Independent who finally gave in after Senate Republicans agreed to a vote on continuing COVID-era health care subsidies... which are to end on Dec. 31.  Langworthy called one New York lawmaker out for what he called the "epitomy of hypocracy" when the shut-down delayed SNAP benefits.  Langworthy says that member of Congress stood with people in a food line to show solidarity... and, then later said they would stand by the decision to keep the government shut-down.  This most recent government shut-down was the longest ever... lasting 43-days.  The disruption caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.  

Two vehicle crash in Fredonia-area sends one to hospital...
One person had to be flown to a regional hospital following a two-car crash in the town of Pomfret late this morning.  Sheriff's Office emergency dispatchers say fire crews were called to the scene on the Fredonia-Stockton Road shortly after 10 a.m., and found the two vehicles had collided, and with one on it's side.  A medivac helicopter was called to the scene.  More when it's available.

City man arrested for allegedly driving with a suspended license... and, having several arrest warrants..
A man from Jamestown was arrested last weekend for driving with a suspended license... and, having several active warrants for his arrest.  City police say they conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Forest and South Avenues just before 8 a.m. last Saturday... and, determined that 55 year-old Daniel Garcia has his New York state driving privileges revoked... and, had the outstanding warrants.  Garcia was taken into custody without incident for first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... along with the warrants... and, multiple traffic tickets.  He was held pending arraignment.

City teen arrested for criminal mischief following domestic incident...
A Jamestown teenager has been arrested for allegedly damaging another person's property during a domestic incident on the city's northside.  Jamestown Police say they were called to the scene shortly after Midnight Monday... and, on arrival... learned that 18-year-old Parker Duckett damaged property belonging to the male victim inside the home.  Duckett was arrested... and, charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, jailed pending arraignment..

Wendel highlights short and long-term goals for next term in office...
Newly re-elected Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel says he has some short... and, longer-term goals for his next term in office.  Wendel won on Election Night... handily... over Democrat challenger, Tom Carle.  The Lakewood Republican says he has a couple of major, short-term goals... that involve completing the main sewer district around the west side of Chautauqua Lake... along with completing the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project.  Wendel says they also have the "shovel-ready" sites that are looking to complete in Ripley... and, the north and south county industrial parks.  As for longer-term goals... he says he wants to see some entity move into the vacant Athenex facility in the north county.  Wendel says there are also some projects moving forward that will bring about 400 new units of housing on line in the county.  He adds the state has also provided some direction now on what they're looking at for potential, new nuclear-power plants.  Wendel made his comments for last weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the six Media One Radio Group stations.

United Way nearing 40% of it's 2025 General Campaign goal...
The United Way of Chautauqua County is a little more than halfway through its 2025 campaign... and, it has received "phenomenal" support from local businesses and organizations.  United Way representatives recently updated the campaign... and, Co-chair Andy Goodell cited the Wegmans supermarket in West Ellicott as one example of that support... with more than 40 clerks and employees who elected to contribute $10 a week -- or more -- to the effort.  Community Relations Coordinator Dan Siracuse adds that the United Way recently made a campaign stop at Nestle Purina in Dunkirk... which he says has been their biggest north county donor.  Siracuse says the United Way was about 37% of the way toward its $1.7-million goal as of late October.  He says it's where they expected to be, and adds there's still more work to be done.