Hochul to deliver "State of the State" address this afternoon with re-election campaign ready to heat up...
Governor Kathy Hochul is preparing to fully unveil her agenda for New York in 2026 this afternoon.  Hochul will deliver her annual State of the State Address in Albany.  State Senator George Borrello says he expects Hochul to "rattle her saber" and appease those on the far left regarding President Donald Trump and federal cuts.  The Sunset Bay Republican says he hopes that she comes forward with proposals to make the state more affordable... which he calls the "number-one concern."  But, he believes she's going to propose more spending.  Assemblyman Andrew Molitor says he'll be looking for policies that will address rising energy costs in New York.  The Westfield Republican says his worry is that Hochul will move to a moderate position this year... including the slow-down of meeting the state's climate goals that have driven up energy prices.  Hochul's State of the State Address will begin at 1 p.m. today in Albany.

City woman arrested for allegedly driving drunk, and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash Sunday night...
A woman from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk... and, leaving the scene after hitting two parked cars last Sunday evening.  Jamestown police say they were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the city's southside shortly before 6 p.m. for a driver leaving the scene of an accident.  Officers say they found that 53 year-old Lori Eaton had allegedly struck the two vehicles... but, one of the operators followed her.  The driver said Eaton had struck the two vehicles... and, then drove through a yard and fled the scene.  Police say they determined that Eaton was driving while under the influence... and, she was arrested for DWI.  She was taken to the city jail where she refused a breath test.  In addition to DWI... she was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to yield right of way.  Eaton was arraigned, and issued an appearance ticket for city court.

City Council's Public Safety Committee discusses traffic safety around Love School... and, others in city...
Concerns have been raised again into traffic around Love Elementary School on Jamestown's northside.  Members of the City Council's Public Safety Committee talked about having a discussion with the principal at Love school to get a better idea of what may help keep traffic moving in a safer manner.  Committee Chairman Tony Dolce says a few ideas were brought up... including speed limits, and changes in traffic patterns.  Dolce says Love school is unique in the city because there is no designated area to drop-off or pick up students.  Committee members also began discussing other possible changes to speed limits or street configurations... especially following last weekend's fatal car-pedestrian accident on Falconer Street -- near Bowen -- that seriously injured a city man -- who later died at the hospital.

Man from Cherry Creek arrested for assault, menacing...
A Cherry Creek man faces several charges after allegedly assaulting and threatening another person last weekend.  Sheriff's officers say they -- and State Police -- were called to a town of Cherry Creek address shortly before 10 p.m. last Saturday.  Deputies say they investigated... and, found that 37 year-old Ryan See initiated a "physical altercation" with the other person.  Officers say See caused numerous injuries to the victim... and, restrained the person from fleeing the area.  He's also accused of threatening the victim's life.  Deputies say See left the area following the incident... but, then initiated another altercation with a nearby neighbor.  See was taken into custody... and, is accused of intentionally smearing his blood throughout the patrol car in an attempt to expose officers to it.  He was taken to the county jail on charges of third-degree assault... second-degree menacing... second-degree unlawful imprisonment... and, second-degree aggravated... third-degree criminal tampering... and, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.  See was arraigned and issued appearance tickets for Cherry Creek Town Court.

Wendel glad to see a new operator proposing to go into Jamestown Airport's restaurant facility...
A new, full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant will be opening at the Chautauqua County Airport near Jamestown.  Archie's Airport Diner will open once final approvals are made by county officials.  Mark Newton recently announced the new restaurant in a Facebook post... noting that his family has been involved in local aviation for many years.  A public hearing on the proposal will be held later this month.  County Executive P.J. Wendel says the basics are in place for someone to move in... including new equipment, such as freezers, walk-in refrigerators, and grills.  Wendel says the money to make upgrades to the facility came from American Rescue Plan Act funding.  In his posting... Newton said they had received their liquor license this summer... and, they plan to do special event dinners and private parties.  He says they're also looking at hosting events the next few summers.  Wendel made his comments for last weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the six Media One Radio Group stations.