Schumer announces funding restored for Job Corps -- including the one in Cassadaga...
The just-passed federal funding bill by Congress will include money designated for Job Corps across Upstate New York... including the one in Cassadaga.  That from U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York... who says the measure -- "successfully rejected funding cuts... and, includes language to protect Job Corps Centers from closure."  Last year... the Democratic Minority Leader rallied with workers and students at many of the Jobs Corps across the state... including one held for the Cassadaga facililty at Jamestown Community College.  Schumer says -- "Job Corps is one of the best bang for your buck programs we have to boost our local economies, which is why I fought hard to protect it from (President) Trump’s proposed cuts.  I’m proud to announce that, following my advocacy, we have preserved funding for Job Corps, ensuring the continuation of one of America’s largest and most effective workforce training programs."  Schumer says the appropriations bill includes $1.76-billion for the program to provide workforce training to thousands of students across the country to help underserved workers get the skills they need to start careers in a variety of fields.

Office for Aging Services announces new "Warm-&-Well at Home" Initiative to providing cleaning and inspections of senior's home heating systems...
The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services has announced a new, one-time initiative to help seniors living in the county to get their home heating systems inspected.  Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin Tuesday announced the new Warm and Well at Home Initiative during a press conference in Mayville.  Corwin says they have partnered with a local, not-for-profit organization -- the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation -- or CHRIC -- to provide the service to income eligible seniors 60 and over.  She says it will connect seniors with trusted contractors, and funding from their office to have that work done.  Corwin says to be eligible... seniors must also live in... and, own their own home.  CHRIC Executive Director Josh Freifeld says they work with "eight to nine" local contractors who will provide the service... and, says they'll do a run-through of the system, and replace filters as need be, along with cleaning.  Seniors interested in taking part in the program are asked to contact the Office for Aging Services "New York-Connects" program.  Coordinator Bridgette Paoletta says you should call them at 753-4582.  Paoletta says you can call New York Connects for more information during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

City man arrested following northside domestic incident...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly violating a "stay-away" order of protection by being inside an apartment on the city's northside.  Jamestown police say they were called to do a welfare check at the address about 12:20 p.m. Tuesday.  Officers say... while they were there... they determined that 40 year-old Raymond Gates, Jr. was inside the apartment... violating the order of protection the woman there had against him.  Police also confirmed that Gates had an active felony warrant for his arrest by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Criminal Contempt.  Officers say they called -- multiple times -- for Gates exit the apartment.  After several minutes they say Gates complied and surrendered without incident.  He was arrested for second-degree obstructing governmental administration... first-degree criminal contempt... and, aggravated criminal contempt in addition to the warrants.  He was jailed pending arraignment.

Woman from Irving arrested for violating "stay-away" order... and, striking a person in front of child...         
A north county woman has been arrested for allegedly violating an order of protection... and, hitting another person the presence of a child under the age of 17.  Sheriff's officers say they were called to an Irving address just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday... and, their investigation led to the arrest of 33 year-old Rebekka Melendez-Bane.  Deputies charged Melendez-Bane with first-degree criminal contempt... endangering the welfare of a child... and second-degree harassment.  She was taken to the county jail pending centalized arraignment... and, will appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date.

St. Susan's receives state grant to purchase new, walk-in freezer...
The Jamestown-area's largest soup kitchen has received a just-over $61,000 state grant to purchase a walk-in freezer that will help support it's "Produce Recovery Program."  St. Susan's Center officials add that the freezer will also expand their ability to serve nutritious meals to those in need.  The center recently announced receiving the grant through the state Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment Grant Program.  It's part of $176,000 going to Western New York food relief organizations.  St. Susan's Executive Director Cherie Rowland says "this grant is not just a financial contribution — new commercial refrigeration is a lifeline for St. Susan Center.  It empowers us to provide nutritious meals to those in need, reduces food waste, and strengthens our ability to serve our community during challenging times.  With this support, we can continue to uphold our mission of dignity and respect for every individual who walks through our doors.”