A Jamestown woman has been sentenced in Federal Court for her role in sex trafficking. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 27-year old Jasmin Osteen, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to serve … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Labor Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges
A Dunkirk man has pleaded guilty in Federal Court to labor trafficking and kidnapping charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 33-year old Augusto Mateo Francisco is guilty of two counts of forced labor, and one count of transportation of … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy, Tenney Request DOD Open Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station For Detaining, Deporting Immigrants
Congressman Nick Langworthy and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney are requesting the Department of Defense considering opening the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to detain and deport immigrants. Langworthy and Tenney’s letter to Defense Secretary … [Read more...]
NYCOM Not On Board With Hochul’s Housing Compact
The New York Conference of Mayors isn't on board with Governor Hochul's housing proposal in her state budget. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said while NYCOM agrees there is a huge need for new housing across the state, they're not supportive of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded Over $500,000 in Federal Homeland Security, Counter-Terrorism, Emergency Preparedness Grants
Chautauqua County has been awarded over half a million dollars in federal Homeland Security, counter-terrorism, and emergency preparedness grants. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding for local municipalities and counties to enhance their … [Read more...]
US-Canada, Mexico Borders to Reopen To Vaccinated Travelers in Early November
The U.S.-Canadian and U.S.-Mexican borders will reopen to non-essential vaccinated travelers starting in early November. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that following guidance from public health experts, the Department … [Read more...]
Former City Resident, Manager of Junior Hockey Team, Faces Federal Child Pornography Charges
BUFFALO - A former city resident and former general manager of a local junior hockey team has been arrested on child pornography charges. The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo says 32-year-old Travis Sanders was arrested in Texas following a … [Read more...]
Plumb Campaign Sets Record Straight Regarding 2nd Amendment Comments
LAKEWOOD, NY - The Democratic candidate for New York's 23rd Congressional District is highlighting false statements regarding the 2nd Amendment that have been made against him by Republican incumbent Tom Reed (R-Corning). Lakewood Democrat John … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department to Receive $12,700 in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $12,728 in federal funding for the Jamestown Fire Department in Chautauqua County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance … [Read more...]
Reed Campaign Responds to Criticism from Plumb Regarding Restricting Gun Sales to Suspected Terrorists
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed’s (R-Corning, NY 23) campaign is responding to criticism from his opponent, who claimed Reed doesn’t support gun restrictions for suspected terrorists and as a result is compromising the safety of Americans. On … [Read more...]
