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Charges in December stabbing include ‘Nicky Sal’

An internet influencer who was stabbed in December at the Tim Hortons in Brooklyn Square has been charged along with the man who stabbed him and a third man. Nicholas S. Attalla, also known as Niky Sal, of Erie was charged Tuesday with third-degree assault, second-degree criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child. Eric Spencer was charged with second-degree criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child. James Morris, who was charged in the aftermath of the December 13 stabbing with first-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance ...

Rural Minds launches new youth mental health program

 MAYVILLE — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and in conjunction with that, local rural mental health focused nonprofit, Rural Minds, has launched a new program focused on youth in Rural America. The Rural Youth Mental Wellness Program is launching nationwide and will be ...

New limits proposed on animal-tested cleaning products

Legislation introduced recently in the state Assembly would prohibit the sale and import of some household cleaning products that were created using animal testing. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, is proposing a new section of the state General Business Law to set new limits ...

District attorney sues for drug deal proceeds

Chautauqua County's District Attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to compel a man who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge in 2023 to turn over civil forfeiture money to the county. Schmidt filed a suit in state Supreme Court on Wednesday asking the court to require Draonn D. ...

Lawmaker proposes open process to fill vacant offices

Voters will have a chance to choose Tony Dolce’s replacement in November. But until Jan. 1, Dolce’s replacement will be chosen by the city Republicans with consent of the City Council. Jamestown’s city charter spells out the process for filling a council vacancy. The remaining City Council members must vote by a majority to appoint a replacement within 60 days. The new appointee must belong to the exact same political party as the member who died, with the appointee serving until the next scheduled general election. The appointed replacement serves until the next scheduled ...

Bemus Point Farmers’ Market wraps up second year

BEMUS POINT - Happy second birthday to the Village of Bemus Point's Farmers’ Market. The driving force behind the Bemus Point Farmers’ Market is Brittany Mulkins, the village’s clerk and treasurer. According to Mulkins, the market was a great success, marked by growth in its second ...