Local vets remember terror attacks, 25 years later

September 11, 2026

This September 11 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the deadliest attacks on American soil - one that many veterans still feel strongly about. Across the breadth of Chautauqua County, many veterans, particularly those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, are feeling the impact of this day. However, they are not alone; many fellow servicemen and women stand by them in their moments of solace and solitude as they remember. “It still stings,” said Joe Stravato, a resident of Jamestown and a U.S. Navy veteran who was a Navy reservist at the time of the attacks after serving on ...

Sept. 11 ranks among the most historic events in many Americans’ lifetimes, polling shows

September 11, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-five years later, the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are still remembered as among the most important historic events in many Americans' lives, according to a new poll. A new Ipsos poll finds that about half of U.S. adults name the 9/11 attacks in an open-ended ...

Falconer looks for action on hotels for homeless

September 11, 2026

FALCONER - Falconer Village Board members are looking at possible changes to village law to address issues village officials say are created by housing the homeless at hotels in Falconer and Ellicott. During the board’s meeting Tuesday, the role of local hotels and motels in providing ...

State lawmaker proposes ban on shock gloves

September 11, 2026

Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz is proposing a ban on shock gloves in New York state. The legislation comes a couple of weeks after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver electric shocks, saying officers ...

‘Two Great Programs’: Project Lifesaver, Friends of Sheriff programs assist deputies, ‘special needs residents’

September 10, 2026

 MAYVILLE - Launching new programs while living within a set budget is a challenge. Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who has launched the Friends of the Sheriff and Project Lifesaver programs over the past couple of years, has an ace up his sleeve as Project Lifesaver gets off the ground in Sgt. ...

Charges in December stabbing include ‘Nicky Sal’

September 10, 2026

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 ...