City man arrested after knocking out window from downtown business... and, kicking city police officer...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly breaking out a window at a downtown establishment Thursday morning... and then kicking an arresting officer. Jamestown police were called to the unidentified location about 7:30 a.m. on a report of a disorderly person. Officers say they were told that a man had broken out the window and left the scene. Police say they were able to later locate the suspect... identified as 22 year-old Adam Garbrandt... a short distance away. Officers took Garbrandt into custody... but, while waiting for EMS to respond to evaluate Garbrandt... he allegedly kicked an officer in the leg... injuring the policeman. Garbrandt was taken to the city jail pending arraignment on one count of second-degree assault on a police officer... and, thired-degree criminal mischief.
Hochul administration member discusses changes made to CLCPA made during the 2026-27 budget discussions...
The new, New York State budget makes some controversial changes to the state’s landmark 2019 law known as the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Those changes were defended Tuesday in a speech at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities "Retool’26" conference in Celoron. The speaker was Governor Kathy Hochul's Deputy Energy Secretary, Sean Ewalt... who says the change in the timeline was necessitated by what's able to be on-line, and economics. The adjustments in the climate law include extending the timeline for reducing greenhouse gasses and changing how New York measures emissions impact. The National Resources Defense Council and other environmental groups have decried the changes. In his address... Ewalt also spoke about Albany’s renewed interest in nuclear energy, saying it has a key role in securing New York’s power backbone. He also touted one other part of the state budget: the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebates, otherwise known as POWER. Those $200 checks will be sent to 8.5 million New York households to help with the increasing cost of energy.
Borrello votes against NYS Data Center Moratorium, feels there should be local control...
New York may become the first state in the nation to put a temporary pause on new data centers following action taken during the end of the state's legislative session. The Senate and Assembly approved a bill establishing a one-year moratorium on the issuance of Department of Environmental Conservation permits for such facilities. State Senator George Borrello says he voted against that proposed moratorium for a number of reasons, the primary one having to do with local control because some communities want them, while others don't. Borrello believes the Responsible Data Center Development Act is a flawed piece of legislation. The Sunset Bay Republican says he's not sure what the state is trying to accomplish with that because information and data from the state analysis won't be available for 18-months... and, the moratorium is for one-year. Locally, a cannabis company is currently seeking to develop a data center on a former golf course in the town of Portland... which has generated plenty of pushback from local residents. The legislation awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.
Northwest Arena's 'The Zone' for kids to open next month...
It's taken seven years from idea to completion, but 'The Zone' at the Northwest Arena in downtown Jamestown is set to open on July 11. The arena's Events and Marketing Director, Tonja Rinaldo, says they are pumped up in anticipation of the opening... noting that there's a "ton of excitement" about the program right now. Rinaldo says 'The Zone' is a 6,200 square foot area designed to engage young people ages 2 to 13 to learn and get excited about sports, and recreation. She says additional information on the cost of tickets... and, the grand opening celebration will be coming in the next few weeks.
Southern Tier announces "limited time" ale to benefit ALS research...
Southern Tier Brewing is putting out a new, 'limited time only' ale. That's not particularly unusual, but the new brew is being put out in conjunction with the National Comedy Center and will benefit research into ALS... also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease." Brandon Hank is the Brand Manager for Southern Tier... and, says "Bit by Bit" will have Comedy Center themes... with proceeds going towards research and finding a cure for ALS. Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Comedy Center, Gary Hahn, says ALS has recently struck close to home... with board member John Albro having been struck by the disease. One of the founders of Southern Tier Brewing, Sara DeMink, serves on the board of the Comedy Center. A dollar from every draft pint and a dollar from every four-pack of "'Bit to Bit" sold will go toward ALS research.
Harmony man arrested for Felony DWI following traffic stop in Lakewood...
A town of Harmony man has been arrested on Felony drunk driving and other charges following a traffic stop in the village of Lakewood. Sheriff's officers say they stopped 68 year-old Dan Swabik in the area of Fairmount Avenue and West Summit Street shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies say they found Swabik was under the influence of alcohol and had an open container... and, had a previous DWI conviction in the past 10 years. He was also charged with open container inside a motor vehicle... no or inadequate tail lamps, and unlicensed operation. Swabik was issued appearance tickets for Busti Town Court at a later date.
