Pair of men from Jamestown arrested in town of Carroll on firearms charges...
Two men from Jamestown are accused of shooting off handguns during an incident in the town of Carroll last weekend.  Town Police say they were called to an address on Page Road last Sunday for a complaint of firearms being discharged too close to a home.  On arrival... officers say they found 20 year-old Jonathan Marrero-Rosario... and, 23 year-old Joshua Tolliver to each be illegally possessing handguns without a valid state pistol permit.  They add that further investigation found that one of the handguns was reported stolen.  All of the handgun magazines in their possession also exceeded the legal capacity requirements in New York state.  Both men were arrested for discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling... second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... four counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon... second-degree criminal use of a firearm... and, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.  Both were taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.

Fredonia woman arrested for alleged theft of more than $11,000 in patient funds from town of Dunkirk nursing facility...
A months-long investigation into more than $11,000 in stolen patient funds at a north county nursing facility has led to the arrest of a Fredonia woman.  Sheriff's officers say investigators responded to a complaint of the theft of patient funds from a town of Dunkirk facility.  Deputies have now charged 45 year-old Stacy Fadale with third-degree grand larceny... and, first-degree falsifying business records.  It's alleged that over the course of several years... Fadale had stolen the money from multiple patients at the unnamed facility.  She also allegedly destroyed records to cover up the larcenies.  Fadale turned herself into the Chautauqua County Jail after a warrant was issued from Dunkirk Town Court Wed. morning. 

Gerry Rodeo begins it's four-night run tonight at grounds off Route 60...
A busy mid and late week gets underway tonight in the Jamestown-area with the start of the 81st annual Gerry Rodeo.  Performances each night through Saturday start at 8 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds off Route 60... and, Rodeo President Tom Atwell says they're looking forward to again hosting this year.  New this year... says Atwell... is Rodeo Clown and entertainer Preston Broxson of Louisiana... who is a high school ag teacher.  He will bring one of two props with him -- a car, or a camel.  Atwell says it wasn't known a few days ago which it would be.  He says Announcer Greg Simas is back again... and, has been rodeo announcer the past 15-plus years.  The stock contractor is against Painted Pony from Lake Luzurne, NY.  In addition to the rodeo performances... the Gerry Fire Department will also be serving it's traditional Beef Barbecue dinners... beginning at 5 p.m. each night.  For more information on tickets and combo packages... go on-line to gerryrodeo.org.

Tickets remain for most shows at upcoming Lucille Ball Comedy Festival...
Some tickets still remain for the three headliner shows for this weekend's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown put on by the National Comedy Center.  That from Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson... who says only a small number remain for Thursday night's kick-off show at the Northwest Arena... featuring Comedy legend, Jerry Seinfeld... who will be performing beginning at 7 p.m.  The annual Late Night Comedy Showcase is set for Friday night at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts at 7 p.m., and, Gunderson says there are still some tickets available for that.  Another big name performing at the festival will be Bert Kreischer on Saturday night at the arena at 7 p.m.  Gunderson says Kreischer's big MO is "fun."  The final headliner is Sunday night when "Late Night with Seth Meyers" host Seth Meyers puts on his stand-up routine... which she says is "very relatible" -- especially to parents.  For more information on all the events during the Comedy Festival... go on-line to ComedyFestival.org.

Second "Speeding Crackdown" underway in NYS through Aug. 9...
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the start of this year's second, weeklong Speeding Crackdown in New York.  Hochul says State Police and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols through Aug. 9 to crackdown on speeding.  The governor says more than 14-thousand tickets were issued during the first, weeklong program back in early June.  The program is being sponsored by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to curb speeding... and, try to prevent avoidable crashes caused by unsafe speed.  Hochul says "these enforcement campaigns are crucial, as speeding continues to be a leading cause of fatal crashes each year in New York State."  She urges motorists to follow the speed limit... avoid distractions and never drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol.

NYRA and Churchill Downs, Inc announce new championship series to include Saratoga Race Course...
The New York Racing Association and Churchill Downs, Inc. have announced a six-race championship series over a five-month span that includes the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.  The series is set to begin next year... and, will include a $5-million prize pool.  The series would feature the Triple Crown races at Churchill Downs... the Preakness... and Belmont Stakes.  But... it would also include the Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs in July... and the Jim Dandy and the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course later in the summer.  There would also be a championship race at Churchill Downs in September ahead of the Breeders' Cup in the fall, which in 2027 is set to take place at Belmont Park.