WYOMING COUNTY/Despite the March 1st deadline to return to work, COs remain entrenched on the picket line in Attica

Despite the March 1st deadline to return to work, Correctional Officers outside of the Attica Correctional Facility remained on the picket line vowing to not go anywhere. The Wildcat Strike at prisons across NYS began February 17th. In the Village of Attica on Saturday, a group of about 100 vehicles …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Rogue Wildcats get support from those on the snowmobile trails on Sunday

Video story-February 23, 2025 On Sunday afternoon, Correctional Officers on strike across from the Attica Correctional Facility had community supporters stopping by to visit for most of the day. Video News Service caught up with a couple from Marilla who arrived on their snowmobile to show their support. Since last …

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STRIKE UPDATE/NYSCOPBA has met with Governor’s Office all day today, 30 facilities participate in protests on Wednesday

The scene across from the Attica Correctional Facility late Wednesday morning Press release Currently there are approximately 30 correctional facilities in which officers/sergeants are participating in either protesting current working conditions inside the prisons or refusing to enter for their scheduled shift.  There are several facilities that are not participating …

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WYOMING COUNTY/The Arcade and Attica Railroad’s Iron Horse, Steam Engine No.18, returns to the rails

Press release/provided photo The Arcade and Attica Railroad is pleased to announce the return of the historic 1920, 2-8-0 American Locomotive, Arcade & Attica Railroad’s Steam Engine no. 18 will be back on the rails September 28, 2024, after nearly a seven-year restoration project. There will be a 9:30 AM …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Reflection Tree dedicated at Attica Village Park on September 11th

Pictured-Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism representatives Scott Gardner and Norb Fuest, Attica Area Chamber of Commerce president Kristopher Kelly and members, representatives from the Attica Lions Club, representatives from the Village of Attica, and Krysta Aina from Arts Council for Wyoming County. The ribbon was cut by artist J. Brian …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica community raising funds for an event center at Veteran’s Memorial Park

David Compton with Darlene Janes (left) and Sara Lewinski (right) at the Attica Take Down 2 on Saturday afternoon, which was a fundraiser this year. Take Down Tree Services and Takedown K-9 Protection are spearheading the creation of an event center in Veteran’s Memorial Park. Attica Take Down 2 at …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Stevens Memorial Community Library announces the Grand Opening of the Stevens Sensory Station & Anne Rupert Memorial Children’s Room with a Handprint Ribbon Cutting

Press release Attica, NY – Stevens Memorial Community Library (located at 146 Main Street) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Stevens Sensory Station and Anne Rupert Memorial Children’s Room, with a Handprint Ribbon Cutting. This project was designed to incorporate sensory needs and play into learning to …

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