Press release BUFFALO, NEW YORK —VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) announced it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. VA WNYHS was selected for its ability to vaccinate large numbers of people and store the vaccines at extremely cold temperatures. In …
(Submitted photos and information from VA WNY Healthcare System) “On January 2, 1945 at 11:00a.m., 2nd Lieutenant Sydney Cole was forced to jump out of his disabled Piper Cub airplane over the skies of Belgium and into German-held territory. He deployed his Irvin backpack-style parachute at an altitude of 1000 …
Press release Troop A- Grandparent scam announcement The NYSP is warning the public on a recent increase of phone scams to elderly citizens. This scam includes a few different scenarios: *The caller claiming to be a family member to have an illness or was arrested. This caller will put urgency on helping them and not …
PRESS RELEASE Every October and November, Troopers handle an increased number of vehicles striking deer in Troop A- Western New York. Operators should use caution around dusk and dawn. If you are operating a vehicle and a deer enters the roadway do NOT swerve. When an operator swerves to avoid a deer, …
Putting up $50,000 of his own money to run, Duane Whitmer, Libertarian Candidate for Congress in District 27, is back out in the community after the COVID-19 Pandemic ended all of his typical access to voters in the district since March. Events like county fairs and meet and greets have …
On September 11, 2020, at approximately 6:40 p.m., State Police responded to a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident on I-90, in the town of Amherst. It was reported that a Dodge Caravan was struck from behind by a Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the Chevy, Gregory D. Smith, 33, …
PRESS RELEASE On September 5, 2020, SP Clarence Troopers arrested Jeremiah T. Jones, 47, of Batavia, NY for Criminal Trespass 2nd degree. On August 13, 2020, Jones entered the residence of a former Clarence woman he had a previous relationship with. Jones left the residence after being confronted by the …
PRESS RELEASE On August 3, 2020 the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Christopher B. Lapress, 38, of Buffalo, NY, for Rape 2nd degree (D Felony), Promoting a Sexual Performance of a Child- 3 counts (D Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. In August 2018, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation …
Press release Cleaning and Safety Procedures will be Implemented for Reopening BATAVIA – Officials at Batavia Downs Gaming today applauded the governor’s announcement that the state’s casinos and racinos will be allowed to reopen beginning on September 9th, 2020. “We are appreciative of the Governor’s announcement,” said Henry Wojtaszek, President …
Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Terrance Rainey, 35, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of bank robbery by use of a dangerous weapon, was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. The defendant was …