JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in police custody after leading police on a high speed chase Tuesday afternoon through areas of Chautauqua and Warren Counties. Jamestown Police say they tried to stop 39-year-old Larry Hicks shortly after 3:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
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Superintendent and Staff Report a Successful First Year for Jamestown’s Summer LEAP Program
JAMESTOWN - A new summer education program in Jamestown designed to help local students fall victim to the "summer slide" is apparently working. On Tuesday night the Jamestown School Board met and got an update on the district's Summer LEAP … [Read more...]
State License Plate Replacement Proposal Scrapped
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo appears to be giving up his plan to require the replacement of license plates that are at least 10 years old. Following Tuesday's release of a Siena College Research Institute poll indicating the policy is widely … [Read more...]
Jury Selection in Perez Trial Begins in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The the trial for a Jamestown man accused of killing a 16-month-old toddler over five years ago will soon get underway in Chautauqua County Court. The Jamestown Post-Journal says jury selection in the case against 35-year-old Tyler … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Moves Jamestown Office to Downtown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has moved its Jamestown office to 300 North Main Street. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Tranum said the move is part of the chamber's strategic plan to be centrally located … [Read more...]
SUNY JCC’s Manufacturing Technology Institute Receives $150,000 in Federal Funding
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has received a $149,677 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to enhance several of the college’s technology-related programs. According to Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the federal funding … [Read more...]
State Vaping Group Plans to Sue State Over Governor’s Emergency Ban on Flavored E-Cigarette Sales
ALBANY - New York's vaping industry says it will pursue legal action to stop a statewide ban on flavored e-cigarette sales from taking effect. The New York State Vapor Association said Monday it is interviewing law firms and considering its … [Read more...]
Most New Yorkers Opposed to License Plate Replacement Requirement
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to mandate the replacement of 10-year-old license plates is not being well received by voters. The policy, which is scheduled to take effect in April for drivers renewing their vehicle registration, is opposed … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for Senate Blasts Borrello for Holding Campaign Fundraiser at Venue that Received Government Tax Breaks
FREEDOM, NY - The democrat running for the local New York State Senate seat that was vacated by Sen. Cathy Young earlier this year is again criticizing his Republican counterpart. Cattaruagus County Democrat Austin Morgan criticized Republican … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayoral Candidate, Carroll Town Justice Candidate Withdrawal from November Elections
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections says it has received campaign withdrawal notices from candidates for to local offices. Election commission Norm Green says Carmella Cantanese, the Republican candidate for Falconer mayor, and … [Read more...]
