ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday signed legislation (S7013/A8732) authorizing the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts made with liquor in New York State. The legislation will help New York's dairy farmers, liquor and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Reopening Plan
JAMESTOWN - [Media Release] - Jamestown Public School released its 2020-21 Reopening Plan Friday at www.jpsny.org/reopening. School officials said they also have submitted the plan to the New York State Education Department on Friday, per the … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Present Webinar Aug. 8 Commemorating Jackson at Nuremberg
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The Robert H. Jackson Center will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the London Agreement and Charter and the establishment of the International Military Tribunal (IMT) at Nuremberg with a free global … [Read more...]
Jamestown Historic Districts Encourage Revitalization, Tax Credit Workshop is Aug. 12
MEDIA RELEASE JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest challenges for Jamestown's revitalization is the financial burden of renovating historic buildings. Grants and loan programs from the city, state, and foundations are available to help fill financial gaps … [Read more...]
Buffalo Resident Arrested for Illegal Possession of Handgun
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reporting the arrest of a Buffalo man for allegedly possessing a loaded handgun without a permit. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, officers made a traffic stop around 4 a.m. … [Read more...]
Dave McDonald Heron Trail Run is Aug. 15-16, T-Shirt Order Deadline is Aug. 2
SHERMAN - The Dave McDonald Heron 5K Trail Run will take place at the Great Blue Heron grounds in Sherman on Sunday, Aug. 16 - with some related events also scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15. The race is in memory of the late Dave McDonald, an avid … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Mobile Food Vendor Pilot Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has voted to give food trucks and other mobile food vendors more flexibility in operating within the city, but the vote wasn't unanimous. The council held its monthly voting session Monday night video video … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns Public to Be Aware of and Avoid Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - [MEDIA RELEASE] -The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be … [Read more...]
Contracting Firm Files $306,000 Lawsuit Against City For Failing to Pay for Work Completed
MAYVILLE - The contractor that was hired by the city of Jamestown to oversee Phase 2 of the renovation work on Tracy Plaza is suing the city for breech of contract. Specifically, Patterson-Stevens Inc., based out of Tonawanda, is claiming the city … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Body of Missing Jamestown Man
NORTH HARMONY - Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies have located the body of a man in Chautauqua Lake who was reported missing on Sunday afternoon. Authorities recovered the body of 46-year-old Brian Twardeski of Jamestown on late Monday … [Read more...]
