Protests continued over the weekend as states took action to prohibit abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Friday that overturns Roe V. Wade. CNN reports at least 10 states have effectively banned abortion since Friday's … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Governor Hochul Calls Special State Legislature Session for June 30 to Further Address Gun Legislation
Governor Kathy Hochul said she is bringing state lawmakers back on Thursday, June 30 to consider gun safety legislation in response to the Supreme Court striking down key portions of the state's licensing law. The court on Thursday, June 23 … [Read more...]
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Gun Bill
President Joe Biden has signed into law Saturday a bipartisan bill to address gun violence. CNN reports the bill amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades and marks a significant bipartisan breakthrough on one of the … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs
Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]
Dedication Event Held for New Home of Chautauqua Adult Day Services
Community members gathered Friday to dedicate the renovated building that now houses Chautauqua Adult Day Services. Chautauqua Adult Day Services Executive Director Frank Bercik said the agency is now located at 358 East Fifth Street, "In honor of … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Recognize Fancher Chair’s listing on NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell visited Fancher Chair in Falconer Friday to announce the company's incorporation into New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry, launched this spring, includes … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns New York Handgun Law
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to … [Read more...]
CNN: U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill
CNN reports the U.S. Senate on Thursday night passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The final vote was 65 to 33 with 15 Republicans joining Democrats in support … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s 149th Season Opens this Weekend
Chautauqua Institution's 149th Season opens Saturday, June 25 in Chautauqua. The nine-week season continues until August 28 and will feature programming that encourages lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Opening night of the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Collaborative Children’s Solution’s ‘Hello Summer’ Takes Place Today, June 24
Collaborative Children’s Solutions’ "Hello Summer" event is taking place from noon to 4:00 p.m., June 24, at the Northwest Arena. The free event will feature children's activities including Pirates Arr for You, Marty's Bubblegum Machine, and the … [Read more...]
