The collection drive for United Way's Community Baby Shower kicks off on May 1. The Community Baby Shower ensures that families have the resources they need to give their children a healthy start in life. Last year, the United Way received … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Two Chautauqua County Residents Chosen To Represent NYS At 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
A Jamestown golf coach and Mayville swimmer will be part of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Local representation on Team New York includes 25-year old Nicholas Kenzie of Mayville and 61-year old Kevin Anderson of … [Read more...]
Nearly 100 Students To Perform At Infinity’s Annual Spring Showcase April 25
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts’ Annual Spring Showcase takes place Saturday. The show will feature nearly 100 student performers and will start at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at Washington Middle School. Throughout the evening, audiences … [Read more...]
JHS ‘Pirates Of Penzance’ Nominated For Numerous Shea’s Wonder Awards
Jamestown High School’s 2026 production of “The Pirates of Penzance” has received multiple nominations for Shea’s Performing Arts Center Wonder Awards. The musical has been nominated for: - Outstanding Production of a Musical - Outstanding … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Consider Local Law to Exceed NYS Property Tax Cap
A local law to allow the City of Jamestown to exceed the state’s property tax cap will come before Jamestown City Council for approval. City Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo said the State constitution requires municipalities’ budgets to adhere … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Sixth Emergency Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a sixth emergency budget extender Wednesday to keep state government open through April 27. The temporary measure authorizes $12.7 billion in spending, providing funds for state employee paychecks. The … [Read more...]
Audubon Begins Bird Banding Events This Saturday
The Audubon Community Nature Center will begin to hold bird banding events this Saturday. Weather permitting, participants can observe ornithologists banding birds on the west side of Audubon Community Nature Center’s property between 7:00 and … [Read more...]
NYS Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend This April 25-26
The state’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place this April 25 and 26. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the youth turkey hunt, for junior hunters ages 12-15, is open across upstate New York and Suffolk … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Seeing Progress In Economic Indicators
Chautauqua County is seeing progress in its economic indicators. County Executive PJ Wendel, in giving his 2026 State of the County Address Tuesday, shared statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, “Over the most recent five year period, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced In Death of Jamestown Infant
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the death of a Jamestown infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said that 28-year old Sean Thomas was sentenced Monday on a conviction of 1st Degree Manslaughter … [Read more...]
