ALBANY - A major announcement regarding $1.5 billion in state economic development funding will be made Thursday morning in Albany. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the awards for the 2015 Consolidated Funding Application - which are part of the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Police Release Names of Victims in Tuesday’s Double Homicide
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the names of the two victims killed in a double homicide that took place Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, at a home on Barrows St. in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says the victims have been … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Legislation to Close Visa Loophole, Against Banning Gun Sales to People on No-Fly, Terror Watch Lists
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) says he doesn’t support legislation that would ban people on the federal no-fly list from purchasing fire arms, but he does support legislation aimed at increasing security requirements for … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Announces New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center has announced the selection of a new executive director. On Tuesday Jackson Center officials said Susan Moran Murphy is the new executive director. She will fill the vacancy created by Tom Schmidt, who was … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Faces Burglary and Grand Larceny Charges After Breaking into Ellery Home
MAYVILLE - A 26 year-old Westfield Resident is in the county jail on $10,000 bail after being arrested on a burglary-related charges. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says David Ralph allegedly broke into a residence on Rt. 430 fin the Town of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Suspect Connected to Barrows St. Double Homicide Now in Custody
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown, NY Police Chief Harry Snellings and Chautauqua County First Assistant District Attorney John Zuroski hold a press conference to update the public on a double homicide that took place at 235 Barrows St. in the city during … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Double Homicide, Searching for Suspect
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) : SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY JAMESTOWN, NY (Dec. 12, 2015) - The Jamestown Police Department is currently investigating a double homicide at 235 Barrows street. LISTEN TO MEDIA CONFERENCE According to a media release sent … [Read more...]
Cuomo Continues Push for Federal Legislation to Keep Guns Away from Potential Terrorists
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was vocal Sunday about his support of a federal measure to close the so-called "terror gap" as the nation again is in a furor over gun control. Cuomo, who has been pointedly calling for congressional action on gun … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Accident in Carroll
CARROLL - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place early Sunday morning the Town of Carroll. Sheriff Deputies say 39 year-old Chalise Hebner of Pittsfield, PA died … [Read more...]
County Legislature Committees Meet this Week in Mayville
MAYVILLE - It’s committee week for the Chautauqua County Legislature with two committees meeting Monday in Mayville. PUBLIC FACILITIES AGENDA - 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 2015 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENDA - 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA - 4 … [Read more...]
