JAMESTOWN - The Southern Tier Trans Network, in partnership St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, will be presenting a memorial service for those transgender people who have died by violence in the past 12 months. The service will be held in St. Luke’s … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reg Lenna Partners with Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem to Help St. Susan’s Center
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will be featuring some uplifting music this weekend. The Reg kicks off a season of celebration and giving when American folk music quartet, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem perform their concert American … [Read more...]
United Way Campaign at 59 Percent
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Campaign for United Way of Southern Chautauqua County surpassed 59 percent of its $1,300,000 goal on Friday. “Next Wednesday is the official deadline for workplace campaigns to report in and submit their packets,” said Hans … [Read more...]
Bill Designed to Heighten Security Screening for Refugees Passes in House
(MEDIA RELEASE, TOM REED) WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) voted to pass the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015, which would require new security screenings for those seeking refugee status from Syria and … [Read more...]
International Survivors of Suicide Day Event Being Held Saturday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. A local Survivor … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves New Contract with CSEA
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has finally reached a new contract agreement with its largest collective bargaining unit. On Wednesday night the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a new contract agreement with the CSEA Unit 6300. The agreement … [Read more...]
County Legislature Okays $18 Million Bonding for Landfill Expansion
MAYVILLE – The expansion effort of the Chautauqua County Landfill will be moving forward. On Wednesday night the legislature unanimously approved the expansion’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Statement and also approved borrowing … [Read more...]
UPDATE – Prendergast Library Board Meeting for Thursday is Cancelled
UPDATE (10:15 a.m., Nov. 19, 2015) The Prendergast Library board has cancelled its meeting for Thursday due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting will not be rescheduled. Instead the board will resume discussing its budget during its next regularly … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Burglary and Harassment Following Wednesday Incident
JAMESTOWN - A city man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on burglary related charges. City police say 49 year-old Everett Ecker, Jr. allegedly entered the victim’s home on Hedges Ave. at about 3:45 p.m. and choked the victim, restraining her … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says Accepting Refugees is the Right Thing to Do
BOSTON - Governor Andrew Cuomo has weighed on the Syrian Refugee controversy, saying he supports accepting them into the country and New York - adding that the moral cost of not doing so would be too high. Cuomo told the audience at a forum at … [Read more...]
