David FoleyCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - It looks like current Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley (R-Pomfret) won’t see much, if any, competition in his bid to become the next county judge. The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Monday … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Governor Kicks Off Effort to Raise Minimum Wage to $15
ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo is upping the ante on Minimum Wage in New York State. When state lawmakers left the Capitol in June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to boost the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour and $11.50 in New York City was left to … [Read more...]
Rescue Required After Chautauqua Belle Runs Aground, No Injuries Reported
The Chautauqua Belle (courtesy of www.facebook.com/ChautauquaBelle)MAYVILLE - The most famous vessel on Chautauqua Lake ran into a problem over the weekend that resulted in more than 70 passengers having to be rescued. Early Saturday night at … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County 2015 Campaign Now Underway
United Way 2015 Campaign Chair Hans Auer addresses the audience during the recent campaign kickoff event at the Jamestown Boys & Girls Club.JAMESTOWN - The 2015 campaign for the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is now underway. Last week … [Read more...]
State Labor Department Approves Increase to Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
ALBANY - New York state will gradually raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour — the first time any state has set the minimum that high. The New York State Department of Labor formally approved the increase Thursday, a move … [Read more...]
BPU Electric Rate Increase Unlikely for 2016
GM says electric rates won't go up in 2016, but waste water could see slight increase. JAMESTOWN - The General Manager for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities says it’s unlikely electric customers will see a rate increase in 2016. BPU … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Mayor Loses Party Primary
MAYVILLE - Thursday was primary day for local elections across New York State with a handful of races taking place here in Chautauqua County, primarily in the north county. Races of note include the Democratic primary for Mayor of Dunkirk, with … [Read more...]
SUNY Announces New Policies Aimed at Increasing Diversity
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced a sweeping new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy for the State University of New York. Adopted by the SUNY Board of Trustees, the plan includes a Chief Diversity Officer for every SUNY campus … [Read more...]
Chalk Walk May be Rescheduled in the Event of Rain
JAMESTOWN - It looks like the weather may not cooperate Saturday for the 4th annual Great Jamestown ChalkWalk. Jamestown Now, Michaels and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation are scheduled the event for Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Charges Two with Burglary
Joshua Link and Kevin WearyMAYVILLE - Two men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries throughout Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 25 year-old Joshua Link of Fredonia and 50 year-old … [Read more...]
