ALBANY - Attendance at New York State Park campgrounds is on pace for another record-setting year. That’s according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who’s reminding New Yorkers that many of the state’s finest camping facilities are open for fall camping well … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Congressman Reed to Host Three Town Hall Meetings Saturday in Chautauqua County
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Congressman Tom Reed will be in Chautauqua County Saturday for several town hall meetings in an effort to get feedback about the Iran Nuclear Deal. The Corning Republican will be making stops in Frewsburg, Findley Lake and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Accused of Welfare Fraud Totaling Nearly $10,000
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown woman faces welfare fraud charges for allegedly accepting more than $9,700 in benefits she was not entitled to. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says 38 year-old July Stutzman has been charged with 10 felonies in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Receives $250,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation
JAMESTOWN - A local organization that works to battle weed and other aquatic nuisances in Chautauqua Lake has received a major funding boost. The Johnson Foundation recently made an investment to the Chautauqua Lake Association for $250,000 to be … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Patrols, Enforcement Now Underway Through Labor Day
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving. The 20-day campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is … [Read more...]
Babes of Wrath Roller Derby Returns to Jamestown Saturday, Aug. 22
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath will roll in to the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Saturday night with their latest summer bout, Live Rude Girls! The Babes will square off against EMRD's Allegheny River Rats in their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] SUNY Fredonia Researcher Presents Findings on Microbeads to County Lawmakers
MAYVILLE, NY - Chautauqua County lawmaker have started the process of considering whether or not to ban the sale of healthcare products that contain microbeads. On Wednesday night the legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee heard … [Read more...]
County and City Officials Participate in Grand Opening of New DMV Location
JAMESTOWN - Both county and city officials were in Jamestown Wednesday morning to hold a grand opening ceremony for the new location of the Jamestown Department of Motor Vehicles. The Department is operated by the county clerk’s office. County … [Read more...]
Two Charged with Drug Possession, Child Endangerment Following Investigation
JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been charged with heroin possession and child endangerment following a drug bust at the Appleyard Terrace Apartments at E. Second St. City police say 28 year-old Teela Nicholas and 24 year-old Ramael Fields were … [Read more...]
Great Jamestown Riverwalk Rescheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23
JAMESTOWN - The rescheduled Great Jamestown Riverwalk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Riverwalk in downtown Jamestown. The festival is being held to celebrate art, music and environmental awareness. The event will be held along … [Read more...]
