SYRACUSE - The 2015 New York State Fair will feature a "Pride Day" in celebration of New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. That’s according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, which said the designation will take place on Friday, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Cummins Announces Major Expansion at JEP
JAMESTOWN - Officials with Cummins Engine have announced a major expansion. According to a release from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, the Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) has secured a significant capital investment to … [Read more...]
Legislature Will Consider Complete Streets Policy During June Voting Session
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature's Public Facilities Committee has once again reviewed and approved a policy resolution aimed at improving the safety of local roadways for non-motor vehicle traffic, such as bicycles and … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Consider 2-Year, $6,000/Month Lease for Chautauqua Center
MAYVILLE - A federally funded health center providing services for the under-served members of the Chautauqua County could soon be opening in Chautauqua County’s South County Office Building in downtown Jamestown. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Announces 2015 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced its 2015 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Valedictorian Sarah Gibson is the daughter of Dr. Lynn Dunham and Charles Gibson. She will be attending Georgetown University and plans to major in Biology of … [Read more...]
Two Films Being Shown this Weekend at Reg Lenna
Family movie, Home, and Al Pacino comedy, Danny Collins, to show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this weekend. DreamWorks Animation's Home shows as a Sensory Friendly screening on Saturday, June 20 at 2pm. It is sponsored by Kiwanis International … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Cherry Creek Woman
CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a Cherry Creek women who was presorted missing on Wednesday. The Sheriff’s office and other agencies are searching for 56 year-old Karen Christian, who … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] ‘Old South’ to be Shown June 20 as Part of Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown’s 2015 Juneteenth Celebration begins Friday and wraps up on Sunday with a variety of events and activities set to take place. Among the activities is the presentation of the documentary “Old South” on Saturday night, June … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Juneteenth Celebration Begins Friday and Continues Through Sunday at Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - Community members in Jamestown will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery this weekend with the annual Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration, taking place from Friday through Sunday at various locations in the city. The … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Home Rule Legislation for Sales Tax Increase
UPDATED: 10 a.m., June 20 ALBANY - Chautauqua County will have to wait until next week before learning if it will have the ability to raise its sales tax by half a percent. That after both houses of the New York State legislature on On … [Read more...]
