The Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency has announced the appointment of Lori Dispenza as the new Veterans Service Officer for the Dunkirk office. A U.S. Army veteran, lifelong Dunkirk resident, and former County and State veterans advocate, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Child Critically Injured In Bicycle-Truck Accident
A child on a bicycle was injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Jamestown Tuesday afternoon. Jamestown Police report the 11-year old boy was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua before being flown to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo after being … [Read more...]
County Health Dept. Confirms Rare Case Of Tularemia In Beavers
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed two beavers in the Sherman area have tested for tularemia. Cases of tularemia in animals are rarely detected in Western New York. The last confirmed case in the region was a beaver identified … [Read more...]
Jamestown Juneteenth Festival Starts Thursday
Jamestown Juneteenth's Festival kicks off Thursday with a flag raising ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Juneteenth Organizer and City Council member Regina Brackman said following the flag … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Opens For 2025 Season This Saturday
Chautauqua Institution’s 2025 season begins this Saturday. The season’s programming features a mix of performances by the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, guest lectures, Grammy Award winning musicians and much more. Each week of the nine weeks has … [Read more...]
Author, Illustrator Leslie Calimeri Debuts Children’s Book ‘One Day With Dinosaurs’
Author and illustrator Leslie Calimeri takes young readers on a prehistoric adventure in her debut children’s book, One Day with Dinosaurs. A book launch celebration will be held at Chautauqua Art Gallery in Jamestown from 10:00 a.m. to noon, … [Read more...]
BPU Volunteers Selling Hot Dogs Friday To Benefit St. Susan Center
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities volunteers will be selling hot dogs this Friday to raise money for St. Susan Center. The grilled hot dog sale will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, outside the BPU Customer Service … [Read more...]
Third Thursday To Feature Jade Giambrone, St. Vith, Tsavo Highway
This month’s Third Thursday event will feature Jade Giambrone, St. Vith, and Tsavo Highway on June 19. The free concert will take place between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Wintergarden Plaza on North Main Street in downtown Jamestown. The … [Read more...]
City Begins Boat Landing Deck Replacement At McCrea Point Park
Park users are asked to use caution as crews have begun replacing the boat landing deck at McCrea Point Park in Jamestown. Once the McCrea Point Park project is done, crews will then begin similar decking work at Panzarella Park. The City of … [Read more...]
Student Retention Program Being Expanded At State Colleges
A student retention program is being expanded at colleges in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that retention and completion model SUNY ASAP|ACE is being expanded to 34 campuses in Fall 2025. The expansion is expected to serve 7,050 … [Read more...]
