WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) is joining a bipartisan effort that addresses the recent opt-out movement involving standardized testing. The Corning Republican – who represents Chautauqua County in Washington – has partnered with … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Pride Society to Host ‘Stop the Violence’ Film Festival on May 30
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Pride Society will be hosting the "Stop the Violence" Film Festival at the Jamestown Community College this coming Saturday, May 30. According to organizers, the goal of the event is to educate the public on … [Read more...]
Several Local Parades, Services Planned for Memorial Day
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Several Memorial Day events are on schedule for throughout Chautauqua County. Many of the events are being organized by various veteran service groups in the community. JAMESTOWN - the annual Memorial Day parade will take … [Read more...]
Body of Missing Fisherman Found
ELLERY - The body of a missing fisherman has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says that the body of 64 year-old David Spink was recovered Thursday morning, May 21 by the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Man Charged After Exposing Himself to JHS Students
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a 53-year-old Pennsylvania man on a charge of public lewdness after an incident was reported near Jamestown High School. City police say the incident took place in the area of East First Street around 7:30 … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Considering County’s Request to Increase Sales Tax
ALBANY - Chautauqua County lawmakers may find out if the state legislature will approve their request for a sales tax increase within the next couple weeks. A request to increase the county sales tax by .5 percent is currently being considered in … [Read more...]
Reed Announces Upcoming Manufacturing Summit in Jamestown
Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) is announcing that Jamestown has been selected as the location to host the 2015 Manufacturing Summit. According to a release from the Congressman’s office, the program will allow businesses to discover programs and … [Read more...]
YWCA Announces 2015 Women of Achievement Recipients
JAMESTOWN - The YWCA has selected five women to be recognized as Women of Achievement for 2015. They are Monika Alch, Arts/Culture; Dr. Jacqueline Crisman, Science/Technology; Shane Hawkins, Unsung Hero; Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, Leader of the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Deputy Director Discusses Reconfiguration of Fourth Street
JAMESTOWN - A member of a downtown development organization is pushing for a major change to a well-traveled street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation deputy director Peter Lombardi is advocating for changing Fourth … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown 2015 Draws Record Number of Participants
JAMESTOWN - The annual Hands on Jamestown Clean up effort proved to be another successful one for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. According to JRC officials, nearly 800 volunteers from all over southern Chautauqua County came together last … [Read more...]
