WESTFIELD - A Westfield man has been arrested by Sheriff Deputies for allegedly possessing child pornography. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 31 year-old Eric Brown has been charged with 28 counts of possessing a sexual performance by a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Schumer Calls for Increased Federal Funding in Fight Against Lethal Heroin
BUFFALO - New York Senator Chuck Schumer will be in Buffalo Mondayto rally for federal support in the fight against Heroin. According to the Senator’s office, Fentanyl-Laced Heroin is now entering Buffalo and the Western New York area, causing a … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Pushes for Legislation Ending Adoption Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Marital Status
NEW YORK - Standing with LGBT families and advocates, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sunday announced that she will introduce the Every Child Deserves a Family Act to open more homes to children by ending discrimination against adoptive and foster … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Continues to Search for Missing Fisherman on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that it is conducting a search of Chautauqua Lake for a missing fisherman identified as 64 year-old David Spink of Varysburg, New York. Investigators say Spink's truck and empty … [Read more...]
Police Charge Student for Possession of Heroin, Marijuana at Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have charged a student with possession of heroin and marijuana following an investigation at Jamestown High School. City police say the arrest took place on Thursday just after 8 a.m. when the Jamestown school resource … [Read more...]
Hands on Jamestown is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The biggest single cleanup day of the year is happening in downtown Jamestown Saturday with hundreds of volunteers expected to take part in Hands on Jamestown. The event, presented by M&T Bank, is dedicated to cleaning downtown … [Read more...]
Mayville Reaches New Deal with Chautauqua Belle
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Monday that a final deal has been reached between the Mayville Village Board and U.S. Steam Lines Ltd., which operates the Chautauqua Belle, that will keep the vessel’s home in Mayville for the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials, Employees Receive Regional Awards
JAMESTOWN - Several officials with Jamestown public school have been recognized for their service to the district. School Board President Joe DiMaio, Director of Schools Tina Sandstrom, and Jefferson Middle School ISS Paraprofessional Ginny … [Read more...]
Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest is Saturday
MAYVILLE - Who will earn the title of "Best Tasting Drinking Water" in Chautauqua County for 2015? This will be decided on Saturday, May 16 at the Chautauqua Mall when drinking water from the public water systems that serve Frewsburg, Jamestown and … [Read more...]
City to Focus on Improving Three Streets Designated as ‘Slum and Blighted’ Areas
JAMESTOWN - City officials will be using federal funding to target three slum and blighted areas in the city. On Monday city Development Director Vince DeJoy met with the city council’s housing committee to provide more details on the three … [Read more...]
