JAMESTOWN - There are two seats up for vote in this year’s board of education elections in the Jamestown school district, but residents won’t have much of a choice in who they select with only two names appearing on this year’s ballot. Jamestown … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Young Promotes Bill Aimed at Stronger Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
ALBANY – According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, only about 48 percent of all violent victimizations are reported to police. On Wednesday, the state Senate passed legislation authored by Senator Cathy … [Read more...]
State Legislature Considering Ban on Indoor E-Cigarette Use
ALBANY - The state legislature is looking into a law that would ban the use of e-cigarettes in places like offices and restaurants. A bill before the state Senate and Assembly would add e-cigarettes to the list of products covered under the … [Read more...]
Three Men Indicted on Arson Charges for April 30 Fire
JAMESTOWN - The three individuals allegedly involved with an arson fire at a Jamestown residence have now been indicted on related-charges. The Jamestown police department is reporting that 30 year-old Jimmy Graves and 25 year-old Jonathan Fields, … [Read more...]
Another Arson Fire Reported in City
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating another arson that reportedly took place earlier this week near the downtown. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the fire that broke out on second floor and attic of a vacant home at 842 … [Read more...]
Comptroller’s Report Says State’s $211 Million Promotional Budget Yields Little Results
ALBANY - New York State is not doing a proper job in overseeing how its tourism and marketing money is being spent. That’s according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who released a scathing report Monday against the Empire State Development Corp … [Read more...]
‘Chautauqua in Spring’ Begins May 15, Continues through June 21
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Residents and visitors to Chautauqua County are being encouraged to take part in the annual Chautauqua in Spring promotion, a five-week learning festival running from May 15 to June 21 and organized by the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Child Advocacy Program Requests Participation from City
JAMESTOWN - A local organization dedicated to ending child sexual abuse is asking the city of Jamestown to help make their goal a reality. Child Advocacy Program (CAP) of Chautauqua County executive director Jana McDermott attended Monday night’s … [Read more...]
Flanagan Named New Leader of State Senate, Replaces Embattled Skelos
ALBANY - There’s a new leader in the State Senate. Former Senate leader Dean Skelos stepped down as leader of the New York Senate on Monday in the wake of federal corruption charges and was quickly replaced by another Long Island Republican, Sen. … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown School Budget is Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - Residents wanting to learn more details about the proposed Jamestown School budget for 2015-16 school year will want to attend a public hearing tonight. Jamestown School officials will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed … [Read more...]
