WASHINGTON - New York’s Junior Senator in Washington is joining a bi-partisan effort to end federal prosecution in states where medical marijuana has been legalized. On Tuesday afternoon, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will join Senators Cory … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Announces Free Overdose Training Seminar in Dunkirk on March 17
DUNKIRK - A free opioid overdose response training will be held at the next Strength of Support (S.O.S.) group meeting on March 17, 2015 in Dunkirk. The training is open to the public and is available to those in the community who wish to become … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center, City Reach Agreement on $130,000 Property Purchase
JAMESTOWN - The effort to create a National Comedy Center in Jamestown has cleared another major hurdle. Officials with the National Comedy Center and the City of Jamestown have agreed to terms on the purchase of a city-owned building and adjacent … [Read more...]
‘Old Fashioned’ Winter Results in Strong Snowmobile Season
ALBANY - This winter may have been trying for many residents and businesses, but it also proved to have a positive impact on the snowmobile industry. In fact, many are saying it was the best year ever for snowmobiling, which means that many local … [Read more...]
Senate Includes ‘Grown in New York’ Initiative as Part of 2015-16 Budget
ALBANY – With rising demand for fresh, local goods, the Senate will include the “Grown in New York” initiative in their one-house budget resolution. The program will provide funding to key sectors of the state’s agriculture industry. According to … [Read more...]
Tuesday is Deadline to RSVP for Conference Focusing on Economic Development Grant Process
MAYVILLE - Tuesday is the deadline to register for a conference that will provide assistance in applying for state-funded economic development grants. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) will hold a Consolidated … [Read more...]
WNY to Have a New Representative on State Board of Regents
Current board member Robert Bennett is dropping out of Race ALBANY - Regional State Board of Regents member Robert Bennett is giving up on his bid for a fifth term in office. Bennett said he's learned that Assembly Speaker Carl Heasite has … [Read more...]
Senator Young Calls on State to Increase Highway Funding
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young says more state aid should be given to highway departments across the state to help repair and maintain area roadways. Young was one of several lawmakers who joined local highway superintendents from across the state … [Read more...]
Police Arrest Erie Man on Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - Local police have made another arrest in the local war on drugs. Investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force arrested 31 year old Michael Gunn of Erie on charges related to possession of a controlled substance and … [Read more...]
Comptroller Report Finds Agriculture Revenue on the Upswing in NY
ALBANY - Agriculture remains one of the top industries of New York State. That’s according to the State Comptroller, who this week issued a report that said Agriculture contributed $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more … [Read more...]
