WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to crack down on the number of foodborne illnesses that take place in this country by creating a new food safety oversight agency. On Thursday New York’s junior senator provided more details of her … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Warhol Effect Opening Reception is Friday at JCC’s Weeks Gallery
JAMESTOWN - A major art exhibit featuring several works by Andy Warhol is now on display at Jamestown Community College’s Weeks Gallery – with a reception and dedication ceremony scheduled to take place later today. The Warhol Effect – which … [Read more...]
Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Will Once Again be Featured on National Television
Jamestown will once again be in the national spotlight this weekend as the Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular, which take place Dec. 13 at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, makes its network television debut. The program featured … [Read more...]
Lucy Desi Center Announces Line Up for Valentine’s Day Comedy Show
JAMESTOWN - The Lucy Desi Museum & Center for Comedy has announced the line up for its Valentines Day event. Comedians Kerri Louise and Jon Rineman are the featured performers for an Evening of taking place Saturday, February 14. Both will … [Read more...]
Prendergast Hosts Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Prendergast Library will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday , Feb. 7 with an author visit, technology demonstrations, and a variety of drop-in family activities. Jamestown native Deborah Bolling will conduct a poetry … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock & Roll Rundown – February 5 to March 8
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – FEB 5 Back Room Radio Live Infinity Show with Special Guest Garcia … [Read more...]
County Economic Development Officials Look for New Tenant for Recently Closed Pierogi Processing Plant
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County economic development officials are scrambling to find a new tenant for a food processing plant in Westfield after the most recent occupant had to close its doors due to a lack of business. Rae Foods, Inc., which … [Read more...]
Reed’s Fighting Hunger Incentive Tax Act is Approved in Committee
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed wants to increase the amount of tax breaks a person person or business would receive when donating to a local food bank. On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee passed Reed’s (NY-23) Fighting Hunger … [Read more...]
Merkley to Retire from Chautauqua Institution Following 2015 Season
CHAUTAUQUA - The person responsible for developing the annual entertainment schedule at Chautauqua Institution will be leaving his position at the end of this upcoming season. In a media release sent out on Wednesday, Chautauqua announced that … [Read more...]
Medical Emergency Blamed for School Bus Going into Ditch in Kiantone
KIANTONE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says a medical emergency is what caused an Erie-Pennsylvania school bus carry 30 people went off the road and into a ditch during an accident Tuesday night in Kiantone. The bus was carrying High … [Read more...]
