MAVYILLE - A jury has reached a verdict in the case of the former Jamestown Police detective who was suing the city for lost vacation pay, lack of being promoted and other compensation. On Thursday jurors found that Timothy Wright was not denied a … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reed, Goodell Speak Out Against Sierra Club Lawsuit, but So Do Democratic Challengers
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Assemblymen Andy Goodell (R-Jamestown) – who are both running for reelection this November - were in Dunkirk Thursday afternoon to speak out against a lawsuit involving the NRG Repowering … [Read more...]
Election Inspectors Needed for Election Day
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Norman Green and Brian Abram are calling on available citizens to train as election inspectors for the upcoming Nov. 4th General Election. Citizens who successfully complete a training … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Polilcy for Sexual Assault on All SUNY Campuses
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) will put in place a comprehensive system-wide uniform set of practices to combat sexual assaults on SUNY campuses. The Governor attended Thursday’s meeting … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – October 2 to November 2
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 Thursday, October 2 Bluegrass Jam – Lakewood Legion – Lakewood Friday, … [Read more...]
Reed, Goodell to Make Joint Statement on NRG Lawsuit Thursday Afternoon
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will be in Chautauqua County Thursday to make a pair of stops, including a joint press conference in the North county address a recently filed lawsuit by the Sierra Club. Reed will join State Assemblyman … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for State to Contract More with Small Businesses Owned by Minorities, Women
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation designed to increase the number of certified Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises (MWBEs) in New York State. The bill authorizes the state to grant a one year provisional MWBE … [Read more...]
Jury Selection Continues in Coggins Case, Three Weeks Into Selection Process
MAVYILLE - The effort to finalize the jury for the Davide Coggins double murder trial will continue Thursday in Mayville. That after attorneys on Wednesday failed to select a 12 juror in the case against the Elmira man who is accused of driving … [Read more...]
Detective Sues City, JPD Over Lost Vacation Pay While on Military Deployment
MAYVILLE - A lawsuit against the city of Jamestown for failing to provide a member of the police department with vacation pay and leave benefits while he was on military deployment is being argued this week in Chautauqua County Court. According to … [Read more...]
Jamestown High Prepares for Homecoming Weekend
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School will hold its annual Homecoming Weekend this Friday through Sunday. Throughout the school week, JHS has been celebrating “Spirit Week” with a different theme each week during the buildup to homecoming … [Read more...]
