ALBANY - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino has actually lost ground in the polls, just two months into his campaign to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A poll released Monday by Siena College has Cuomo leading Astorino by 36 percent. Cuomo … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Dems Anounce Kresge as Replacement for District 12 Seat
JAMESTOWN - A new person has been tapped to fill a vacant seat in the Chautauqua County Legislature that includes the north side of Jamestown. Chautauqua County Democratic Committee members representing legislative District 12 met Friday in … [Read more...]
Gerry Man Faces Charges Related to Animal Cruelty After Killing Neighbor’s Dog
GERRY - A Gerry man is facing charges related to animal cruelty after he shot and killed his neighbor’s dog, then buried it without informing the owner. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies were called to a home on Damon Hill Rd. in Gerry last … [Read more...]
Jamestown Downtown Historic District Nominated for State and National Historic Register Status
ALBANY - An area in the city of Jamestown has been nominated to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. According to a release from the Governor’s office, the Jamestown Downtown Historic District has been nominated to appear on the … [Read more...]
JCC Workforce Development Programs to Benefit from Walmart Foundation Grant
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College is among 17 community colleges nationwide that will share support from Walmart Foundation for workforce development initiatives. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently announced a … [Read more...]
Registration Now Underway for 2014 Jamestown Sauce Off on June 29
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Now and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation invite you to celebrate Jamestown’s best red sauces at the third annual Great Jamestown Sauce Off. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 29 at the Winter Garden Plaza in … [Read more...]
Five Give Testimony During Pre-Trial for Carroll Double Homicide Suspect
MAYVILLE - The trial for one of the four men accused of killing a couple from the town of Carroll is moving forward. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Friday that the first pre-trial hearing of 34 year-old Davide Coggins got underway … [Read more...]
State PSC Give Final Approval to Conversion of NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - It’s now official. The NRG power plant in Dunkirk will be making the conversion from a coal-burning power plant to a natural gas burning facility. On Thursday the state Public Service Commission unanimously approved the repowering of NRG … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Governor to to Request Federal Flood Relief Aid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R - Corning) announced Thursday that several area counties affected by severe flooding last month – including Chautauqua County - exceed the New York State threshold of $26.9 million for federal assistance. As a … [Read more...]
Jammers Home Opener is Friday, ‘Touch a Tuck’ Event Set for Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Today’s the day that professional baseball gets underway in Jamestown. The Jamestown Jammers 2014 Season Opener is Friday Night at Diethrick Park as the team hosts the Mohoning Valley Scrappers. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 … [Read more...]
