JAMESTOWN - A new art exhibit is now open to the public at the Reg Lenna’s 3rd On 3rd Gallery. Strange Allure is an exhibit of recent art and photography by 15 artists from the western New York region, a number of whom have not exhibited in … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Congressman Says He was Unaware of Election Petition Shenanigans by GOP Operative
CORNING - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he had no knowledge that a member of the Republican party had been circulating petitions in the 23rd Congressional district on behalf of candidates who have no desire to run. Earlier … [Read more...]
Falconer Business Owner Faces Steep Fines from EPA and Justice Department
FALCONER - The owner of a Falconer business is in hot water with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Justice Department. According to a report Friday in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the two government agencies have filed a legal … [Read more...]
JCC Announces Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients, Keynote Speaker for 2014 Commencement
JAMESTOWN - Three individuals will receive the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award during Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus commencement on May 17. The ceremony will recognize Joshua T. Harris, Felix Muzza, and Patricia M. Phillips as … [Read more...]
No Prendergast Library Book Sale in 2014, May Return in 2015
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Prendergast Library will not hold its big annual book sale this year, but donations are still welcome and customers are encouraged to shop at a daily book sale that began last fall. The traditional sale took place the … [Read more...]
Jay Leno Show at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Sells Out
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jay Leno performance, with featured musical guest Lucie Arnaz, set for Aug. 9 during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has sold out. With tickets going on sale on April 18 and selling out in three weeks, it’s now the fastest … [Read more...]
Human Remains Found Near Perrysburg, Identified as Missing Gowanda Woman
GOWANDA - The remains of a missing Gowanda woman has been found in northern Cattaraugus County. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday morning that the body of 59 year-old Kimberly A. Militello was discovered by a fisherman in … [Read more...]
Discovery of Shotguns on School Grounds Prompt Lockdown at Cassadaga Valley High School
SINCLAIRVILLE - Two students from Cassadaga Valley High School have been suspended after two of shotguns used for hunting were found inside their vehicles while on school property. The discovery of the guns on Wednesday resulted in the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Duffy Won’t Seek Reelection as Lt. Governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s number two will not seek re-election this November. On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy made the announcement, adding that he formally notified Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a letter. Duffy, who formerly served as Rochester mayor … [Read more...]
Feds Order Rail Companies to Notify Local Governments When Hauling Crude Oil
WASHINGTON - With the recent concerns over trains carrying crude oil derailing and exploding, the U.S. Transportation Secretary has ordered rail companies to warn state officials whenever they are hauling crude oil or other hazardous materials … [Read more...]
