ALBANY - New York state is changing the way it distributes its electoral votes in the national presidential election. On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation pledging to award New York's electoral votes to the presidential candidate who … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
State Lawmakers Host Hearing on Heroin Abuse
ROCHESTER - Heroin is not just a problem isolated in Chautauqua County. The New York State legislature is hosting a series of public hearings across the state to address the rising problem of heroin in both large and small communities. The New … [Read more...]
#RaiseUpNY Initiative Gains Support from Female Lawmakers
ALBANY - One hundred thirty of the state's most powerful women are calling for the passage of #RaiseUpNY, legislation that would allow cities and counties to raise wages above the state's minimum of $8 an hour. According to a report from the … [Read more...]
Power Outage on Willard Hill Impacts Hundreds of Residents
JAMESTOWN - Residents in the Willard Hill area of Jamestown experienced a temporary power outage early Tuesday night. The outage affected nearly 1000 people and was restored within 20 minutes. According to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, a … [Read more...]
Tax Deadline is Today
WASHINGTON - If you haven’t filed your 2013 income tax return yet, you have until the end of today to do so and get it in the mail or file paperwork for an extension to meet the April 15 deadline. There’s somewhat good news for folks who are in a … [Read more...]
With Budget Now in Place, Goodell Outlines his Legislative Priorities for Remainder of Year
LAKEWOOD - Chautauqua County Assemblyman Andy Goodell says welfare reform remains at the top of his list of priorities for the remainder of this year. Goodell, who joined Senator Cathy Young for the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce’s annual … [Read more...]
Office for the Aging Provides Foreclosure Outreach Assistance
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s Office for the Aging is reminding area seniors who are facing possible tax foreclosure that assistance is available. Office for the Aging director Mary Ann Spanos says her office is reaching out to seniors on the … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Celebrates National Library Week
JAMESTOWN - It’s national library week across the country and the James Prendergast Library in Jamestown is celebrating the occasion with several events and activities. First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored annually by the … [Read more...]
Four Arrested Following Friday Drug Raid
JAMESTOWN - Four people have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation and a pair of raids in Jamestown by local authorities. According to the Jamestown Police Department, city police and investigators with the New York State Police … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Burglary and Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a city man after he allegedly broke into an apartment and stabbed another person in the chest early Friday morning. Officers accuse 39 year-old Lawrence White broke into an apartment at 246 Willard St. around … [Read more...]
