WASHINGTON - President Obama will deliver his State of the Union tonight to Congress. In the address, president Obama will lay out his goals for the coming year as they relate to a myriad of national issues, including healthcare, growing the economy … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Teresi’s ‘State of the City’ Highlights 2013 Successes, 2014 Agenda
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown faces several challenges in 2014 but with continued cooperation and teamwork, it will be able to meet those challenges and provide a bright future for city residents. That was the overall message from Jamestown … [Read more...]
Goodell Offers Reminders During Cold Snap
JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is reminding residents of important winter safety tips. With the recent bouts of cold weather across the state, many New Yorkers have been taking extra care to keep warm. That’s why National … [Read more...]
Teresi to Deliver State of the City Address Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will deliver his annual State of the City address Monday night in city hall. According to the city charter, the mayor is required to deliver an annual state of the city address to the city council at the beginning of … [Read more...]
Hellwig Resigns as County Home Administrator, Sale to be Discussed Next Week
DUNKIRK - The man who’s swerved as the top administrator of the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk since 1997 is leaving his post at the end of February. On Friday, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan announced that county home administrator … [Read more...]
State Teachers’ Union Declares ‘No Confidence’ in NY Education Commissioner
ALBANY - The largest teachers' union in New York State has publicly come out against the state's top education commissioner, calling for his removal. According to the NY Daily News, the board of the New York State United Teachers declared they had … [Read more...]
Wind Chill, Winter Weather Advisories in Effect for Friday and Saturay
JAMESTOWN - Wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon Friday and a winter weather advisory is effect from 2 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday for most of Western New York. According to the National Weather Service, from Friday afternoon … [Read more...]
Schumer in Jamestown Friday Morning to Show Support for County Airport
JAMESTOWN - New York State’s Senior U.S. Senator will be paying a visit to Chautauqua County Friday morning to show his support for the County Airport in Jamestown. Senator Charles Schumer will be at the airport requesting the FAA grant a special … [Read more...]
Larson: County Needs ‘Shovel Ready’ Locations for Potential New Businesses
MAYVILLE - A new (and former) member of the Chautauqua County Legislature who represents a portion of Jamestown isn’t wasting anytime in addressing his main purpose for joining the legislature. Jamestown attorney and legislator Fred Larson … [Read more...]
Humane Society Offers Reward for Info on December Break-In
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society has announced that a $400 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the burglary at their Second Chances Thrift Store last month. … [Read more...]
