JAMESTOWN - City Councilman Greg Rabb (At Large) will continue to serve as the president of the Jamestown City Council. That after city officials braved the cold weather Monday night to attend the swearing in ceremony of the new council as well as … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Governor Cuomo to Deliver State of the State Today
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to deliver his fourth State of the State this afternoon. Many insiders say this year’s state of the state will feature a robust, election-year platform that will focus on property-tax relief and boosting the … [Read more...]
JCC Alumni Association Presents Interactive Mystery on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community College Alumni Association will present its 26th annual interactive mystery on January 24 and 25. This year’s program, “Mystery at the Airport,” will begin at 7 p.m. both nights in the Student Union, located in … [Read more...]
Wind Chill Warning and Snow Lead to Widespread Closings Throughout Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The Lake Effect Snow Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 6 am Wednesday and a Wind Chill Warning remains in effect until 6 pm tonight. According to meteorologists, the Lake Effect Snow warning mostly … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Congress to Restructure LIHEAP Formula to Better Favor Cold-Weather States
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is announcing a bill that would redistribute home energy assistance funding if approved by his colleagues in Washington. According to Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning), his Low Income … [Read more...]
Cuomo Declares State of Emergency Due to Weather, Closes NYS Thruway
ALBANY - As a result of the inclement weather throughout much of New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday declared a state of emergency. The State of Emergency was in effect for not only Chautauqua County, but also all other counties in Western … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Female Involved in Attempted Robbery on Sunday
JAMESTOWN - Investigators with the Jamestown Police Department are looking into an attempted robbery that took place Sunday morning at the U.S. News store in the Family Dollar Plaza on E. Second St. City police say at about 9:15 a.m. Sunday, an … [Read more...]
NWS Issues Warnings as Arctic Vortex Enters Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN, NY - The region is going to see the worst weather so far of the winter season during the next 48 year. The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning from 11 a.m. this morning until 6 a.m. Wednesday. In addition, a … [Read more...]
Downtown Restaurants Damaged by Sunday Night Fire
JAMESTOWN - Two downtown businesses are continuing to assess the damage today caused by an early evening fire Sunday in Jamestown According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the Jamestown Fire Department was called to a fire on North Main Street at … [Read more...]
Wanted Jamestown Man Arrested for Burglary, Resisting Arrest
KIANTONE - A Jamestown Man is in police custody for allegedly burglarizing a home in Kiantone and then kicking a police dog while resisting arrest. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff Officers, deputies were called to a home on … [Read more...]
