ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding teen drivers and their parents about the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of practicing safe driving habits as part of National Teen Driver Awareness Week. As of January 2013, there are … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council to Begin Review of 2014 Budget Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council will begin working on the city’s $33.6 million budget for 2014, which tentatively calls for just over a 2.5 percent property tax increase. On Monday Oct. 8, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi released the … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Restaurant Week’ Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - A local celebration of area restaurants will begin today and continue throughout the remainder of the week. The first ever “Restaurant Week” in Chautauqua County begins today with 28 different restaurants participating. According to … [Read more...]
Latest City Historical Marker a Tribute to Local Women’s Suffrage Movement
JAMESTOWN - Another historical marker has been erected in Jamestown. On Friday afternoon, The Jamestown Historical Marker Committee dedicated the City's 67th historical marker next to the Lucille Ball Little Theatre building at 18 East Second … [Read more...]
Tom Brokaw Highlights Week 1 with Roger Rosenblatt at Chautauqua in 2014
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution has announced the complete lecture platform for Week One of the 2014 Season, June 23-27. Distinguished author Roger Rosenblatt returns to the Amphitheater for “Roger Rosenblatt and Friends,” a week of … [Read more...]
Humane Society ‘Walk 4 Paws’ Fundraiser Brings in $33,000
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society announced the fundraising totals from their ninth annual Walk 4 Paws. The event collected more than $33,000 to allow the shelter to offer continued animal care services to the community. The Walk 4 … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Congressman Reed Defends Voting Against Compromise Bill During Media Conference Call
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is defending his decision to vote against a bi-partisan compromise on Wednesday that prevented the federal government from defaulting on its loans and also ended a two-and-a-half week … [Read more...]
Taglianetti Trial Will Begin on Tuesday
MAYVILLE - Jury selection in the Anthony Robert Taglianetti trial is now complete. Two alternates were seated Thursday to round out the 12-person jury and its four alternates. Taglianetti is accused of fatally shooting Clymer Public School … [Read more...]
Three People Arrested Following Meth Bust in City
JAMESTOWN - Three people were arrested Thursday for producing Methampahtimine in a home at 57 Spruce St. in Jamestown after fire crews were called to respond to a report of structure fire. Arrested were 38 year-old Scott Finch, 37 year-old Nina … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Receive Nearly $270,000 in Funding to Address Brownfield Clean Up
ALBANY - The city of Jamestown will be getting nearly $270,000 in funding from New York State to help redevelop several brownfield sites on the west side of town. On Thursday afternoon, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will be giving … [Read more...]
