ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday warned New Yorkers to beware of tax collection letters that appear to be government notices, but are actually misleading solicitations from private entities. The Governor has directed the New York State … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: Roller Derby Returns to Jamestown Sunday, June 9
JAMESTOWN - Roller Derby returns to Jamestown this weekend as the Chautauqua County’s women’s flat track roller derby team - the Babes of Wrath - takes on the Nightmares on Main Street from Corry, PA. The bout is set for Sunday, June 9th at Allen … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Loses Ironmen Hockey Team for 2013-14 NAHL Season
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown wont have a team in the North American Hockey League for the 2013-14 season. That after the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena announced Wednesday afternoon that Jamestown Ironmen will not return for next … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Officials Act on Superintendent Appointment June 10
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public School officials have finalized their selection for School Superintendent and will act on the appointment during a special meeting on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. The school board is holding off on naming the individual … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Introduces Legislation to Establish Upstate Gambling Resorts
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday released the Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development Act, which will establish three destination resorts with gaming in Upstate New York and boost tourism and economic development in the region. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Imposes Stiffer Penalties for Texting While Driving
ALBANY - State lawmakers in Albany on Wednesday passed a new law cracking down on young drivers who are caught texting and driving. Under the new legislation approved by the state Senate and Assembly, drivers with permits and probationary and junior … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Parks Dept Announces 2013 Summer Band Concert Schedule
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is announcing the 2013 Summer Band Concert Series schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first concert of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Free Screening of Blue Heron Documentary Tonight at Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - A film screening of Hidden in the Hills - a documentary film celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival - will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Robert H. Jackson Center’s theater. The event is free … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Ways and Means Committee Continues IRS Hearings
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in congress was part of a House Ways and Means Committee hearing Tuesday which focused on the continuing scandal embroiling the IRS. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says the committee met with members … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces Women’s Equality Act
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday was joined by members of the Women’s Equality Coalition to introduce legislation that he says is designed to end discrimination and inequality based on gender and to restore New York as a leader in women’s … [Read more...]
