ALBANY - The issue of natural gas hyrdofracking was once again the subject for debate in Albany yesterday. The Times-Union is reporting this morning that the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation met with state lawmakers on … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls on Congress, White House, to Focus on Jobs and Economy
Congressman Tom Reed says the United States needs to keep its focus on a Job and economic recover. The Corning Republican made his statements during a media conference call Monday, following last week’s report from the Department of Labor, showing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council to Consider Abandoning Downtown Street
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be meeting tonight in city hall for its first work session for the month of February. Among the issues to be discussed tonight is the abandonment of a street in downtown Jamestown near the Jamestown … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Considering Non-Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls
ALBANY - The Albany Times Union is reporting this morning that Governor Andrew Cuomo will propose a new, non-Indian casino for downtown Niagara Falls. The announcement will be the result of the Governor’s frustration with the state’s long-standing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Moots Appointed to State United Way Board
One of the top officials for the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County for over 20 years is now taking his expertise with the organization to the state level. Former local United Way Executive Director Michael Moots – who currently serves as … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: WCA Accepting Registration for Strike Out Heart Disease Bowl-A-Thon
On Monday, February 11th, in celebration of National Heart Month, WCA Hospital will host the 2nd annual Strike Out Heart Disease Bowl-A-Thon at the Fountain Bowl (3316 Fluvanna Avenue, Jamestown). Presented by America’s Mattress and Serta, this … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lake Effect Snow Brings School Closings Friday Morning
The wintry weather will continue today with a lake effect snow warning in effect until 6 p.m. As much as 5 to 8 inches of additional snow could fall in the Chautauqua region throughout the day. A complete forecast follows the news. As a result of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Winter Weather Causes Driving Problems in Chautauqua County
The winter weather is creating some hazardous driving conditions in the area. Yesterday, a combination of high wind and blowing snow caused a tractor trailer to jack knife on Route 60 in the town of Gerry. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Big Read Kick is Today at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Today's wintery weather may be the perfect touch to the kick off of a major reading event that was scheduled to take place today in Jamestown. The James Prendergast Library will kick off the annual Big Read later today 5:30 to 7 p.m. in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Audubon’s Snowflake Festival is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The winter weather is also proving to be perfect backdrop for an event set to take place throughout the day tomorrow. The Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s annual Snowflake Festival is set to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and will … [Read more...]
