JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says there were a couple of positives for the city of Jamestown in relation to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget that was announced Tuesday in Albany. The mayor says the governor did not call for any funding … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: Reed Supports No Budget No Pay Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has joined his fellow republicans in the House by saying that legislators don’t deserve to get paid if they don’t pass a budget. On Wednesday the House of Representatives voted to approve a three-month … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Recognized for Her Support of Small Business
Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I-Olean) is once again being recognized for her support of small business. Earlier this week the Olean Republican’s office announced that she has received the “Guardian Award” from the New York Chapter of the National … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: SOUPer Bowl Fundraiser for WCA is this Weekend
CELORON - The biggest football game of the year may still be more than a week away, but area residents are being encouraged to take part in a different kind of “SOUPer Bowl” this weekend in Celoron. On Sunday the Celoron Legion will host the 2nd … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Effort to Sell Chautauqua County Home Fails
MAYVILLE - A Chicago-based company will not be buying the Chautauqua County Home any time in the near future. During last night’s monthly voting session, the county legislature voted against the sale of the 216-bed skilled nursing facility to … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Edwards, Cornell React to County Home Vote
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County legislator Lori Cornell (D-Jamestown) was among those who was most outspoken against the sale of the Chautauqua County Home to Altitude Health Services, Inc. Cornell had said that she opposed selling the home to the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Police Officer Charged in Off-Duty Incident
WEST ELLICOTT - An officer with the Jamestown Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested following an off-duty incident at his Town of Ellicott home. According the town of Ellicott Police Department, officer … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Two More Weeks Remain for Jamestown Winter Market
JAMESTOWN - There’s just two weeks remaining for for the Downtown Jamestown Winter Market, which has been underway every Thursday in the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center. The winter market features a variety of locally retailers selling an … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Vote to Sell the County Home is Scheduled for Tonight
MAYVILLE - One of the most heavily debated county government issues in recent memory could be coming to a conclusion tonight in Mayville. During it’s monthly voting session, the Chautauqua County Legislature is expected to act on the sale of the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Unveils 2013-14 Budget, Calls for No New Taxes
ALBANY - Calling it a simple and straight forward spending plan, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2013-2014 executive budget Tuesday afternoon. The $135 billion plan keeps growth in state spending under 2 percent while closing an estimated budget … [Read more...]
