NEW YORK - Attorney Wendy Long has won a three-way Republican primary to take on Kirsten Gillibrand in this fall's race for the U.S. Senate. Long defeated Nassau County comptroller George Maragos and U.S. Rep. Bob Turner in a primary election Tuesday … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reed Continues to Point to Wasteful Spending in Washington
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed is questing spending on foreign aid for China. Reed used his weekly media conference call Tuesday to question more wasteful spending in Washington, questioning why China received $17.8 million of foreign aid from the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Criticized by State Comptroller
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that millions of dollars have been lost by Chautauqua County due to risky investment and questionable management decisions. Today’s article is based on a scathing report released Tuesday … [Read more...]
Legislature Meets Tonight, to Discuss Lake Funding
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session tonight and one of the key topics of discussion will once again be Chautauqua Lake. Earlier this month, the county’s planning and economic development committee … [Read more...]
Allen Park Summer Bandshell Concert is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will continue tonight at 7 p.m. with the Jamestown Municipal Band, directed by Rick Lundquist, performing. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. This week’s … [Read more...]
City Couple Arrested on Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city police say two Jamestown residents have been taken into custody after an investigation found several thousand dollars' worth of drugs at a James Avenue home. Police say 50 year-old Julie Carlson and 54 year-old Keith … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Plan
JAMESTOWN – the Jamestown City Council has given its unanimous approval to new ward boundary lines that will bring the city’s ward populations into compliance with the 2010 census. The reapportionment plan, which involves minimal changes was drawn … [Read more...]
City Council Gives Go-Ahead for CODE Property Acquisition
The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution involving the acquisition of property near the Appleyard Terrace housing project on E. Second St. The properties – located at 648 E. Sixth St. and 539 E Fifth St., along with an adjacent … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Final Board Meeting of Year is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will have its final meeting of the school year tonight at the administration building on Martin Rd. The meeting will also serve as the final session for long-time board member Christine … [Read more...]
County Humane Society Waives Adoption Fees for Dogs, Cats
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Chautauqua County Humane Society is offering fee-waived adoptions on all cats and dogs that are three years of age or older from now through Saturday, June 30. People are encouraged to visit the Adoption Center on Strunk Road in … [Read more...]
