DUNKIRK - A 22-year-old recent graduate of SUNY Fredonia who had roots in Brooklyn lost his life Thursday afternoon following an incident at the Cedar Beach Lighthouse in Dunkirk. According to the Dunkirk Police Department, at 4:30 p.m. a witness … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Bemus Point – Stow Ferry to Return to Operation Next Week
STOW - The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry will not be able to operate again this weekend, but should cross Chautauqua Lake again sometime next week. John Cheney, director of vessels for the Sea Lion Project Ltd., which operates the ferry, told the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Legislature Committee Cuts Funding for Chautauqua Lake Investment Act
MAYVILLE - Things got heated during a Chautauqua County Legislature committee meeting yesterday in Mayville, but it had nothing to do with the hot temperatures outside. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that a resolution to provide … [Read more...]
Local High School Graduations Begin Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The local high school graduation season begins tonight with two school districts holding ceremonies in the area. Falconer Central School will hold graduation at 7 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Civic Center in Jamestown. Chautauqua Lake Central … [Read more...]
NY Judge Says Authorities Can Not Confiscate Untaxed, Native-Made Cigerettes Bound for Another State
ALBANY — A judge in upstate New York has ordered State Police must give back a truckload of untaxed, native-made cigarettes. The decision deals a blow to officials pushing a state policy requiring tax stamps on tobacco products. In a ruling that … [Read more...]
Active Artists Alliance Group to Host Art, Music Event Tonight at Wintergarden Plaza
A new, FREE community arts event and concert series, presented by the Active Artists Alliance, and taking place on the third Thursday of each month at the new Wintergarden Plaza, right downtown next to the Wine Cellar. The first event will take place … [Read more...]
Public to Present Anti-Bullying in the Workplace Petition to Prendergast Library Board
JAMESTOWN -- The James Prendergast Library Board of Trustees will meet at 12:15 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Fireplace Room of Prendergast Library at 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown. The meeting will consist of changes or additions to the agenda, … [Read more...]
Police Release Name of Victim in Car-Pedistrian Accident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the name of the man who was killed Monday night in a Car-Pedestrian accident. Officers say 43 year old Terry Harper died from injuries sustained when he reportedly walked out into the southbound lane of … [Read more...]
District Attorney Announces Plea Deal in Gerry Double Homicide Case
MAYVILLE - The man charged in a double homicide that took place in the town of Gerry more than a decade ago has made a plea agreement with the county District Attorney’s office. DA David Foley says Gregory Pattison will spend the next 31-and-a-half … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Focus of Discussion During County Legislature Committee Meeting
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding three committee meetings today. Highlighting the meeting schedule is the Planning and Economic Development committee, which meets in Mayville at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Gerace … [Read more...]
