NEW YORK - A federal judge in Manhattan has joined a growing number of judges across the country by striking down a key component of a federal law denying benefits to partners in a gay marriage. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones said … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Goodell Town Hall Meeting is Tonight at City Hall
JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) is inviting local residents to attend his town hall meeting tonight in Jamestown. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Community Garden Seminar Tonight, Public Invited
JAMESTOWN - A Community Gardens Interest meeting is taking place tonight at Jamestown Community College. Anyone interested in growing inexpensive food in their own garden or learning more about the local organic food movement is invited to attend. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Close Early Today to Prepare for Booksale
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will close at 5 p.m. this afternoon to set up for its 33rd annual two-day book sale. No regular library services will be available during the event. The sale will be held Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. … [Read more...]
Holy Family School to Close
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s only remaining Catholic school will be closing its doors at the end of this school year. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that despite raising more than $120,000 to cover its projected 2012-13 deficit, … [Read more...]
Commission Finalizes City Reapportionment Plan
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will see minimal changes with new ward boundaries lines. The city’s Reapportionment Commission has adopted a reapportionment plan, which was presented to the Jamestown City Council on Monday. According to the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Haults Queens Casino Effort Amidst News of $2 Million Contribution from Lobby Group
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to build a casino and convention center in Queens has fallen through, and now the governor says he's opening up the bids to more companies. Cuomo's change of plans comes amid reports that the gambling company … [Read more...]
Soldiers from Ft. Drum to Visit Chautauqua County on Thursday
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards is urging residents to show their support for the men and women who have served our Country tomorrow morning. Edwards says 40 soldiers from Fort Drum's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain … [Read more...]
Celoron Ribfest Begins Today
CELORON - The Celoron Ribfest Committee announces the opening of the 2012 Celoron Ribfest - presented by Kia of Jamestown - will take place later today, with the event continuing through Saturday. The center piece of the Rib-Fest is the three … [Read more...]
City Councilman and Jamestown Democratic Chair Endorses Shinagawa
JAMESTOWN - One of the democratic candidates for congress has picked up another local endorsement. Jamestown city councilman and city Democratic Committee Chair Vince DeJoy has come out in support of Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca). Shinagawa is one of … [Read more...]
