ALBANY - A bill sponsored by senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to testify in court has been approved by the state Senate. Under current state law, only children deemed “vulnerable” by a judge are … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC Concert is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community College choir, concert band, vocal jazz ensemble, and jazz ensemble will showcase a variety of music styles during a combined performance tonight in the Scharmann Theatre. Tonight’s concert features the college … [Read more...]
Fredonia Wins Award for Best Water in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE –The award for the best tasting water in Chautauqua County goes to Fredonia. The village won the award during the annual water tasting contest that took place last weekend in the Chautauqua Mall. Fredonia draws its water from a surface water … [Read more...]
Authorities Release Name of Man Involved in Stow Accident
STOW - A North Harmony man died Thursday morning after the car he was driving went into Chautauqua Lake at Stow. Investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say the incident took place at the end of Stow Ferry Rd, at the Bemus … [Read more...]
Five Teens Connected to Wilson Farms Robbery
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have filed charges against four teens from Frewsburg who allegedly robbed the Hazeltine Avenue Wilson Farms store last month. After an investigation and tips from the public, city police arrested four teens and charged … [Read more...]
Young Announces New Legislation Aimed at Sexual Predators
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R - Olean) wants to prevent sexual predators from gaining access to potential victims through a series of legislation recently approved in the Senate. According to Senator Young, the senate recently passed eight … [Read more...]
‘I Love My Park Day’ Comes to be Held at Midway Park
MAPLE SPRINGS - The 'Friends of Midway State Park' group and Midway State Park will host volunteers at the park as part of more than 35 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide on Saturday, May 5. 'I Love My Park Day' is a … [Read more...]
Rescue Crews Respond to Vehicle in Chautauqua Lake
STOW - Rescue Crews were busy Thursday morning in North Harmony responding to a reported vehicle that had driven off the Stow Ferry ramp and into Chautauqua Lake. The vehicle entered the lake between 5 and 6 a.m. and was fully submerged. According … [Read more...]
Local Congressional Election Recognized as ‘Emerging Race’ by National Committee
ITHACA, N.Y. - New York’s 23rd Congressional District is getting attention from democrats at the national level. According to a press release from congressional candidate Nate Shinagawa, the district race, which includes Chautauqua County, has been … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for Congress Opens Campaign Office in Jamestown
Democrat Leslie Danks Burke of Tompkins County was in Jamestown Wednesday Tuesday to open her new campaign office on Third Street. Danks Burke is also seeking the Democratic nomination for the US House of Representatives as the representative for the … [Read more...]
