JAMESTOWN - The newly appointed Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has started the process of redrawing the city’s district lines. According to a report in the Post-Journal, committee members met on Monday and began making plans to tackle the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Water Main Flushing Continues Tonight in Jamestown, Lakewood and Ashville
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will continue its flushing of water mains tonight on the west side of the city of Jamestown and in Lakewood, Ashville, and Busti areas. Flushing will take place from 8 tonight until 4 tomorrow … [Read more...]
Assembly Hearings in Albany Focus on Hydro-Fracking
The issue of hydro fracking has taken center stage in Albany, with Senate Democrats holding a hearing on the issue last week, with discussion continuing this week. During testimony last week, lawmakers heard testimony from environmentalists who say … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Calls for IDA Reform
ALBANY - New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is taking aim at Industrial Development Agencies that give out tax breaks to lure in businesses. The state’s top financial officer says there is room for improvement in how IDAs operate, specifically when it … [Read more...]
JCC Students Receive State-wide Recognition
JAMESTOWN - Four Students from Jamestown Community College have been honored for their scholastic achievement by the top college administrator in New York State. Students Vincent A. Gerace and Christy A. Twilight of Jamestown, Natalie C. Marsh of … [Read more...]
Anti-Hate Rally Held in Response to Criticism Aimed at Council President
JAMESTOWN - More than 100 people were on hand outside Jamestown City Hall early last night to hold an anti-hate rally as well as show their support for Jamestown City Council President Greg Rabb (D-At Large). The rally was organized after Rabb began … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Voter Registration is Today
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Public School officials are reminding the public that today is the day for voter registration in the district. In order to be entitled to vote, residents in the district must present themselves personally for registration before … [Read more...]
Republican Candidate for Congress Kicks off 2012 Campaign in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The republican candidate who will be running for the newly created 23rd Congressional District was in Jamestown yesterday to announce his intention to run for re-election. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) – who is currently serving his … [Read more...]
Shinagawa Speaks Out Against Student Loan Interest Hike
CORNING - Congressional candidate Nate Shinagawa is calling on Congress and Tom Reed to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1 – raising costs for 7 million students and their families. In a statement released late last week, the … [Read more...]
Holocaust Survivor to Speak at SUNY Fredonia
FREDONIA - Insight and reflection into the Holocaust will be brought to SUNY Fredonia today, by Sophie, a survivor of the Nazi campaign that resulted in the deaths of nearly 6 million Jews in Europe during World War II. Sophie’s presentation, to be … [Read more...]
