Governor Andrew Cuomo is using his executive power to create a state health insurance exchange that he says would help small businesses and individuals secure medical insurance. On Thursday, the governor sidestepped opposition from Republicans in the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Crawford Furniture Begins Liquidation Sale
JAMESTOWN - The Crawford Furniture company began its liquidation sale yesterday at its warehouse at 1021 Allen St. in Jamestown, marking what many feel is the end of an era. The liquidation sale started at noon, with thousands of hardwood furniture … [Read more...]
Prendergast Hosts Second ‘Meet the Director’ Forum Tonight
JAMESTOWN – Tonight is the second of three evenings the Prendergast Library will host a “Meet the Library Director” forum. The event will feature director Linda Mielke and will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Prendergast Library Fireplace Room. … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Budget Vetoes
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his vetoes for the state budget passed late last month, with nearly $640,000 in member items – sometimes called ‘pork spending’ - being eliminated from the state spending plan. The governor also vetoed an … [Read more...]
Fracking Proponents Say Fighting Hydrofracking Can be Costly for Local Governemnts
ALBANY - Advocates of opening up New York State to the practice of shale gas mining known as hydrofracturing – or ‘fracking’ – are taking the offensive. On Wednesday, several groups warned that the efforts to undermine fracking by local governments … [Read more...]
NYC Assembly Democrat Calls on Feds to Overturn Senate Redistricting Plan
ALBANY - Assemblyman Karim Camara, a Brooklyn Democrat who chairs the New York Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus is urging the federal Department of Justice to object to the set of new Senate lines adopted last month. Camara … [Read more...]
Occupy Jamestown Announces Comm-UNITY Celebration on May 1
JAMESTOWN - Organizers with Occupy Jamestown are announcing a "May Day Comm-UNITY Celebration" at the College Park (also known as "100 Acre Lot") behind Jamestown Community College. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 1 from 3 to 8 p.m., rain or … [Read more...]
Downtown Businesses Encouraged to Take Part in Growing Initiative
JAMESTOWN - The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation is looking for any and all downtown businesses interested in adopting a seedling to grow in their storefront windows for one to two months. All seedlings and materials will be provided by the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged After Allegedly Robbing Two Stores
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is awaiting arraignment in city jail this morning after he allegedly robbed two stores in Jamestown last night. City police say 32 year-old Carlos Torres faces armed robbery charges after he allegedly robbed the Wilson … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Arson Charges
JAMESTOWN - A city man was charged with felony arson Tuesday after police accused him of setting fire to the basement of his apartment building. Police say 47 year-old Ronald Smith allegedly set the fire at 21 Sturges St. at about 2 p.m. Tuesday. The … [Read more...]
