ROCHESTER - Republicans in New York will have to wait until a state-wide primary in June to decide who will represent their party in this year’s U.S. Senate race. During the state convention on Friday in Rochester, three candidates received at least … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Reapportionment Process Begins March 27
The first meeting of the Chautauqua County Reapportionment commission has now been scheduled. The County Legislature Clerk's Office says the first meeting of the panel is Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gerace Office Building, Mayville, N.Y. … [Read more...]
Higgins to Posthumously Honor Westfield WWII Veteran
BUFFALO - Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) will present a Westfield family with a Bronze Star and several additional military service medals in recognition of one of its member’s service during World War II. The family of Major Roger Wolfe will … [Read more...]
Federal Judges Ready to Adopt Mann Plan
BROOKLYN - A panel of three federal judges in Brooklyn are ready to adopt a set of court-drawn congressional maps with minimal changes. If adopted under the plan, Chautauqua County would become part of a congressional district that covers much of the … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats to Contest New State Senate Districts
ALBANY - Democrats in the state Senate have already come out and said they are filing suit against the state redistricting plan that was approved in a marathon session Wednesday night by lawmakers in Albany. The lawsuit would most likely be a … [Read more...]
Governor Defends Compromises with Legislature
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's alright with the Legislature voting in the dead of night while his office negotiated final details of bills they acted on — all without public scrutiny. According to an article in Today’s Albany Times-Union, … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation President Comments on New Casino Ammendment
SALAMANCA - The leader of the Seneca Nation of Indians is speaking out on the approval by state lawmakers to establish a constitutional amendment to that allows for up to seven non-Native American casinos throughout the state. President Robert Odawi … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center’s ‘Soup and a Song’ Fundraising Program is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s St. Susan Center will continue the monthly “Soup and a Song” series of programs tonight. The fundraiser for the area’s soup kitchen combines concerts by popular local musical groups with an open-mic, starting at 6:30 this … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Agreements on ‘Everything’ in Marathon Session
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany have reached tentative agreements on pension reform, redistricting, and several other issues. That after members of both the Assembly and Senate rolled up their sleeves, working well into early this morning in an … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Support for Gov’t Effectiveness Commission
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Legislator Rod Rogers (Green Party - Forestville) is announcing that his initiative to improve effectiveness in local government has earned bipartisan support. Several weeks ago, Rogers announced that he would be … [Read more...]
