This month’s Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe will feature a gentle, fully seated accessible yoga class welcomes people of all abilities, mobility, flexibility, and body types. Yoga teacher Andrea DiMaio will lead participants through simple stretches, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Democrat Regina Brackman Elected As Jamestown City Council’s First Black President
Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Infant’s Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in the death of an infant in 2024. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 28-year old Sean Thomas pled guilty in County Court to 1st Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of 8 … [Read more...]
One Person Injured In Crescent Street Fire
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire on Crescent Street Sunday night. Interim Jamestown Fire Chief Ryan Roush said that Jamestown Police arrived at 523 Crescent Street before fire crews arrived with an officer … [Read more...]
Four New Legislators Have Taken Their Seats On The County Legislature
Four new legislators took their seats on the Chautauqua County Legislature during a reorganizational meeting January 2. Jamestown Democrat Vince DeJoy, Democrat Sandra Lewis, Republican Jason Merritt and Jamestown Democrat Bob Whitney took the … [Read more...]
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore Has Died
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has died. According to an obituary provided by the Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville, Barmore died at the age of 74 on Saturday, January 3. Barmore had served on the Chautauqua County Legislature … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Inauguration Tonight
Democrats will take over leading Jamestown City Council as four new members are officially inaugurated tonight. The ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall. All nine council … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Extension Project Receives $17.7 Million
The ongoing goal to sewer all of Chautauqua Lake received a boost from New York State thanks to a $17,785,000 grant. The Chautauqua County South and Center Sewer District is receiving the funds for the Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase 3 … [Read more...]
$3 Million Awarded By NYS Regional Economic Development Corporation To Groups In Chautauqua County
The State Regional Economic Development Corporation has awarded groups in Chautauqua County $3 million for various projects and initiatives. The National Comedy Center is receiving $550,000 for their Destination Laughter initiative. This program … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Arrested After Leading Police On High Speed Chase
A Celoron man has been arrested on larceny charges after leading police on a high speed chase through Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded at 1:00 p.m. Sunday to a report of an unwanted person on the westside of the city. Officers say the man, … [Read more...]
