A recall of cucumbers has been issued due to possible salmonella contamination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said all sizes of SunFed whole fresh American cucumbers have been recalled. Almost 70 cases of salmonella connected … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Paid Prenatal Leave Policy Takes Effect January 1
New York State’s first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave policy will take effect on January 1, 2025. This policy, signed into law in April, gives workers the ability to take paid leave for any pregnancy-related medical appointments. Governor … [Read more...]
Heavy Snowfall Causes Barn Collapse, 5 Cows Die
Heavy lake-effect snowfall caused the collapse of a barn in the town of Arkwright that led to the deaths of five cows. The collapse on Tarbox Road also trapped 100 other cows Monday. Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked under … [Read more...]
County Officials Urge People To Stay Safe, Use Good Judgment During Winter Storm
Chautauqua County officials are urging people to stay safe and use good judgment during the continued Lake Effect Snow Storm. County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman, Public Facilities Director Tim … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Inductees
The Class of 2025 inductees into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame have been announced The Board of Directors said the 2025 inductees are Jessica Anderson, Tom Anderson, Anthony Barone, Stephen Carlson, Mark Edstrom, Ron Frederes, Nick Kahanic, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Coalition Receives Recognition
The Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Coalition was recently honored for its outstanding leadership and dedication to suicide prevention efforts. The coalition received an acknowledgment certificate presented by the New York State Office of … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Holiday Window Decorating Contest Now Live
The CHQ Chamber Holiday Window Decorating Contest for local businesses is now live online. You can visit your favorite participating businesses, check-in and earn points to be entered into a prize drawing, and vote for your top three favorite … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Leads to Area Closings
We have some closings to announce for today due to inclement weather including: - Brocton Central - Cassadaga Central - Chautauqua Lake Central Schools - All Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. sites - Dunkirk City Schools - Erie 2 BOCES – Hewes … [Read more...]
Snow Fall Leads to Emergency Declaration For Chautauqua County, Other WNY Counties
Chautauqua County is one of several counties in Western New York that have been placed under a State of Emergency following multiple feet of snow falling over the weekend. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Mental Hygiene Lease of 5th Floor Of City Hall
Jamestown City Council will review renewing a lease agreement with Chautauqua County for rental of the fifth floor of City Hall. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene leases the entirety of the fifth floor of the building. The lease … [Read more...]
