Governor Kathy Hochul has announced proposals to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. New Yorkers pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the nation — totaling just over $4,000 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Master Gardeners To Host Speaker On Native Lawns Feb. 18
The Chautauqua Master Gardener Program will feature a guest speaker on native lawns this Wednesday. The session will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18 on ZOOM. Aaron Sexton, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Update On Use Of Weapon Detection System At JHS
Jamestown School Board members received an update on how the use of weapons detection machines are going at the high school. The machines were put into place Monday, February 2 after a student was found to have a loaded gun in his backpack in the … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Partners With AXON On Ring Device Program
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with AXON to deploy its Community Request integration with Ring smart camera devices. The partnership allows the Sheriff’s Office to invite Ring users to voluntarily share camera footage that … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
A Falconer man has been charged with cruelty to animals after choking and torturing a kitten. Ellicott Police said they responded to a complaint where 38-year old Christopher Jenkins allegedly recorded a video a month or more ago that showed him … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty To Drug Possession
A Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to drug possession charges in U.S. District Court. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 25-year old Sabrina Flores a/k/a Notorious Marie pleaded to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Safety Village To Hold Soup Cook-Off, Bakery Auction Feb. 21
The Chautauqua Safety Village will hold its annual Soup Cook-Off and Bakery Auction Saturday, February 21. The event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will be held at the Safety Village campus, located at 2695 Route 394 (adjacent to BOCES). This … [Read more...]
Several Amendments Proposed To Jamestown City Code
Several amendments to the City of Jamestown Code are being proposed including the addition of new requirements for composting. Jamestown City Council members reviewed the amendments which Department of Development staff are mainly to clarify … [Read more...]
NYS Department Of Health Joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
The New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. In January, the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from WHO. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Appoints Emily Woodard As New Chautauqua County Attorney
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Emily Woodard as Chautauqua County Attorney. Woodard has served in the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office since January 2015 and currently holds the position of … [Read more...]
