New York State has passed reforms to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State as part the State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul said New Yorkers’ insurance rates total an average of slightly more … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC Hosting Virtual Seminar For SUNY Reconnect Initiative
Jamestown Community College will host a virtual information session to help adult learners explore opportunities to attend college tuition free. The seminar will take place online from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. The State University of … [Read more...]
RTPI Holding Bluebird Festival May 30
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will hold its second annual Bluebird Festival this Saturday. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on RTPI grounds at 311 Curtis Street in Jamestown. Activities through out the day will include … [Read more...]
79 Jobs Cut at SEFPRO-Monofrax
The end of a production line at SEFPRO-Monofrax in Falconer is resulting in the loss of 79 jobs. Saint-Gobain said in a statement to WRFA that they had, “...made the difficult decision to end the production of the AZS (Alumina-Zirconia-Silica) … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Indicts Incarcerated Man In Alleged Assaults At Lakeview Correctional Facility
An incarcerated man has been indicted for allegedly attacking two employees at Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton. The indictment by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury was unsealed in County Court Tuesday, May … [Read more...]
Two Animal Shelters Receiving State Funding To Improve Their Facilities
Two animal shelters in Chautauqua County are receiving state funding to improve their facilities. The Chautauqua County Humane Society will receive $500,000 to improve sanitation and upgrade the walls and floors. The Northern Chautauqua Canine … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Rebrands As Everwild Land Trust
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has rebranded as Everwild Land Trust. Officials gathered at Everwild’s headquarters in Lakewood Tuesday to unveil the new branding. Everwild Executive Director Whitney Gleason said the organization’s goal … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Holding 19th Century Organ Masters Concert
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host a special organ concert this Sunday, May 31. The concert, themed 19th Century Organ Masters, will take place at 3:00 p.m. The free concert will feature Oberlin Conservatory organ performance major Owen … [Read more...]
CCIDA Approves $200,000 Loan To Westfield Company To Distribute Concord Grape Juice Pouches
A Westfield company has been approved for a $200,000 loan to distribute concord grape juice pouches to school districts, food banks, and more. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the five year loan at 4% interest … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Seeking New Information In Murder Of Kathy Wilson
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking new information regarding the 1988 murder of Kathy Wilson. The Sheriff’s Office recently made two separate posts about the unsolved case on social media asking for the public’s help. One post is … [Read more...]
