New York's manufacturers of craft spirits, cider and mead can now ship directly to consumers. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will allow the state's craft beverage producers to ship their unique products directly to consumers … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
TRC Seeking Nominations for Ability Awareness & Recognition Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for The Resource Center’s 2024 Ability Awareness and Recognition Awards. The Ability Awareness and Recognition Awards recognize the efforts of people with disabilities and those who support them. The public is … [Read more...]
Long-Term Solutions To Deal With Homelessness In The Works
Long-term solutions to deal with the homelessness issue in Chautauqua County are in the works. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.'s Homeless Coalition held a community meeting Tuesday to discuss those solutions as well as provide an update on the … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Names of Victims In Weekend’s Shootings Released
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the names of the victims from this past weekend's shootings in Jamestown have been released. The P-J reports that according to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, 25-year old Corey Johnson of Jamestown was shot … [Read more...]
Second Quarter Sales Tax Revenues Down 6% For City of Jamestown
City of Jamestown sales tax receipts are off 6% based on second quarter numbers. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas presented to the City Council Finance committee, saying if the city was on budget, they would have received $2, 296,000 but in reality … [Read more...]
NYS Reaches Settlement With Charter Communications To Provide Discounted Broadband
New York state has reached a settlement with Spectrum’s parent company to continue to provide discounted broadband services to low-income residents. Under its agreement with the state, Charter Communications will offer the program for $15 per … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Receives $8 Million Donation for Bellinger Hall Upgrades
Chautauqua Institution has announced an $8 million donation will go toward upgrades to Bellinger Hall. The Institution said the donation is coming from Craig and Cathrine Greene. The Greene Family has donated a total of $13.3 million to Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Victim In Friday Shooting Has Died
The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the victim of a shooting incident last Friday has died. The PJ reports that according to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt, the shooting took place around 2:00 a.m. in a parking lot of … [Read more...]
Former City Court Judge Accuses City of Defamation
A former City Court Judge and current County Legislator is accusing the City of Jamestown of defamation. Fred Larson, who served as City Court Judge from 2014 to 2021, spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night in response to a resolution … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Receives Equipment Grant
The Jamestown Fire Department will be able to purchase new equipment thanks to federal funding. The department has been awarded $330,270 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant will support the purchase of new equipment, … [Read more...]
