State residents are being warned of "friendly greeting" phishing scams. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said phishing is a common technique that scammers use to send fraudulent communications that appear to come … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding Conversation on Jackson Speech – ‘The Federal Prosecutor’
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be holding a conversation on Jackson's speech "The Federal Prosecutor." The free event will take place at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24. The discussion will be led by Humanities New York Director of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools To Increase Police Presence Following Rumors of Threats
Jamestown Public Schools buildings will have a increased police presence today following rumors of threats to the school. JPS officials sent an automated message to parents Tuesday night saying that they were aware of rumors circulating amongst … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society Receives $1.5 Million Grant
The Chautauqua County Humane Society will receive a $1.5 million grant from the Golisano Foundation. The agency is one of 82 organizations receiving funding from a $360 million pot announced by Tom Golisano in Rochester on Tuesday. Golisano is the … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Indicts Rolison On Drug Charges
A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has indicted the Jamestown man convicted in the vehicular deaths of two people for passing drugs while in jail. County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 57-year old Debbie Hires and 61-year old Randall … [Read more...]
United Ways Kick Off Campaign To Raise $1.8 Million
The United Ways of Chautauqua County have officially kicked off their annual campaign with a goal of $1.8 million. The north and south county organizations, following a vote in August to merge operations, held a joint kick off in Dunkirk on Monday … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Holding Pasture Walk In Sherman
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is offering an opportunity for folks to learn more about grazing dairy and livestock this week. The pasture walk will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society To Receive $1.5 Million From Golisano Foundation
The Chautauqua County Humane Society will receive a $1.5 million grant from the Golisano Foundation. The agency is one of 82 organizations receiving funding from a $360 million pot announced by Tom Golisano in Rochester on Tuesday. Golisano is the … [Read more...]
Fred Korematsu’s Daughter Is Constitution Day Speaker At Robert H. Jackson Center
The daughter of late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu, will be this year's Constitution Day featured speaker at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Center President Kristan McMahon said Dr. Karen Korematsu is the Founder and President of the Fred T. … [Read more...]
Shed Fire Damages Adjacent Home in Jamestown
A shed fire at a Barrett Avenue residence also damaged another home in Jamestown. The Jamestown Fire Department reports fire crews were called to 140 Barrett Avenue at 5:18 a.m. Saturday morning to find two sheds in the backyard on fire. A house … [Read more...]
