The 76th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is set to take place on Saturday, March 30 in the City of Jamestown. The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department announced that the hunt will start at 11:00 a.m. at Allen Park’s upper … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC Alumni Association Seeking Distinguished Alumnus Award, Career Community Award Nominations
The Jamestown Community College alumni association is seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award and Career Community Awards. Since 1980, the Alumni Association has presented accomplished JCC alumni with the Distinguished Alumnus … [Read more...]
Wegmans To Close For Half Hour During Solar Eclipse
Wegmans will close 48 stores for a half hour on April 8 so employees can view the total solar eclipse. All of the stores, stretching from Erie, Pennsylvania to Syracuse are in the path of totality. The shutdown will last from 3:00 to 3:30 … [Read more...]
DEC Officials Try To Clear Confusion Over How Wetland Act Will Impact Chautauqua Lake
State officials are trying to clear up confusion over how revisions to the state's Freshwater Wetlands Act could impact Chautauqua Lake. The State Department of Environmental Conservation held a zoom conference with Chautauqua County, town, and … [Read more...]
Collins Center Man Receives Lengthy Sentence For Illegal Gun Possession
A Collins Center man has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to a lengthy sentence for illegal gun possession. District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that 36-year old Joshua Hammer has been sentenced 15 years to life. The sentence … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Legislation To Protect Whistleblowers In DOJ, FBI
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation to strengthen protection for whistleblowers within the Department of Justice and FBI. Langworthy said in a statement, "Unfortunately, the FBI and DOJ have a long history of quieting … [Read more...]
Third Annual Chautauqua County Book Read Selects ‘Apple: Skin To The Core’ By Eric Gansworth
"Apple: Skin To The Core" has been selected for the third annual Chautauqua County Book Read. YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution are encouraging Chautauqua County residents to participate reading the book and then join discussions on the … [Read more...]
County Offices To Close at Noon On April 8 For Solar Eclipse
Chautauqua County Government offices will close at noon on Monday, April 8 in anticipation of the solar eclipse. While all offices and services will close at noon, emergency and essential services will remain open. All county offices will reopen … [Read more...]
NYS To Implement Lead Paint Rental Registry In 14701, Other High Risk Areas
New York State is working on implementing a lead paint rental registry for high risk areas. Jamestown is ranked seventh in the state for lead poisoning, with 60 children in the 14701 zip code being affected by lead poisoning a year. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
NY Pharmacists Can Now Distribute Birth Control Without Prescription
New York pharmacists can now distribute hormonal birth control without the need of a prescription. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order on Tuesday to authorize pharmacists to dispense three different types of hormonal contraception … [Read more...]
