The City of Jamestown's Deputy Comptroller has put in her resignation. Mayor Kim Ecklund announced to City Council on Monday that Carol Malek has accepted a job outside of city government and will be leaving her position at the end of this … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Resigns
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will be looking for a new director. Megan Murray submitted her resignation from the elective on Tuesday, January 23, but will remain on as the high school's band director. Former Marching Band Director … [Read more...]
United Way Reaches $1.4 Million Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached its $1.4 million annual campaign goal. The announcement came at the agency's 2023 Campaign Celebration Tuesday night. Executive Director Amy Rohler said meeting this goal means the agency … [Read more...]
Nine Democratic Governors, Including Hochul, Calling For Federal Action On Immigration
Nine Democratic governors, led by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, are calling for federal action on immigration. The governors asked in a letter sent to the White House and Congress for “a serious commitment” to overhauling the immigration system … [Read more...]
House Destroyed By Fire In Busti Sunday Night
A house was destroyed by a fire just outside Jamestown late Sunday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that the fire was called in just after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday at 1619 Forest Avenue Extension. Busti Fire Department … [Read more...]
Proposal To Add Bike Lanes To E. Second Street Passes Committee
A proposal to add bike lanes to East Second Street has passed the City Council Public Works Committee. As part of the State's reconstruction of East Second Street in 2025, a proposal that the city request dedicated bicycle lanes for the street was … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County School Resource Officer, Correction Officers Honored
A Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer and two Correction Officers have been honored for their life-saving actions, including the rescue of a local student. The New York State Sheriff’s Association gave awards to SRO Deputy … [Read more...]
NYS Removes Barriers For Perspective School Bus Drivers Applying For CDL
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to remove barriers for perspective school bus drivers applying for a commercial driver license. At the Governor’s direction, the Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a federal waiver that allows … [Read more...]
1st Annual Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award Given to Cindy Reidy
The first Annual Mike & Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award has been given to Cindy Reidy. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and Chautauqua Leadership Network (CLN) partnered to create the award and fund following the death of Mike … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown man has received drug charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross said 51 year old Curtis Snyder has been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, … [Read more...]
