The inmate who walked away from a work detail has been charged in that incident. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 44-year old Ralph Patterson has been charged with third degree escape. Patterson was part of a work crew at the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
CCIDA CEO Mark Geise Named to Buffalo Business First’s ‘Power 250’ List
Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's CEO has been named to a regional paper's "Power 250 listing." Buffalo Business First named Mark Geise to the annual list 250 people deemed the most influential and powerful people in the eight … [Read more...]
Vaccination Events Are Set for Senior Citizens in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services is holding a series of vaccination events for senior citizens this winter. The events are being held in collaboration with Rite Aid pharmacy staff as well as community-based organizations, churches, … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo Launches Appeal 2024 With $9.5 Million Goal
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has launched its Annual Appeal for 2024. Their goal this year is to raise $9.5 million by June 30. This is the organization's 100th appeal with the first one launched in 1924 with a goal of $262,116. It was met and … [Read more...]
Parents Invited To Share Child Care Experiences During ‘Power Hour’
Parents are being invited to share their experiences with child care during a "Power Hour" today. The Chautauqua Child Care Council of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., is calling on all parents to participate in the virtual event today from 1:00 to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Unveils $233 Billion Proposed 2025 State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $233 billion proposed 2025 State budget Tuesday. The spending plan represents a 4.5% increase for the 2024 budget, but does not increase income taxes and boosts school aid to nearly $36 billion. The proposal … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Proposal To Deal With Abandoned Shopping Carts
Jamestown City Council has heard a proposal to deal with abandoned shopping carts. Citizen Melissa Paterniti presented to council members at their January 8 work session a law that had been passed by a municipality in the state of Washington in … [Read more...]
NYS Has Collected More Than $1.55 Billion In Mobile Sports Wagering Taxes In Two Years
New York State has collected more than $1.55 billion in taxes on mobile sports wagering over the last two years. Governor Kathy Hochul said most of those taxes will be used for education. Last year’s $862 million, when added to $693 million as … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Holding Virtual Seminar Today On Applying for FEMA Assistance Firefighters Grants
Congressman Nick Langworthy will be hosting today a virtual seminar to prepare local fire departments to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The seminar will take place online at 6:30 p.m. and is … [Read more...]
Inmate Captured After Escaping Work Detail
An inmate who walked away from a work detail has been captured. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened Monday morning in the town of Ellery. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, several law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
