A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison in a fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the City in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November … [Read more...]
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Gov. Hochul to Deliver Proposed 2025 State Budget Today
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2025 State Budget this morning. Hochul will give her address at 10:30 a.m. from the Red Room in the State Capitol in Albany. New York Daily News reports the proposed budget will total $233 billion with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Restructured Following Capt. Samuelson’s Retirement
The Jamestown Police Department has some restructuring following the retirement of Captain Bob Samuelson. Samuelson retired earlier this month following 30 years of service in the department. The Jamestown Post-Journal reported Samuelson graduated … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Rental Rehab Grant Program Has Reopened
The City of Jamestown's Rental Rehabilitation Grant program has reopened. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said applications will be accepted starting today, January 16. The grant allows landlords to apply for $30,000 a unit for … [Read more...]
Turner Winter Series to Feature The Alliance’s Randall Perry Tonight
The 2024 Turner Winter Series will begin today at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Tonight's free event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Executive Director Randall Perry. His topic will be the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued Following Student Injury In A Gym Class
The mother of a student who was injured during a gym class activity is suing Jamestown Public Schools. The filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court by Attorney Carey Beyer, who is representing Lindsey Bloomberg, is seeking a restraining … [Read more...]
Second Chances Thrift Store Closing
The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Second Chances Thrift Store will be closing its doors. The store, located at 707 Fairmount Avenue, is closing in February due to "rising costs and significant shelter projects on the horizon" for the Humane … [Read more...]
New Jamestown High School Principal Appointed
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of a new principal for Jamestown High School. Allyson Smith will begin in that role on Tuesday, January 16. Current building principal, Dana Williams, will continue in an advisory role over … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King Jr. Service To Be Held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on January 15
A service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Monday, January 15. The service will take place at 4:00 p.m. and feature keynote speaker Dr. Vicki Sapp. The theme for the event is "Keep on Pushing" with … [Read more...]
Foster Parent Open House Set for January 18
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services’ Home Finding Team will host a Foster Parent Open House on Thursday, January 18. The Department is offering an in-person session and a virtual session. The in-person session … [Read more...]
