High winds could cause power outages and tree damage here in Chautauqua County over the next day. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties. Gusts upward of 50 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Councilmembers Voice Concern Over Bike Lane That Would Eliminate Parking On One Side of East 2nd St.
Jamestown City Council members voice concerns about a proposal to eliminate parking on one side of East Second Street in order to add bike lanes. Under the proposal, the city would request the state install a dedicated bike lane on the eastbound … [Read more...]
Protect Your Wallet When Signing Up For Gym Memberships
Those signing up for gym memberships as part of New Year's resolutions are being offered tips to protect their wallet. The New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said people should be aware of gym fees that can become … [Read more...]
Michael Burham Sentenced For Kidnapping, Escape From Warren County Jail
Michael Burham has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping a Pennsylvania couple and escaping from the Warren County Jail. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced that Burham was sentenced to 3 1/2 … [Read more...]
More Than 3 Million Senior Citizens in NYS Now Have Cap On Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs
More than three million senior citizens in New York State now have a cap on total out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said this is part of the Inflation Reduction Act. He said there is now an annual cap … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Proposal To Eliminate Parking On Southside of East 2nd St. For Bike Lane
Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a proposal to eliminate parking on one side of East Second Street in order to add a bike lane. According to the staff report, the city is requesting the State in their upcoming 2025 East Second Street … [Read more...]
14 Projects Receive $242,000 In Grants From Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth
14 projects across Chautauqua County are receiving $242,000 in grants from the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. The grants go to economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment … [Read more...]
NYS Law Bans Use Of Certain Pesticides To Protect Pollinators, Other Wildlife
A new state law bans the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides in order to protect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The legislation restricts the use of … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Public Market Has New Director
A new person will be heading up the Jamestown Public Market this summer. St. Luke's Episcopal Church announced that Nick Weith will start in the position January 15. He replaces Linnea Haskin, who resigned in October after leading the program … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Reaches Goal To Purchase Floating Fen
The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of Floating Fen have reached their fundraising goal to save the Floating Fen. The organizations officially purchased the 225-acre property in Brocton on December 29, 2023. The fundraising goal … [Read more...]
