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...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
City of Jamestown Receiving Support Toward Citizens Police Academy
The City of Jamestown is receiving support toward its Citizens Police Academy. Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a $1,000 grant from Cummins Engine to go toward purchasing training books and materials for the Academy. An … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]
New CRCF Fund To Help, Recognize JCC Media Arts Students
A fund that recognizes Jamestown Community College students work in media arts has been set up in memory of a local photographer, videographer, and documentarian. Aaron Perez died in October 2023 at the age of 38. He was a resident of Orange … [Read more...]
Ice Fishers Reminded To Be Safe With Weather Changes
Anglers looking to head out for some ice fishing are reminded to be safe, especially with the weather changes coming up this week. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "While 2023 was the warmest year on … [Read more...]
