The United Way of Chautauqua County has announced they’ve hired Leslie Wille as their Director of Growth and Engagement. This is a new position that was created to strengthen relationships with donors and to increase organizational impact. The … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Grand Jury Indicts Jamestown Man In Stabbing Murder
A grand jury has indicted a Jamestown man for a stabbing murder of a Jamestown man in May 2026. A secret indictment issued by the Chautauqua County Grand Jury was unsealed in County Court on July 27, 2026 charging 27-year old Robert Brinkley with … [Read more...]
NYS Sues Kalshi For Running Illegal Gambling Operation
New York State is suing prediction market platform, Kalshi, for running an illegal gambling operation in the state. Kalshi launched in 2021 as a service that allows users to bet money on the outcome of a wide range of future events. In … [Read more...]
Fluvanna Ave. Plaza Owner Files To Have Tax Assessment Decreased
The owner of the Fluvanna Plaza is looking to have its tax assessment decreased in the City of Jamestown. Fluvanna Z Plaza LLC filed in State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County to have its current assessment of $1,075,000 reduced to $806,250, … [Read more...]
Training Dates Announced For Those Interested In Being Election Day Poll Workers
Training dates have been announced for those interested in being poll workers for the November 3 General Elections. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Nacole Ellis said the trainings are mandatory for both new and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Joins 17,000 Communities To Celebrate National Night Out
The City of Jamestown joins 17,000 other communities nationwide in celebrating National Night Out tonight. Neighbors across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights, and spend the evening outdoors with the … [Read more...]
Special Election To Be Held To Fill Jamestown City Council Ward Seat Held By Tony Dolce
A special election will be held to fill the Jamestown City Council seat that is vacant following the death of Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly July 18. He had held the Ward 2 seat for 30 years. According to the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Hadi Matar Convicted On Terrorism Charges
The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution has been convicted in Federal Court on terrorism charges. 28-year old Hadi Matar has been found guilty of attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah, a designated foreign … [Read more...]
Three Jamestown Women Arrested On Child Endangerment Charges
Three Jamestown women have been arrested after a toddler was found walking near a busy street. Jamestown Police officers located an unattended toddler walking into a busy roadway on the south side of the city just after 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31. … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Holding Annual Community Picnics This Week
The Chautauqua Center will be holding its annual Community Picnics this week as part of National Health Center Week from August 2 - 8, 2026. Community picnics will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Jamestown on Tuesday, August 4 at The … [Read more...]
