State Senator George Borrello has been presented with a Global Distinguished Leadership Award and other awards from Ambassador Sanon. Ambassador Hugues Sanon, representing the Council for Justice, Equality and Peace (COJEP International), … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Robert H. Jackson Center Program To Give Update on War In Ukraine
The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a program that gives an update on the ongoing war in Ukraine on December 5. Founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, David Crane, will provide an update from his perspective on the war … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown Jingle and Mingle Festival Takes Place Saturday, Dec. 2
The Jingle & Mingle Festival will take place in downtown Jamestown Saturday, December 2. Collaborative Children's Solutions Owner Pat Smeraldo said family friendly activities will begin at noon on Tracy Plaza, with that block of East Third … [Read more...]
Downtown Holiday Parade To Be Livestreamed
The annual holiday parade in Jamestown will be livestreamed this year. Collaborative Children’s Solutions launched a new subdivision, CCS-TV, which is an effort to interest the area's youth in video production and broadcasting. The streaming … [Read more...]
One Person Died Following A Tractor Trailer Accident on I-90 Near Silver Creek
One person died Wednesday night in a tractor trailer accident on the Thruway near Silver Creek. New York State Police said a tractor trailer headed eastbound on the Thruway drifted into the other lane, striking another tractor trailer that was … [Read more...]
Sherman Receives State Funds For Sewer System
The village of Sherman is receiving funds for its sewer system. The village has been awarded $1.25 million in New York State Community Development Block Grants that will be used to to replace its deteriorated and undersized storm sewer conveyance … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Studies Program’s Julmarknad Takes Place at JCC Dec. 2
The Scandinavian Studies Program at Jamestown Community College will hold its traditional Julmarknad this Saturday. The free program will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2nd at the Hamilton Collegiate Center at … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Rails To Trails Book Signing Event Set for Dec. 4
A book signing event will take place December 4 for Wendy Lewellen’s book, "Good Soles: Chautauqua Rails to Trails Namesakes and Trailblazers." The event will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Big Inlet Taproom located at 6169 Elm Flat Road in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Begins Code Blue Warnings For the Winter Season
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has begun issuing code blue warnings for the winter season This warning is triggered when temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower, including wind chill, and requires shelter … [Read more...]
Community Organizations Working to Open Overnight Warming Center
Community organizations are working to find solutions to house the homeless after the announcement that two emergency code blue shelters are not reopening this winter. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah … [Read more...]
