The owner of Heenan's Irish Pub is suing the Village of Fredonia following a fire that damaged the pub in August 2022. According to the suit filed in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court, on August 1, 2022 an employee of the village used a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
FEMA, FCC Conducting National Test Wednesday That Will Send Alerts To Mobile Phones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission are conducting a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System this Wednesday. The test will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Prendergast Boat Launch Closed For Paving
The Prendergast Boat Launch in Mayville will be closed this week for paving. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the temporary closure. The parking area for the Prendergast Boat Launch and fishing access site will be … [Read more...]
Wendel Signs Emergency Order Blocking Relocation of Homeless From NYC
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has signed a second Emergency Order to block a New York City program from relocating people to Chautauqua County. The order, titled "Local State of Emergency, Emergency Order No. 2 on Sustainable Migration," … [Read more...]
Fluvanna-area Residents, Stakeholders Meet to Develop Comprehensive Plan
Residents and stakeholders in the Fluvanna area of the town of Ellicott have teamed up to create a comprehensive plan. The group, calling themselves Fluvanna’s United Neighbors Group (FUN), recently gathered to review the plan presented by Rick … [Read more...]
Ghostfish Brewing Opens Processing, Distribution Center in Westfield
A gluten-free brewery has opened in the town of Westfield. Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing Company, which is the largest producer of dedicated gluten-free beer in the nation by volume, has officially opened a processing and distribution center in … [Read more...]
County Legislature Democrats Calling For $1 Million Reduction in County Property Tax Levy
Chautauqua County Legislature Democrats are calling for a $1 million reduction in the County property tax levy. The four Legislators, joined by the eight Democrats running for the county legislature, sent out a release calling for the reduction … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community
Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]
Judge Clarence Thomas Moves To Consider NYS’ Background Checks For Ammunition Under Concealed Carry Improvement Act
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has moved to consider a challenge to New York's provision of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act on background checks for ammunition purchases that went into effect a few weeks ago. Thomas agreed to bring … [Read more...]
Glow Your Mind 5K Rescheduled for Sat. Sept. 30
The Glow Your Mind 5k Run-Walk is set to take place Saturday, September 30. The event, which will close out Suicide Awareness month, will start at 6:01 p.m. at Jackson-Taylor Park on Washington Street. Registration will begin at 5:01 p.m. The … [Read more...]
