The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is warning residents about a new door-to-door scam where fraudsters are impersonating Board of Elections staff. The New York State Board of Elections received complaints that fake staff members were found … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Area Code 624 Will Take Effect in WNY on September 11
A new area code will take effect in Western New York on September 11. The New York State Department of Public Service said customers in the 716-area code region requesting new mobile or landline telephone service, an additional line, or a move in … [Read more...]
HUD Increases Fair Market Rents for 2024
HUD has increased the fair market rents by an average 12% across the United States for 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said said the increase, which goes into effect October 1, sets a higher level for the maximum … [Read more...]
Two Die In Motorcycle, Pickup Truck Crash
Two people were killed in a motorcycle and pickup truck crash on Route 394 on Sunday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a crash on Route 394 near Woodlawn at 12:43 p.m. Sunday, September 3. Deputies said it appeared … [Read more...]
Man Dies in Rollover Crash in Panama
A man died in a rollover crash in Panama late Monday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to Goshen Road just after 11:30 p.m. last night for a reported motor vehicle rollover with a person pinned under the … [Read more...]
E-Scooters Now Available To Rent in Jamestown
E-scooters will be available to rent starting today in Jamestown. Bird, the company contracted to provide e-bikes and e-scooters in the city, announced it's launching the transportation option today that can be activated through Bird’s free mobile … [Read more...]
Employer Contributions to NYS Retirement System Increasing in 2025
New York taxpayers will be hit with a higher bill for state and local employee pensions starting in 2025. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced employer's average contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … [Read more...]
September 5 is the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools Students
Today is the first day of school in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said motorists should watch out for kids and be ready to stop for buses, "Across the summer, if you happened to see a bus, maybe it was … [Read more...]
NYS Cigarette Tax Highest In the Nation Following $1 Hike on September 1
Following a $1 hike that started on September 1, New York State's cigarette tax is now the highest in the nation. The $1 hike is the first cigarette tax increase since 2010 and changes the tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack of 20 cigarettes. … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Meets With Chautauqua Lake Stakeholders to Discuss Lake Efforts
Chautauqua Lake organizations, local foundations, and other stakeholders met with Congressman Nick Langworthy Wednesday to discuss efforts around the lake. Chautauqua Lake is classified by the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
