A Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in U.S. District Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 26-year old Jasmin Osteen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, which carries a maximum … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gus Macker 3-On-3 Returns To Jamestown This Weekend
The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown this weekend. Collaborative Children's Solutions Owner Pat Smeraldo is organizing the event that will be held on Harrison Street in Brooklyn Square. Smeraldo said there will be … [Read more...]
Melissa Emerson to Serve as Innovation Center Principal
Longtime Jamestown Public Schools administrator Melissa Emerson will serve as principal of the Innovation Center at Rogers School. Emerson will help oversee the development of the center’s programs as well as the classroom space that will be … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s Annual Food Festival Set for August 20-25
Chautauqua Institution's annual Food Festival will take place August 20 through 25. On Sunday, August 20th a Wine and Beer Tasting event will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. Local and international wines and craft beers will be available for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Farmers Lost Over 30% of Grape, Strawberry Crops Following May Freeze
Chautauqua County farmers experienced over 30% loss of grapes and strawberry crops this year following May's deep freeze. New York State Farm Service Agency is now officially requesting a federal Agricultural Disaster Designation from the U.S. … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Hears Downtown Programming Fund Requests
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard three requests for Downtown Programming funds totaling $48,320. The Italian American Charity Golf Association is requesting $30,000 to bring in electric violin quartet, Femmes of Rock, to the Reg … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Wants Your Thoughts on Downtown Jamestown
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is asking for your thoughts on downtown Jamestown. JRC Executive Director Frank Besse said JRC is partnering with Main Street America, which is a non-profit that works with communities across the country to … [Read more...]
BPU Appoints Paul Snyder as New Deputy GM of Water Resources
Paul Snyder has been appointed the Deputy General Manager of Water Resources at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Snyder replaces longtime BPU Deputy General Manager Mike Saar, who has retired. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Set for August 22
The Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner will be held August 22 in the town of Ellington. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Grandview of Ellington on 1116 West Hill Road. The Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Committee is hosting the event which … [Read more...]
BPU Water Inspection Could Cause Discolored Water For Celoron, Lakewood On Friday
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers in Celoron, Lakewood, and westward may have discolored water Friday. The BPU is conducting the quarterly water inspection at 101 Jackson Avenue Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The test could cause … [Read more...]
