A new state law now restricts mandatory overtime for nurses. The State Department of Labor announced that under the law, health care employers are prohibited from requiring nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours except under … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
United Way Receives Additional Funding for Emergency Food And Shelter Programs
Chautauqua County has been chosen to receive $21,631 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs throughout the county. The award was made by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program’s (EFSP) National Board, which is chaired by FEMA and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA Concerned Burham May Be Trying to Return to Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County's District Attorney is concerned that Michael Burham may be trying to return to Chautauqua County. 34-year old Michael Burham escaped from the Warren County Jail at approximately 11:20 p.m. Thursday, July 6. He is considered by … [Read more...]
Michael Burham, Suspect in Homicide, Escapes Warren County Jail
The man who is a suspect in a Jamestown homicide has escaped from the Warren County Jail. Jamestown Police report 34-year old Michael Burham was last seen at approximately 11:20 p.m. Thursday night wearing a blue denim jacket. Police urge all … [Read more...]
Speeding Cars, Loud Noise Top Issues at Community Meeting Held by Jamestown Police
Concerns about speeding cars and loud noise topped the list of issues discussed at the first of four Community Engagement meetings held by the Jamestown Police Department Thursday. The meetings are being funded through the Gun Involved Violence … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Investigating House Fire on Barrows Street
Jamestown Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Barrows Street. Jamestown Fire crews were called out just after 1:00 a.m. Thursday to 231 Barrows Street to find the back part of house fully engulfed in flames. The house was vacant … [Read more...]
Sheriff Quattrone Working With Faith Community As Part of Community Outreach
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone is working with the faith community as part of a new community outreach project. Quattrone calls the initiative "Safe In Blue," based on the program "Movement Forward" out of Atlanta, Georgia, "It's to work … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Providing Free Summer Lunch Program in Greater Jamestown Area
The YMCA of Jamestown's free summer lunch program is underway at several sites around the Greater Jamestown area. The free meals are available to children ages 18 and under. Jamestown meal sites will be staffed 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Lillian … [Read more...]
All Female Hard Rock Band, Vixen, To Perform at The Reg on Sunday
Rock band Vixen, known internationally for their 1987 hit, "Edge of a Broken Heart," will perform a live concert on stage at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Sunday Vixen is the only all-female hard rock band from the 80's who sold over a … [Read more...]
World’s Strongest Man, Local Legend Don Reinhoudt Has Died
A former World's Strongest Man and Chautauqua County legend, Don Reinhoudt, has died. Formerly of Brocton and then Lily Dale, Reinhoudt died Monday following a one-car accident on Glasgow Road in the town of Pomfret. The exact cause of death is … [Read more...]
