The State Department of Motor Vehicles is unveiling new regional license plates this month. The first in the series is a new Long Island license that features an image of the iconic Montauk lighthouse. The plates for the remaining nine regions … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Michael Burham To Be Tried First in Pennsylvania Before Facing Charges in NYS
Michael Burham will be tried on kidnapping charges in Pennsylvania prior to facing charges in New York State. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said following the extradition of Burham from South Carolina to New York, the U.S. … [Read more...]
Early Voting for June Primaries Begins June 17
Early voting for June Primaries begins this Saturday, June 17. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abram said there are a small set of primaries this year, with most voters not having a primary election to vote in, "We do … [Read more...]
Lez Zeppelin Plays Reg Lenna on June 17
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' "Rockin' the Reg" concert series will feature Lez Zeppelin this Saturday, June 17. Founded in 2004 by New York guitarist, Steph Paynes, the all-women quartet is the first female rock act to pay homage to Led … [Read more...]
Busti Bicentennial Celebration Includes Tractor Pull, Car Show on June 17
The Town of Busti's annual Tractor Pull and Car Show takes place Saturday as part of the town's Bicentennial Celebration. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Busti Firemen's Grounds on Lawson Road and also will feature a car show by the Southern … [Read more...]
39th Annual Yassou Festival Begins Today
The 39th Annual Yassou Festival takes place this Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 in Jamestown. The annual festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Greek culture by featuring live Bouzouki music and dancing as well as … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Customer Service Closed Monday, June 19
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Customer Service Office will be closed all day for staff training on Monday, June 19. The Customer Service lobby will reopen for regular walk-in business and employees will be available by phone at 9:00 … [Read more...]
Michael Burham Back in New York State
Michael Burham has been extradited back to New York State. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt sent out a brief notice that Burham appeared Wednesday in Federal Court after being extradited from South Carolina following a two week … [Read more...]
Some Local Elections Will Be Moved to Even-Numbered Years Under Bill Passed By NYS Legislature
Some local elections will be moved to even-numbered years under a bill passed by the New York State Legislature. State legislators who supported the bill said the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected officials in the middle of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to drug charges that could carry a sentence of life in prison and $10 million fine. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced 37-year old Richard Philbrick made the plea before U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo on … [Read more...]
