The Jamestown Police Department is asking people to contact them regarding a suspicious situation in Brooklyn Square. JPD said they had received two separate complaints regarding a black or dark colored pickup truck with a red or blue fishing … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Owners Have Taken Over The Oaks Bed and Breakfast on West Third Street
New owners have taken over The Oaks Bed and Breakfast on West Third Street in the city of Jamestown. Owners Tammarishka and Randy Kerman recently cut the ribbon with local officials on the hotel and spiritual center. The Ontario, Canada natives … [Read more...]
Give Big CHQ Set for Thursday, June 8
Local fundraising day, Give Big CHQ, takes place this Thursday, June 8. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Coordinator Liz Jones said the 24-hour fundraiser will feature 125 organizations that are located in or serve … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding ‘Barnette at 80’ Discussion
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold a discussion about the Supreme Court case that decided it was unconstitutional to compel school children to say the pledge of allegiance. The discussion, "Barnette at 80 & What It Means Today," with … [Read more...]
Free Lectures For NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week to Be Held at SUNY Fredonia
Free lectures will be held at SUNY Fredonia this week as part of New York State's 10th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week. The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) are holding free … [Read more...]
WRFA’s 2023 Great American Picnic Celebrating “Women Who Rock” is Sunday, June 11!
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Great American Picnic is back for another year at Southern Tier Brewing Company! WRFA’s annual summer fundraiser is taking place Sunday, June 11 from Noon to 6 p.m. at STBC’s Empty Pint in Lakewood, NY and will once again … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Land Bank Receives $1.2 Million From NYS
The Chautauqua County Land Bank has received $1.2 million in funding support from New York State. The funding is part of $26 million in grant funding through the State's Land Bank Initiative that has been awarded to 24 Land Banks across the … [Read more...]
City Council to Review 2023 Action Plan, West Sixth Street Crosswalk Project
Jamestown City Council will review at its work session the proposed 2023 Action Plan regarding $1.5 million in funding from HUD. The City Department of Development held six community input sessions on the action plan over the last two months. The … [Read more...]
Court Case Adjourned Until Decision Made Who Is Liable for Clean Up of Former Crawford Furniture Site
A court case involving the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 has been adjourned until June 30. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC Attorney Daryl … [Read more...]
Agencies Working to Get Funds to Help Migrants, Wendel Extends Emergency Order
Local agencies are working on obtaining additional funding to help migrants in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce event, said he's been in touch with the State Division of Homeland Security … [Read more...]
