State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Thruway Authority needs to do better collecting $276.3 million owed in toll fees. An audit released by the Comptroller's office states that a change in collection agencies resulted in a lapse in collections … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Free Xylazine Test Strips To Be Made Available in NYS
Free xylazine test strips will be made available as the drug, also known as "Tranq," spreads across New York state. Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative found in the unregulated drug supply with potentially harmful health impacts, especially when … [Read more...]
County Government’s Budget Director is Retiring
Chautauqua County Government's Budget Director is retiring. Kathleen Dennison will retire from her position effective June 2, 2023. She first began her career with the County on July 7, 2011 as a Principal Account Clerk with the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
The DEC Cautions People Against Touching or Picking Up Young Wildlife
People are being reminded to resist the urge to touch or pickup newborn fawns or other young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation sent out the notice, saying human contact with wildlife can result in unintended consequences … [Read more...]
County Legislature Lends Support to Emergency Declaration Barring the Housing of New Immigrants In County
The Chautauqua County Legislature has voiced their support for the State of Emergency declared by the County Executive that bars housing new immigrants in Chautauqua County. Legislator Terry Niebel brought the motion to the floor, saying that more … [Read more...]
Suspect in Death of Jamestown Woman To Be Extradited Back to NYS
The suspect in the death of a Jamestown woman will be extradited back to New York State. WIVB reports 34-year old Michael Burham made an initial appearance Thursday in federal court in South Carolina. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Carolina … [Read more...]
Dredging Has Begun in Barcelona Harbor
The Army Corp of Engineers has started the dredging of Barcelona Harbor. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the harbor has essentially been shut down due to the sediment that filled in over the last several years. He said while $1.1 … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Services Set for This Weekend
Communities are holding Memorial Day services this weekend to remember those who sacrificed it all. In Jamestown, the Blue Star Mothers will hold its annual Gold Star Memorial Remembrance at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27 at Veterans Memorial Park on … [Read more...]
Earlybird Festival to Take Place in Downtown Jamestown May 27
An Earlybird Street Festival will take place in downtown Jamestown Saturday, May 27. The festival will take place from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. on East Third Street between North Main and Pine Streets. It will feature musical performances by Mosaic … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice to Hold Annual Memorial Butterfly Release June 3
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care will hold its annual Service of Remembrance and Memorial Butterfly Release on Saturday, June 3. The event offers an opportunity for individuals to honor and commemorate their loved ones, both virtually and … [Read more...]
