The Jamestown Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire in the east side. Fire crews responded to Willard and Allen Streets around 11:30 p.m. Friday night to a house fire. There were no reported victims or injuries. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Former Crawford Furniture Building Owner Expected to Plead Guilty to Code Violations
The corporation that owns the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 is expected to plead guilty to code violations. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]
Former Drug Policy Advisor to U.S. Presidents Presenting on Marijuana in Chautauqua County
A former drug policy advisor to three U.S. presidents will be presenting on marijuana legalization in Chautauqua County today. Dr. Kevin Sabet is the President and CEO of both the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 in New York State
Spring turkey season opens today in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said one of the new rules that went into effect last fall allows shot sizes as small as Number 9 for turkey hunting. This regulatory change … [Read more...]
Walleye, Muskellunge Fishing Season Opens May 1
Fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge also begins May 1. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said walleye are now found in more than 140 waters from all the major watersheds of the state, … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Tentative State Budget Deal
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Law Providing Property Tax Exemption For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
A local law that gives volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers a break on property taxes has been approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The local law provides a 10% exemption on real property taxes for volunteers who have … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project
Chautauqua Institution is applauding the County Legislature's approval of funding for the Jefferson Project. The approval of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to continue research in 2020 has received $4 million in funding from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Unemployment Rates Move Downward for March 2023
Unemployment rates are moving downward in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for March 2023. The New York State Department of Labor reports Chautauqua's rate for March was 4.2% compared with 4.7% in February and 4.3% in March 2022. Cattaraugus … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative
The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]
