The Splash Pad and Annual Action Plan meeting scheduled at Jackson-Taylor Park for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 has changed locations within the park. Due to road construction, City of Jamestown officials have moved the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Silver Creek Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears Details About Proposed Purchase of Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council heard more details at its work session about a proposed purchase of a second ambulance for the Jamestown Fire Department. A resolution proposes using $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the purchase. Deputy Fire … [Read more...]
Studio D, 716 Boutique Officially Opens at Jamestown Airport
Studio D Grab and Go and the 716 Boutique officially cut the ribbon on their new location at the Jamestown Airport. Studio D owner Diana Scott moved to the airport after losing her lease for her business in downtown Jamestown and was looking for … [Read more...]
More Candidates Submit Petitions to Run in November General Election
The November General Election ballot is becoming clearer as the deadline for petitions has arrived. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides the information who has filed petitions to run in the November 7 … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney James, Governor Hochul Support Effort to Redraw NY Congressional Lines
State Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul are supporting an effort to redraw New York's Congressional district lines. Both James and Hochul filed an amicus brief in support of the effort rather than leaving the lines drawn by … [Read more...]
Last Surviving Prosecutor of Nuremberg Trials Has Died
The last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials in Germany has died. Benjamin Ferencz was 103. Ferencz, a Harvard-educated lawyer, secured convictions of numerous German officers who led roving death squads during the war. The New York … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Killed in Tractor Accident in Pomfret
A Fredonia man was killed Saturday when his tractor rolled over in the town of Pomfret. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 65 year old Andrew Lawrence had been using a tractor on his property on Lamberton Road to try to pull out a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Resume Discussions on Hiring 8 Firefighters
Jamestown City Council will resume discussions over whether to use a federal grant to hire eight full-time firefighters. The positions would be funded by a three-year $1.8 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Likely to Pass Second Budget Extender
New York State is still without a budget as the State Legislature is expected to reconvene today to pass another budget extender. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday saying that a budget extender … [Read more...]
