New York State Police are investigating a series of false swatting calls involving schools across the state. WPIX reported that Governor Kathy Hochul said her office was aware of at least 34 school swatting incidents on Thursday. Various police … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown
The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]
FDA Approves Selling Naloxone Over The Counter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved selling naloxone over the counter. The drug would be the first opioid treatment drug to be sold without a prescription. In New York State, residents can already obtain Narcan from a pharmacy … [Read more...]
Convicted Murderer of Salamanca Woman Released in Dutchess County
The convicted murderer of a Salamanca woman has been released from prison, but has not been released in Western New York. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said Edward Kindt, who was convicted for raping and … [Read more...]
Spring Trout Fishing Begins April 1 in NYS
Spring trout fishing season begins Saturday in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in March and lasting until early June. DEC Commissioner Basil … [Read more...]
Monthly Alternate Parking Starts April 1 in Jamestown
Monthly alternate parking starts tomorrow, Saturday, April 1, in the City of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the street during … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Hunt in Falconer April 1
The annual Linda K. Memorial Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 1 in the village of Falconer. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. at Falconer Park. It is open to children ages 12 and under. Attendees should bring their own basket. … [Read more...]
NYS Receiving $100 Million to Expand Broadband Access
New York State is receiving $100 million for broadband access expansion. The new federal investment comes from the $10 billion in the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said getting the American … [Read more...]
County Officials Monitoring Emergence of ‘Tranq’ in Local Illegal Drug Supply
Chautauqua County officials are monitoring the emergence of xylazine, also known as "tranq" in the local illegal drug supply. Xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, is being found mixed with fentanyl and other … [Read more...]
Modified Court Ruling Opens Doors for WNY to Receive Cannabis Licenses
A federal court ruling has opened the doors for five New York regions, including Western New York, to receive conditional cannabis licenses. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit modified an injunction that now "bars the issuance of … [Read more...]
