A Silver Creek man faces a maximum sentence of 150 years to life after being found guilty of sexual assault of a child in Chautauqua County Court. A jury found 26-year old Dustin Post guilty of six counts of Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council to Hear Presentation on New Downtown Banner Program
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation about a new banner program downtown at its work session tonight. Chautauqua Art Gallery owner Leslie Calimeri and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse will present their … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Kicks Off Centennial Celebration
The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts kicked off its centennial celebration Sunday. A ceremony was held in the theatre on the 100th anniversary of the Palace Theatre opening in 1923. Executive Director Hillary Meyer, addressing an audience of local … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Criticizes Level of Spending in 2024 State Budget
State Senator George Borrello criticized the amount of spending proposed in the 2024 State Budget. Borrello said a recent 20% budget increase was blamed on the Pandemic and the influx of monies from the Federal Government, "But here we are a … [Read more...]
March Designated as Agricultural District Public Review Month
Chautauqua County has designated the month of March as the Agricultural District public review period. Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, the County Legislature is required to review an Ag District eight years after its creation and … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Outlines Dairy Priorities
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act as part of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. The Farm Bill is re-visited and needs congressional approval every five years. With nearly 3,500 dairy … [Read more...]
Ice Fishermen on Chautauqua Lake Urged to Use Caution
Ice fishermen on Chautauqua Lake are being urged to be cautious. The Chautauqua Lake Association said they've had reports of “not good ice” in areas all around the lake. They said while most people expect the lower basin to have better ice than … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Scholarships Available for Youth Interested in Agriculture Careers
Scholarships are available for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. The New York Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Youth Scholarship awards up to $3,000 for eligible students to use for college or advanced training in the … [Read more...]
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon is Saturday, Feb 4
The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County will hold its 14th annual Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon this Saturday. The event will start at 9:00 a.m. at Chautauqua Health and Fitness located in the Turner Community Center in … [Read more...]
