Catholic Charities of Buffalo has launched its 2023 Appeal with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30th. This year marks the 100th year of Catholic Charities serving Western New York and the 99th year for the annual Appeal. The annual … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees
The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]
House GOP Fails 11th Time to Elect House Speaker
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives failed an 11th time to elect a House Speaker on Thursday. The House GOP failed to come to a consensus in three rounds of voting on Thursday to elect California Republican Kevin McCarthy as the … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a downtown programming request to bring in Ace Frehley for a concert downtown. Ace Frehley is formerly of the rock band, Kiss, who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society Spayed or Neutered Over 200 Cats in 2022
The Chautauqua County Humane Society spayed or neutered over 200 cats in 2022 as part of its efforts to reduce the feral cat population in Jamestown. Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the shelter plans to continue its Trap, Neuter, … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Participating in Museums for All Program
The National Comedy Center has announced it is participating in a program for low-income people. The Comedy Center is now part of the Museums for All program, which is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums to encourage people of … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Purchase 185 Acre Forest in Cattaraugus County
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced that it has officially purchased a 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County. The forest, named the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands, is located near Allegany State Park. It is home to a rich … [Read more...]
JPD Receives 60 Applications for 2023 Citizen Police Academy
The Jamestown Police Department received 60 applications for its 2023 Citizen Police Academy. JPD said only 15 seats were available for the course. They said everyone who submitted an application should have received an email on Wednesday, January … [Read more...]
House Majority Republicans Fail to Elect Speaker After Sixth Balloting Rounds
House majority Republicans were unable to elect a speaker as GOP nominee Kevin McCarthy failed on the sixth ballot Wednesday. Conservative Republican foes have kept him from getting close to a majority in the latest round of voting for speaker … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to State Prison Time for Stabbing Incident
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to time in state prison for stabbing his neighbor. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said Sean McIlveen was sentenced by County Court Judge David Foley to four years in state prison plus five … [Read more...]
