Several hikes are planned for the end of the year and start of the New Year around Western New York. The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold a guided winter hike from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, December 31. The hike will give … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Senior Citizen Injured in Home Invasion Robbery in Jamestown, Five Arrested
A senior citizen was injured in a home invasion in the city of Jamestown that resulted in the arrest of five people. Jamestown Police say two people broke into a city residence early Monday evening, tied up a 73-year old woman to a chair, held her … [Read more...]
Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy Holds Ceremonial Swearing-In Event at Pine Valley Central School
Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy returned to his alma mater of Pine Valley Central School for a ceremonial swearing in event Wednesday evening. Langworthy stood with his young daughter, Madeline, as Chautauqua County Court Judge Dave Foley led … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski Reflects on Highlights of His Tenure in Congress
Representative Joe Sempolinski is looking back at the highlights of his four-month tenure in Congress. Sempolinski has represented the 23rd Congressional District following a special election in August. He replaced Tom Reed who had resigned. He … [Read more...]
Lily Dale Assembly Historic District Receive NYS Historic Preservation Award
The Lily Dale Assembly Historic District in Cassadaga has been recognized with a 2022 New York State Historic Preservation Award. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, "Preserving notable landmarks across New York allows us to celebrate our … [Read more...]
Wegmans Issues Recall on Greens Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Wegmans has issued a voluntarily recall of micro greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass because of potential salmonella contamination. The company said in a statement the products were being recalled because of the soil the plants were grown in … [Read more...]
2023 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The Class of 2023 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The Board of Directors have nominated Bob Barlette, Sheldon Battle, Kirsten Green, David Hinson, Frank Jagoda II, Bruce Johnson, Scott Kindberg, Fred Larson, Marty … [Read more...]
Drug Stores Limiting Purchases of Children’s Medicine Amid ‘Tripledemic’
A nationwide shortage of cold, flu and fever medicines for children is causing some drug store chains to limit purchases of the products amid a "tripledemic" this holiday season. The "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu is causing a run on … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Pay Raise for State Legislature
State Senator George Borrello is criticizing a pay raise approved by the State Legislature for themselves. The legislation authorized a $32,000 pay raise for members of the New York State Legislature. Borrello said the increase means New York … [Read more...]
Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board
Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]
