Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City ‘Flips the Switch’ on Riverwalk Illumination Project
The City of Jamestown has officially "flipped the switch" on the Riverwalk Illumination project. The project, funded through Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies, lights up the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Coal Silo, Washington Street … [Read more...]
Veterans, Employers Can Take Advantage of Incentives in NYS
New York State offers veterans and employers various tax credits, exemptions, and incentives. The Hire-a-Veteran Tax Credit, which is administered through the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, can be worth up to $20,000 for … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Hope to Continue to Address Inflation, Public Safety Following Re-Election
Chautauqua County's representatives in the State Legislature hope to continue to address inflation and public safety following their re-election. State Senator George Borrello defeated Democrat Dan Brown in Tuesday's elections. He said he's … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski: Nick Langworthy Good Fit for New 23rd District
Congressman Joe Sempolinski said Nick Langworthy is a good fit for the new 23rd Congressional District. Sempolinski said being a former Congressional District Director is the best preparation someone can have to becoming a member of Congress, "And … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Which Lead to a Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a … [Read more...]
Humane Society Awarded Over $159,000 for Facility Improvements
The Chautauqua County Humane Society has been awarded over $159,000 for facility improvements. The funding is part of $5 million from the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund for not-for-profit animal shelters and humane societies in the … [Read more...]
NYS Has Collected Over a Half Billion Dollars in Mobile Sports Betting Taxes Since January
New York State has collected over half a billion dollars in mobile sports wagering taxes since the beginning of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the $542 million collected far surpasses every other state in the nation. An … [Read more...]
Mayville’s 12th Annual Holiday Open House Starts Friday, November 11
The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce is putting finishing touches on the 12th Annual Holiday Open House. The event will be held two weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, and then … [Read more...]
Celebration of ‘Soup and Song’ to Support Ukraine set for November 18 at St. Luke’s Episcopal
An event to support Ukraine will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Friday, November 18. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Church's undercroft off East Fourth Street with a sampling of Ukrainian foods prepared by Ashville General … [Read more...]
