Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Again Declares Multiple Portions of NYS New Gun Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional. U.S District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse ruled that the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Arrives at Tracy Plaza
The City of Jamestown's Christmas tree arrived on Tracy Plaza Tuesday morning. The 40-foot tall Norway Spruce Tree was donated by the New Hope Community Church from their yard at 40 City View Avenue. Park Crews will decorate the tree with over … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
Over 9,000 Residents Have Already Voted in Chautauqua County
Over 9,000 voters have already cast their ballots in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said 7,064 voters took part in early voting during the nine-day span. This is the second highest … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget
The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]
Large Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Search, Falconer Man Arrested
An investigation into a large scale fentanyl distribution ring resulted in several raids and the arrest of a Falconer man. Jamestown Police said that members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Narcotics … [Read more...]
Two Illegal Cannabis Dispensaries Shut Down in Jamestown
Two illegal cannabis dispensaries were shut down in the city of Jamestown Friday. The businesses were located at 214 Fairmount Avenue and 29 North Main Street. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said in a release that the businesses had not received … [Read more...]
Phase 2 of Westside Sewer Extension Awarded $6 Million from NYS
Phase Two of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been awarded $6 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement Grants from New York State. The funding is coming from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and is part of $300 … [Read more...]
