Officials cut the ribbon to reopen a renovated Potters Terrace Park in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, had been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure that used to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Two Girls Lost in the Woods Found Safe in Town of Ripley
Two girls who were missing in the town of Ripley have been found safe. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the area of Johnson Road just after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night on a report of a 7-year-old girl and 16-year old … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Upholds New Absentee Ballots Law
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld a new state law allowing absentee ballots to be reviewed before Election Day. The court said in its decision that it would would be "extremely disruptive" to change the rules with absentee voting already … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Expresses Concern Over Fuel Costs
With the gas sales tax holiday set to end in less than two months, State Senator George Borrello is expressing concern over increasing gas and diesel prices. Borrello said in the month of October, diesel prices increased $1.40 a gallon, "Right … [Read more...]
Water Main Break Closes Some Floors of Hall Clothier Building in Mayville
A water main break has resulted in the closure of some floors of the Hall Clothier Building in Mayville until Saturday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors of the building will be closed to the public. … [Read more...]
JCC Spring Registration Begins November 7
Spring registration at Jamestown Community College begins Monday, November 7th. Those who are interested in enrolling in the Spring semester can sign up for an academic advisement appointment now. Spring semester courses begin January … [Read more...]
Additional Monitoring of Jamestown High School Requested Following Break-In
Two youth have been arrested for breaking into Jamestown High School. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying that the two juveniles got into the high school outside of school hours and were reported … [Read more...]
The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, is Now Accepting Applications
People needing help paying their heating bills this season can now apply for home heating assistance. The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, can provide up to $976 this winter to low and middle income households and senior … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission: Utilities Should Be Able to Meet Fuel Demand During Winter
The New York State Public Service Commission says that it expects utility companies in New York will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]
New Law Aims to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law meant to crack down on thefts of catalytic converters out of cars amid a rise in property crimes in New York. The measure will require companies that dismantle vehicles to maintain records of catalytic … [Read more...]
