Motorists are advised to keep an eye out for deer during the Fall months. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation released a joint statement saying deer become more active and are more … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Warning Residents About ‘Voter Integrity’ Group
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about reports of a "Voter Integrity" group. The Board of Election posted on their website a message saying that any individuals claiming to … [Read more...]
Investigation Continues Into Amish Buggy Accident Involving Sheriff’s Patrol Car
The investigation into an accident involving a Sheriff's patrol car and an Amish buggy is continuing. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the five people in the buggy were released from UPMC Chautauqua and are home recovering from their … [Read more...]
Pilot Program Ensuring Safe Access to Child Support Services to be Done in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County is part of a 12 county coalition that will be participating in a pilot program focused on ensuring safe access to child support services. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Office for the … [Read more...]
Proposition On NYS Borrowing $4.2 Billion for Environmental Infrastructure Projects on Election Ballot
A proposition to decide whether New York State borrows billions to fund environmental infrastructure projects is on the election ballot this year. Under the proposal, the state would borrow up to $4.2 billion in general obligation bonds for … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic to be Held in Jamestown on November 5
A free rabies clinic will be held in the City of Jamestown on Saturday, November 5. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) Division of Public Health will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Taylor … [Read more...]
Five People Injured After Sheriff’s Car Strikes Amish Buggy
Five people were taken to the hospital after a Sheriff's Patrol Car rear-ended an Amish buggy in the town of Stockton Sunday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the marked car was traveling northwest on the Stockton-Hartfield Road … [Read more...]
Four Area Arts Organizations Receiving Funding from NYS
Four Chautauqua County area arts organizations are receiving funding from New York State. The New York State Council on the Arts is distributing nearly $32 million in grants to 1,032 organizations. Statewide Community Regrants will promote local … [Read more...]
SUNY Schools Housing Facilities Required to Have Opioid Overdose Medication On Hand
Public Colleges in New York are now required to have opioid overdose medication in housing facilities. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring the supply of opioid antagonists. Opioid antagonists, such as Naloxone, can reverse the fatal … [Read more...]
Local Organizations Team Up Against Starry Stonewart in Chautauqua Lake
Local Lake and Watershed organizations have teamed up against the invasive species, starry stonewart, in Chautauqua Lake. Starry stonewort can easily be mistaken for an aquatic plant at first glance. It first made its way to North America in 1974 … [Read more...]
