State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen submitted his resignation on Friday, just days after reports that he may be under investigation. Bruen is under investigation for his handling of internal personnel matters including allegations he shielded … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Jamestown on October 19
The Chautauqua County Health Department and Evergreen Health are holding a monkeypox vaccine clinic on Wednesday, October 19 in Jamestown. The clinic will take place at Evergreen Health located at 320 Prather Avenue. The vaccine is given in a … [Read more...]
Woman Dies in House Fire in Town of Gerry
A woman died in a house fire in the town of Gerry early Wednesday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said fire and rescue crews were called to 4532 Route 60 in Gerry just after 3:30 a.m. While attempting to put out the fire, … [Read more...]
NY Dept. of Labor Calls for Minimum Wage Increase for Upstate NY
Minimum wage could rise to $14.20 in Upstate New York at the end of 2022. New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon issued the order calling for the increase for counties outside of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester … [Read more...]
NY Representatives Calling for COVID Restrictions to Ease on U.S-Canada Border
New York representatives are calling on the Biden administration to ease restrictions along the U.S.-Canada border. The request comes as Canada allowed its COVID-19 entry restrictions to expire on October 1. Those restrictions included random … [Read more...]
Public Comment Sought on NYS Great Lakes Action Plan
Public comment is being accepted on a multi-year action plan regarding New York's Great Lakes. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the draft New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda 2022-2030. The plan would … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Agencies are Reminding Residents to Store Guns Safely
Chautauqua County agencies are reminding residents to safely store their guns. The Chautauqua County Board of Health, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, and Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Deer Population Discussion to Continue in City of Jamestown
While a deer hunt will not take place in the city of Jamestown this year, the discussion of options to deal with deer overpopulation is back on the table. Council member at large Randy Daversa said he had met with Council member at large Jeff … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski Co-Sponsoring ‘Words Matter Act’ During Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Representative Joe Sempolinski is co-sponsoring the bipartisan "Words Matter Act" as part of Down's Syndrome Awareness Month. Sempolinski said the legislation would eliminate the use of the "R" word in U.S. code, "You know there's a very rude word … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart, Neckers General Store Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
The Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point and Neckers Company General Store in Clymer have been added to the New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell recently presented the … [Read more...]
