Congressman Joe Sempolinski discussed concerns about student loan forgiveness in his first media call as the 23rd District's new representative. Sempolinski, who was sworn in September 13, was named to the Education and Labor Committee, and Budget … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Cannabis Control Board Adopts Regulations Allowing for Medical Marijuana Home Growing
New York’s Cannabis Control Board on Tuesday adopted regulations for medical marijuana home growing and approved conditional licenses for 19 cultivators and 10 processors. The new medical home-grow regulations will allow medical cannabis patients … [Read more...]
Jamestown Jackals 5k Run, Walk, & Dribble Saturday, September 24
The Jamestown Jackals will hold a 5K Run, Walk & Dribble this Saturday, September 24 at Jackson-Taylor Park. The start and finish will be in the park with the course traveling on the Jamestown River Walk and along the Chadakoin River. The … [Read more...]
NYS Fall Foliage Report Up as Autumn Arrives
The Autumnal Equinox arrives today at 9:03 p.m. and with it comes the celebration of New York State's fall foliage. The I LOVE NY's weekly foliage report is updated every Wednesday. The report tracks weekly changes and progression across the state … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged in Drive-By Shooting Death
A Jamestown man has been charged in the drive-by shooting death of Jesus Batista-Perez on August 19 on Prendergast Avenue in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 22-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas was … [Read more...]
MHA Celebrates $500,000 Federal Grant That Will Help People in Recovery Return to Work
A large crowd of community organizations and elected officials gathered at the Mental Health Association Tuesday to celebrate the award of a $500,000 grant that will help people in recovery return to the workforce. MHA Executive Director Steven … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a new women's homeless shelter in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. will operate the facility to be located at 303 Lafayette Street. The facility will be able to … [Read more...]
NYS Sending $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks to Families, Low-Income Individuals
New York State is sending out $475 million in tax relief for families and low-income individuals. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to 1.75 million New Yorkers who received the … [Read more...]
Technical Difficulties Leave Legislature Committee Meetings Off Livestream
The County Legislature's Public Safety, Human Services, and Planning & Economic Development Committees all meet this afternoon. The Legislative offices sent out a notice that due to technical issues, there is no livestream being provided for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market to Move Indoors for October
The Jamestown Public Market will be moving indoors starting October 1. Market Director Linnea Carlson said the final month of the market's season will be in the Covenant Manor Apartments community space. The entrance for this location is on 23 … [Read more...]
