The Chautauqua County District Attorney says he needs more time to review evidence in the case against the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie. DA Jason Schmidt, Public Defender Ned Barone, and the man accused in the case, Hadi Matar, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Masks Optional on Mass Transit in NYS, New COVID-19 Booster Available
Masks are now optional on public transit, public shelters, and correctional facilities in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced masking requirements will remain in effect at state-regulated health care facilities, adult care facilities, … [Read more...]
Fire Investigators Say Stockton Fire was Arson
Three people are homeless following a house fire in Stockton that Sheriff's Officials say was intentionally set. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say fire crews were called to 4943 Munger Road just after 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The … [Read more...]
Farm Groups, Senator Borrello Speaking Out Against Farm Worker Overtime Threshold Recommendation
Multiple groups, including State Senator George Borrello, are speaking out against the Farm Laborers Wage Board's vote to recommend a decrease in overtime threshold for farm workers. The board voted 2 to 1 Tuesday to lower the threshold from the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Damaging Police Cars
A Jamestown man was arrested after damaging several police cars Tuesday night. Jamestown Police said officers were alerted by witnesses to the fact that several patrol cars parked in front of the Police Station on East Second Street had been … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Awards
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will recognize local leaders and organizations at its Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 6. Steven Cobb will be honored as Person of the Year. Cobb is the Executive Director of the Mental Health … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man in City Jail After Attacking Dog
A Jamestown man is in the city jail on animal cruelty charges after police say he attacked a dog. Jamestown Police say they were called to a house on the southside Tuesday afternoon and found a pitbull laying on the ground bleeding from several … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Proclaims September ‘Child Cancer Awareness Month’
County Executive PJ Wendel is recognizing Child Cancer Awareness month for the month of September. Wendel presented the proclamation on Child Cancer Awareness month at the August County Legislature meeting. He said in it that cancer is the leading … [Read more...]
Infinity Holding Auditions for Youth Ensembles
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is holding auditions for kids who want to be part of an ensemble. Infinity Artistic Director Jamie Lee Bonfiglio-Davis said the audition dates are Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 … [Read more...]
DEC Issues Reminder that New Hunters, Trappers Must Complete Education Course to Receive License
New hunters and trappers in New York State are reminded that they must complete a mandatory education course to receive a hunting license. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said in-person, instructor-led hunter education courses … [Read more...]
