Due to much of New York State being under a drought watch and high fire danger, New York State is urging people to be safe when building camp fires. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the entire state is … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
U.S. News & World Report Names National Comedy Center ‘Top 25 Family Weekend Getaway’
U.S. News & World Report has named the National Comedy Center a “Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S.” The publication states that the top getaways guarantee enriching activities for all ages and that the destinations offer special … [Read more...]
JHS Class of 1970 Presents Donation to Prendergast Library
The Jamestown High School Class of 1970 has presented a $3,500 donation to the James Prendergast Library. The donation will support educational programming at the library. Library Director Anne Greene said the funding will go toward expanding … [Read more...]
Two in Custody in Connection to Prendergast Ave. Fatal Drive-By Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men are in custody related to the fatal drive-by shooting on Friday, August 19. Jamestown Police report they are working with the Chautauqua County District Attorney's office to determine what charges 32-year-old Joseph … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second Quarter Sales Tax Receipts Down 5.5% from 2021
Sales tax receipts for the City of Jamestown saw a decrease for the second quarter as compared to 2021. According to the Second Quarter Sales tax report prepared by City Comptroller John Sellstrom, the sales tax payment for second quarter is 5.5% … [Read more...]
NYS Tuition Assistance Program Expanded to Part-Time Students
New York State's Tuition Assistance Program is getting a $150 million expansion that is estimated to provide assistance to 75,000 additional students. Governor Kathy Hochul said students of color, immigrant students, and female students were often … [Read more...]
Final Week of Chautauqua Institution’s Summer Programming Focuses on Folk Artists
The ninth and final week of Chautauqua Institution's 2022 summer programming will focus on the theme: "A Vibrant Tapestry: Exploring Creativity, Culture, and Faith with Smithsonian Folklife Festival." The week, which concludes August 28, will … [Read more...]
Recreational Welch Trail Nearing Completion in Westfield
New recreational trail, The Welch Trail, is nearing completion in the Village of Westfield. The non-motorized, shared-use trail is approximately 1.25 miles long. It's being developed along a former historic trolley bed and will provide the public … [Read more...]
Matar Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder, Assault Charges in County Court
The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie last week at Chautauqua Institution pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges on Thursday and was held without bail. 24-year old Hadi Matar was arraigned in … [Read more...]
