Jamestown Police are investigating an incident where two people were shot on the northside Sunday night. Police responded to the area of Winsor and Crossman Streets just after 9:00 p.m. for a gunshot complaint. Two people were found wounded and … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee Approves 1-Year Contract with CSEA
The County Legislature's Administrative Services Committee has approved a one-year contract with CSEA. First Assistant County Attorney Pat Slagle informed the committee that the contract, which is set to expire at the end of 2022, is being … [Read more...]
Langworthy Receives Endorsements for 23rd Congressional District Primary
23rd Congressional Republican Primary candidate Nick Langworthy received two endorsements at a stop in Jamestown Monday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and State Assemblyman Andy Goodell both offered their support to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
State Police Requests Under Red Flag Law Increased 93% from 2021
State Police requests for protection orders under New York's updated Red Flag law have increased 93% from 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul said more Extreme Risk Protection Orders applications have been filed in the last three months than in all of … [Read more...]
Bait Drops to Reduce Rabies Taking Place in Northern Chautauqua County
Bait drops to help reduce the presence rabies in wildlife is taking place in northern Chautauqua County this week. New York State will be doing aerial and hand distribution of baits until August 18 through the Village of Brocton, and the Towns of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Jamestown Old Timers to Play 2nd Annual Charity Baseball Game
Jamestown Police Officers will play against the Jamestown Old Timers in the Second Annual Charity Baseball game this Thursday. The game will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Diethrick Stadium, Thursday, August 18. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Speaks at Chautauqua, ‘The Pen Will Always Prevail Over the Knife’
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Accused Attacker of Salman Rushdie Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder
The New Jersey man accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie has pled not guilty to charges of attempted murder. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 24-year old Hadi Matar pled not guilty to charges of 2nd Degree Attempted … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Announces Updated Security Measures
Chautauqua Institution has announced updated security policies for those visiting or working on the grounds for the remainder of the season. New York State Police Superintendant Kevin Bruen said there will be an increased presence of State Police … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Week 8 Theme is ‘New Profiles in Courage’
Chautauqua Institution's week eight theme is "new profiles in courage." The 10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series in the Amphitheater will have speakers examine historical and modern narratives of courage in a similar vein as then-Senator John F. … [Read more...]
