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...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
Trump Organization CFO Weisselberg Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to all 15 of the charges he was facing for evading taxes. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced the deal Thursday, saying Weisselberg as the Chief Financial Officer of … [Read more...]
23rd Congressional Special Election Candidates Discuss Issues at Meet the Candidates Events
Around 50 people came out to hear what the men running in the special election for the 23rd Congressional District had to say at the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters' "Meet The Candidates" event Thursday night. Democrat Max Della Pia and … [Read more...]
Longtime County Attorney Stephen Abdella Retiring at End of Year
After serving Chautauqua County for over 30 years, County Attorney Stephen Abdella is retiring at the end of 2022. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced Abdella's pending retirement. Abdella first began his career with the County in … [Read more...]
JCC’s Total Fitness Complex Expected to Reopen this Fall
Jamestown Community College's Total Fitness complex is expected to begin fully reopening this Fall. The health and fitness center closed in March 2020 due to the Pandemic, becoming home to community vaccination clinics done by the County Health … [Read more...]
