Construction is underway at the former Potter's Terrace Park on East Third Street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse said Sivac Stone Masonry is working at moving stone and earth on the site, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Floral Shop Holds Grand Opening in Downtown Jamestown
A new floral shop celebrated its grand opening in downtown Jamestown Wednesday. Elected officials joined Owner and Florist LeAnn Sholl and Manager Danice Vogt for the opening of Bloom Buddies. Sholl says the full service shop always has a wide … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Joining Effort to Crack Down on Robocalls
The State Attorney General is joining an effort to crack down on robocalls. Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general to form a nationwide, bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Taskforce to investigate and take legal … [Read more...]
Five-Year Contract Ratified with Largest State Union
A 5-year contract with New York State's largest public-sector union has been ratified. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, which includes 2% raises for the first two years and 3% for the … [Read more...]
Olympia Sports Closing All Stores, Including 2 in Chautauqua County
Olympia Sports is closing all its remaining stores, including two in Chautauqua County, by the end of September. Footwear News reports the Maine-based sports retailer confirmed that all 35 stores would close, and liquidation sale have already … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Proposing Legislation to Eliminate Farm Laborers Wage Board
State Senator George Borrello has proposed legislation that would eliminate the three-member Farm Laborers Wage Board. The Farm Laborers Wage Board was established as part of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act (FLFPA) passed in … [Read more...]
Siena College Poll: Democrat Kathy Hochul Leads Republican Lee Zeldin in Gubernatorial Race
A Siena College Poll has Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul with a 14-point leader over Republican Representative Lee Zeldin. Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said Hochul and Zeldin are both holding their parties, as she leads among Democrats … [Read more...]
Jamestown Municipal Band to Perform ‘International Concert’ at Allen Park Bandshell
The Jamestown Municipal Band will perform its "International Concert" at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park tonight. The free concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Assistant Director Alicia Laska will lead the band through … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center Installs New Trail Signs
The Audubon Community Nature Center has new trail signs thanks to a grant from Cummins. Three signs relate to ACNC’s deer exclosures – areas fenced to keep deer out – and show how much impact deer browse has on the the forests. Another sign is … [Read more...]
Investigation Into Fire at Fredonia Bar Continuing
Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at a Fredonia bar Monday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says the Fredonia Fire Department was called to Heenan's Bar on 39 East Avenue around 3:00 p.m. for a structure … [Read more...]
