The Lucile M. Wright Air Museum has acquired more than 150 artifacts from Continental Charters Flight 44-2, which crashed in the Cattaraugus County Town of Napoli on December 29, 1951, and claimed 26 lives. The crash wreckage items will be used in … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
BPU Customers Will Have Water Rate Increase, Yard Waste Site Sticker Fee In 2026
Water rates for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers will increase 7.5% in 2026 along with a new fee to use the Yard Waste Site. BPU General Manager David Leathers gave an update on the utility’s budget to City Council Monday night. He … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities Warning About Immigration Legal Service Scams
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is warning about immigration legal service scams that use the agency’s name to victimize vulnerable immigrants. These illegal scams are being conducted both here locally and across the country, using both Catholic … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers That Trails Are Closed Until Jan. 2
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Navigation Division is reminding all snowmobile operators that trails cannot officially open until January 2, 2026. With anticipation of the trails opening, the Sheriff’s Office is reminding riders to ensure … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Encouraged To Get Outside For Free First Day Hikes
Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to start their year off by participating in a First Day Hike for free. New Yorkers will have an opportunity to “Get Offline, and Get Outside” this holiday season, by celebrating the New Year at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested In Stabbing Incident At Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s
A Jamestown man has been arrested after a stabbing incident at the Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Police said that officers were called to the South Main Street restaurant just after 12:30 p.m. for a report of a fight. … [Read more...]
Pine Valley Central School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse
A Pine Valley Central School District teacher has been charged with sexual abuse. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said they received a complaint on December 3 from the school district about a teacher employed at their school The … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Request To Allocate $200,000 To Blooming Gardens Project
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to allocate $200,000 to Blooming Gardens project. The resolution allocates $200,000 in HOME Redevelopment funds to the housing project. The funds would assist CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Distributes Nearly $18,000 To Local Organizations
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board is distributing nearly $18,000 in grants to local organizations as part of its Winter 2025 community allocations. The funding goes to organizations that address food insecurity, shelter and the needs of children and … [Read more...]
HEAP’s Heating Equipment and Replacement Benefit Reopened For Older Homeowners
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has reopened the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement (HERR) benefit for qualifying older homeowners. The reopening follows OTDA's … [Read more...]
