Governor Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills Monday strengthening New York's gun laws following a wave of deadly mass shootings. New Yorkers who are under the age of 21 will now be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law. One of the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City, Jamestown Schools Proposing Shared Services Agreement to Plow Sidewalks
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and the Jamestown Public Schools District are proposing a shared services plan to keep sidewalks clear of snow during the winter. Sundquist, with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presented the proposed plan … [Read more...]
WIVB: Nick Langworthy to run for 23rd Congressional District, Force Primary Against Paladino
WIVB is reporting that State GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy is running for the 23rd Congressional district. The Buffalo TV station said sources confirmed that Langworthy is entering the race as Chris Jacobs’ substitution. A substitution can occur … [Read more...]
South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts Board Approve Phase 2 of Sewer Extension Project
Phase 2 of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been approved. The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts’ Board of Directors approved the map and plan report at its March meeting with the maximum amount to be spent on the project … [Read more...]
Jamestown Community Learning Council’s ‘Roll & Read’ Takes Place June 10
The Jamestown Community Learning Council will hold its annual "Roll & Read" this coming Friday, June 10. JCLC Program Manager Amanda Telford said the event is through the homeschool "Parent As Teachers" curriculum where families are invited to … [Read more...]
Increased Police Presence set for Ring Elementary Following Non-Credible Threat
Despite a threat made against the school being found to be non-credible, there will be an increased police presence at Ring Elementary School this morning. Jamestown Public Schools issued a statement saying a fourth grade student sent text … [Read more...]
Carl Paladino Announces Candidacy for 23rd Congressional District
Buffalo businessman and one-time candidate for governor, Carl Paladino, has entered the race for the 23rd Congressional District. The Republican announced on Twitter that he has enough petitions to qualify for the Republican and Conservative lines … [Read more...]
Home Improvement Incentive Programs, Surveillance Cameras on City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will continue to review proposals to use $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds for housing improvement programs at its work session. The two resolutions were first discussed at Council's May 16 work session. The Senior … [Read more...]
2022 Street Projects Announced for City of Jamestown
Increased state aid is contributing to an expanded Streets Program for the City of Jamestown. The released its annual list of street work Friday with the plan focusing on the greatest areas of need for the City. Every street is evaluated on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration Planning Continues, Volunteers Needed
Jamestown's Juneteenth committee is gearing up for the annual celebration set to take place June 17 through 19. A free showing of the movie "Sister Act" will take place at the National Comedy Center on Friday, June 17 with other activities planned … [Read more...]
