Over 1,400 households were helped by the United Ways of Chautauqua County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year, receiving over $2.2 million dollars in refunds. Taxpayers either visited a traditional VITA preparation site, opted for … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections
The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Continue Crackdown on Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue
Jamestown Police have arrested two more people for illegally dumping garbage in the Pratt Avenue area. 24-year old Jomar Camacho Monge and 44-year old Omar Camocho were ticketed with illegal dumping after police say they were seen on a … [Read more...]
Spotted Lanternfly Traps Up in Chautauqua County
Traps have been set for Spotted Lanternfly in Chautauqua County in hopes that early detection can help stop a pest that feeds on fruit trees and grape vines. The Cornell Lake Erie Regional Grape Program received both circle traps and sticky band … [Read more...]
‘Cents for St. Susan’s’ Hot Dog Sale Today
A hot dog sale to benefit the 'Cents for St. Susan's' fund drive will take place today at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU Volunteers will sell hot dogs, chips and soda from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. outside the BPU's Customer Service … [Read more...]
Audubon Celebrates 20 Years of Liberty
The Audubon Community Nature Center will celebrate of 20 years of Liberty, the non-releasable Bald Eagle that makes the Audubon her home, this Saturday. Activities at the nature center will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children can … [Read more...]
Ten Bills Tightening Gun Laws to Be Considered by NYS Legislature
Ten bills tightening gun laws have been introduced in the New York State Legislature. The agreement comes in the wake of mass shootings at a Texas elementary school and a Buffalo supermarket that left dozens dead and prompted renewed calls for … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Cuts Ribbon on College Lodge Forest Purchase
The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the College Lodge Forest have announced the Land Conservancy has officially purchased the College Lodge Forest in Fredonia. The College Lodge Forest becomes the newest Land Conservancy … [Read more...]
FDA Recalls FreshKampo, HEB Organic Strawberries After Reported Hepatitis A Cases
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled a particular brand of strawberries, FreshKampo or HEB, after reported cases of Hepatitis A in the U.S. and Canada. The FDA, along with the CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food … [Read more...]
NYS Mobile Sports Wagering Generates Record-Breaking Tax Revenue
New York's recently launched mobile sports wagering has generated a record-breaking amount of tax revenue in less than six months, surpassing states that have offered sports wagering for years. According to New York State data, the state has … [Read more...]
