Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed raising the age to buy guns to 21 in addition to increasing police patrols of schools across the state. These actions came as response to the mass shooting in Texas that claimed the lives of at least 21 people, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Legislature Approves Local Law on How Worker’s Compensation Costs Allocated to Municipalities
After voting down a proposed change that would have phased in payments for Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Westfield, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law amending the County's Worker's Compensation Plan. The local law changes the county … [Read more...]
Antonio Delgado Sworn in as NYS Lt. Governor
Democrat Antonio Delgado was sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor Wednesday, becoming the state's first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office. Delgado was selected by Governor Kathy Hochul after the previous lieutenant … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Adult Survivors Act
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Adult Survivors Act which will allow adult sexual abuse survivors the right to sue. The legislation creates a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over the age … [Read more...]
City Clerk’s Office Hours Changing Due to Staff Shortages
The Jamestown City Clerk's Office will be closing early on Tuesdays through Thursdays due to staff shortages. Window hours for the Clerk's Office will now be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with hours for Mondays … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Spraying for Spongy Moth in Allegany State Park
The State Department of Environmental Conservation will be conducting aerial treatments for the invasive pest spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) in six high priority forests, including Allegany State Park. Treatment will take place until … [Read more...]
Body Recovered in Canoeing Accident in Kennedy
New York State Police say the body of a Pine Plains man who went missing in a canoe accident in the town of Kennedy has been located. Police says 46-year old Michael Leary's canoe rolled over while canoeing with a group of people on Conewango … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Changes to Worker’s Compensation Plan
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on amending the County's Worker's Compensation Plan, which, if passed, would result in higher payments for Jamestown and Dunkirk. County Finance Director Kitty Crow explained at the Administrative … [Read more...]
Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Reviews Drafts for Two Redistricting Maps
Jamestown's Reapportionment Commission reviewed the initial drafts of two separate redistricting maps during its meeting on Tuesday as the 11-member panel continues its work of bringing the city's Wards into compliance. Commission members reviewed … [Read more...]
NYS Regents Exam for U.S. History Canceled Following Buffalo Mass Shooting
The State Department of Education has announced it will cancel this year’s Regents exam for U.S. history and government over the concern of worsening student trauma following the recent mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 people dead and three … [Read more...]
