The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has voted to move forward with creating a six ward map for new district boundaries. Following discussion on whether to go with a five ward map as proposed by Democratic Committee City Chair Jim Walton, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New York Offers Driver’s Licenses with ‘X’ Gender Marker
As Pride Month starts, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New Yorkers can now choose an "X" gender marker on state driver licenses and ID cards. Hochul said the change is being implemented in accordance with the State's Gender Recognition … [Read more...]
Muskellunge Season Starts June 1 on Inland Waters in NYS
Muskellunge fishing season begins June 1 on inland waters in New York State State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said while June 1 marks inland fishing for muskellunge, June 15 is the date for Great Lakes … [Read more...]
Boaters Reminded to Clean, Drain, Dry Boats & Trailers to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
Boaters are reminded to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers; and disinfect fishing gear to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said watercraft … [Read more...]
Frewsburg Man Killed in ATV Accident
A Frewburg man was killed in an ATV accident early Monday Chautauqua County Sheriff's Officials said deputies responded just after 1:30 a.m., May 30, to an ATV accident on Woodchuck Hill Road in the town of Carroll. EMS was at the scene trying … [Read more...]
Over 60 Attend ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Rally to Memorialize Those Killed in Mass Shootings, Advocate for Change
Over 60 people attended a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally in City Hall to honor the memory of those killed and injured in the Buffalo mass shooting on May 14th and those killed in the elementary school shooting on May 24. The event was organized by the … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit, NYS Attorney General Probe Can Continue
A U.S. District Court judge has granted Tish James’ motion to dismiss Donald Trump’s complaint, allowing the probe of his business practices to continue. Politico reports a federal judge on Friday tossed out former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit … [Read more...]
HUD Awards Over $1 Million to Housing Authorities in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County will receive over a million dollars for public housing from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds from HUD were awarded to public housing authorities to make capital investments in their public housing … [Read more...]
NYS Agencies Announce ‘Lights Out’ Initiative to Protect Migrating Birds
New York State agencies have announced a "Lights Out" initiative to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies. State buildings participating in Lights Out will keep non-essential outdoor lighting from affecting the ability of birds … [Read more...]
Chatauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Promote CCLS Road Trip
The 38 libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System are promoting the CCLS Road Trip. This free program, that begins June 1, encourages community members in both counties to visit as many libraries as they can during the … [Read more...]
