A public input session on a draft plan to bring activity to Lakeside Park and Route 394 in Mayville has been scheduled for Monday, May 25. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, the Chautauqua Region Economic Development … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Rotary Donates 14 Pairs of Language Interpreter Earbuds to Jamestown Schools
The Rotary Club of Jamestown has donated 14 pairs of Ambassador Interpreter earbuds to Jamestown Public Schools for use with English as a New Language students and staff. The earbuds allow students and staff to hear conversations translated in … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Board Extends President Kristan McMahon’s Contract
Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon's contract has been extended for an additional three years. The Center's Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend the contract through April 2025. At the conclusion of this next contract, … [Read more...]
NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges
CNN reports New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday after being arrested and indicted on campaign finance fraud charges. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she had "accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective … [Read more...]
Sheridan Man Dies After Falling off Cliff
A Sheridan man died after falling off a cliff by Lake Erie Tuesday morning in the town of Sheridan. The Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office said 66-year old Gregory Meadows fell about 50 feet over a cliff's edge to the shoreline of Lake … [Read more...]
CBS: NY Redistricting Lawsuit Goes to Appeals Panel April 20
CBS News reports an State Appeals Judge has declined to slow down New York's primary elections amid a battle over the state's redistricting plan, but said he would allow a lower court judge to hire an expert to draw up alternative congressional … [Read more...]
Fund in Memory of Lexy Hughan Established at CRCF for Infinity Performing & Visual Arts
A fund in memory of the teenager who died following a hit-and-run accident on December 31 has been established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Infinity Performing and Visual Art’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund will be administered by … [Read more...]
City Rec Baseball Registrations Extended to April 14
The Jamestown Parks and Rec Department will continue to accept registrations for the City Rec Youth Baseball League until Thursday, April 14. Registrations will be accepted at the Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department office located at … [Read more...]
City Council Learns More about Proposed Program, Ordinance to Reduce Feral Cats
Jamestown City Council members learned more about a proposed program and ordinance to reduce the number of feral cats in the city. Chautauqua County Humane Society's Executive Director Kellie Roberts presented on the Trap, Neuter, Vaccination, and … [Read more...]
Ward 3 Annual Action Plan Walking Tour Takes Place April 12
The City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan Walking Tour in Ward 3 takes place Tuesday, April 12. The tour will start at 6:00 p.m. at the large pavilion in Jackson-Taylor Park. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk announced the Ward 2 walking … [Read more...]
