The City of Jamestown will hold its annual “Turn the River Green” event this Saturday. The event will take place, rain or shine, at 11:00 a.m. on the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, along with the assistance from a … [Read more...]
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Requests ‘No Fly Zone,’ More Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested a "No Fly Zone" over Ukraine in addition to more sanctions on Russia in a virtual address to the U.S. Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden for the relief aid the U.S. has … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Says ‘No Fly Zone’ in Ukraine Should be Part of ‘Toolbox’
Congressman Tom Reed, who watched Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's address, said while he's not an outright advocate for a "No Fly Zone," it needs to be part of the "toolbox" in dealing with Russia. Reed, in his weekly media call, said the video … [Read more...]
State Audit: State Department of Health Unprepared to Respond to Disease Outbreak
An audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli states the New York State Department of Health (DOH) was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks in nursing homes even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. DiNapoli said a lack of funding for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Respond to Fire on Pennsylvania Avenue
Jamestown Fire Department responded to a house fire on Pennsylvania Avenue late Wednesday afternoon. Battalion Chief Roger Sigular said crews found light smoke when they arrived at 39 Pennsylvania Avenue. He said the interior of the one-story … [Read more...]
Marvin House Lunch Program Guest Norma Cummings on ‘Be Safe, Be Prepared’
Retired County Emergency Services Project Coordinator Norma Cummings will present on the topic, "Be Safe, Be Prepared" at the Marvin Community House today. Cummings worked for the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services for 10 years where … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Remind People to Party Safely on St. Patrick’s Day
Law Enforcement Officials are reminding people to party safely on this St. Patrick's Day, reminding folks that "buzzed driving is drunk driving." Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone said, “We understand people are looking for a reason to … [Read more...]
Fire Extensively Damages Home on East Fifth Street Tuesday Morning
Four people are being assisted by the Red Cross following an early morning house fire on East Fifth Street in Jamestown on Tuesday. Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said fire crews found flames on the front porch, porch roof and into the … [Read more...]
People Being Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders To Stop Avian Flu Spread
People are being advised to take down their bird feeders to help stop the spread of Avian flu. Cornell Cooperative Extension said highly pathogenic avian influenza is a serious, fatal disease of poultry that, since the beginning of the year, has … [Read more...]
NYS Updating Software to Streamline and Accelerate Responses to FOIL Requests
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new actions to increase transparency and access to public records. Hochul has directed the New York State Office of Information Technology Services to issue a Request for Quotes to secure a software platform which … [Read more...]
