Two Jamestown High School sophomores are the winners of the district's "Poetry Out Loud" competition. McKenna Schneider came in first, Abrielle Monaghan second, with Senior Siena DeAngelo coming in third. McKenna recited “Emily Dickinson at the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Man Charged In Accident That Killed 15-Year Old Girl
A Jamestown man has been charged in the car-pedestrian accident that killed a 15-year old Jamestown girl. Jamestown Police report 58-year old Randall Rolison was charged with driving while impaired by drugs and leaving the scene of a personal … [Read more...]
Community Mourns Loss of Teenager Killed in Accident
The community is mourning the loss of Alexis "Lexi" Hughan, who was killed in an accident on Friday. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying, "Jamestown Public Schools is in mourning over the tragic loss of a … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Outlines Winter Surge Plans for COVID-19
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced her Winter Surge plans to deal with increasing cases of COVID-19. Hochul's plan focuses on five core areas: keeping students in school, doubling down on masks and testing, preventing severe illness and death, … [Read more...]
New Council Members To Be Sworn In at Jamestown City Council’s Organizational Meeting
New council members will be sworn in at Jamestown City Council's organizational meeting January 3. The new representatives will include At Large Council Member Randy Daversa and Andrew Faulkner representing Ward 6. The Ward 5 representative is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislator to Hold Organizational Meeting, Reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold their organizational meeting the afternoon of January 3. The body will vote to reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender. The appointment is a 2-year term. The legislature also will vote to replace Mark … [Read more...]
Polystyrene Now Banned in New York State
New York's ban on polystyrene is now in effect as of January 1. The new law bans any single-use disposable polystyrene foam food service containers including bowls, cartons, clamshells, cups, lids, plates and trays. Additionally, polystyrene … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Looking for Foster Parents
Chautauqua County is looking for foster parents. The County Department of Health and Human Services is holding a Foster Parent Open House from 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 13. The sessions will take place virtually over … [Read more...]
JRC Receives $187,500 for Prendergast Landing Project
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has been awarded $187,500 for the Prendergast Landing Project. The funding was announced as part of New York State's Regional Economic Development Council Consolidated Funding Application awards. JRC will … [Read more...]
New York’s Minimum Wage Increasing December 31
New York’s minimum wage is set to increase on December 31. In Upstate New York, workers will see a 70-cent increase to $13.20 an hour from the current rate of $12.50. Minimum wage workers in Westchester County and in Long Island counties will … [Read more...]
