There are 5 propositions for consideration on the back of your ballot when you go to vote in the 2021 elections. Voters will decide on three constitutional amendments related to elections and voting. Proposal 1 deals with redistricting and, if … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MHA Restarting Family Support Group on Tuesdays
A family support group will be restarting in person at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to give families and friends options for helping those with substance use issues. MHA Associate Director of Student Activities Ken Yergens … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Holding Free Show Saturday Before Competing in State Championships
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will hold a free performance tomorrow ahead of their trip to Syracuse to compete in the State Championships. The performance will take place, weather permitting, at 1pm at Strider Field. Jamestown Public … [Read more...]
Family Fun Planned for Halloween Weekend
Families will have several opportunities to celebrate Halloween in Jamestown this weekend. The National Comedy Center is holding its second annual "Halloween Boo Ha! Ha!" now until Sunday. Children and teens up to the age of 17 will be admitted … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers
Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Surpasses 13,000 Cases of COVID-19 Since Beginning of Pandemic
There have been over 13,000 cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County since the beginning of the pandemic. The County's weekly report for October 17th through 23rd had 288 new cases with 94 of those cases located in Jamestown. There also were 6 new … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces New Program to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new program to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation online. The campaign includes a dedicated website as well as downloadable toolkits to address misinformation topics around the COVID-19 vaccine. The new … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Investigating Burglary in Westfield That Initially Led to Shelter In Place Order
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary of a hunting camp in the town of Westfield that led to them issuing a shelter in place order for parts of Chautauqua and Westfield last night. Sheriff's officials report a suspect … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Ensure County Redistricting Done Fairly
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to ensure county redistricting is done in a fair, non-partisan, and non-discriminatory manner. The bill amends municipal home rule law to require county redistricting to follow specific guidelines … [Read more...]
