Wild lake trout have been found in Lake Erie, marking a significant milestone in lake trout rehabilitation efforts. The State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the identification of wild fry collected by the DEC's Lake Erie Fisheries … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Planning Commission Chair Says American Rescue Plan Funds Should Go Toward Capital Improvements
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb says the American Rescue Plan recovery funds being received by the city should go toward capital improvements. While Mayor Eddie Sundquist has held four public input sessions for public comment on the … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Sentenced for Embezzling Funds from Labor Union
A Celoron man has been sentenced for stealing from a local labor union. U.S. Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. announced that 41-year old Scott Merritt will serve two years probation and was ordered to pay restitution totaling $50,850 dollars. Assistant … [Read more...]
Public Referendums Could Overturn Marijuana Dispensary ‘Opt Out’ Efforts
Area residents opposed to the decision by their elected officials to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries to operate within their municipality have an option to fight back, but only have a limited time period to use it. Under New York … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Loses Second Appeal of Small City School Funding lawsuit
Governor Cuomo has lost his second battle in three months in the Small City School Education Funding case. The New York State Appellate Court has rejected Cuomo's request to appeal a May 27th decision in the small city school case - Maisto versus … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Repealing Housing Court Fee
Jamestown City Council reviewed a proposal to repeal a Housing Court fee for those facing code enforcement on properties. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said by repealing the fee, Housing Court Judge will be able to assess fees and penalties … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Issues Statement on Afghanistan
Congressman Tom Reed has issued a statement on the situation in Afghanistan. Reed stated, “The situation in Afghanistan is nothing short of horrifying and is a complete failure of leadership. This Administration made the final decision and executed … [Read more...]
Dr. Kevin Leman Featured Speaker Today at Marvin House
Award-winning family psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman will be the featured speaker at the Marvin House luncheon today. Dr. Leman is a media personality who has made countless guest appearances on hundreds of radio and TV programs. He has written more … [Read more...]
Majority of Speakers at City Council In Favor of Los Contricantes Car Show
The majority of people, including several city council members, who spoke at Jamestown City Council last night spoke in favor of the Los Contricantes Car Show taking place September 18th in Bergman Park. Excessive noise has been the major concern … [Read more...]
NYS Assembly Judiciary Committee Will Release Impeachment Report
The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee has announced it will release a final report of its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. In a joint statement by Speaker Carl Heastie and Chair Charles Lavine, the committee says it … [Read more...]
