Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all healthcare workers in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27th. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jacob Kindberg Leaving Jamestown Tarp Skunks
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Director of Business and Sales Operations Jacob Kindberg has announced he's leaving the organization. Board of Managers Chairman Russ Diethrick stated "Jamestown Community Baseball LLC is honored to have been part of Jacob … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Classes In-Person, Masks Required Indoors
Jamestown Public Schools will be bringing students back in-person and require wearing masks this Fall. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in a video statement released Friday that students will be coming back five days a week with full days, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Repealing Court Fee, Continue Discussions on Car Show Event
Jamestown City Council will review repealing a mandatory court fee at its work session tonight. Previously, City Council had passed a mandatory $100 administration fee issued to those appearing in Housing-Code Enforcement Court However, the New … [Read more...]
Rabies Bait Drop To Take Place in Chautauqua County to Stop Spread of Raccoon Rabies
Rabies bait drops are taking place in Chautauqua County August 18th through 20th in an effort to halt the spread of raccoon rabies. This is part of a nationally coordinated effort to halt the spread of raccoon rabies in 16 states. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Week 8 Theme – ‘The Human Brain: Our Greatest Mystery’
Chautauqua Institution's week eight theme is “The Human Brain: Our Greatest Mystery." Week Eight includes Grammy-nominated duo hip-hop/classical duo Black Violin, Best Americana Album Award-nominated folk band The Wood Brothers, emeritus scholar at … [Read more...]
Two People Injured In Shooting Near Peach Street in Jamestown
Two people were hurt in an early morning shooting near Peach Street in Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded to the area of Peach Street at Winsor Street just before 2:30am on a report of several shots being fired. Officers determined that an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Loses 7.8% of Population in 2020 Census
The City of Jamestown's population went down 7.8% in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau released the data Thursday. Jamestown's population is now 28,712, which reflects a lost of 2,434 people. The City of Dunkirk saw an increase of 180 people … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Will Run In 2022 for A Full Term as Governor
Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is running. Hochul appeared on NBC's TODAY show Thursday, where she said will run for a full term in 2022 when the seat will be on the ballot. She succeeds disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo later this month. The … [Read more...]
12 More Child Victims Act Lawsuits Filed This Week As Deadline Approaches
Twelve more Child Victims Acts lawsuits were filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court this week. Eleven of those were against the Allegeny Highlands Council. The deadline for victims of sexual abuse to file is tomorrow, August 14th. The … [Read more...]
