Chautauqua County now has a "substantial" transmission rate of COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control. There were 12 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Monday, August 9th in Chautauqua County. According to the most recent numbers … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Resignation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday under the weight of a sexual-harassment scandal that engulfed his administration and derailed his political future, capping a remarkable and rapid fall for a governor whose national … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public School Safety Plan Open for Public Comment
The Jamestown Public School District-Wide Safety Plan for the 2021-22 school year is now open for public comment until September 9th. School districts are required by state regulations to develop District-Wide Safety Plans, in conjunction with … [Read more...]
Mayor Proclaims ‘Sam Elliott Day,’ Forte Prepares to Reopen
Mayor Eddie Sundquist declared "Sam Elliott Day" Monday at Forte the Restaurant in downtown Jamestown, "Whereas, the staff and members of Forte the restaurant have taken it upon themselves to mark the birthday of the living screen legend, the great … [Read more...]
Lakewood to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Cannabis Retail Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
The Village of Lakewood will hold a public hearing tonight on whether to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption locations in the village. Under the marijuana legalization law, municipalities must decide before the end of the year … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Celebrates National Health Center Week
The Chautauqua Center is kicking off National Health Center Week today with a volunteer event to prepare 15-hundred backpacks for local students. This is part of their 8th annual county-wide backpack and school supply giveaway. TCC will distribute … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution – Week Seven Theme – ‘The State of the Economy: Where Do We Go From Here?’
Chautauqua Institution's week seven theme is “The State of the Economy: Where Do We Go From Here?” The week includes renowned guests such as Grammy and Emmy award winner Harry Connick, Jr.; New York Times op-ed columnist Ross Douthat; co-chair of the … [Read more...]
Tiffany Haddish Joins National Comedy Center Board of Directors
The National Comedy Center has announced that comedian, actress, producer and author Tiffany Haddish has joined its Advisory Board of Directors. The Emmy and Grammy award-winning Haddish is one of the most sought-after comedic talents worldwide, with … [Read more...]
[UPDATED] JPD Reports Man Died Accidentally After Pick-Up Truck Fell On Him
An Ashville man died after a truck he was working on fell on him. Jamestown Police report Jamestown Fire and EMS went to 153 Hopkins Avenue Friday morning after receiving a report of a person trapped under a vehicle. Emergency response units found 28 … [Read more...]
New York State Not Providing Guidance for Reopening Schools
New York State will not provide guidance for reopening schools next month. State Health Department Health Commissioner Howard Zucker issued a statement Thursday saying, "With the end of the state disaster emergency on June 25, 2021, school … [Read more...]
