Nearly one million New Yorkers on a limited income have enrolled in a program that can help them save thousands on their health care bills. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state's Medicare Savings Program (MSP) helps eligible adults save … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Homecoming Festivities Underway at Jamestown High School
Homecoming festivities are underway this week at Jamestown High School. Events scheduled this year include a Spirit Week, athletic events throughout the week, the annual parade, a dance, and a powderpuff flag football game. Homecoming athletic … [Read more...]
Trial Delayed A Second Time for Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been adjourned to await a decision on moving the trial by the State Appellate Court. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office sent out a statement saying the Appellate … [Read more...]
District Heat Rates Going Up, Changes To Yard Waste Site Stickers, Recycling Bins Possible in 2026
District Heat rates are going up with possible changes to Yard Waste Site stickers and recycling bins in 2026. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board received the update on District Heat, Solid Waste, and Wastewater budgets at their … [Read more...]
NYS Assessing Impacts on IV Fluid Supplies Following Hurricane Helene
New York State is assessing potential impacts on IV fluid supplies following Hurricane Helene. Governor Kathy Hochul said that while there is no official shortage of intravenous fluid in New York at this time, the state is actively coordinating … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Respectfully Share The Woods
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requested hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, mountain … [Read more...]
Code Blue Shelter To Open in Jamestown
A Code Blue Warming Center will open starting November 1 in Jamestown. Recovery Options Made Easy, or ROME, posted on social media that the shelter will open on Code Blue designated nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:030 a.m. from November 1 through April … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Dies in Two-Car Accident on Route 394
A Sinclairville woman died following a two-car accident on Route 394 in Ellicott Thursday afternoon. New York State Police report that a car driven by 66-year old Lori Maloy of Warren, Pennsylvania pulled into the path of the car driven by 41-year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Damaging Statue On Riverwalk
A Jamestown man has been arrested for damaging the Portage statue on the Riverwalk near Brooklyn Square. Jamestown Police said that officers patrolling the area of North Main Street near the viaduct early Monday morning heard loud banging noises … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Talk By Dr. Andrew Perrin on ‘Argue More, Argue Better’
The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a speaker tonight who will talk about how to discuss politics. Dr. Andrew J. Perrin's talk at 5:00 p.m. is titled "Argue More, Argue Better" and will be about why we express ideas poorly when we're riled up, … [Read more...]