Local attraction, Panama Rocks, is part of a $40 million dollar tourism promotion campaign for Upstate New York. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the attraction in Panama was included in an "I Love NY" ad. Panama Rocks Manager Jonathan … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Evans Bank Suing G Patti Enterprises For Failure to Pay Loan tied to Jamestown Brewing Company Project
Evans Bank is accusing local developer G Patti Enterprises LLC of misappropriating funds tied to the Jamestown Brewing Company project in a lawsuit filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court. The lawsuit states that G Patti has failed to pay $748,554 … [Read more...]
Owner of Chautauqua Mall Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The owner of Chautauqua Mall, Washington Prime Group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company made the filing on Sunday after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to temporarily close some of its roughly 100 shopping centers across the … [Read more...]
State Republicans Lamenting Failure to Repeal Governor Cuomo’s Pandemic-Related Powers
State Legislature Republican leaders are lamenting the failure by the State Legislature to repeal Governor Cuomo's pandemic-related powers. State Senator George Borrello released a statement saying, “No less than 47 times did Senate Republicans … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded $165,857 in Emergency Response Funds
Chautauqua County has been awarded $165,857 from the state to support emergency response operations. The funding comes from the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. It will allow the County to make improvements to their 911 … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Announces Results of Memorial Day Crackdown
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reported a total of 117 vehicles were stopped, arrests made, or summonses issued during the STOP-DWI Memorial Day campaign. The crackdown began Friday, May 28th and continued through Tuesday, June 1st. This … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Planning Dept. Encouraging Businesses, Organizations, Municipalities to Apply for CFA Grant Funds
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development is encouraging businesses, organizations, and municipalities to apply for grant funding through this year’s New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process. Round Eleven … [Read more...]
13 People Have Filed Child Victims Act Lawsuit Against Allegheny Highlands Council, One Against Lady of Loreto Church
Thirteen people have filed a Child Victims Act lawsuit against the Allegheny Highlands Council in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court. The lawsuit filed on Thursday, June 10th claims they were victims of sexual abuse or inappropriate sexual contact … [Read more...]
Almost 100 People Gathered for Pride Flag Raising at Jamestown Pride Fest Saturday
Around 100 people gathered on Tracy Plaza for the Pride Flag Raising as part of the first ever Pride Festival in Downtown Jamestown Saturday. The LGBTQIA+ community has historically celebrated Pride in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that … [Read more...]
State Audit Finds Dunkirk Missed Out on Revenues, Fees For Delinquent Water, Sewer, Tipping Fee Balances
The State Comptroller's Office says the City of Dunkirk Treasurer and Common Council missed out on revenues and fees by not properly enforcing or monitoring delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. The audit released by Comptroller Tom … [Read more...]
