The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History will be holding a special reopening ceremony this weekend at its Curtis Street location in Jamestown. The institute, which is named after the Jamestown native and world-renowned nature artist, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Luz Torres as Democratic Election Commissioner
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously approved the appointment of Luz Torres as the Democratic Election Commissioner. Torres was the original name submitted by the County Democratic Committee back in October 2020, but was never acted on by … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law Lowering Age to Hunt Deer
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law by a vote of 18 to 1 to lower the age required to hunt deer to 12. Jamestown Legislator Bob Whitney was the only "no" vote, saying he supported the law but not the inclusion of rifles. … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Faces More Charges After Pleading Guilty to Producing, Possessing Child Porn
A Silver Creek man who pleaded guilty in Federal Court Wednesday to producing and possessing child pornography is also being indicted on 24 counts of child sexual assault, criminal sexual acts and rape in County Court. Western District of New York … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Files Lawsuits to Deal with Vacant Housing and Blight
The City of Jamestown has started lawsuit proceedings against 19 properties in an effort to deal with vacant housing and blight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has filed the first round of lawsuits known as "19-A" suits, "These are abandoned … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Luz Torres for Democratic Election Commissioner
The Chautauqua County Legislature will once again consider the appointment of Luz Torres as Democratic Election Commissioner. The resolution was filed as part of tonight's monthly meeting. Torres was the original name submitted by the County … [Read more...]
City Considering Options for Full Build-Out of Skatepark Despite Higher Cost
The City of Jamestown is looking at options for construction of both phases of the future Jamestown Skatepark, even though construction estimates have come in substantially higher than budgeted. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes Home Rule Legislation for School Speed Zone Cameras, Elected Judge
Jamestown City Council met in Council Chambers for its voting session for the first time in 14 months Monday. Council President Tony Dolce said he woke up excited and it felt normal again, "I've got a reason to put a tie and shirt on and actually get … [Read more...]
JLDC Adds Two New Loan Programs
The City of Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved two new loan programs for businesses. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk said some of the old loan programs were not being utilized as much or needed to be … [Read more...]
Discussions on the Creation of a Chautauqua Lake District Moving Forward
The investigation into the creation of a potential Chautauqua Lake District is moving forward. The Chautauqua Lake Partnership and Rehabilitation Agency gave the County Planning Department the okay at its May meeting to look into the scope of work … [Read more...]
