JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Health Department Provides Additional Details for Wedding Planning During Pandemic
MAYVILLE - If you are planning a wedding this spring or summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's some important information you'll wan to know about. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, New York State released additional NY Forward interim guidance … [Read more...]
JCC Receives Tree Campus Award for 12th Straight Year
JAMESTOWN - For the 12th straight year, SUNY Jamestown Community College has been honored with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The campus will … [Read more...]
KeyBank Pledges $200,000 to Develop New Home for The Resource Center’s Art Program
JAMESTOWN - People with disabilities will have the opportunity to express themselves through art thanks to KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation. Officials at The Resource Center recently announced they have received a $200,000 commitment from … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Borrowing $1.8 Million for Parking Garage, Meters, and Bike Share Program
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist is calling on the city council to approve another $1.8 million in borrowing for projects that would go toward existing parking infrastructure, along with future parking and transportation programming. On Monday … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Apologizes and Announces Retirement Following 2022
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has issued an apology and also says he'll be retiring from public office, following allegations of sexual misconduct that first emerged on Friday. According to a report from the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city Democrats have announced their slate of candidates for the 2021 local elections. In addition, two incumbent Democrats - Tamu Graham-Reinhardt from the Jamestown City Council and Chuck Nazzaro from the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Removal of 11 p.m. Curfews for some Businesses, Starting April 5
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On March 22, indoor fitness classes can begin reopening statewide at 33 percent capacity with health screening and contact … [Read more...]
County Reports 127 Active COVID Cases for Tuesday, March 16
MAYVILLE - The number of Active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County was 127 as of Tuesday. That's an increase of 11 over Monday. Health officials on Wednesday also said 12 new cases were confirmed for Tuesday. There are currently 10 people with … [Read more...]
State Vaccination Czar Accused of Discussing Political Support for Cuomo During Calls with Democratic County Leaders
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's office is finding itself in additional hot water this week after it was learned over the weekend that a former member of his staff had requested Democratic county executives to voice their support for the embattled … [Read more...]
