MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who had his initial murder indictment dismissed due to an error by the DA's office is back behind bars after being indicted yet again on the same charges. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson said on … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Arrest Made in North Side Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have made an arrest after an incident involving someone firing shots into a home on the city's north city early Monday morning. Officers were called around 12:50 a.m. to a disturbance on East Seventh Street, near … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Elimination of Downtown Free Parking Zone, Increases Parking Rates
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a plan to increase downtown parking rates and fines when it meets tonight at city hall. Another proposal would eliminate the long-standing, two-hour Free Parking Zone located in the core of the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces State Vaccination Framework for COVID-19
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced the NYS Department of Health has released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program that serves as an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Deputy Democratic Election Commissioner Tapped to Take Over
MAYVILLE - There will likely be a new Democratic Election Commissioner in Chautauqua County after this year's general election. Deputy Democratic Election Commissioner Luz Torres of Dunkirk will be going before the Chautauqua County Legislature's … [Read more...]
County Reports 19 New Cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Total Cases Up 16% During Past Week
MAYVILLE - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County is once again on the rise. The Chautauqua County Department of Health reported 19 new cases on Thursday, raising the total number of active cases to 120. That's a 15% increase … [Read more...]
Mitrano Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Reed Campaign for Defamatory Campaign Order
PENN YAN - The democratic candidate for the local congressional district has filed a cease and desist letter with Republican Congressman Tom Reed's reelection campaign. Democratic candidate Tracy Mitrano for New York's 23rd Congressional District … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 Cases in Chautauqua County Dips Back Below 100
MAYVILLE - The number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County was back below 100 on Tuesday after reaching 120 just a day earlier. The County health department announced there were 92 active cases as of Tuesday afternoon after … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Tax Cap Override, Prepares to Approve Slight Increase in Property Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted Tuesday night to approve a tax cap override for the 2021 county budget. Lawmakers voted unanimously during a special meeting on a local law that allows the county to override the cap on the 2021 … [Read more...]
Forestville Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
BUFFALO - The US Attorney's Office says a Forestville Man - who was previously convicted of receipt and possession of child pornography - was sentenced this week to serve 20 years in prison and lifetime supervised probation. Federal investigators … [Read more...]
