JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed the city's current interim police chief to serve as chief of the Jamestown Police Department for the remainder of the current term. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Sundquist … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Sixth COVID-19 Case, Details on Distance Learning Plan After Holiday Breaks
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools reported on Saturday that another student has tested positive for COVID-19. This time, the student was from Persell Middle School. The student last attended school on Monday, November 9. The district also said … [Read more...]
47 COVID-19 Cases Reported Between Friday and Sunday in Chautauqua County, Hospitalizations Significantly Down
MAYVILLE - There were 47 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County reported for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That's according to the Chautauqua County Health department, which says 17 new cases were reported on Friday, 20 cases were reported for … [Read more...]
Weekend Wind Storm Wallops WNY, Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown area - along with the rest of Western New York - was busy cleaning up Monday after a strong wind storm swept across the region Sunday afternoon and early evening. The High winds began moving into the area Sunday morning, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reports Fifth COVID-19 Case for This Week
JAMESTOWN - Yet another case of COVID-19 is being reported at Jamestown Public Schools, marking the fifth such case this week. The school district said it was notified Thursday by the Chautauqua County Health Department that a district staff … [Read more...]
Wendel Expresses Disappointment with New Statewide Restrictions Involving Businesses, Gatherings at Private Residences
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel says its frustrating to see Governor Andrew Cuomo implement new restrictions to address a recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, especially after he's utilized a regional approach to controlling the virus … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Two New COVID-19 Cases for Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown School District is reporting two more cases involving COVID-19 within the district. Jamestown School officials say the district was notified Wednesday night of two individuals that have tested positive for the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces New Restrictions on Businesses, Private Gatherings Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and residential gatherings in New York State. Effective Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m., bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well … [Read more...]
Qualified BPU Customers May Apply for Utility Assistance through City Sponsored Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is urging customers who may qualify for assistance with unpaid utility bills to apply to a program grant received by the City of Jamestown as part of its COVID-19 Response. According to … [Read more...]
