JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board got its final update on preparations for the start of the new school year Tuesday night. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker told the board that school staff and faculty have been working hard to ensure the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JPS Holds New Teacher Orientation
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools recently held an on-line, new teacher. JPS Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Whitaker addressed the new teachers, through Zoom. “I am very glad you are here. You are coming into teaching at a very unique time with … [Read more...]
State Absentee Ballot Portal Now Open
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the launch of New York's absentee ballot portal where voters can directly request an absentee ballot for the upcoming Nov. 3 election. The Governor acted by Executive Order to allow any voter concerned … [Read more...]
Morrisroe Criticizes Wendel for Handling of Fieldbrook COVID-19 Outbreak; Calls for Free, Rapid Testing Before School Starts
DUNKIRK - The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive is criticizing current County Executive PJ Wendel for how the county handled a recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases at a north county food processing plant. In addition, Dunkirk Democrat … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Guidelines for Agri-Tourism Businesses as Fall Approaches
Guidance Applies to Corn Mazes, Pick-Your-Own Fruit/Vegetable Operations, Hayrides and Haunted Houses ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. … [Read more...]
Surge in COVID-19 Cases centered in Northern Chautauqua County
105 Active Cases under Mandatory Isolation; "Please help stop the Spread of this Virus!" (MEDIA RELEASE - Submitted 4:33 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2020) MAYVILLE, NY - The Public Health division of the County’s Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
Debra Messing Joins NCC’s Lucille Ball Virtual Comedy Festival Lineup
FINAL WEEKEND FEATURES JIMMY FALLON, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, AIDY BRYANT, GILBERT GOTTFRIED, LOLLY ADEFOPE, KATE FLANNERY AND MORE JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has added a program with Emmy Award-winning actress Debra … [Read more...]
Mitrano Responds to Vandalism at Reed Campaign Office, Criticizes Reed for Placing Blame Before Knowing All the Facts
PENN YAN - Democratic Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano is taking the Tom Reed (R-Corning) reelection campaign to task for drawing conclusions about a recent act of vandalism before knowing all the facts. Reed’s Corning campaign office in … [Read more...]
39 COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Reported in Chautauqua County for Wednesday
MAYVILLE - Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Wednesday in Chautauqua County. According to health officials, there are now 39 active cases in the county and a total of 159 cases under quarantine or isolation orders. Not all of those … [Read more...]
Jamestown Announces Workshops, Input Sessions for Five-Year Housing and Urban Development Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Development is seeking public input and expertise as it drafts the City’s Jamestown Five Year United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan and Annual 2021 Action … [Read more...]
