MAYVILLE - According to state and federal authorities, there is a new phone scam circulating where the callers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. These scammers try to obtain credit card or bank account information from their victims. Stay alert … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Infinity Phoenix Fest, Virtual Arts Festival, Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is launching the inaugural “Phoenix Fest” on Friday - a virtual music and arts event to showcase local musicians, local artists, Infinity Students, and more. Organizer say the grassroots fundraising … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Election Reform Measures, Making it Easier for Residents to Cast Votes by Absentee Ballot
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law changes to state election law that his office says will make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and be counted in November. The three-part package includes new measures allowing absentee ballot … [Read more...]
State’s Highest Court Refuses to Hear Case Involving Alleged City Arsonist, No Options Remain for Prosecution
ALBANY - A local man who was charged in 2017 for setting over a dozen fires in the Jamestown area will not be prosecuted for the alleged crimes. The Post-Journal is reporting today that New York's highest court has denied an application seeking an … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Had Poor Rate of Return on Net Jobs Gained in 2018
ALBANY - A recent report by the New York State Comptrollers Office shows the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) ranked among the top counties in the state in 2018 when it came to operating expenses, as well as net tax exemptions … [Read more...]
Northwest Arena Will See Limited Opening, Starting Aug. 31
JAMESTOWN - The Northwest Arena on Monday said it will reopen for limited activities on the main rink starting Aug. 31. The reopening will follow recommendations by New York State and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Groups and individuals may … [Read more...]
County Announces Eight New COVID-19 Cases, Ten Active Across County
MAYVILLE - There are just 10 active cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County as of Monday afternoon. The county health department released its latest numbers, indicating that 8 new cases were reported between Saturday and Monday. The cases include … [Read more...]
Cuomo Releases Guidelines for Law Enforcement to Follow as Part of Police Reform Executive Order
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced new guidance for the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. That's the executive order he initiated in June. The guidance offers a framework and topics for consideration by … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Seeks Election Inspectors for Election Day
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is now recruiting new and veteran election inspectors to work the Nov. 3 General Election at its 49 poll sites in the county. Any registered or pre-registered Democrat or Republican over age 16 … [Read more...]
Deadline for Registration at JCC is Aug. 21
JAMESTOWN - New and current students planning to attend the fall semester at Jamestown Community College are encouraged to finalize their registration and financial aid details by Friday, August 21. Students can meet with a JCC representative over … [Read more...]
