ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has released reopening guidelines for gyms and fitness centers in New York State. The businesses have been closed down since March when the governor declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Nearly all other … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Planning Commission to Review Proposed Zoning Law Update For Tattoo Shops
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown could soon be relaxing its zoning laws regarding where tattoo parlors are permitted to operate with the city. The Jamestown Planning Commission will be meeting Tuesday and among the items on the agenda is the "Review of a … [Read more...]
More Road Construction Planned for South Main Street, Beginning Monday Aug. 24
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Public Works has announced additions the street repair schedule for this construction season, thanks to an increase in funding through the State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Introduce New K9 Officer to Police Force
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has announced the addition of K9 Officer “Kal” to the Police Force. K9 “Kal” is a 13-month old, all black German Shepherd K9 named after Kallie Swan who passed away at the age of 4 due to Leukemia in May … [Read more...]
Congressional Candidates Trade Barbs Over Alleged Misuse of Campaign Funding
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed's (R-Corning, NY 23) reelection team attacked challenger Tracy Mitrno's (D-Penn Yan) campaign finance spending on Wednesday, claiming in a media release that she inappropriately and illegally transferred campaign funds … [Read more...]
Cuomo Unanimously Voted to Serve as Chair of National Governors Association
Governor Andrew Cuomo was unanimously voted to serve as Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) during the virtual 2020 Summer Meeting on Wednesday. Governor Cuomo, who will become the longest-serving governor in the country next year, is … [Read more...]
Borrello, Regional Lawmakers Call for Travel Ban Exemption for Out-of-State Workers
OLEAN - State Senator George Borrello (R-Irving) has joined a group of Republican Southern Tier and Western New York lawmakers in urging Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo to provide an exemption for workers who live in Pennsylvania but work in New … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts Made with Liquor
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday signed legislation (S7013/A8732) authorizing the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts made with liquor in New York State. The legislation will help New York's dairy farmers, liquor and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Reopening Plan
JAMESTOWN - [Media Release] - Jamestown Public School released its 2020-21 Reopening Plan Friday at www.jpsny.org/reopening. School officials said they also have submitted the plan to the New York State Education Department on Friday, per the … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Present Webinar Aug. 8 Commemorating Jackson at Nuremberg
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The Robert H. Jackson Center will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the London Agreement and Charter and the establishment of the International Military Tribunal (IMT) at Nuremberg with a free global … [Read more...]
