Hearing will be live streamed on Facebook starting at 2 p.m. BUFFALO - Republicans from the New York State Senate will hold their first Repeal Bail Reform Task Force hearing Thursday afternoon in Buffalo. Chaired by Sen. George Borrello … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
[LISTEN] Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Police Chief Harry Snellings Offer Update on Recent Shooting Incidents
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings held a press conference Tuesday morning to update the public on a number of shooting incidents that have occurred in Jamestown during the past few months. According to … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent to Retire at End of School Year
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe has announced he will be retiring at the end of this school year. Apthorpe made the unexpected announcement during Tuesday night's Jamestown School Board meeting. Apthorpe said … [Read more...]
Foxworthy, SNL Alumni to Headline 2020 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - A major star in the world of stand up comedy along with several past cast members of America's best known live comedy show will be in Jamestown this summer. The National Comedy Center Tuesday announced that comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees a 72% Increase in Bench Warrants Issued for First Month of New Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw 72% increase during January in the number of bench warrants issued by Jamestown City Court for individuals who've failed to appear to answer to criminal charges brought against them. According to Jamestown … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Teenager will Be Tom Reed’s Guest during Tuesday’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be one of several hundred individuals attending Tuesday's State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and - like all other lawmakers in Washington - he is allowed to bring a guest to … [Read more...]
Rally Held at North County Hospital that Is Slated for Closure
IRVING - A coalition of community leaders, healthcare workers, and elected officials gathered at a press conference and rally Friday in Irving to call on the Board of Directors and administration of TLC/Lakeshore hospital to cease its move towards … [Read more...]
Assembly Speaker Will Consider Changes to Controversial Bail Reform Law
ALBANY - Top aides to State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-New York) are reportedly meeting with rank-and-file Assembly Democrats who are demanding changes to the controversial bail reform law. Heastie has publicly been the staunchest advocate … [Read more...]
NCC Announces GI’s of Comedy Show at Reg Lenna on Memorial Day Weekend
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that it will be presenting “The GI’s of Comedy” live on stage on Saturday, May 23 as it honors our active military and veterans during Memorial Day weekend. The show will be held at the Reg Lenna … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame 2020 Banquet is Two Weeks Away
JAMESTOWN - There's just two weeks remaining before the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame holds its 2020 annual induction banquet on Feb. 17. Inductees for the Class of ‘19 are George Bataitis, Bob Bender, Bob Goold, Chris (Carlson) Jenkins, Justin … [Read more...]
