WASHINGTON - New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prioritize funding to protect the lake’s water quality from toxic algal blooms by including a Chautauqua Lake Feasibility … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]
One Person Dies Following Crash Between Farm Tractor and Pick Up Truck in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday night in the town of Charlotte. The Sheriff's office says deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash with personal injury on Charlotte … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] County Jail Sees 40 Percent Drop in Population Following Implementation of Bail Reform
MAYVILLE - An estimated 100 fewer inmates are at the Chautauqua County Jail today compared to the average during last year. That was the news delivered Wednesday during the Chautauqua County Community Justice Coordinating Council's first meeting of … [Read more...]
Whooping Cough at JHS Leads School Officials to Remind Community About Prevention of Communicable Diseases
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools district was notified by the Chautauqua County Health & Human Services Department that two cases of pertussis (whooping cough) were identified at Jamestown High School. The district has been working … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Says New State Discovery Rules Creating a Backlog for Evidence Processing
JAMESTOWN - Police Chief and Public Safety Director Harry Snellings gave a brief update Monday night to the Jamestown City Council on how the new criminal justice reform laws changes are impacting Jamestown Police Department. Snellings said … [Read more...]
Canadian Company Acquires Bush Industries
JAMESTOWN - A Canadian company has acquired Bush Industries in Jamestown and officials say the move will help to better position the company and its products in the online retail market. According to the Post-Journal, the Canadian firm Bestar Inc. … [Read more...]
Local Criminal Justice Officials will Give Update on Impact of Reforms During Wednesday Meeting in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The issue of criminal justice reform and the impact its had on law enforcement across the state will likely be the main topic of discussion when Chautauqua County's Community Justice Coordinating Council holds its January meeting Wednesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown School District will Still See Savings Despite Additional Staffing for Arrival GALC Students
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday at Persell Middle School and members approved adding new staff members to accommodate the upcoming arrival of students into the school system who are currently attending the … [Read more...]
City Council Stands by Decision to Not Move Forward with Free Parking Spaces near DMV Office
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is again reiterating its stance on providing free parking on Third Street to accommodate customers at the Department of Motor Vehicles office. On Monday night councilman and Public Works Committee Chair Tom … [Read more...]
