JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School was in emergency lock-down late Wednesday morning and into the afternoon after a fight broke out between six unidentified students. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. and Jamestown Police were called to the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reed Expected to Speak on a Variety of Issues Including Impeachment, Healthcare, and Agriculture During Thursday Town Hall in Falconer
FALCONER, NY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday night in Falconer at the Ellicott Town Hall building on S. Work St. Reed will likely hear from residents who want to voice their opinion on the … [Read more...]
Sundquist Wins Mayoral Race, Control of City Council to be Determined After Ward 1 Absentee Ballot Count
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown's next mayor will be Democrat and local attorney Eddie Sundquist. Sundquist was announced the winner of the 2019 mayoral election Tuesday night, defeating both Republican and Chautauqua County legislator David Wilfong and … [Read more...]
Borrello Wins Vacated State Senate Seat, County Legislature Will Remain Largely Unchanged
MAYVILLE - Republican and current Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will be the region's next State Senator. On Election Day Borrello defeated Democrat Austin Morgan of Cattaraugus county. The two were running for the seat vacated earlier … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider $357,000 Savings in Health Insurance for Next Year, 1.4% Tax Rate Reduction Possible
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has up to $357,000 in savings it could possibly use in the proposed 2020 city budget. During Monday night's work session, Mayor Sam Teresi and Comptroller Joe Bellitto announced that the city has worked out a … [Read more...]
Senate, Mayoral Race Highlight Election Day 2019
JAMESTOWN - It's election day in Jamestown, Chautauqua County and across New York State. Locally there are plenty of contested races on the ballot that will likely result in a better-than-average voters turnout for a local election … [Read more...]
GOP Voter Enrollment Grows in Chautauqua County as Democratic Enrollment Goes Up Across NYS
ALBANY - The voter enrollment gap between Democrats and Republicans in New York State is continuing to grow during the past three years since Donald Trump was Elected President. However, Chautauqua County is seeing an opposite trend locally, with … [Read more...]
Police Offer Safety Reminders for Halloween with Plenty of Activities on the Schedule
JAMESTOWN - Thursday is Halloween and despite the wet weather forecast, chances are neighborhoods in and around the Jamestown area will still see their fair share of trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treating hours in Jamestown, Bemus Point, Celoron, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Won’t Support Thursday’s Impeachment Inquiry Vote, Says Not Enough Evidence to Proceed
WASHINGTON - House Democrats will hold a vote Thursday to move forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The question is whether or not Trump used his power and authority as President for personal political gain; … [Read more...]
City Leaf Collection to Begin Monday, Nov. 4
JAMESTOWN - City Public Works Director Jeff Lehman announces that Phase I of the leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Monday, Nov. 4. Residents are advised to rake leaves to the terrace behind the curb and NOT into the street. Please refrain from … [Read more...]
