ALBANY - Parents in New York State who have their children signing up for Football will have to be notified of the dangers associated with the sport under a new state law. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation requiring tackle … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Resident Among WNY Red Cross Responders Sent to Assist with Dorian Relief Effort
BUFFALO - The American Red Cross has been working to prepare for Hurricane Dorian and help people who have been forced to evacuate as the storm tracks towards the U.S. coast. The threat of a direct hit on Florida had all but evaporated, although … [Read more...]
Portion of Route 60 Renamed in Honor of Late Jamestown Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation naming a portion of the State Highway System in Chautauqua County in honor of late Army Private Charles S. Cooper, Jr. The bill specifically designates State Route 60 beginning at the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Student Enrollment at JCC Exceeds Expectations for 2019 Semester
JAMESTOWN - For the first time since 2010, Jamestown Community College began the academic year exceeding its budget goal for full-time equivalent students. “In addition, we are above last year’s actual enrollment on the first day of classes by … [Read more...]
Health Officials Investigate Recent Vaping-Related Illnesses
ALBANY - State health officials are investigating the rising number of vaping-related illnesses being reported statewide and nationally this summer. According to the Albany Times-Union, there have been 27 cases of severe respiratory illness … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Park, Splash Pad to be Discussed During Tuesday Park, Rec and Conservation Commission
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commission will hold its September meeting Tuesday, September 3 afternoon in city hall and among the items to be discussed is the proposal to rename Chadakoin Park and also installing a … [Read more...]
Teresi Says BPU, City Council will Decide Whether to Continue with Annexation Effort in the Coming Weeks
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi took time out after the Jamestown City Council meeting on Monday night to field questions about a recent State Appellate Court decision involving the city's effort to annex a piece of property in the town of … [Read more...]
Morgan Accuses Borrello of Playing Political Games by Appearing at State Thruway Press Event with Congressman
FREEDOM, NY - The man running against George Borrello for New York State Senate in a special election this November is accusing the Republican of misusing county resources for a political stunt. State Senate candidate Austin Morgan (D-Freedom) … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on DOJ to Investigate Governor’s Office for State’s Failure to Fix Portion of State Thruway
BUFFALO - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Governor Andrew Cuomo for withholding federal money designated for a section of the New York State Thruway that runs through the Seneca … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Approves $450,000 Loan for Mayville Condominium Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a $450,000 Al Tech Revolving Loan Fund for a proposed condominium project in Mayville. The IDA approved the loan for The … [Read more...]
