Attendees from 41 states come to Jamestown during 5-day festival JAMESTOWN - The 2019 annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, presented by the National Comedy Center from August 7 through 11, is being estimated to be the biggest festival in its … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Details on Downtown Development Proposal to be Announced Tuesday Afternoon
FALCONER - Home Leasing LLC will be hosting a public meeting regarding their proposed West Main Street Mixed-Use Downtown Development Project on Tuesday, August 13 at 5 p.m. in the Falconer Fire Hall. Residents, property owners, business owners, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Alleged Meth Trafficking Operation
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Smith, 32, of Jamestown, and Mark R. Maio, 34, of East Randolph, with narcotics conspiracy, and possession with … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Sees No Easy Fix for Potters Terrace, Officials Weighing Options
LISTEN TO INTERVIEW AT SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) says it's currently in the process of evaluating what the future has in store for Potters Terrace in downtown Jamestown. The unique Potters Terrace … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Man Drowns After cliff Jumping into Lake Erie in Ripley
RIPLEY, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting a drowning incident that took place in Lake Erie in the Town of Ripley Thursday afternoon. According to a media release, the Sheriff's Office, Westfield Police and numerous fire … [Read more...]
Comedy Festival Continues Friday and Saturday in Jamestown with Appearances by Mulaney, Maniscalco
JAMESTOWN - The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival continues today in downtown Jamestown with several events and activities taking place. Highlighting day three of the festival are two shows by stand up comedy star John Mulaney at the Northwest … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Watergate, 9/11 Journalist to Appear in Jamestown on Sunday
JAMESTOWN - A nationally acclaimed journalist whose work helped the Washington Post win two Pulitzer Prizes in both 1973 and 2003 will be in Jamestown on Sunday. The Robert H. Jackson Center will welcome renowned journalist Bob Woodward to the Reg … [Read more...]
Dragon Boat Races Scheduled for Saturday, August 10
CELORON - The Dragon Boat Races are coming to Chautauqua Lake Saturday at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron. The all-day Dragon Boat Festival will feature a pancake breakfast, vendors, races throughout the day and a Rubber Ducky Race at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Airport to Host WWII Aircraft Starting Monday, Aug. 12
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport will be hosting four WW II – era military aircraft to the Jamestown airport on Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15 for static display, tours and excursion flights. The arrival of the aircraft … [Read more...]
Reed to Hold Town Hall Monday Night in Dayton, NY
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be hosting two town hall meetings on Monday, August 12. A town hall is scheduled at the Dayton Town Hall, along Route 62 in nearby Cattaraugus County, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Another town hall meeting … [Read more...]
