JAMESTOWN - The Libertarian Party candidates for Jamestown mayor and Jamestown city council at large are announcing a discussion on repurposing manufacturing space in Jamestown for innovative employment opportunities. The discussion - hosted by … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Center Hosts School Supply Giveaway During Family Fun Day, Friday in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - For the sixth consecutive year, the Chautauqua Center invites the community to their Family Fun Day on Friday, Aug. 9. The event will be held in Dunkirk at the Salvation Army, 704 Central Avenue, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free family event is … [Read more...]
Jamestown Kmart to Close by Late October
WEST ELLICOTT - Another department store will be closing its doors in the coming months. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting the Kmart store in West Ellicott is one of 26 Kmart or Sears locations around the country that will be closing by late … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Kicks off Wednesday, Highlighted by Two Events Featuring Lewis Black
MOBILE PHONE USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival begins Wednesday in downtown Jamestown with several events on the schedule, including two programs featuring comedy legend and "King of Rant" Lewis … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for City Council Ward 2 Pulls out of Race
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections on Monday announced that Jamestown City Council Ward 2 candidate Thomas Vitale will no longer be running for office. Vitale sent a signed letter to election officials on Monday stating: It is … [Read more...]
New State Law Will Allow School District to Install Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation authorizing school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus and ensure the safety of New York's students. The … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Undetectable Knives
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation approved earlier this year by the state legislature that prohibits the manufacture, transport, shipment, and possession of knives that are undetectable by a metal detector. Possession of such … [Read more...]
Municipalities, Agencies and Community Come Together During Recent Water Emergency
MAYVILLE - The North Chautauqua County Water District and Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is thanking the community for its cooperation during the recent water emergency in the Village of Brocton and Town of Portland, along … [Read more...]
‘Farmers Market Week’ Now Underway, Several Special Events Planned for Saturday, Aug. 10
JAMESTOWN - Surrounded by over 1,600 farms, Jamestown has a lot to celebrate when it comes to agriculture, as well as small business. One city event that supports this important aspect of the community each week is the Jamestown Public Market. Host … [Read more...]
City Public Safety Committee Gives Permission to Extend Downtown Block Party by One Hour After Initially Denying Request
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee has given approval for the National Comedy Center's (NCC) Block Party to run until 11 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. The events, which are part of the NCC's Lucille Ball … [Read more...]
