JAMESTOWN - More details will be announced Monday regarding the development of the Former Friendly's restaurant in Brook Square. Last week the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency discussed plans for a new restaurant and approved a … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Lutheran Opens New Edgewood Commons Facility
JAMESTOWN - Lutheran has opened a new 9,300-square-foot, $3.2 million facility on the east side of Jamestown. On Friday afternoon officials from the non profit assisted living facility cut the ribbon on the new Edgewood Commons development, … [Read more...]
Portions of Harrison Street, Foote Avenue to be Temporarily Closed to Traffic Starting in July
JAMESTOWN - A reminder that the Harrison Street Bridge in Jamestown, next to the intersection with Institute Street, will be closed for replacement starting Monday, July 1 and will likely remain closed until November. The work is being coordinated by … [Read more...]
County Clerks from Across New York Sign On to Letter Asking for DOJ Review of Driver’s License Law
ALBANY - More than 30 county clerks across the state are asking President Donald J. Trump to instruct the U.S. Justice Department to review a new law giving undocumented immigrants access to driver's licenses and determine whether it should be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Remind Public Fireworks are Still Illegal in New York
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding residents that fireworks are still illegal in New York State. According to Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, officers have responded to 31 fireworks complaints during the month of … [Read more...]
Netflix Teams up with National Comedy Center to Open The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand Up
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center is announcing that Netflix is developing a special feature inside the Jamestown facility that will pay tribute to the legends of stand-up comedy. “The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up” will launch with … [Read more...]
Local Group to Demonstrate Against National Fuel Pipeline Saturday Afternoon in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NY - The Defend Ohi:yo’ group is hosting a demonstration along Fairmount Ave. in Lakewood on Saturday, June 29. Organizers say they will be on hand to demonstrate and call for the protection of New York's streams and wetlands against … [Read more...]
County IDA Approves Loan for Jimmy’s Family Restaurant to Open at Former Friendly’s Location
JAMESTOWN - A local developer will be opening a new business at the former Friendly’s restaurant in Jamestown. On Tuesday the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency discussed plans for a new restaurant, along with considering a loan from … [Read more...]
Legislature Approves Subsidy in Effort to Return Commercial Air Service to Jamestown Airport
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a resolution that will use tax payer money to subsidize commercial flight operations at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. The decision was made Wednesday night and comes as county … [Read more...]
Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years
MAYVILLE - The voter turnout for the 2019 Primaries on Tuesday was better than the historical average. That's according to Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norm Green, who said turnout on Tuesday was twice as high as the board of elections … [Read more...]
