ALBANY (August 20, 2019) - The number of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has more than doubled since 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County DA Announces Overdose Response Initiative
Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and U.S Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. have created an Overdose Response Initiative. Modeled after similar initiatives across the state and country, the program aims to examine overdose deaths in … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Charged After Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy, Leaves Accident Scene
POLAND - A Falconer man has been arrested on several charges including drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident after the vehicle he was driving allegedly struck an Amish buggy late Sunday night in the town of Poland. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Reed Reaffirms His Focus on Mental Health, Not Gun Restrictions, to Combat Mass Shooting Incidents
WASHINGTON - Democrats in Congress say they want to see federal action in response to the recent shooting deaths in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that resulted in more than 30 people being killed and dozens more being injured. Although lawmakers … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident to Receive French Legion of Honor Recognition on Saturday
CONNEAUT, OHIO - Veteran Paul Arnone of Jamestown will be awarded France’s highest distinction for his participation in the liberation of France during the Second World War. Arnone, 95, will join other veterans in receiving the French Legion of … [Read more...]
Cruise In 2019 Happening Friday Night, Aug. 16 in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce is partnering again this year with Der Kobblers Automobile Association to present Jamestown Cruise-In, Friday, Aug. 16. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. along Third Street between … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Chautauqua County Humane Society to Host ‘Clear the Shelters’ Event on Saturday, Aug. 17
LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUND The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) is teaming up with WGRZ Channel 2 On Your Side to host the NBC/Universal Clear the Shelters annual nationwide pet adoption drive. CCHS will offer the public no-cost … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies Following Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 394 in Town of Poland
KENNEDY - A Jamestown man lost his life following a two-vehicle car crash on Route 394 in the town of Poland early Wednesday evening. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says several fire departments and other first responders were sent scene … [Read more...]
Four Chautauqua County Catholic Churches Named in Child Victims Lawsuit
BUFFALO - Several local catholic churches in Chautauqua County have been named in a series of lawsuits that were filed in state court in Buffalo on Wednesday involving the alleged past abuse of children at the hands of Catholic priests. The cases … [Read more...]
NCC Reports 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival as Biggest Ever
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...]
