ALBANY - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants lawmakers to pass a new law ensuring people who attack or kill a gay person can't beat the charge by arguing they panicked because of their victim's sexuality. Under current law, defendants can attempt to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
One Person Injured in Saturday Morning Shooting Incident in Jamestown, Police Seeking Information
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department asking for the public's help in providing information related to a shooting incident that took place early Saturday morning on the city's south side. Jamestown police were called to the area of Charles … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Suspicious Situation involving Students Walking to School
JAMESTOWN - City Police are investigating a suspicious situation involving a male in a pickup truck who allegedly approached a 12-year-old child Friday morning as the child was walking to school on Burr Place at Price Street in Jamestown. Police … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman Considered Suspect in Stabbing Death of Teenager Now in Police Custody
DUNKIRK - A 26-year-old Dunkirk woman who was being sought in connection with the stabbing death of a 15-year-old female that occurred earlier this month in the north county city has been located and taken into custody. Ashlyann Lopez-Lopez is … [Read more...]
Police Chief Warns Public About Removing Political Signs and Rules on Where Signs Are Not Allowed
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding the public it is illegal to remove political signs from another person's property. Jamestown Police chief Harry Snellings released a statement on Thursday, saying city police have received … [Read more...]
County Industrial Development Agency Approves PILOT, Abatement, and Loan Resolutions for Stannard Group
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency will be providing its help to a local business as it moves from the city of Jamestown to the Mason Industrial Park in the town of Ellicott. The Post Journal says the IDA board Tuesday … [Read more...]
Hearing on Single-Player Health Care Held in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to create a single-payer health care system in New York may finally stand a chance now that Democrats have control of both houses. At a lengthy, packed joint-hearing on the proposed New York Health Act held Tuesday in Albany, the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Brewing Company will Open July 12
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Brewing Company in downtown Jamestown will be opening for business on Friday, July 12. The company made the announcement this past Friday on its Facebook page. The brewery was originally planned to be opened in the the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Belle to Dock in Jamestown at McCrea Point Park in June and September Following Lease Signing
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Belle will begin operating out of Jamestown this weekend, taking riders along the Chadakoin River to Celoron. The announcement was made on Tuesday after Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and and Chautauqua Belle officials … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Police Seek Woman in Connection to May 15 Fatal Stabbing
DUNKIRK, NY - Local authorities are searching for a Dunkirk woman who they believe is connected to a fatal stabbing incident that took place the afternoon of Wednesday, May 15 in Dunkirk. Police say 26-year-old Ashlyann Lopez is the main suspect … [Read more...]
