JAMESTOWN - Local residents who use the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk are asked to be on a heightened level of vigilance after a vandal reportedly dropped thumbtacks along the pathway earlier this month. According to the Post-Journal, more than ten … [Read more...]
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Sinclairville Man Arrested on Drug and Child Endangerment Charges
SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man has been arrested on drug and child endangerment charges following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. According to a report, deputies were performing an area check of the Village of … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Hold Public Hearings on CDBG Funding Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session Wednesday and among the items on the agenda are two public hearings involving applications for federal community development funding. VIEW FULL MEETING … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Confirm Rabid Racoon Attack in North Harmony
MAYVILLE - The Environmental Health Unit of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Humans Services received word Tuesday that the first rabid animal of 2019 has been confirmed in the County. According to a media release sent out Tuesday … [Read more...]
Fresco’s Location Seeking New Tenant
[UPDATED 3:25PM - APRIL 23, 2019] JAMESTOWN - A downtown restaurant location the currently hosts an Italian restaurant is seeking a new tenet. An online ad was recently placed for the space at 2-6 E. Second Street, current location of the … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Portion of Jamestown Brewing Co. Lawsuit, Awaits Completion of Project to Give Full Ruling
BUFFALO - The legal case involving the yet-to-be opened Jamestown Brewing Company and the owner of a downtown property will continue, although a judge has also denied some matters involving the suit from moving forward. On Wednesday, April 17 Erie … [Read more...]
Schumer seeks to amend WARN Act after Friendly’s closures
SYRACUSE - Senator Charles Schumer has provided an update into his investigation into the Friendly's restaurant chain and whether or not it violated federal law by closing down several locations - including one in Jamestown - without properly … [Read more...]
State Suicide Prevent Task Forces Releases First Report
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced the release of the first report from the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force. Established by the Governor in November 2017, the Task Force serves to increase awareness of and access to … [Read more...]
Alstar EMS Employees Voice Concerns Over Low Wages
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says a group of local EMS workers are planning an informational picket next Month in an effort to raise awareness about low wages. An article in Saturday's newspaper says Employees of Alstar EMS are hoping … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk will Get $1.95 Million in CDBG, HOME Funding this Year, County Also Applying for $450,000 for Mayville Project
WASHINGTON - New York State will be receiving a total of $172 million in federal housing and development funding for 2019. According to Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the funding was provided by the Office of Community Planning … [Read more...]
