MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello is reporting that he's submitted double the mandatory required petitions to the New York State Board of Elections to become the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party candidate in the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
State Legislature Approves On-Time Budget
ALBANY - It came down to the wire but state leaders in Albany were able to finalize a spending plan for the new fiscal year before the April 1 deadline. Early Sunday morning, on the final day of 2019 fiscal year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Get 3.5 Percent Increase in Foundation Aid, Slightly Lower than Initial Projections
ALBANY - It came down to the wire but state leaders in Albany were able to finalize a final State Budget for the new fiscal year before the April 1 deadline. Early Sunday morning, on the final day of 2019 fiscal year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Senate … [Read more...]
Waggoner Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in 2018 Shooting
MAYVILLE - A Jury has returned a guilty verdict in the murder trial involving a Jamestown man accused of shooting and killing another man last summer in the city. According to the Post-journal, the Chautauqua County Jury returned read the verdict … [Read more...]
Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show this Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Spring is on its way and so is the annual GROW Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show. Presented by Mike’s Nursery, the event will take place on Saturday, March 30 at the Northwest Arena from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Occupying both rinks of the … [Read more...]
New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers
ALBANY - New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday that her office has filed the nation's most extensive lawsuit against the makers and distributors of opioids, as well as the family behind Purdue Pharma, a firm that many hold … [Read more...]
County Officials Unveil New Economic Development Plan to Improve Inter-Agency Cooperation
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials unveiled the county's new Economic Development Organizational Plan last night in Mayville. The event was hosted by County Executive George Borrello and deputy executive for economic development Mark Geise and … [Read more...]
Monthly Alternate Parking Begins in Jamestown April 1
JAMESTOWN - Effective Monday, April 1, monthly alternate parking will be in effect in the city of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the … [Read more...]
Memo of Agreement for Lake Weed Management Finalized, Signed by County Executive
MAYVILLE - An effort to get all Chautauqua Lake stakeholders literally on the same page when it comes to managing invasive weeds and other nuisances has taken a major step forward. On Wednesday morning Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Approve $20,000 for Hops and Grains Coop Feasibility Study
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to spend $20,000 on feasibility study that would look into developing a regional hops/barley co-op to benefit local farmers. The Grow Chautauqua Hops and Grains … [Read more...]
