MAYVILLE - The former Bemus Bay Pops program will be returning as the new Chautauqua Lake Pops in Mayville. For over 20 years, the Bemus Bay Pops program offered a summer concert series, programs, and special events for local residents and … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Strong Storm Sweeps Through Region Sunday Night, Results in Tornado Watch for Several Local Counties
Much of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York got blasted with a major storm system as it swept through the region Sunday night and into early this morning. The storm, which moved through the area beginning around 8 p.m. Sunday, … [Read more...]
Teresi Acknowledges Impact of Cuomo’s Green New Deal on Local Power Generation, Says BPU Will Develop Long-Term Strategy
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi says the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is doing what it can to prepare for an ambitious statewide initiative that calls for a transition from fossil fuel-based energy to clean, renewable energy during the … [Read more...]
Downtown Resident Voices Concern Over Outdoor Entertainment, Calls it Violation of City Ordinance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee Monday night will be reviewing details of the city code as it pertains to outdoor events that feature amplified music. During last week's committee meeting, city councilwoman and … [Read more...]
Attorneys Appear in Court to Argue Annexation Case Involving BPU Substation Property
ROCHESTER - Oral arguments regarding the city of Jamestown annexing a piece of property that currently lies within the Town of Ellicott and Village of Falconer were made Wednesday morning in a state appellate court in Rochester. Legal … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Investigation into How Friendly’s Notified Employees of Closure
WASHINGTON - On the heels of abrupt closures of 14 Friendly’s restaurants across Upstate New York, Senator Charles Schumer is urging the federal Department of Labor (DOL) to investigate the manner by which New York workers were let go by the … [Read more...]
Annexation Case Goes Before State Appellate Court on Wednesday
ROCHESTER - The two sides involved in a contentious annexation case involving a piece of City of Jamestown-owned property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer will finally get their day in court today in Rochester. The New York State 4th … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for County Legislature Declines Party Nomination
JAMESTOWN - There are now currently only six contested races for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature in this year's elections. The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee announced on Tuesday that District 12 candidate Margaret "Peg" … [Read more...]
Portion of Main Street to Close for Two Weeks to Complete Final Work on Bridge
JAMESTOWN - A portion of Main Street in downtown Jamestown will once again be closed to traffic - but only for a limited time. JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities say that beginning Monday, South Main Street in … [Read more...]
Larry Sharpe to be Keynote Speaker at 5th AnnualChautauqua County Libertarian Party Convention
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Libertarian Party will hold its annual convention on Sunday, April 14 at Noon at EBC West (34 W. Main Street) in Fredonia. Organizers say all are welcome to attend. The convention will feature 2018 gubernatorial … [Read more...]
