JAMESTOWN, NY - The National Comedy Center (NCC) was formally designated Tuesday as the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy. In a tremendous bi-partisan show of support, both the Senate and House of … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany Counties Officially Without Representation in State Senate
ALBANY - With Catherine Young (R-Olean) no longer in the State Senate, the state's 57th senate district is without a representative. Since May 2005, Young had represented the district, which includes all of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany … [Read more...]
Sundquist Formally Announces Mayoral Run, Offers Details on Campaign Platform
JAMESTOWN - The Democrat who wants to be the next Mayor of Jamestown held a campaign kickoff rally Friday in downtown Jamestown and was joined by dozens of supporters along with other Democratic candidates for local office. Jamestown attorney and … [Read more...]
Truck-Lite to Relocate Headquarters to Michigan
FALCONER - Truck-Lite in Falconer will be moving its Falconer headquarters to Michigan. According to reports from The Detroit News, the company that specializes in making light components for semis, trucks and other vehicles plans to invest $4 … [Read more...]
Runnings to Move into Former Sam’s Club Location
WEST ELLICOTT - A new occupant of the former SAMS club location on Fairmount avenue has been identified. Runnings, a retail store focusing on home, farm and outdoor products, announced over the weekend it will open two New York stores including … [Read more...]
Three Arrested in Mayville on Drug Charges
MAYVILLE - Three Jamestown residents face drug possession charges after a drug investigation last Thursday in Mayville. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a warrant check in Mayville Thursday afternoon on Blanchard Street … [Read more...]
Sundquist, City Dems to Hold Campaign Kick Off Rally Friday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Attorney who plans to run for Mayor in November on the Democratic ticket will kick off his campaign during a rally Friday afternoon in downtown Jamestown. Last month Mayor Sam Teresi (D) announced he wasn't going to seek … [Read more...]
Teresi: State Budget Challenges Shouldn’t Impact Funding for City
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says he doesn't expect the current budget challenges in Albany to have in impact on the city of Jamestown and its need for supplemental state aid. Reports out of Albany say state lawmakers are wrestling with a $176 … [Read more...]
Reed to Reintroduce Legislation Calling for Stiffer Penalties for Drug Dealers
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) this week announced plans to reintroduce the Help Ensure Lives are Protected (HELP) Act, a bill that would allow federal prosecutors access to more severe penalties, including life in prison or the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Invites Community to Offer Input As Officials Search for Next HS Principal
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools is looking for the community’s input on its new Jamestown High School principal by completing a short survey. The survey will be used to screen applicants for the high school principal position as well as shape … [Read more...]
