WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City to Roll Out Initiative Aimed at Getting Accurate Account of Zombie Properties
JAMESTOWN - City development director Vince DeJoy updated the city council's housing committee Monday night on some initiatives his office has been working in the recent weeks. DeJoy said the city qualifies for grant funding from the state to help … [Read more...]
Teresi Won’t Run for Reelection, Jamestown to See First Open-Seat Mayoral Race Since 1993
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE ON SOUNDCLOUD CORRECTION: An earlier report indicated this year's race would be the first open-seat race since 1993. This is technically incorrect because the mayor at that time, Carolyn Seymour (D), did run for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Liuzzo to Run for Mayor of Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown City Councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) on Saturday announced his intention to run for mayor of Jamestown in the 2019 Election. Liuzzo made the announcement at A1 Auto on Harrison Street with more than three dozen supporters … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
City Officials Gather to Announce Skatepark Project
The City of Jamestown and the locally-driven Jamestown Skatepark Project have been awarded a Built to Play Skatepark grant of up to $250,000 in matching funds. A special announcement was made Thursday at city hall to provide more details. Built … [Read more...]
Jamestown Officials Reminds Motorists to Follow City On-Street Parking Rules
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown's Public Works department is asking for help from residents when it comes to clearing city streets of snow. City plow operators often face various obstacles while working to keep the City streets clear. A frequent … [Read more...]
2019 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report Gives Mixed Grades for New York
ALBANY - Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. That's according to the 2019 “State of Tobacco Control” report by the American Lung Association. The … [Read more...]
Frigid Temperatures Expected for Throughout Thursday
BUFFALO - Area residents will have to brave one more day of frigid, arctic temperatures before we see any relief. The National Weather Service in Buffalo says a Wind Chill Warning Remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Offer Information for Residents Looking to Escape Cold
MAYVILLE - The painfully cold weather system that put much of the Midwest and Northeast into a historic deep freeze is expected to ease Thursday for the Midwest, though temperatures could still tumble to record lows in some places before Western New … [Read more...]
