ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Monday that he says prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm. The Red Flag Bill, also known as the extreme risk … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Candidates Seeking Local Office Begin Circulating Petitions Tuesday
MAYVILLE - Tuesday is the first day for candidates running in the 2019 local elections in Chautauqua County to begin circulating petitions to run for office. Under state law, any candidate seeking office and who wants to have their name appear on … [Read more...]
City Council Accepts Resignation of Clerk, Appoints Retired Clerk as Replacement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has accepted the resignation of the Jamestown City Clerk. On Monday night the council accepted the resignation of current clerk and administrative services director Todd Thomas and also acted on appointing … [Read more...]
Annexation Arguments Scheduled for April 10 in State Supreme Court Appellate Division in Rochester
ROCHESTER - The two sides involved in a contentious annexation case involving a piece of city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer will finally get their day in court in April. The Supreme Court of New York State 4th … [Read more...]
NWS Issues High Wind Warning for all of WNY, including Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for all of Western New York, including Chautauqua County, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 to 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Forecasters say say wind speeds on Sunday will be … [Read more...]
City Democratic Officials Endorse Sundquist for Mayor, Roll Out Slate of Other Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Democratic officials in Jamestown have selected their candidate for mayor. On Thursday night the Jamestown Democratic Committee voted to endorse local attorney and 2018 Democratic congressional candidate Eddie Sundquist for Mayor in … [Read more...]
Dunkirk to Receive $60,000 Federal Grant for NRG Power Plant Feasibility Study
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed Thursday announced a $60,000 grant to the city of Dunkirk to help cover the cost of a redevelopment feasibility study of the NRG power plant site. In the summer of 2018, NRG announced it would not pursue repowering … [Read more...]
Cattaraugus County Man Charged Following Investigation into Fatal Crash
GERRY - The Cattaraugus County man who was behind the wheel during a fatal automobile crash last week in the town of Gerry is now facing charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old James Newell of Steamburg has been charged … [Read more...]
GOP Mayoral Candidacy Heading Toward Primary, One Council Seat Will Also See Likely Primary
JAMESTOWN - Registered Republicans living in Jamestown will likely have to make a few choices in this years's local primary election. As WRFA reported on Wednesday, both current city councilman Andrew Liuzzo (At Large) and current county … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Other Lake Groups Sign Conservation Statement for Chautauqua Lake
JAMESTOWN - A group of organizations dedicated to improving and preserving the long-term health of Chautauqua Lake have signed off on a conservation statement that they say shows there is a general consensus on how to best approach lake … [Read more...]
