ALBANY - New York State Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan (R-Long Island) announced Friday his intention to take a leave of absence in order to help overcome his battle with an alcohol addiction. In a statement, the Long Island Republican said … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Name of Victim in Fredonia Police Shooting Released
FREDONIA - The investigation continues into last month's police-involved fatal shooting in the village of Fredonia. The Buffalo News is reporting the identity of the man who was shot to death on December 10 at 76 Liberty Street was 23-year-old … [Read more...]
City Man Accused of Setting Woman on Fire Pleads Guilty to Assault
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man has reached a plea agreement with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office in connection to a domestic violence case where he allegedly doused a woman with flammable material and set her on fire. The Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Mayville Woman Sent to County Jail on $20,000 Bail for Drug-Related Charges
MAYVILLE - A Mayville women was sent to the county jail on $20,000 bail following a traffic stop late Wednesday morning that resulted in drug charges being filed. At about 11:15 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies pulled over a vehicle … [Read more...]
Reed Offers Thoughts on GOP Tax Overhaul One Year After Implementation
WASHINGTON - It’s now been one year since the Republican-controlled Congress passed a major federal tax overhaul for individuals and businesses. Since that time, both supporters and opponents of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have been monitoring its … [Read more...]
Wendel to Remain Chair of Chautauqua County Legislature
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County legislator Paul "PJ" Wendel will remain the chairman of the County Legislature for another year. On Wednesday the legislature held its annual organization meeting and unanimously voted to make Wendel, a Republican from … [Read more...]
County Democrats to Hold Meeting Thursday Night in Jamestown, Invite Potential 2019 Candidates to Attend
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee will be meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Taco Hut in Jamestown. Anyone interested in running for public office in 2019, particularly Chautauqua County Legislature, is welcome to attend the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Promises Most Progressive Agenda in New York History During Inauguration
NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was sworn in for his 3rd term as Governor Tuesday, using it as an opportunity to attack several of President Donald Trump’s policies and pledging New York will lead the nation forward with the most progressive agenda in … [Read more...]
Quattrone Sworn in as Chautauqua County Sheriff
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County sheriff James Quattrone was sworn into office New Years Day at noon during a ceremony at the Chautauqua County Court House. Quattrone defeated previous sheriff Joe Gerace during the November election, ending Gerace’s … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Climbs to $11.10/Hour in Upstate NY, $15/Hour in New York City
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase in New York State took effect on Monday, rising to $15 for large employers in New York City and continuing to rise all across the state, including $11.10 in areas of Upstate, including Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
