MAYVILLE - The trial for the Jamestown man accused of setting multiple fires in the city as well as Falconer in March 2017 will begin in January. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says a plea offer was rejected by the defense … [Read more...]
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House Republicans Approves Amended Spending Package that Includes Border Wall Funding
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s demand for border wall funds hurled the federal government closer to a shutdown as House Republicans approved a package Thursday with his $5.7 billion request that is almost certain to be rejected by the … [Read more...]
City Man Pleads Guilty in Robbery Case from June 2018
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of robbing a bank in Falconer and Kwik Fill in the city this past summer has pleaded guilty to third-degree robbery. Albert Chapman made the plea in Chautauqua County Court Thursday. He still faces a … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Funding for Weed Removal in Burtis Bay
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to provide up to $25,000 in money from the county’s 2 percent occupancy tax fund for the cleanup of weeds in Chautauqua Lake’s Burtis Bay. According to the … [Read more...]
New York Leads Nation in Population Loss from 2017 to 2018
New census results show New York State lost thousands of residents over the last year. According to the census New York had a net loss of 48,510 residents, the most of any state, from July 2017 to 2018. Despite the drop, New York remained the … [Read more...]
Spectrum Customers to Receive Refund as Part of Settlement with NY Attorney General
ALBANY - Nearly 900,000 Spectrum internet customers in New York can expect refunds of up to $150 under the giant cable company’s consumer fraud settlement with the New York State Office of Attorney General. Under the settlement, Charter … [Read more...]
CARTS Offering Free Rides for Residents Using City-Fixed Routes in Jamestown, Dunkirk
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) recently announced a “Free Friday Fixed Routes” will be held on December 21, for riders utilizing its City-Fixed Routes in the Dunkirk and Jamestown areas. On December 21, riders can … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Slated to Open January 29
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the new DoubleTree by Hilton, located on 4th street in Jamestown, will be opening at the end of January. According to officials with the project the opening date has been set for Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hotel … [Read more...]
22 Chautauqua County Projects Will Receive $6.1 Million in Economic Development Funding from State
ALBANY - State officials announced Tuesday that more than $763 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through Round VIII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, with over $6.1 million going toward … [Read more...]
Cuomo Offers Agenda for First 100 Days of Third Term
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out his agenda for the first 100 days of 2019 during a wide-ranging speech Monday in Manhattan, where he vowed to set New York on a progressive course that he says would make President Franklin Roosevelt … [Read more...]
