FALCONER - The Falconer School Board has selected the resident who will fill a recently vacated seat. Falconer resident Tracy Schrader will serve as the interim-board member for the remainder of the school year, ending in June. She will fill an … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Salary Review Commission Recommends Increasing Mayor’s Salary 18 percent, Doubling City Council Salary
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Salary Review Commission has made a recommendation for salary adjustments for elected officials in the city. On Wednesday morning the commission met for just over half an hour to discuss and vote on its recommendation for … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase on I-86
SHERMAN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a high speed pursuit on I-86 with speeds reaching 130 mile per hour. New York State Police say 22-year-old Collin Slack of Jamestown faces multiple … [Read more...]
Falconer School Board Meets with Prospective Board Members to Fill Vacant Seat
FALCONER - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the Falconer School board is considering three individuals to fill a vacant seat on the school. During Tuesday’s board meeting, board members and other school officials heard from the three women … [Read more...]
NYC Law Firm will Challenge New State Commission Aimed at Dealing with District Attorney Misconduct
NEW YORK, NY - A New York City law firm that handles cases with the Manhattan district attorney's office is representing the New York State District Attorneys Association at no cost in a lawsuit challenging legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says AIDS Epidemic in NY Will End by 2020
ALBANY - New York State is on track to end the AIDS epidemic by the end of 2020. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who last week proposed new regulations that will remove barriers and expand access to care for uninsured or underinsured … [Read more...]
Vehicle, Equipment Purchases Puts Strain on City’s 2018 City Contingency Fund
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have to spend down the remaining amount of money in its 2018 contingency fund due to the need to purchase a piece of heavy equipment for the Department of Public Works. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting … [Read more...]
CARTS Announces Facebook Page and New All Day Passes
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) recently launched its Facebook page and its new All Day Passes. “We are excited about the CARTS Facebook page, which will dramatically increase our social media presence and ability … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Accepts Resignation of Teacher
JAMESTOWN - A long-time teacher at Jamestown Public Schools has resigned from his job due to alleged inappropriate relations with a student. On Friday afternoon the Jamestown School board held an emergency meeting to approve the resignation and … [Read more...]
Local Court Rules Against DA Hiring Assistants who Live Outside Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s District Attorney has hired someone who is not eligible for employment because they do not live within the county. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Friday, County Court Judge David Foley ruled that First … [Read more...]
